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| - Duty Editor: Alex Nicoll Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Virus sours July 4 festivities in US + Masks off as England reopens pubs + Dutch ID cards soon to omit gender + Two dead in Japan floods, mudslides + Drive-in art show aims to beat virus Health-virus,WRAP WASHINGTON The surge in coronavirus cases saps the fun out of the July 4th celebrations in the United States as Britons flock to the pub to toast an easing of their restrictions. 900 words 0200 GMT by Cyril Julien with Dmitry Zaks in London. Picture. Video. Graphic. Live video Health-virus-Britain-pubs,3rdlead LONDON The streets of Soho fill with merry drinkers in London and the pubs of Manchester are packed as England's hospitality sector returns from a three-month coronavirus hiatus. 650 words moved by Martine Pauwels and Oli Scarff in Manchester, United Kingdom. Picture. Video Netherlands-gender THE HAGUE Gender will cease to be mentioned on identity cards in the Netherlands in the next few years because it is "unnecessary" information, the education and culture minister says. 250 words moved Japan-weather-rain TOKYO Two people die and 16 others are feared dead after torrential rain in western Japan triggers massive floods and mudslides. 250 words 0130 GMT. Picture. Video Health-epidemic-Canada-arts,VIDEOESSAY TORONTO While some museums have had to cancel or postpone long-planned exhibits because of the coronavirus, organizers of a Van Gogh show in Toronto had a novel idea: offering art lovers a drive-in option. 500 words moved by Olivier Monnier. Picture. Video. -- AMERICAS -- Health-virus-US-politics WASHINGTON The United States marks an unusually somber Independence Day, with President Donald Trump bashing domestic opponents and China -- but praising the country's coronavirus response, despite a record surge in cases. 650 words moved by Jerome Cartillier. Picture. Video Also moving: US-politics-racism,SCENE US-IT-politics-racism,FOCUS WASHINGTON A wave of protests over law enforcement abuses has highlighted concerns over artificial intelligence programs like facial recognition which critics say may reinforce racial bias. 750 words 0130 GMT by Rob Lever with Manon Billing in Paris -- ASIA -- Japan-politics-vote-Tokyo-Oly-voting TOKYO The postponed Olympics and a worrying second surge in coronavirus cases are the main issues as Tokyo voters elect a governor to run one of the world's most populous cities. 500 words 0130 GMT by Kyoko Hasegawa. Picture. Video Also moving: Japan-politics-vote-Tokyo-Koike,PROFILE HongKong-China-politics HONG KONG Books written by prominent Hong Kong democracy activists start to disappear from the city's libraries days after Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the finance hub. 500 words moved. Picture. -- EUROPE -- Croatia-politics-vote,WRAP ZAGREB Croatians choose a government to navigate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in a general election after a campaign dominated by the health crisis. 600 words 0230 GMT by Lajla Veselica. Picture. Video Also moving: Croatia-politics-vote,FACTS Croatia-politics-vote,PROFILE Health-virus-Greece-prostitution ATHENS A central Athens brothel is buzzing with clients on a recent hot July afternoon, and its Venezuelan workers are relieved to have the business. 700 words 0300 GMT. Picture France-China-espionage-trial PARIS In a case that could be right out of a spy thriller, two former French intelligence agents go on trial on Monday accused of having passed on secrets to a foreign power. 500 words 0400 GMT by Didier Lauras and Caroline Taix -- MIDDLE EAST -- Tunisia-migration-rights-justice,FOCUS SFAX, Tunisia The identity of dozens of migrants who drowned off Tunisia last month might have been lost without a trace, like thousands of others who have disappeared on the treacherous sea route to Europe. 800 words 0300 GMT by Kaouther Larbi. Picture. Video Israel-Palestinians-conflict-real-estate,FOCUS ARIEL, Palestinian Territories In the Jewish settlement of Ariel, Perri Ben Senior can't wait for Israel to annex this part of the occupied West Bank, hoping it will be a boon for her real-estate firm. 600 words 0330 GMT by Alexandra Vardi and Claire Gounon. Picture. Video -- AFRICA -- Malawi-politics-vote,FOCUS BLANTYRE The opposition triumph in Malawi's recent landmark election re-run after last year's fraudulent polls were overturned could spur similar democratic change across the continent. 700 words 0130 GMT by Jack McBrams. File Picture Zimbabwe-tobacco-cigars-luxury-lifestyle,FOCUS HARARE Zimbabwean entrepreneur in Africa's top tobacco producer launches the first local brand of hand-rolled cigars, defying coronavirus and economic odds to light up manufacturing. 650 words 0300 GMT. Picture. Video -- SPORTS -- Racing-ENG-Derby-McNamara LONDON The silence that greeted Emmet McNamara and shock winner Serpentine from the few able to attend the Epsom Derby reflected the surreal atmosphere conjured up by the coronavirus pandemic. 550 words 0200 GMT by Pirate Irwin. Picture Auto-Prix-AUT SPIELBERG, Austria Lewis Hamilton begins his campaign for a record-equalling seventh world title on a grid where rivals are pushing back at his passionate anti-racism message after he suggested they lacked understanding of the issues. 550 words 0200 GMT. Picture afp
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