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European Union Digital Covid Certificate officially comes into force
According to the European Commission, all member states should now be in a position to issue and accept the pass. The EU Digital Covid Certificate is free and should be recognized by all 27 member states as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.
Nancy Pelosi picks Liz Cheney for Capitol riots probe committee
"We are very honoured and proud she has agreed to serve on the committee, those who are responsible for the attack need to be held accountable and this select committee will fulfil that responsibility in a professional, expeditious, and non-partisan manner," said Cheney at a news conference on Thursday.
Deaths spike as heatwave scorches parts of US, Canada
Lisa Lapointe, British Columbia's chief coroner, said on Thursday 486 deaths had been reported in the province between June 25, a period in which about 165 deaths would normally be documented. "While it is too early to say with certainty how many of these deaths are heat-related, it is believed likely that the significant increase in deaths reported is attributable to the extreme weather British Columbia has experienced."
Richard Branson aims to beat Jeff Bezos in space race on July 11
Virgin Galactic confirmed Branson's flight on July 11 alongside four mission specialists and two pilots, the Verge reported on Thursday. "I've always been a dreamer," Branson said in a tweet on Friday, after the company's announcement a day earlier. "My mum taught me to never give up and to reach for the stars. On July 11, it's time to turn that dream into a reality aboard the next Virgin Galactic spaceflight," he added.
'Anyone who bullies China will face broken heads and bloodshed': XI Jinping at Communist Party’s centenary gathering
Speaking from the balcony of the Tiananmen Gate, Xi underlined the achievements of the Chinese Communist Party and talked about the role of the CCP in establishing China as a global power. Talking about Hong Kong, Xi said that Beijing helped restore order after large anti-government protests had erupted in the autonomous city in 2019.
Sri Lanka assures European Union to change terror law to win GSP export facility
"The EU was apprised of the process that has been set in motion to release detainees who have been in judicial custody for a prolonged period, under the PTA," the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on Thursday night. The Ministry also updated the EU on June 25 a pardon granted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 16 former LTTE cadres convicted and serving sentences under the PTA.
Uighur women face China's forced sterilisation campaign
In multiple reports, The Washington Times has said that women receive shots leading to their infertility underscores the CCP's ultimate aim: to eradicate the Uighur race. Every day, more Uighurs are brought to these camps, where they face attacks on their faith, culture, and their bodies.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 182.5mn
In its latest update on Friday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 182,582,291 and 3,954,621, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths.
Russia to continue supporting Belarus amid Western pressure: Vladimir Putin
"I would like to stress that Belarus is not just a good neighbour, but above all our closest ally. Our relations are based on the principles of mutual respect, support and consideration of each other's interests, we are currently supporting and will continue to support our Belarusian friends in confronting the sanctions imposed by the European Union," the president said.
Donald Trump Organization CFO surrenders to New York prosecutors
Manhattan grand jury indicted the Trump Organization and Weisselberg on Wednesday. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization would be arraigned later on Thursday at a lower Manhattan court, Xinhua reported. US former President Donald Trump isn't expected to be charged in the case.
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