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WHO warns young people 'not invincible' against coronavirus

While the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions are the hardest hit by the virus, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that young people were also vulnerable.

Germany hits back over US coronavirus vaccine interest

Citing sources close to the German government, a local newspaper reported that US President Donald Trump had offered "a billion dollars" to secure the vaccine "only for the United States".

Trump wants payroll tax relief to calm virus-spooked markets

US President Donald Trump says he is also seeking help for hourly-wage workers to ensure they’re “not going to miss a paycheck” and “don’t get penalised for something that’s not their fault."

Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment

The outcome on Wednesday followed months of remarkable impeachment proceedings, from Speaker Nancy Pelosi's House to Mitch McConnell's Senate, reflecting the nation's unrelenting partisan divide three years into the Trump presidency.

Israel PM, election rival invited to US to talk peace

US President has invited Israeli PM Netanyahu and his election rival Gantz to Washington next week to discuss the White House Middle East peace plan, Vice President Pence said. Trump said he plans to release Mideast peace plan by next Tuesday.

Iran sending messages to militias not to attack US targets – latest updates

"We're receiving some encouraging intelligence that Iran is sending messages to those very same militias not to move against American targets or civilians, and we hope that that message continues to echo," says US Vice President Mike Pence.

'Everyone was in the loop': Takeaways from Sondland impeachment testimony

A top US diplomat gave testimony in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, telling lawmakers his boss sought to use leverage to secure political favours.

Firsthand witnesses recall Trump Ukraine call

Four witnesses testified in the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee's third day of public hearings in an impeachment inquiry examining President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine.

Pence aide testifies in Trump impeachment inquiry, Bolton a no-show

Vice President Mike Pence's aide Jennifer Williams was subpoenaed to give her testimony, while former national security adviser John Bolton's attorney said he had no interest in testifying without being subpoenaed.

The US-Turkey Syria agreement: Did Ankara get what it wanted?

While Turkey agreed to pause its military operation in northern Syria, Washington guaranteed that the YPG/SDF will pull out from the region.

Trump salutes military in July 4 celebration despite criticism

US President Donald Trump salutes a huge crowd with a military parade in the centre of Washington, DC at this year's July 4th celebration. Opponents criticise him for the cost and turning it to a "campaign rally".

Trump to hit Mexico with 5 percent tariff over illegal immigration

If US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Mexico's efforts to crack down on immigration, the tariff will increase to 10 percent on July 1, 15 percent on August 1, 20 percent on September 1 and 25 percent on October 1, the White House says.