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Coronavirus: negligence driving increase in cases – German agency
Agencies fear hidden cholera deaths in Yemen as Covid-19 overwhelms clinics
Trump's national security adviser tests positive for coronavirus
1MDB scandal: Najib Razak found guilty in first trial linked to vast fraud
Almost 3 billion animals affected by Australian bushfires, report shows
Coronavirus live news: Germany warns against non-essential travel to parts of Spain
Brexit will deliver double shock to UK economy, study finds
Alarm over discovery of hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels near Galápagos Islands
World’s largest nuclear fusion project under assembly in France
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: British-Australian academic moved to notorious Iran desert prison
WhatsApp confirms Catalan politician's phone was target of 2019 attack
China halts Hong Kong extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and UK
Ransomware attack on Garmin thought to be the work of 'Evil Corp'
'Smelly and create great stains': emus banned from pub in outback Australia town
'Dad's a dictator, anything goes with Mum': how masks and distancing rules are dividing Britain
Poplar: toddler taken to hospital after fall from London block of flats
'We had to eat our seeds for planting': 10 million in Sudan facing food shortages
Killer heat: US racial injustices will worsen as climate crisis escalates
Investors drop Brazil meat giant JBS
Gold eases from new $1,980 record as dollar lifts ahead of Fed meeting – business live
Coronavirus Australia live update: Victoria records six deaths and 384 Covid-19 cases and NSW 14 new cases – latest news
Coronavirus near me: are UK Covid-19 cases rising in your area?
I’m bewildered that Trump would imperil America by abandoning the Paris agreement | Ban Ki-moon
Spain: Pedro Sánchez attacks 'error' of UK quarantine travel restrictions – video
China closes US consulate in Chengdu – video report
'It's catastrophic': UK Covid-19 restrictions for Spain bring worry and frustration – video report
US envoy to South Korea posts video shaving off his controversial moustache
'I was too fat': Boris Johnson launches UK obesity reduction drive – video
Body of John Lewis makes final Selma bridge crossing – video

Coronavirus: negligence driving increase in cases – German agency

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:39 AM PDT

Head of disease control agency 'worried' by Germany's 557 new cases every day

Negligence is to blame for a worrying rise in coronavirus cases in Germany, the head of the country's disease control agency has said in his first news conference in weeks.

Over the past seven days, Germany has registered an average of 557 new cases a day, up from around 350 in early June.

Agencies fear hidden cholera deaths in Yemen as Covid-19 overwhelms clinics

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 10:01 PM PDT

Thousands of deaths potentially missed as patients avoid health centres, with both diseases set to peak in coming weeks, warn NGOs

Aid agencies are warning that thousands of people in Yemen could be dying undetected from cholera as people are too frightened to seek treatment in health facilities overwhelmed by coronavirus.

Coronavirus cases in the war-torn country are due to peak in the coming weeks, but Oxfam has warned that health centres are seeing an unexpected drop in cholera cases, ahead of August's rains when cholera will also increase.

Trump's national security adviser tests positive for coronavirus

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 07:10 PM PDT

White House insists 'no risk' of Trump being exposed
Photos of Robert O'Brien's Europe trip show lack of mask usage
US politics – live updates

The national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, has tested positive for the coronavirus, but the White House insisted there was "no risk" of Donald Trump being exposed.

1MDB scandal: Najib Razak found guilty in first trial linked to vast fraud

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 09:28 PM PDT

Former PM denied criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power over money transfers

1MDB scandal explained: a tale of Malaysia's missing billions

Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak has been found guilty of all seven charges in his first trial linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal - a landmark conviction that could lead to decades in jail.

Najib has denied any wrongdoing in relation to what is one of the world's biggest financial frauds, in which billions of dollars were allegedly looted from a state fund set up to promote development. The scandal shook Malaysian politics, led to the ousting of Najib's Umno party after 61 years in power, and prompted a series of investigations in countries around the world.

Almost 3 billion animals affected by Australian bushfires, report shows

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 01:55 AM PDT

Exclusive: megafires 'one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history', say scientists

Nearly 3 billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia's devastating bushfire season of 2019 and 2020, according to scientists who have revealed for the first time the scale of the impact on the country's native wildlife.

The Guardian has learned that an estimated 143 million mammals, 180 million birds, 51 million frogs and a staggering 2.5 billion reptiles were affected by the fires that burned across the continent. Not all the animals would have been killed by the flames or heat, but scientists say the prospects of survival for those that had withstood the initial impact was "probably not that great" due to the starvation, dehydration and predation by feral animals – mostly cats – that followed.

Coronavirus live news: Germany warns against non-essential travel to parts of Spain

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:22 AM PDT

Three regions in Spain highlighted; Global cases doubled in last six weeks; Deaths pass 650,000

10.22am BST

AFP has more on Germany's concerns about a spike in recent cases and its foreign ministry's warning against travel to parts of Spain.

Lothar Wieler, head of the Robert Koch Institute, said:

We must prevent that the virus once again spreads rapidly and uncontrollably,"

The latest developments in the number of COVID-19 cases are of great concern to me and all of us at the RKI.

We don't know yet if this is the beginning of a second wave but of course it could be.

But I am optimistic that if we follow the hygiene rules we can prevent it, it's up to us.

10.15am BST

Here's video of Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez accusing Britain of making a mistake by imposing a quarantine on people travelling from Spain.

The UK has also extended coronavirus guidance advising against all non-essential travel to the European country. The UK government's sudden decision to impose a two-week quarantine on arrivals shocked travellers between the two countries.

Brexit will deliver double shock to UK economy, study finds

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:19 AM PDT

Exclusive: LSE report says even sectors unscathed from coronavirus crisis will be severely impacted

A Brexit hit is looming for sectors that have emerged relatively unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic, new data has showed.

A report from the London School of Economics says Brexit will deliver a double shock to the economy – with worsening business conditions for those sectors that have survived the impact of coronavirus and lockdown measures – whether Boris Johnson secures a deal with the EU or not.

Alarm over discovery of hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels near Galápagos Islands

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 05:01 PM PDT

The fleet, found just outside a protected zone, raises the prospect of damage to the marine ecosystem

Ecuador has sounded the alarm after its navy discovered a huge fishing fleet of mostly Chinese-flagged vessels some 200 miles from the G al ápagos Islands, the archipelago which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

About 260 ships are currently in international waters just outside a 188-mile wide exclusive economic zone around the island, but their presence has already raised the prospect of serious damage to the delicate marine ecosystem, said former environment minister Yolanda Kakabadse.

World’s largest nuclear fusion project under assembly in France

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Project aims to show clean fusion power can be generated at commercial scale

The world's largest nuclear fusion project began its five-year assembly phase on Tuesday in southern France, with the first ultra-hot plasma expected to be generated in late 2025.

The €20bn (£18.2bn) Iter project will replicate the reactions that power the sun and is intended to demonstrate fusion power can be generated on a commercial scale. Nuclear fusion promises clean, unlimited power but, despite 60 years of research, it has yet to overcome the technical challenges of harnessing such extreme amounts of energy.

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: British-Australian academic moved to notorious Iran desert prison

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 07:57 PM PDT

Middle East scholar, who was arrested in 2018, taken to Qarchak women's jail, one of the most hostile institutions in the country and reportedly stricken with Covid-19

A British-Australian academic serving a 10-year-prison sentence in Iran for espionage has been moved to a remote desert prison, notorious for violence and reportedly stricken with coronavirus.

Cambridge-educated Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a Middle East scholar, had been held in Tehran's Evin Prison for nearly two years, before her sudden move three days ago to Qarchak women's prison, south-east of Tehran.

WhatsApp confirms Catalan politician's phone was target of 2019 attack

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Attack on Roger Torrent seen as possible act of domestic espionage

WhatsApp has confirmed that the mobile phone of a leading pro-independence politician in Catalonia was targeted over its messaging app in a 2019 attack that has been condemned as a possible case of domestic espionage in Europe.

In a letter to Roger Torrent, the speaker of the Catalan parliament, and obtained by the Guardian and El Pais, the company confirmed that his personal WhatsApp account was "targeted in an attempt to gain unauthorised access to data and communications on the device".

China halts Hong Kong extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and UK

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 01:52 AM PDT

Tit-for-tat move follows similar measures by Ottawa, Canberra and London over its controversial new security law

China has suspended Hong Kong extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, and the UK, in a tit-for-tat move after similar decisions by those countries over its controversial new security law.

Canada, the UK and Australia are part of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. The other members are New Zealand, which has also suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, and the US, which has signalled it is preparing to follow suit.

Ransomware attack on Garmin thought to be the work of 'Evil Corp'

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 10:57 AM PDT

Russian cybercrime gang is believed to be responsible for taking Garmin services offline

A ransomware attack that took the GPS and smartwatch business Garmin entirely offline for more than three days is believed to have been carried out by a Russian cybercriminal gang which calls itself "Evil Corp".

Garmin began to restore services to customers on Monday morning, after being held hostage for a reported ransom of $10m, although some services were still operating with limited functionality.

'Smelly and create great stains': emus banned from pub in outback Australia town

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 07:38 PM PDT

Kevin and Carol, friendly emus who wander the town of Yaraka in Queensland, have been barred from the only pub after leaving droppings on the floor and stealing toast

It can't be easy being an emu in outback Australia at the best of times what with the heat and the perennial droughts.

But to be banned from your local pub for bad behaviour must now be added to the list of grievances inflicted upon the big birds.

'Dad's a dictator, anything goes with Mum': how masks and distancing rules are dividing Britain

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 10:00 PM PDT

What do you do when your loved ones flout the law – or nag you about going out? As lockdown eases, attitudes to Covid-19 seem more polarised than ever

Michael, a 35-year-old university lecturer from Sheffield, barely speaks to his brother nowadays. For years, they had been drifting apart over political differences such as Brexit. "He hates my leftwing, liberal beliefs as much as I hate his way of looking at the world," Michael says. "We used have a pint together occasionally, or go to a match." But coronavirus was the final straw.

Even before masks became mandatory in English shops, Michael always wore a face covering when he went shopping and did his best to maintain social distancing. His brother did not. "He says he doesn't care if he gets Covid-19 and has flouted all the rules," says Michael. "He loves the conspiracy theories that it came from a Wuhan lab, or that it doesn't really exist. I am incensed by his selfish and unthinking approach."

Poplar: toddler taken to hospital after fall from London block of flats

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 12:14 AM PDT

Police were called to Poplar, east London, after reports a child had fallen from a height

A toddler has been taken to hospital after falling from a block of flats in east London.

The Metropolitan police said they were called to East India Dock Road in Poplar shortly after 6.50pm on Monday after reports that a child had fallen from a height.

'We had to eat our seeds for planting': 10 million in Sudan facing food shortages

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 11:15 PM PDT

UN warns coronavirus restrictions prevent access to most vulnerable and rising prices are leaving many going hungry

Almost a quarter of the population of Sudan are going hungry as conflict, rising food prices and the coronavirus take their toll.

About 9.6 million people now face severe food shortages, the highest number recorded in the country's recent history.

Killer heat: US racial injustices will worsen as climate crisis escalates

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Exclusive: new research shows how black and brown neighbourhoods will be hit hardest by global heating

Dangerous heatwaves are exacerbating systemic racial inequalities, with soaring temperatures expected to further disadvantage communities of colour if greenhouse gas emissions keep rising, new research shows.

Extreme heat is among the deadliest weather hazards humanity faces due to the climate crisis, which contributes to thousands of deaths in the US every year.

Investors drop Brazil meat giant JBS

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 11:30 PM PDT

Top investment house delists world biggest meat producer over lack of commitment to sustainability issues

The investment arm of northern Europe's largest financial services group has dropped JBS, the world's biggest meat processer, from its portfolio. The Brazilian company is now excluded from assets sold by Nordea Asset Management, which controls a €230bn (£210bn) fund, according to Eric Pedersen, its head of responsible investments.

The decision was taken about a month ago, over the meat giant's links to farms involved in Amazon deforestation, its response to the Covid-19 outbreak, past corruption scandals, and frustrations over engagement with the company on such issues. "The exclusion of JBS is quite dramatic for us because it is from all of our funds, not just the ones labelled ESG," Pedersen said.

Gold eases from new $1,980 record as dollar lifts ahead of Fed meeting – business live

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:40 AM PDT

10.40am BST

Aside from the proposed US stimulus package, hopes of some progress in efforts to find a Covid-19 vaccine have also added to the more buoyant mood in stock markets today.

Moderna, a Boston-based biotech firm, has just begun its first late-stage trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine, giving the first doses to participants in what will be a 30,000-person trial, it announced yesterday. It is conducting the trial in partnership with the US National Institutes of Health.

As Moderna heads into the third phase of their vaccine trial, it does feel as if we are entering the final stretch of a historic push for a solution to this pandemic.

While markets have been burnt by heavily manipulated announcements from pharma firms working on treatments and vaccines, the fact is that we have multiple routes to success, as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Moderna all push to get their vaccines across the line.

10.29am BST

Housebuilders are leading gains in the London stock markets today, with investors piling into a sector that tends to benefit in post-crisis periods. Barratt is 4.8% ahead, Berkeley Group has added 4.4% and Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey both rose 3.2%.

Joshua Mahony, senior market analyst at online trading platform IG, explains:

With the recent stamp duty holiday expected to spark a resurgence in demand, speculation over the potential measures such as a help-to-buy extension adds yet another string to the bulls bow.

Fears surrounding a potential spike in bankruptcies and job losses remain an issue for banks, yet the housing sector still has the opportunity to enjoy a particularly strong period as previously hesitant movers finally take the plunge thanks to government incentives.

Coronavirus Australia live update: Victoria records six deaths and 384 Covid-19 cases and NSW 14 new cases – latest news

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 02:36 AM PDT

State suspends non-urgent elective surgery as Covid-19 cases in nursing homes rises, while NSW announces 14 new cases. Follow live updates

10.17am BST

We'll leave it there for today. Thanks for reading. We'll see you tomorrow. Stay safe, and if you're in Melbourne, wear a mask.

10.16am BST

Let's take a look at some of today's main developments.

Coronavirus near me: are UK Covid-19 cases rising in your area?

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 01:21 AM PDT

Latest updates: how has Covid-19 progressed where you live? Check the week-on-week changes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

The map shows local authorities where the number of cases has increased week-on-week and where it has fallen. Some of this is due to natural fluctuations, especially in areas where there are very few cases, and so a rise from 1 to 2 is a doubling. Increased testing also means that more cases may be being detected than previously, although the impact of this between one week and the next is likely to be slight.

I’m bewildered that Trump would imperil America by abandoning the Paris agreement | Ban Ki-moon

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 05:06 AM PDT

The world needs America's leadership – walking away will do nothing to stop the consequences of climate change

The Paris agreement to tackle climate change is an extraordinary opportunity. In a remarkable display of unity, almost every nation on Earth has agreed to make critical changes that will help humanity avoid disaster. By aiming to limit global warming to 1.5C, it represents the world's best chance of adapting to a crisis that threatens our planet's very existence. But Donald Trump is walking away.

Spain: Pedro Sánchez attacks 'error' of UK quarantine travel restrictions – video

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 01:57 AM PDT

Britain made a mistake in slapping a quarantine on people travelling from Spain, the country's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said on Monday. The UK has also extended coronavirus guidance advising against all non-essential travel to the European country. The UK government's sudden decision to impose a two-week quarantine on arrivals shocked travellers between the two countries

China closes US consulate in Chengdu – video report

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 02:34 PM PDT

The US consulate general in Chengdu was closed on Monday as Chinese authorities entered through the front entrance to take over the premises. China ordered the closure in response to Washington's order for the Chinese consulate in Houston to be shut.

Flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu as China takes control

'It's catastrophic': UK Covid-19 restrictions for Spain bring worry and frustration – video report

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 08:51 AM PDT

Travellers between Spain and Britain have expressed their shock at the UK government's sudden decision to impose a two-week quarantine on arrivals. Spain has said it is in talks over the potential removal of quarantine restrictions for travellers going to the UK from the Canaries and Balearics where the rate of infection is 'well below' that of the UK

US envoy to South Korea posts video shaving off his controversial moustache

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 04:36 AM PDT

The US embassy in Seoul has posted a video on Twitter of Harry Harris visiting a barbershop to remove his moustache months after his facial hair became the subject of unusual criticism. The US ambassador says he shaved it off because of the summer heat and having to wear a face mask.

He has faced criticism for his moustache before. Commentators have said his facial hair reminded South Koreans of that of Japanese governor generals when Korea was a Japanese colony from 1910-45

US envoy to South Korea shaves off moustache amid colonialist row

'I was too fat': Boris Johnson launches UK obesity reduction drive – video

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 03:22 AM PDT

The prime minister has formally launched the UK government's initiative to reduce obesity levels. In a video released by No 10 with an accompanying soundtrack, Boris Johnson said he had lost more than a stone since recovering from coronavirus, and had started going for a run every day.

'When I went into ICU, when I was really ill ... I was way overweight,' he said.

New measures will include bans on junk food advertising

Body of John Lewis makes final Selma bridge crossing – video

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 12:51 AM PDT

The late US congressman John Lewis has crossed Selma's Edmund Pettus bridge for the final time as remembrances continue for the civil rights icon.

A crowd began gathering near the bridge that became a landmark in the fight for racial justice when Lewis and other civil rights marchers were beaten there 55 years ago on "Bloody Sunday," a key event in the fight for voting rights for African Americans.

John Lewis crosses Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for final time

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