World News Hits on Sunday

SEENews reviews the most dominating headlines of the daily world news.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas on biggest protests since COVID curbs

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday against Beijing’s plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, the biggest flare-up in the city since COVID-19 lockdowns began.(Reuters)

Afghanistan: Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire with government

The Taliban have announced a ceasefire with the Afghan government that will take effect when the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr begins on Sunday. (BBC News)

An alleged child abuser died before his trial. His accusers are now being blamed

When she heard the news of her abuser's death, Hope said that she felt like her heart had stopped beating for a few seconds. "I didn't know how to respond. I was broken, I shivered. I didn't know whether to believe it or not, to cry or not," she wrote to CNN. (CNN News)

Pressure builds on UK advisor to quit over new allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown

The UK's top government aide is facing new allegations he violated coronavirus lockdown rules by travelling 400 kilometres to northern England while his wife showed COVID-19 symptoms. (Euronews)

French industrialist calls for 5G MORATORIUM amid Covid-19, conspiracy theories & burning of masts

The CEO of French telecoms firm Bouygues has called on the government to postpone auctions for 5G frequencies, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and public mistrust of the technology. (Russia Today)

First Iranian tanker 'fortune' reaches Venezuelan Coast escorted by Bolivarian Armed Forces

Iran has sent five ocean-going tankers loaded with an estimated 1.53 million barrels of gasoline to Venezuela, a move that has reportedly received threats from Washington. Tehran, in response, promised "retaliation" if the US moves to act against the ships. (Sputnik)

Prosecutor dismisses charges against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, more investigation 'necessary'

The charges of attempted murder and assault against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend are being dropped. (USA Today)

The charges of attempted murder and assault against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend are being dropped.

The coronavirus could be spreading uncontrolled in 24 states in the U.S., particularly in the South and Midwest, according to new research that is yet to be peer-reviewed, which highlights the risk of a second wave of infections in places that reopen too quickly or without sufficient precautions. (The Washington Post)

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. lockdowns ease, even as death toll nears 100,000

Hong Kong protesters, subdued for months by the virus, clashed with the police on Sunday. The N.B.A. says it may restart its suspended season in late July at a Florida resort. (The New York Times)

Virus cases rise as U.S. marks memorial day weekend

Coronavirus infections rose in the U.S. as states warily entered Memorial Day weekend, while many countries in the Muslim world marked an end to the holy month of Ramadan with fresh restrictions. (The Wall Street Journal)