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EXCLUSIVE HK’s Apple Daily to shut within days, says Jimmy Lai adviser

Asia Pacific · 7:45 AM UTC

Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will be forced to shut "in a matter of days" after authorities froze the company's assets under a national security law, an adviser to jailed owner Jimmy Lai told Reuters on Monday.

EuropeFrench far right irked by election results, southern region in play
TechnologyCryptocurrencies tumble amid China crackdown on bitcoin miners
Asia PacificAustralia's new deputy PM casts shadow over 2050 net zero emissions ambition
BusinessGerman union calls for Amazon workers to strike on ‘Prime Day’
Sustainable BusinessWhat’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals
AfricaEthiopians to vote in what government bills as first free election
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British supermarket group Morrisons rejected a $7.6 billion buyout offer from private-equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, saying it’s far too low … U.S. auto safety regulators opened 30 investigations into Tesla crashes involving 10 deaths in which advanced driver assistance systems might have been in use … And Ikea was fined $1.2 million for spying on its French employees 

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific · 6:00 AM UTCNew U.S. envoy for North Korea looks forward to 'positive response' on dialogue

The United States' new top envoy for North Korea said on Monday in Seoul that he looks forward to a "positive response soon" on dialogue from North Korea.

Asia PacificOrganisers set to decide on domestic spectators for Tokyo 2020
Asia PacificTaiwan's daily domestic COVID-19 cases drop below 100
Asia PacificThe rise and fall of HK’s Apple Daily and media magnate Jimmy Lai
Asia PacificIndonesia to tighten COVID-19 restrictions for 2 weeks after rising cases- minister

UK

UKTesco old boys square up in U.S. bid for Morrisons
UKUK health minister says looking at removing self-isolation for double-vaccinated
UKMorrisons shares jump 30% after CD&R approach rebuffed
UKBank of England set to stay split on QE after inflation jump

U.S.

U.S.Republican Party outspends Democrats in May in bid to retake U.S. Congress
U.S.U.S. senators haggle over funding of $1 trillion infrastructure compromise
U.S.U.S extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico land borders through July 21
U.S.Thunderstorms cause damage in Chicago and leave thousands in the dark

Severe thunderstorms tore through the Chicago area on Sunday night after the National Weather Service said that a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" had touched down near Woodridge, a village in Illinois, causing damage to the area.

Business

BusinessAmerican Airlines to cut 1% of July flights as travel rebound strains operations
BusinessAsian stocks drop as Fed shift reverberates; Treasury yields slide
BusinessWhat’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals
BusinessCryptocurrencies tumble amid China crackdown on bitcoin miners

Energy

EnergyItaly's Eni makes oil discovery in Norway
EnergyIran stores more oil on tankers as it counts days to enter markets
EnergyOil prices climb as Iran nuclear talks drag, summer demand aids
EnergyIKEA, Rockefeller foundations to pledge $1 bln in clean energy push

Americas

AmericasU.S extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico land borders through July 21
AmericasChile says assembly to draft new constitution will start work July 4
Americas‘So happy’: Honduran asylum-seeker celebrates rejoining family in U.S.
AmericasChile to fine players who broke COVID-19 bubble

Sports

SportsBromell clinches men’s 100m, Felix punches ticket to fifth Olympics
SportsRahm thanks Harrington, Faldo for advice on handling adversity
SportsOrganisers set to decide on domestic spectators for Tokyo 2020
SportsLyles leaves a message that goes beyond his poor 100m showing

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessWhat’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals
Sustainable BusinessMethane menace: Aerial survey spots 'super-emitter' landfills
Sustainable BusinessPorsche to set up joint venture with German battery maker
Sustainable BusinessJapan Inc to fall far short of goal for more female managers: Reuters poll

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