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UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 4: UK enters the wettest September on record

14:02 | 03/09/2020

Wettest September is forecasted in UK, meanwhile, Europe will go through dry and sunny weather over the next few days.

Who is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - professional wrestler turns to huge Hollywood star positive for Covid-19

12:12 | 03/09/2020

Here are some untold facts about Dwayne Johnson, an actor and former wrestler said Wednesday that his family recently tested positive for the coronavirus.

Man who lost 7 relatives to COVID-19 becomes first American to trial Oxford vaccine

10:18 | 03/09/2020

A Boynton Beach man who lost seven loved ones to coronavirus has become the first American dosed with Oxford University and AstraZeneca's vaccine as part of their clinical trial last weekend.

Beijing rejects U.S. report on Chinese nuclear warheads

09:39 | 03/09/2020

China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday rejected a U.S. report saying that Beijing was expected to double the number of its nuclear warheads.

US sentences Chinese professor to18 months in prison for theft, espionage

09:37 | 03/09/2020

Hao Zhang, a Chinese professor was sentenced on August 31 to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay USD476,835 in restitution following his conviction at trial on charges of economic espionage, theft of trade secrets, and conspiring to commit both offenses.

India bans 118 more mobile apps amidst fresh border tensions with China

07:42 | 03/09/2020

The Indian government on September 1 banned 118 more Chinese mobile phone applications, including popular online game PUBG.

COVID-19 vaccine update: U.S. says not to join WHO-linked effort for coronavirus vaccine

14:56 | 02/09/2020

The White House has opted out of the Covax project, preferring a go-it-alone approach that worries public health experts when critics say move to go it alone is shortsighted.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 3: Wet and windy week sweep across UK as Hurricane Laura's remnants

11:47 | 02/09/2020

Although Hurricane Laura hit the USA last week, its remnants still bring rain and wind to cover across the UK next week. Meanwhile, "late-season heat" anf heavy rain are forecasted to sweep Europe over the coming days.

Facebook joins MRC to raise awareness about flood, drought

11:46 | 02/09/2020

Facebook and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat will join hands to provide early flood alert and drought monitoring information to communities and governments in the Lower Mekong region.

Who is Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, Thailand King's first-in-a-century royal consort?

11:44 | 02/09/2020

After being deposed for a period of time, the noble consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was pardoned by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who brought her to Germany during the COVID-19 .

South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) and tensions between powers

09:56 | 02/09/2020

With flybys, missile launches, sanctions and military drills, both China and US are heating up tensions in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).

China claims India disturbing border peace after its military camps captured

07:05 | 02/09/2020

As the Indian Army captured an important Chinese military camp in the surrounding hills of the Pangong Tso lake, Beijing claims Indian Army has “illegally crossed” the Line of Actual Control.

World breaking news today (September 2): Facebook may block Australians from sharing news articles

06:30 | 02/09/2020

World breaking news today (September 2): Facebook has issued unprecedented threat that it may ban Australian users from sharing news stories. Meanwhile, Australian prisoners set fire in cells, 'scores' detained as students in Belarus protest against President Lukashenko and gold price also make headlines today.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 2: Torrential downpour in UK to make the map turn WHITE

20:08 | 01/09/2020

UK and Europe weather forecast for September 2: Weather map for the UK will turn white due to torrential rain, while a mainly dry and fine day is predicted in Europe.

Nikkei Asian Review: China to surpass US in nuclear power by 2030

11:02 | 01/09/2020

Beijing and Moscow seize initiative in global reactor construction as G-7 steps back, Nikkei Asian Review stated in an article published on August 31.

Who are Japan's next president - the forefront of Abe’s successor race?

10:59 | 01/09/2020

With 34.3 percent voted as Abe’s successor in a Kyodo poll released Sunday, former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba is seen by the public as most fit to succeed Abe as LDP party leader.

Top Russian and Chinese COVID-19 vaccines prove potential shortcomings

10:51 | 01/09/2020

High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share possible effectiveness limitations as they based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to.

Japan allows foreign residents to re-enter from Sept 1, Vietnam authority proposes return flights to Japan

10:43 | 01/09/2020

As the Japanese government last week said that it would lift coronavirus-related re-entry restrictions on foreign residents from Sept 1, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has proposed to launch 4 return flights Japan each week expectedly from September 15.

World breaking news today (September 1): Wildfire rages in southern Spain forcing over 3,000 people to evacuate

09:13 | 01/09/2020

World breaking news today (September 1): A massive wildfire raging in southern Spain forces 3,000 residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, U.S. increases support for Taiwan, China threatens retaliation after Czech delegation visit to Taiwan and oil price also make headlines today.

India, China accuse each other of border violations

07:29 | 01/09/2020

Tensions between India and China have flared up again, with the nuclear-armed countries accusing each other of trying to seize territory across their disputed Himalayan border.