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| - Duty Editor: Simon Morgan Tel: +33 1 40.41.46.36 -- TOP STORIES -- + Virus sours July 4 festivities in US + 20 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 accelerates 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,2ndlead TOKYO At least 20 people are confirmed dead with 14 more feared to have lost their lives in flooding and landslides caused by torrential rain in western Japan that claimed several victims at a nursing home. 600 words 1030 GMT by Hiroshi Hiyama. Picture Health-virus-Britain LONDON Britain's police say it is "crystal clear" drunks cannot properly social distance, after crowds packed London's Soho district on the night pubs finally opened after three months. 450 words 1100 GMT. File picture US-entertainment-politics-election-Kanye,lead 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," claims he is challenging Donald Trump for the US presidency in 2020. 500 words moved -- EUROPE -- Croatia-politics-vote,WRAP ZAGREB Croatians vote for a government to navigate the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, in a tight race pitting ruling conservatives against leftist rivals and a new nationalist party on the rise. 650 words 1200GMT 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 -- AMERICAS -- US-politics-racism,SCENE WASHINGTON Demonstrators chanting "Black Lives Matter" exchange words with activists waving pro-Trump signs outside a fortified White House: America's Independence Day is marked in Washington by confrontation and disunity. 500 words moved by Cyril Julien. Picture Also moved: Health-virus-US-politics 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,WRAP 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. 750 words 1200 GMT by Hiroshi Hiyama. 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. 700 words moved by Ye Aung Thu and Lapyae Ko. Picture. Video -- MIDDLE EAST -- Iraq-conflict-US-Iran-rockets,WRAP BAGHDAD A pair of rocket attacks target American diplomatic and military installations, Iraq's security forces say, a week after unprecedented arrests prevented a similar attack. 500 words 1000 GMT Algeria-France-history-diplomacy ALGIERS Algeria buries the remains of 24 resistance fighters repatriated after more than a century and a half, as it marks the 58th anniversary of its independence from France. 400 words 0930 GMT. Picture. Video 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 A 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 -- ECONOMICS & BUSINESS -- Health-virus-energy-oil,FOCUS PARIS Although crude prices have rebounded from coronavirus crisis lows, oil execs and experts are starting to ask if the industry has crossed the Rubicon of peak demand. 700 words moved by Julien Mivielle. -- SPORTS -- 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. 500 words. 1330 GMT Picture 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 afp
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