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Trump 'drifted away' from constitution, says ex-military chief Colin Powell

Former US military chief condemns the president's threat to use the army to quell unrest in US cities.

Coronavirus 'second wave': What lessons can we learn from Asia?

Asia was the first to experience the virus, the first to exit lockdown, and now has new spikes.

Coronavirus: Paris returns to cafe life with new normal

Unrecognisable by its emptiness during lockdown, Paris rediscovers its raison d'être.

Trump 'approves plan' to cut US troops in Germany

The US president reportedly wants to reduce the number by 9,500, or more than a quarter.

Vatican arrest man over luxury property deal

The Vatican's £160m ($200m) purchase of a London apartment block is under investigation.

Coronavirus: WHO advises to wear masks in public areas

The World Health Organization changes its guidance saying masks can help stop the spread of the virus.

Two Buffalo policemen charged for shoving 75-year-old protester

The officers filmed pushing a man, 75, to the ground have been charged with second degree-assault.

George Floyd: Thousands protest against racism across US

Peaceful rallies are held in major cities on the 12th day of protests sparked by George Floyd's death.

Gaming 'hero' retires at 23 due to ill-health

Jian Zihao says physical and mental health problems have caused him to quit e-sports.

Another ex-top general rebukes Trump troops threat

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Martin Dempsey calls the president's remarks "dangerous".

George Floyd: 'Pandemic of racism' led to his death, memorial told

A memorial service in Minneapolis also saw Rev Al Sharpton vow to "change the whole system of justice".

Demands grow for 'green industrial revolution'

Campaigners demand the government prioritises the environment in any post-Covid-19 stimulus package.

Android: Why this photo is bricking some phones

An atmospheric landscape photograph set as wallpaper seems to confuse the handsets.

Stalled vaccine programmes 'putting children's lives at risk'

Covid-19 is disrupting immunisation campaigns and could cause many preventable deaths, experts warn.

US bars passenger flights from China

It comes after Beijing refused requests by US airlines to resume flights to China.

Russia's Putin declares state of emergency after Arctic Circle oil spill

Russia's President Putin declares a state of emergency after 20,000 tonnes of oil leak into a river.

George Floyd death: New charges for all four sacked officers

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin now faces second-degree murder, while three others face abetting charges.

The 100-year wound that Hungary cannot forget

Hungary lost two-thirds of its territory in the 1920 Trianon treaty and now aims to revive its past.

Coronavirus: Italy's Conte offers hope as travel restrictions end

Italy ends travel restrictions almost three months after lockdown measures began.

China's cinemas face 'massive bloodbath' of closures

Film audiences have moved online during the virus pandemic with fears they might not return to cinemas.