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  Last update: 09:30 GMT 03.07.2020

  09:30 GMT 03.07.2020

  Latin America

  Caracas Bashes UK Court for Seeking 'to Strip Venezuela of Its International Gold Reserves'

  Earlier this week, the Central Bank of Venezuela warned that if the UK recognises Guaido as the Venezuelan president, it would be a violation of international laws and an "impermissible" interference in the South American country's internal affairs.

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  Last update: 09:23 GMT 03.07.2020

  09:23 GMT 03.07.2020

  UK

  Nicola Sturgeon 'Modelling Herself on Trump' Wishing for England-Scotland Wall, Commons Leader Says

  As Conservative Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg put things, it would be "shameful" to erect any walls to stop people moving freely across the UK, in tune with "honourable friend" Boris Johnson’s past remarks.

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  Last update: 06:29 GMT 03.07.2020

  06:29 GMT 03.07.2020

  UK

  US Prosecutors Urge Prince Andrew to 'Come & Talk' After Epstein 'Madame' Ghislaine Maxwell Arrest

  UK socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of grooming girls to be abused by her notorious friend and ex-partner Jeffrey Epstein, is also alleged to have taken part in the abuse herself.

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  Last update: 07:33 GMT 03.07.2020

  07:33 GMT 03.07.2020

  Europe

  French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe Resigns

  According to an opinion poll conducted in late June, over half of French residents want the current prime minister, Edouard Philippe, to keep his position as the head of the cabinet after the municipal elections, the second round of which took place on Sunday.

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  Last update: 09:21 GMT 03.07.2020

  09:21 GMT 03.07.2020

  Viral

  'Womanizer & F***boi': Indian Journo Stirs Hornets' Nest Over Explicit Rant on Hindu God Krishna

  New Delhi (Sputnik): A recent Netflix India release, “Krishna and His Leela”, has sparked debate and been deemed “anti-Hindu” for showing the lead actors in an immoral way. Apparently, the couple took its name from the Hindu gods “Krishna and Radha”, which was criticised for showing the man having multiple affairs and cheating – illicit for a god.

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  Last update: 05:01 GMT 03.07.2020

  05:01 GMT 03.07.2020

  Asia & Pacific

  Kim Jong-un Explains 'Shining Success' of North Korea Preventing Coronavirus Outbreak

  The nation previously opened schools, however, Pyongyang maintained a ban on public gatherings and made it mandatory for people to wear masks in public places, according to the World Health Organisation.

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  Last update: 04:45 GMT 03.07.2020

  04:45 GMT 03.07.2020

  Opinion

  ‘US Believing It Can Buy S-400s from Ankara is Tragicomic’ – Retired Turkish Air Force Maj. Gen.

  Republican US Senator John Thune on 30 June suggested purchasing and removing the Turkish-owned Russian-built S-400s from Ankara, in a bid to break a deadlock over weapons which Washington claims are incompatible with NATO security standards and might compromise operations of the new fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets.

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  Last update: 05:24 GMT 03.07.2020

  05:24 GMT 03.07.2020

  World

  Coronavirus Live Updates: Death Toll From COVID-19 in Germany Surpasses 9,000

  Numerous countries in Europe and Asia are easing some restrictions in a bid to relaunch their economies, while major outbreaks are being registered in the US, India, and Latin America.