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A member of staff stands behind flags as officials arrive for the UK-China High Level Financial Services Roundtable at the Bank of China head office building in Beijing on July 22, 2016

05:21 GMT 12 July 2020 / updated: 05:21 GMT World

'Perfect Storm': 'Cyber 9/11 Attack' on UK May Follow Britain's Diplomatic Fallout With China, Media Claims

Why Slavery is Partly to Blame for US Electoral College System Which Few Understand

Petr Yan of Russia punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on 12 July 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Russian Fighter Petr Yan Defeats Jose Aldo, Becoming 2nd Russian Among UFC Champions

UK Introduces £705 Million Package to Ensure Britain's Post-Brexit Borders Are 'Fully Operational'

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 03, 2003, Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell attends the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 57th Street Boutique Opening Party in New York City. - Maxwell, the former girlfriend of late financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in the United States on July 2, 2020, by FBI officers investigating his sex crimes, multiple US media outlets reported

'No Cruella de Vil': Epstein Friend Ghislaine Maxwell Is 'Not Caricature of Villain', Friend Says

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Russian-US Ties Are Virtually at Their Lowest Point, Kremlin Says
Apart from the continuing practice of implementing unilateral sanctions against Russia, the US recently engaged in ending binding arms control treaties, with the New START being the only one still in force after Washington ditched the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) and the Open Skies treaties with Moscow.
Last update: 10:20 GMT 12.07.2020
10:20 GMT 12.07.2020
World
Pope Francis 'Deeply Saddened' By Turkey's Move to Convert Hagia Sophia Into Mosque
On Friday, Turkey annulled a decree which made Istanbul's historic landmark into a museum, effectively converting the site into a mosque. According to President Erdogan, the move is a step forward for Turkey.
Last update: 09:17 GMT 12.07.2020
09:17 GMT 12.07.2020
UK
London Says 'Differences' Still Exist on Post-Brexit Deal Despite 'Movement' in Talks
The UK is set to withdraw from the bloc's trade and customs regulations on 31 December. However, there is still uncertainty over their future relations as both parties are attempting to negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal. Both London and Brussels have stated they won't postpone the December deadline regardless of the outcome of the deal talks.
Last update: 08:46 GMT 12.07.2020
08:46 GMT 12.07.2020
Middle East
Ukrainian Jet Downing Caused by Misaligned Radar, Tehran States
A Boeing 737 operated by Ukraine International Airlines, crashed in January soon after departing from an airport in Tehran. The catastrophe claimed the lives of 176 passengers and crew.
Last update: 07:28 GMT 12.07.2020
07:28 GMT 12.07.2020
UK
UK Police Failed to Probe 'Slave' Conditions at Leicester Factories Over Racism Concerns, Media Says
Earlier this week, online fashion retailer Boohoo said that it had found "some inaccuracies" as it probed operations at its Leicester factory over allegations that employees there are paid less than the minimum wage and work in "unsafe" conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last update: 05:44 GMT 12.07.2020
05:44 GMT 12.07.2020
World
COVID-19 Updates: Global Recovery Count From Coronavirus Tops 7Mln
The pandemic is currently ravaging both North and South America, with the US registering record increases in daily totals over the last few days, while Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Mexico have experienced spikes in cases of the virus. The latter even surpassed the UK in terms of confirmed cases.
Last update: 08:56 GMT 12.07.2020
08:56 GMT 12.07.2020
Middle East
Iranian Air Force to 'Soon' Be Equipped With 100-Kilometre Range Missiles
Last month, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadran announced that Tehran would soon start manufacturing a new class of supersonic cruise missiles known as the Talaeey-e to complement the subsonic weapons currently in service.
Last update: 09:34 GMT 12.07.2020
09:34 GMT 12.07.2020
Asia & Pacific
Late Seoul Mayor's Funeral Ceremony to Be Held Online Amid COVID-19 Fears, Reports Suggest
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's funeral will be held online to comply with South Korea's coronavirus-related restrictive measures, Yonhap News Agency reported on Sunday, citing the ceremony's preparation committee.