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| - Duty Editor: Karl Malakunas Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + China virus cases spike as more Europe borders open + New police shooting of black man fuels US tensions + Macron rejects removing controversial statues + Duterte-critic Ressa found guilty of libel + 'Trumptillas' celebrate president's birthday Health-virus,WRAP BEIJING China reports dozens of new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day as a growing cluster of infections stoke fears of a second wave, while more borders are opened in Europe ahead of the summer holiday season. 600 words 0700 GMT by Helen Roxburgh and AFP Bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic Also moving: Health-virus-China,lead US-police-racism-shooting-politics,WRAP WASHINGTON The fatal shooting of a black man by a white police officer in Atlanta pours more fuel on a raging US debate over racism after another round of street protests and the resignation of the city's police chief. 700 words moved by Jim Mannion. Picture. File Picture Racism-France-politics-Macron,3rdlead PARIS President Emmanuel Macron vows that France will be "uncompromising" in its fight against racism but also says the country will not try to erase elements of its history or take down statues of controversial public figures. 600 words moved by Stuart Williams. Picture. Video Philippines-politics-press-court-Ressa,WRAP MANILA Philippine journalist Maria Ressa is convicted of cyber libel and faces up to six years in prison in a case that watchdogs say marks a dangerous erosion of press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte. 600 words 0630 GMT by Ron Lopez. Picture. Video. Live Video Also moving: Philippines-politics-press-court-Ressa,PROFILE Philippines-press-Duterte,POINTS US-politics-leisure-Trump MIAMI Hundreds of President Donald Trump fans across Florida parade their yachts in flotillas -- or "Trumptillas" -- to celebrate his 74th birthday. 250 words moved. Picture. Video -- AMERICAS -- US-politics-Trump-health,FOCUS WASHINGTON As US President Donald Trump turns 74, an incident over the weekend in which he appeared unsteady on his feet has revived questions about his health as he heads into a grueling re-election campaign. 650 words moved by Brian Knowlton. Picture Health-virus-Brazil,VIDEOESSAY SAO PAULO A retirement home in Brazil has come up with a creative solution to allow friends and families to enjoy personal contact with aging residents particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus: a "hugging curtain." 400 words moved. Picture. Video -- ASIA-PACIFIC -- Health-virus-China,2ndlead BEIJING China's capital city races to control a fresh coronavirus outbreak, with 75 cases linked to a single wholesale food market in Beijing where authorities have locked down neighbourhoods and launched a massive test and trace programme. 500 words 0800 GMT by Jing Xuan Teng. Picture. Video Health-virus-Taiwan-Europe-US-industry-bicycle,FOCUS TAICHUNG, Taiwan Deserted streets, cabin-fever and worries over COVID-enabling commutes in Europe and America have sent demand for bikes into high gear -- with factories in Taiwan racing to push out new units and scrambling to find parts. 700 words moved by Sean Chang and Amber Wang. Picture. Video -- EUROPE -- Britain-politics-racism LONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is setting up a commission to look at "all aspects of inequality" following race protests across Britain. 400 words moved Russia-US-trial-espionage MOSCOW A Russian court on Monday will deliver a verdict in the trial of former US marine Paul Whelan who risks up to 20 years in prison on an espionage charge. 450 words 0530 GMT. File picture UN-nuclear-Iran-diplomacy,WRAP VIENNA The UN nuclear watchdog's governing body will meet on Monday as a row brews over Iran's refusal to allow access to two sites where historic nuclear activity may have occurred. 450 words 0530 GMT by Jastinder Khera Health-virus-EU-borders,FACTS VIENNA As European countries emerge from their coronavirus lockdowns and lift travel restrictions to revive their tourist industries, the EU has been aiming to coordinate the border reopening among its 27 members. 500 words 0530 GMT Britain-EU-Brexit-politics,WRAP BRUSSELS British Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets EU chiefs by video link Monday to try to breathe new life into stalled post-Brexit trade talks, with both sides entrenched in long-held positions. 650 words moved by Alex Pigman Also moved: EU-US-diplomacy Health-virus-Britain-retail LONDON Various stores and outdoor attractions in England will open for the first time in nearly three months, as the government continues to ease its coronavirus lockdown. 650 words moved by Joe Jackson Health-virus-Italy,SCENE ROME Yellow police tape -- a familiar sight across Italy since the coronavirus began sweeping the country in March -- reappears outside a Rome squat where around 15 new cases have emerged. 500 words moved by Herve Bar. Picture. Video Fbl-ESP-Liga-health-virus,lead MADRID Marcelo celebrates by taking a knee as Real Madrid return from the coronavirus suspension of La Liga by beating Eibar 3-1. 700 words moved by Thomas Allnutt. Picture afp
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