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Geet: Indian TikTok star faces uncertain future after app ban

Geet, who has three channels, is among millions of Indians anguished over a ban on Chinese-made apps.

Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward scores 700th goal in draw with Atletico Madrid

Lionel Messi scores the 700th goal of his career with a Panenka penalty in Barcelona's La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid.

Tehran clinic hit by deadly explosion

At least 19 people are killed in the Iranian capital in an explosion blamed on a gas leak.

Coronavirus: Czechs hold 'farewell party' for pandemic

Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them.

Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover

Hong Kong is marking 23 years since British rule ended as a new "anti-protest" law, imposed by Beijing, comes into effect.

 

Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds

Koalas will be extinct in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) by 2050 unless there is urgent action, an inquiry has found.

 

Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.

India bans TikTok, WeChat and dozens more Chinese apps

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

Could a boycott kill Facebook?

As Ford, Adidas, Microsoft and HP pause ads on the social network, should Facebook be worried?

Flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in China

The new strain, scientists say, is carried by pigs but can infect humans and requires close monitoring.

Coronavirus: EU to allow in visitors from 14 'safe' countries

Australia, Canada and Japan are currently on the safe list, but the US, China and Brazil are not.

Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?

With the coronavirus pandemic reaching a global total of 10m cases, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a dangerous new phase in the crisis.

 

Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones.

Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing

It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee giant said it would pause advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.

Coronavirus: 'Swift and dangerous turn' in Texas cases, says governor

The spread of coronavirus infections has taken a "swift and very dangerous turn" in the US state of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has warned.

 

UN chief 'shocked and disturbed' by video of car sex act in Israel

The United Nations says it is "shocked and deeply disturbed" by footage of an apparent sex act in one of its official cars in Israel.

 

Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack the stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded.

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms.

Coronavirus: US has 'serious problem', says Fauci

The infection is rampant in 16 states, some of which are now freezing their reopening plans.