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Coronavirus live news: Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases as India extends lockdown in 'high-risk' zones

Spanish PM seeks to extend state of emergency; Saudi Arabia reopens mosques; UK ministers defend easing lockdown. Follow the latest updates Brazil passes 500,000 cases Fears of virus surge from US protests as world cases hit 6m Latest developments at a glance Australia – coronavirus live See all our coronavirus coverage 2.10am BST Still in the Middle East and Abu Dhabi has announced it will cordon off the UAE’s capital as well as banning travel between regions within the emirate for a week from Tuesday to rein in the novel coronavirus, AFP reports. The announcement on Sunday means that residents of the United Arab Emirates will not be allowed to travel from the capital Abu Dhabi to the services hub of Dubai, 90 minutes on a major highway, without a permit. 2.05am BST Poverty in the occupied West Bank may double as Palestinians are hit by the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank warned on Monday. AFP reports that the Palestinian territories have seen...

Australia eases social distancing restrictions as economic recovery efforts intensify

Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday, allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen, as Canberra moves to revive the country's ailing economy. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XHDboI

Australia eases social distancing restrictions as economic recovery efforts intensify

Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday, allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen, as Canberra moves to revive the country's ailing economy. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XHDboI

The birth of the #WalkWithUs movement: Local leaders join George Floyd protesters across US in a show of solidarity

As local leaders have joined protesters to show solidarity in the wake of George Floyd's death, the #WalkWithUs hashtag has blossomed on social media.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AqfSI8

Music Industry Will Observe "Black Out Tuesday" in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement

The music industry will unite in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Tuesday, June 2. This collective action comes following days of nationwide protests after of the death... from E! Online (US) - Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eCx8bK

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak Follow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updates Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2XPZ2dt

African nations fail to find coronavirus quarantine escapees

There are more than 130,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the continent Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Police across swathes of Africa have failed to find more than a fraction of hundreds of people who have escaped from often unsanitary and uncomfortable Covid-19 quarantine centres in recent weeks. There are more than 130,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Africa, but low levels of testing means the true total is likely to be much higher. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3gAaKSe

Australia's stalled migrant boom derails golden economic run

Australia's three decades of uninterrupted prosperity are coming to an abrupt end as the global coronavirus pandemic crashes one of its most lucrative sources of income – immigration. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3eD9oo8

Australia's stalled migrant boom derails golden economic run

Australia's three decades of uninterrupted prosperity are coming to an abrupt end as the global coronavirus pandemic crashes one of its most lucrative sources of income – immigration. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3eD9oo8

Peaceful demonstrations, looting and chanting: George Floyd protests continue for sixth night across US

Most demonstrations, some attracting hundreds of people, were peaceful on Sunday across the U.S., though violence was reported in some cities.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Xi56g2

'Our Emmett Till moment': Megachurch pastors respond to the death of George Floyd

Pastors John Gray and Steven Furtick say the church must lead change in response to George Floyd's death.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ckKBn9

CVS closes stores across 20 states. Call ahead, if you're planning on visiting one.

The pharmacy chain confirmed that while several stores have sustained damage, no employees were hurt during the protests.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gHLMQL

Queen Elizabeth, 94, is back in the saddle, riding her pony without a helmet at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth, 94, wore a colorful scarf (but no helmet) while riding her horse in new Windsor Castle photographs released by Buckingham Palace.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ArePaV