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Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 04 Oct 2020 - 07:31 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 13, 1998 Japanese fashion designer Kenzo (C) salutes the audience at the end of his's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 1998/99 collection presentation in Paris. / AFP / Joël SAGET
Pandemic prompts drive-through pet blessing in Philippines 04 Oct 2020 - 03:58 pm
A dog aboard a vehicle reacts after being blessed at drive-thru pet blessing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on World Animal Day, in Eastwood Mall, Quezon City, Philippines, October 4, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
India seeks up to 500 mln coronavirus vaccine doses by July 04 Oct 2020 - 03:13 pm
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Australia's COVID-19 hotspot cases inch up, but officials optimistic 04 Oct 2020 - 09:34 am
A man runs along a waterway after lockdown restrictions were implemented in response to an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Melbourne, Australia, July 10, 2020. REUTERS/Sandra Sanders/File Photo
Truck bomb in eastern Afghan province kills at least 15: Officials 03 Oct 2020 - 02:23 pm
An injured youth (C-L) is carried to a hospital following a car bomb attack that targeted a government building, in the Ghani Khel district of Nangarhar province, about 35 km from Jalalabad on October 3, 2020. AFP / NOORULLAH SHIRZADA
Malaysia’s virus cases rise by record for second straight day 03 Oct 2020 - 01:33 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask is seen in a Light Rail Transit train at a station, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
S.Korea police set up 'bus walls' to prevent protests amid COVID-19 concerns 03 Oct 2020 - 12:29 pm
Police buses are parked surrounding the Gwanghwamun square to prevent unexpected anti-government protests amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in central Seoul, South Korea, October 3, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran
Malaysia will not re-impose coronavirus curbs for now despite spike 03 Oct 2020 - 12:08 pm
People wearing protective masks are reflected in a water puddle as they cross a street, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 2, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
Thailand greenlights partial reopening of borders to tourists 02 Oct 2020 - 06:19 pm
This picture taken on October 1, 2020 shows visitors taking pictures on a set of stairs on Patong beach in Phuket, which has seen a lack of tourists due to ongoing restrictions relating to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. / AFP / Lillian SUWANRUMPHA
Philippine tourist sites reopen 'cautiously' 02 Oct 2020 - 03:08 pm
In this photo taken on October 1, 2020, residents arrive in Borocay, central Philippines. Authorities eased restrictions in the world-famous Boracay on October 1, allowing local tourists to visit the island after more than six months of quarantine as coro
Australia to open up to New Zealanders after COVID border shutdown 02 Oct 2020 - 12:57 pm
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AstraZeneca's Japanese COVID-19 vaccine trial back up, U.S. still paused 02 Oct 2020 - 11:48 am
FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled with the Vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
Modi wishes Trump quick recovery from coronavirus 02 Oct 2020 - 10:40 am
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Super-spreaders caused most Indian coronavirus cases: study 01 Oct 2020 - 08:20 pm
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Millions on the move as China eyes holiday bounce 01 Oct 2020 - 12:26 pm
People wearing masks following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak are seen with luggage outside Beijing Railway Station, during the holidays of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, in China October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Pakistani doctor urges people to volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine trial 30 Sep 2020 - 08:32 pm
A general view of the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan September 29, 2020. Picture taken September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Salahuddin NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Schools, cinemas to reopen in India despite spike in virus cases 30 Sep 2020 - 07:49 pm
Workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) sanitize and clean the seats of Star theatre ahead of its reopening, amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kolkata, India, September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
Indian monsoon rains above average for second year in a row 30 Sep 2020 - 04:49 pm
A woman covers herself with a plastic sheet as she walks during heavy rains in New Delhi, India, July 21, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Europe

A firefighter sprays water on a burning forest close to a residential area during a wildfire near Lege-Cap-Ferret, southwestern France, on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe
Flames spread on the hills surrounding Cotignac, southeastern France on July 23, 2026 during a wildfire. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP) France evacuates 20,000 as fire rages in pine forest
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Africa

File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute
A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Over 100 hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria blazes
File photo Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
This photo shows a view of a power station in Mateur on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Americas

A Jack Sparrow pirate cosplayer poses outside the Convention Center during Comic Con International in San Diego on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
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