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Indonesia reports biggest rise in infections; India overtakes Italy as sixth worst-hit country; galleries reopen in MadridIndonesia reports biggest rise in infections; India overtakes Italy as sixth worst-hit country; galleries reopen in Madrid
Brazil’s coronavirus tallies have been removed from the Johns Hopkins university tracker, which has been a key monitor of the spread of the pandemic since its the early days of outbreak.
The reasons for this are unclear, but it follows the Brazilian president’s decision to withhold some official statistics on the country’s coronavirus spread.
France’s Palace of Versailles, one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions, reopened today, with face masks mandatory, and a one way route imposed. 80% of the palace’s visitors generally come from abroad.France’s Palace of Versailles, one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions, reopened today, with face masks mandatory, and a one way route imposed. 80% of the palace’s visitors generally come from abroad.
“This financial model has been devastated. We have to start again,” Catherine Pegard, who runs the palace, told Reuters. “We’re not the only ones.”“This financial model has been devastated. We have to start again,” Catherine Pegard, who runs the palace, told Reuters. “We’re not the only ones.”
The Louvre has also reopened.The Louvre has also reopened.
The UK’s housing and communities minister Robert Jenrick has announced that places of worship will reopen for individual prayer on June 15.The UK’s housing and communities minister Robert Jenrick has announced that places of worship will reopen for individual prayer on June 15.
Young clubbers in the Netherlands have been trialling clubbing during the coronavirus era - complete with chairs, social distancing, and afternoon sets.Young clubbers in the Netherlands have been trialling clubbing during the coronavirus era - complete with chairs, social distancing, and afternoon sets.
As the country races to save its night life, clubs are trying a number of measures to encourage a safe return to business.As the country races to save its night life, clubs are trying a number of measures to encourage a safe return to business.
Clubbers at Doornroosje in the eastern city of Nijmegen booked in advance to attend short sets of electronic dance music in the afternoon, and were restricted to chairs.Clubbers at Doornroosje in the eastern city of Nijmegen booked in advance to attend short sets of electronic dance music in the afternoon, and were restricted to chairs.
Promoter Jonatan Brand said the original plan had been to have the guests dance while standing in place 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart, but local authorities had instructed them to sit in chairs.Promoter Jonatan Brand said the original plan had been to have the guests dance while standing in place 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart, but local authorities had instructed them to sit in chairs.
A maximum of 30 guests were allowed in the building at a time, with plans to expand to 100 in July. The event cost 10 euros, which included a drink. Shows did not sell out, and the event was also streamed online.A maximum of 30 guests were allowed in the building at a time, with plans to expand to 100 in July. The event cost 10 euros, which included a drink. Shows did not sell out, and the event was also streamed online.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson may be planning to relax measures on outdoor dining and weddings, and to speed up government investment plans, reports from Sunday newspapers suggest.UK prime minister Boris Johnson may be planning to relax measures on outdoor dining and weddings, and to speed up government investment plans, reports from Sunday newspapers suggest.
According to the Sunday Times, Johnson is keen to relax planning restrictions that prevent many pubs, cafes and restaurants from using outside areas, and also to make it legal to hold weddings outside. This is currently limited to Jews and Quakers.According to the Sunday Times, Johnson is keen to relax planning restrictions that prevent many pubs, cafes and restaurants from using outside areas, and also to make it legal to hold weddings outside. This is currently limited to Jews and Quakers.
The newspaper also said that indoor weddings and funerals with up to 10 people attending would also be permitted from early July, while places of worship would be allowed to reopen for private prayer from June 15. The plans will be announced in the coming week, the publication said.The newspaper also said that indoor weddings and funerals with up to 10 people attending would also be permitted from early July, while places of worship would be allowed to reopen for private prayer from June 15. The plans will be announced in the coming week, the publication said.
“Boris wants us back to normal, or as near to it as possible, before the summer,” the newspaper quoted a senior source as saying, adding the prime minister was concerned about forecasts of a sharp rise in unemployment.“Boris wants us back to normal, or as near to it as possible, before the summer,” the newspaper quoted a senior source as saying, adding the prime minister was concerned about forecasts of a sharp rise in unemployment.
A Downing Street spokesperson declined to comment.A Downing Street spokesperson declined to comment.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph said Johnson planned to announce a speeding up of road improvements, and the construction of 40 new hospitals it had promised before last December’s election. They said they announcement would come in coming weeks.Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph said Johnson planned to announce a speeding up of road improvements, and the construction of 40 new hospitals it had promised before last December’s election. They said they announcement would come in coming weeks.
“Now is the time to be even more ambitious with his plans to unite and level up the country,” a government source was quoted as telling the Sunday Telegraph.“Now is the time to be even more ambitious with his plans to unite and level up the country,” a government source was quoted as telling the Sunday Telegraph.
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The death toll in France has risen to 29,142 from 29,111 yesterday.The death toll in France has risen to 29,142 from 29,111 yesterday.
The number in people in hospital with Covid-19 has decreased from 12,696 on Friday to 12,479 today. The number of people in intensive care units has also decreased to 1,059, from 1,094 on Friday.The number in people in hospital with Covid-19 has decreased from 12,696 on Friday to 12,479 today. The number of people in intensive care units has also decreased to 1,059, from 1,094 on Friday.
The overall number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 153,634 from 153,055 on Friday.The overall number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 153,634 from 153,055 on Friday.
California is planning to allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12, the governor’s office says. However, this is contingent on specific ‘conditions’, seemingly surrounding the spread of coronavirus at that time.California is planning to allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12, the governor’s office says. However, this is contingent on specific ‘conditions’, seemingly surrounding the spread of coronavirus at that time.
However, Los Angeles county remains one of the main epicentres in California, recording about half the infections and deaths in the state.However, Los Angeles county remains one of the main epicentres in California, recording about half the infections and deaths in the state.
OPEC members, led by Saudi Arabia, and other key oil producers have agreed to extend their output cuts through July, as oil prices begin to recover and coronavirus lockdowns ease.OPEC members, led by Saudi Arabia, and other key oil producers have agreed to extend their output cuts through July, as oil prices begin to recover and coronavirus lockdowns ease.
Algerian oil minister Mohamed Arkab, who currently holds OPEC’s rotating presidency, told AFP that the agreed cut for July was 9.6m barrels per day, just slightly below the 9.7 mbpd cut for May and June.Algerian oil minister Mohamed Arkab, who currently holds OPEC’s rotating presidency, told AFP that the agreed cut for July was 9.6m barrels per day, just slightly below the 9.7 mbpd cut for May and June.
Here are some of the most powerful photographs from todays anti-racism demonstrations around the world: Here are some of the most powerful photographs from todays anti-racism demonstrations around the world, which continued despite coronavirus regulations:
London’s Metropolitan Police said there were four arrests at the Black Lives Matter protests in London and that all of the suspects were in custody.
The arrests were for assault on police, criminal damage, making threats and calling for violence and an incident of dangerous driving near the US Embassy.
London’s metropolitan police force have said that the officer who was knocked off her horse by a traffic light is receiving treatment in hospital.
Her injuries are not life threatening, and the horse, which subsequently bolted, was uninjured and made its own way back to the stables.
The incident happened while mounted officers charged at protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in London.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has praised the peaceful protesters in today’s anti-racism demonstration in London, but but said people who became violent “let down the cause”.
He said: “To the thousands of Londoners who protested peacefully today, I stand with you and I share your anger and your pain.
“George Floyd’s brutal killing must be a catalyst for change worldwide.
“No country, city, police service or institution can absolve itself of the responsibility to do better. We must stand together and root out racism wherever it is found. Black Lives Matter.
“To the tiny minority who were violent and threw glass bottles and lit flares - you endangered a safe and peaceful protest and let down this important cause,” he added.
Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel said violence towards police at protests was “completely unacceptable” and gave officers her “full support in tackling disorderly behaviour”.
Writing on Twitter, she said: “Protests must be peaceful and in accordance with social distancing rules.”
“Violence towards a police officer is completely unacceptable at any time. The police have our full support in tackling any violence, vandalism or disorderly behaviour. There is no justification for it.”
She added: “We have made specific enforcement powers available to them during the pandemic to help protect the entire public.”
Thousands of anti-racism protesters around the world have continued to demonstrate in a wave of protests triggered by the death of George Floyd in police custody in the US, despite bans on mass gatherings. You can read more about the UK protests here, and follow US developments live here.
Protest organisers in Northern Ireland will be reported to the public prosecution service for the flouting of coronavirus rules.
Italy reported 72 new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, down from 85 yesterday, as the country appears to be emerging from the throes of the pandemic, while the number of coronavirus cases in Canada has reached 94,335.
World number one Novak Djokovic has shed doubt on whether the US Open tournament will go ahead in September as planned, saying coronavirus restrictions would make it impossible.
Brazil’s president Jai Bolsonaro has defended his decision to withhold some of the official data on country’s coronavirus pandemic.
The spokesman of Kazakh president has been hospitalised after testing positive for coronavirus, but insists there is no risk to the president.
Here is more footage of the shocking moment a police horse bolted through crowds of protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in London.
It occurred after a police officer was knocked off their horse by a traffic light. Some reports on social media are suggesting they were knocked off by protesters - videos and reporters at the scene appear to confirm this is not the case, but London’s metropolitan police force said they were investigating the incident.
Protesters and police have clashed in London during the last couple of hours, with videos on social media showing bottles being thrown at the police, and some allegations that missiles were also thrown - it’s not yet clear exactly what those were. Graffiti has also been painted on buildings, and allegedly some monuments around the city centre.
However, many protesters have been condemning these actions.
Support for UK prime minister Boris Johnson is falling due to concerns about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, three British opinion polls released today have shown.
The sharpest decline came in a poll conducted by Survation on 3 June, which showed support for Conservatives falling to 41% from 45% in the previous poll from the period between 22-26 May.
Meanwhile, support for the opposition Labour party increased by five points to 39%.
Surveys for Deltapoll and Opinium, both conducted on June 4-5, showed the Conservative lead narrowing to three percentage points.
Opinium said 47% of people surveyed disapproved of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis while 34% approved. This marks a continuation of a steady decline in confidence in the government since the pandemic began.
The UK has experienced the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe.
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You can read more on the anti-racism demonstrations taking place across the UK here:
There have been clashes between police and protesters at anti-racism demonstrations in London. While my colleague Mattha Busby, who is at the scene, says it has since calmed down, here is some remarkable footage from about 45 minutes ago.
Police on horseback have been kettling protesters and charging into the crowd.
Organisers of anti-racism protests in Northern Ireland will be reported to be Public Prosecution Service over the breaking of coronavirus restrictions, police have said.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd had urged organisers to call off the rallies sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in the US, but hundreds attended in spite of this.
Many wore face coverings and gloves as they arrived at the demonstrations, in Belfast they were handed flyers by police officers explaining social distancing rules.
Some protesters were given community resolution notices, despite organisers having marked out social distancing measurements and encouraged those attending to space out.
Todd said police estimated that some 500 demonstrators attended protests in Belfast and Londonderry.
He said that despite the cancellation of a planned protest in Newry, a “small crowd did gather but dispersed quickly on our request”.
Todd confirmed that community resolution notices had been given out, and said protest organisers would be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
“We estimate there were less than 500 people in attendance at each event and a significant number of Community Resolution Notices (CRNS) and fines were issued in both Belfast and Derry/Londonderry,” he said.
“A number of individuals, including organisers, will now be reported to the Public Prosecution Service with a view to prosecution. We will also conduct follow up enquiries to seek to identify others who may have committed offences.”
“The Health Protection Regulations are in place to protect us all during this pandemic and it is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to them to protect our society,” he added.