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| - Duty Editor: Alex Nicoll Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Virus sours July 4 festivities in US + 16 dead in Japan floods, mudslides + Masks off as England reopens pubs + Kanye West says running for president Health-virus,WRAP WASHINGTON A surge in coronavirus cases saps the fun out of July 4 celebrations in the United States as the pandemic also accelerated through neighboring Mexico, the rest of Latin America and South Africa. 900 words moved by Cyril Julien with Dmitry Zaks in London. Picture. Video. Graphic. Live video Japan-weather-rain TOKYO Sixteen people die after torrential rain in western Japan triggers massive floods and mudslides, leaving rescue workers sifting through rubble for missing people and searching for families in isolated communities. 450 words 0600 GMT. Picture. 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 US-entertainment-politics-election-Kanye WASHINGTON Kanye West, the entertainment mogul who urges listeners in one song to "reach for the stars, so if you fall, you land on a cloud," announces he is challenging Donald Trump for the US presidency. 400 words 0700 GMT -- 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 America's coronavirus response, despite a record surge in cases. 650 words moved by Jerome Cartillier. Picture. Video Also moved: 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 moved by Rob Lever with Manon Billing in Paris 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 -- 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 moved by Kyoko Hasegawa. Picture. Video Also moved: Japan-politics-vote-Tokyo-Koike,PROFILE Myanmar-mining-accident-economy-jade-China,SCENE HPAKANT, Myanmar Five so-called Yay Ma Hsay -- or the "unwashed" as the jade miners of northern Myanmar are known -- arrived early Thursday at the Hpakant pit to scrape out a living on a scraggy hillside, tantalised by the prospect of finding a stone large enough to transform their lives. But only three would return. 650 words 0700 GMT by Ye Aung Thu and Lapyae Ko. Picture. Video -- 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 moved by Lajla Veselica. Picture. Video Also moved: 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 moved. Picture France-China-espionage-trial PARIS In a case that could be from 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 moved 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 moved 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 moved 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 moved 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 moved. 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 moved 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 moved. Picture afp
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