Germany records highest daily infection toll since April

Germany has recorded 1,707 new cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest daily toll since April, official figures showed Thursday.
Floods in Delhi as South Asia monsoon toll rises to nearly 1,300
Heavy monsoon rains lashed New Delhi Wednesday, inundating roads and piling on misery for commuters in the chaotic Indian capital, as the death toll from the annual deluge across South Asia rose to nearly 1,300.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 2.8 million 

NEW DELHI, 20 August

 

Fires prompt state of emergency in California
California has declared an emergency as dozens of wildfires rage across the US West Coast state.
Finland imposes 'Europe's tightest' border restrictions

Australia to manufacture 'promising' virus vaccine and give free to citizens
Australia has secured access to a "promising" potential coronavirus vaccine, the prime minister announced Tuesday, saying the country would manufacture it and offer free doses to the entire population.
Iran says to wait for WHO approval on Russia vaccine
Iran said on Tuesday it would wait for the World Health Organization's approval before buying a coronavirus vaccine unveiled last week by Russia.