Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?

As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules?

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups

The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains.

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Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969

A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten.

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Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon

The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant".

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John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs

John Lewis and Waitrose want to make the cuts as part of a shake-up of store management.

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EU unveils sweeping climate change plan

It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years.

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Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan bus blast

Beijing says a bomb killed 13 people, but Pakistani officials blame a mechanical failure.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages

Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

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Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt

Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.

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Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores

Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response.

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Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep

Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests.

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North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%

Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England.

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Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance.

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Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law

Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.

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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US

A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.

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Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak

People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30.

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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

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Asian American history teaching rule in US state

Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport

Sadiq Khan says commuters will be required to wear face coverings on TfL services after 19 July.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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McDonald's owners offer childcare to lure staff

The burger giant's restaurants have been struggling to hire after making staff redundant last year.

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Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer and Johanna Konta withdraw from Olympics

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and British number one Johanna Konta both pull out of the Tokyo Olympics.

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Firms don't plan to rush back to offices on Monday

Businesses to keep a cautious approach to bringing staff back as Covid restrictions are lifted in England.

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Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze

The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary

The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99.

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France receives remains of Napoleonic general from Russia

The one-legged skeleton of Charles-Étienne Gudin, who died of gangrene, was found in Russia in 2019.

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South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

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Spanish TikTok star Darrechi angers many with condom remarks

Naim Darrechi, who has millions of fans, suggested he had deceived women to have unprotected sex.

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Inflation: Used cars and food push US prices higher

Consumer prices in the US rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in June, official data show.

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Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark

Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it.

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Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite playing for national rugby team

The former Wallabies fly-half, who was born in New Zealand, has lived in Australia for two decades.

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Confusion for nightclubs over Covid pass policy

The government is being disingenuous by saying its guidance is voluntary, says an industry spokesman.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting

At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.

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Iran unveils state-approved dating app to promote marriage

Authorities are concerned about the Islamic Republic's rising divorce rate and falling birth rate.

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Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting

Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week.

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Giant goldfish found in Minnesota lake prompts pet-dumping warning

Minnesota pet owners are told not to release goldfish into the wild, where they threaten ecosystems.

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UK banks emerging from pandemic in good health, says report

The latest Bank of England report into financial risks says consumers and firms will still need support.

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The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea

Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum.

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Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.

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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers

Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid.

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Tesla: Elon Musk ‘rather hates’ being company boss

Speaking in court on Monday, the entrepreneur said he prefers spending time on design and engineering.

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Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties.

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Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death

Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava.

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Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating

Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing.

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Truck driver visa options under discussion

The government mulls how to deal with a lack of drivers amid warnings of food supply problems.

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EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland is still unhappy.

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Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'

Infection levels surged to their highest this year after most curbs were lifted three weeks ago.

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