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EU mulls recommendation to bar Americans and other nationalities due to coronavirus
Washington (CNN)European Union nations could block visitors from countries with severe coronavirus outbreaks, including the United States, according to officials involved in the talks.As European countries prepare to reopen their borders to international travel, officials at the European Commission have been working with member states on advising which visitors might be considered safe to visit from July 1. While multiple sources told CNN they had not seen lists of specific countries, officials said they were working on criteria that would be used to draw up guidance. Discussions were...…Washington (CNN)European Union nations could block visitors from countries with severe coronavirus outbreaks, including the United States, according to officials involved in the talks.As European countries prepare to reopen their borders to international travel, officials at the European Commission have been working with member states on advising which visitors might be considered safe to visit from July 1. While multiple sources told CNN they had not seen lists of specific countries, officials said they were working on criteria that would be used to draw up guidance. Discussions were...WW…
UK judge denies bail for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A British judge denied bail for WikiLeaks founder , just days after she to America.The US said it would appeal against the decision on Monday and asked for Assange to be remanded in custody while that process was ongoing.Judge Vanessa Baraitser said in her Wednesday ruling that “there are substantial grounds for believing that if Mr. Assange is released today he would fail to surrender to court and face the appeal proceedings.”US prosecutors had argued on Wednesday that Assange had already shown he was “capable of going to extraordinary...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A British judge denied bail for WikiLeaks founder , just days after she to America.The US said it would appeal against the decision on Monday and asked for Assange to be remanded in custody while that process was ongoing.Judge Vanessa Baraitser said in her Wednesday ruling that “there are substantial grounds for believing that if Mr. Assange is released today he would fail to surrender to court and face the appeal proceedings.”US prosecutors had argued on Wednesday that Assange had already shown he was “capable of going to extraordinary...WW…
British nurse charged with murder of eight babies appears in court | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A British nurse has appeared in court charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder following an investigation into a number of baby deaths at a hospital in Cheshire, northwestern England.Lucy Letby, 30, was charged after being re-arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital.She had previously been arrested twice by police, in 2018 and 2019, in connection with the investigation, PA Media news agency reported. Following her previous arrests, her home in the Blacon area of Chester...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A British nurse has appeared in court charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder following an investigation into a number of baby deaths at a hospital in Cheshire, northwestern England.Lucy Letby, 30, was charged after being re-arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital.She had previously been arrested twice by police, in 2018 and 2019, in connection with the investigation, PA Media news agency reported. Following her previous arrests, her home in the Blacon area of Chester...WW…
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
(CNN)Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for , the Portuguese Federation said in a statement Tuesday.According to the statement, Ronaldo is "well, without symptoms, and in isolation."The 35-year-old Juventus forward played for Portugal against France in the Nations League on Sunday and against Spain in a friendly last week.Ronaldo will now miss his country's next Nations League fixture against Sweden on Wednesday, as well as Juventus' upcoming matches which include a Serie A clash with Crotone and a Champions League group game against Dynamo Kyiv.Following Ronaldo's positive test, the...…(CNN)Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for , the Portuguese Federation said in a statement Tuesday.According to the statement, Ronaldo is "well, without symptoms, and in isolation."The 35-year-old Juventus forward played for Portugal against France in the Nations League on Sunday and against Spain in a friendly last week.Ronaldo will now miss his country's next Nations League fixture against Sweden on Wednesday, as well as Juventus' upcoming matches which include a Serie A clash with Crotone and a Champions League group game against Dynamo Kyiv.Following Ronaldo's positive test, the...WW…
Novichok found on water bottle suggests Russia's Navalny poisoned before he went to airport, aides say
(CNN)Traces of poison were found on a bottle of water from the hotel room in Siberia where stayed before falling ill, the opposition politician's team said Thursday.Despite this, a member of Navalny's team told CNN that the water bottle was not necessarily the item used to poison the Kremlin critic, suggesting the substance could have been placed on a different object."As we understand, the bottle was not the source of this poisonous substance but more likely as he drank from it ... his mouth ... left traces of [the poison] on the bottle," Georgy Alburov, who works at Navalny's...…(CNN)Traces of poison were found on a bottle of water from the hotel room in Siberia where stayed before falling ill, the opposition politician's team said Thursday.Despite this, a member of Navalny's team told CNN that the water bottle was not necessarily the item used to poison the Kremlin critic, suggesting the substance could have been placed on a different object."As we understand, the bottle was not the source of this poisonous substance but more likely as he drank from it ... his mouth ... left traces of [the poison] on the bottle," Georgy Alburov, who works at Navalny's...WW…
Belarusian footballer Ilya Shkurin refuses to represent national team during Alexander Lukashenko's presidency | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Belarusian football player Ilya Shkurin says he will not represent the country’s national team while remains president.The 21-year-old forward made the announcement on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of a protester wearing Belarus’ white and red flag that has been used by anti-government protesters., a week on from Lukashenko’s victory in the which independent observers have criticized for not being free and fair.Thousands of people have been detained during protests against the government over the last week after opposition leader...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Belarusian football player Ilya Shkurin says he will not represent the country’s national team while remains president.The 21-year-old forward made the announcement on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of a protester wearing Belarus’ white and red flag that has been used by anti-government protesters., a week on from Lukashenko’s victory in the which independent observers have criticized for not being free and fair.Thousands of people have been detained during protests against the government over the last week after opposition leader...WW…
Portuguese search wells in case of missing Madeleine McCann
(CNN)Portuguese authorities have conducted searches in three wells, according to witnesses, near where British toddler disappeared 13 years ago. A local law enforcement source confirmed to CNN the searches last Thursday were related to the investigation into the disappearance of McCann, but as far as the source knew, no new information was discovered. The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), officers from the National Guard (GNR) as well as at least one diver from the fire department were involved, witnesses in the village of Budens, near Praia da Luz, told CNN.McCann was 3 years old when she...…(CNN)Portuguese authorities have conducted searches in three wells, according to witnesses, near where British toddler disappeared 13 years ago. A local law enforcement source confirmed to CNN the searches last Thursday were related to the investigation into the disappearance of McCann, but as far as the source knew, no new information was discovered. The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), officers from the National Guard (GNR) as well as at least one diver from the fire department were involved, witnesses in the village of Budens, near Praia da Luz, told CNN.McCann was 3 years old when she...WW…
UK court blocks Maduro's bid to access $1 billion in Venezuelan gold | CNN Business
MarketsFeaturedFear & Greed IndexLatestBy and , CNN BusinessLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Venezuela’s embattled ruler Nicolás Maduro has been denied access to roughly $1 billion in gold reserves held by the Bank of England after a UK court ruled that the British government has recognized Juan Guaidó as president.Venezuela’s central bank, which is still controlled by Maduro’s government, had sued the , seeking access to €930 million ($1 billion) in gold reserves that it said would help the country cope with the . Venezuela intended to liquidate the gold to purchase health care...…MarketsFeaturedFear & Greed IndexLatestBy and , CNN BusinessLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Venezuela’s embattled ruler Nicolás Maduro has been denied access to roughly $1 billion in gold reserves held by the Bank of England after a UK court ruled that the British government has recognized Juan Guaidó as president.Venezuela’s central bank, which is still controlled by Maduro’s government, had sued the , seeking access to €930 million ($1 billion) in gold reserves that it said would help the country cope with the . Venezuela intended to liquidate the gold to purchase health care...WW…
Spain reports lowest daily deaths from Covid-19 since mid-March | CNN
, and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Spanish health authorities reported the lowest daily increase in coronavirus deaths since mid-March on Saturday, as the number of new cases continues to slow down.According to data from the Spanish Health Ministry, 27,563 have now died from Covid-19 in the country, an increase of 104 in the past 24 hours. It is the lowest daily increase since March 17.“While it is painful that people continue to die from coronavirus, the numbers are favorable,” Dr. Fernando Simon, Spain’s Director for Health Emergencies, said of the number of new deaths at the...…, and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Spanish health authorities reported the lowest daily increase in coronavirus deaths since mid-March on Saturday, as the number of new cases continues to slow down.According to data from the Spanish Health Ministry, 27,563 have now died from Covid-19 in the country, an increase of 104 in the past 24 hours. It is the lowest daily increase since March 17.“While it is painful that people continue to die from coronavirus, the numbers are favorable,” Dr. Fernando Simon, Spain’s Director for Health Emergencies, said of the number of new deaths at the...WW…
Hungary bans people from legally changing gender | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Hungary has banned people from legally changing , in a move rights groups said could lead to further intolerance and discrimination against the LGBTQ community in the country.The parliament voted Tuesday to stop transgender and intersex people from changing their gender on identity documents.Lawmakers – with 134 votes in favor, 56 votes against and four abstentions – to define gender on the basis of “sex at birth,” as registered on a birth certificate.Amnesty International researcher Krisztina Tamás-Sáróy said in a published online: “This...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Hungary has banned people from legally changing , in a move rights groups said could lead to further intolerance and discrimination against the LGBTQ community in the country.The parliament voted Tuesday to stop transgender and intersex people from changing their gender on identity documents.Lawmakers – with 134 votes in favor, 56 votes against and four abstentions – to define gender on the basis of “sex at birth,” as registered on a birth certificate.Amnesty International researcher Krisztina Tamás-Sáróy said in a published online: “This...WW…