Kyrgyzstan election: Protests in Bishkek over vote-rigging claims

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Protesters and riot police clashed in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, after allegations of vote-rigging in Sunday's parliamentary election.

Police used stun grenades, tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters in Ala-Too square, before following them into nearby streets.

About 120 people have been injured, half of whom were law enforcement, the health ministry said in a statement.

Several people are in


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Trump Covid: President says he'll leave hospital on Monday

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US President Donald Trump says he will be released from hospital later on Monday, three days after being admitted with Covid-19.

"Feeling really good!" Mr Trump tweeted just before a scheduled briefing from his doctors. He said he would be discharged at 18:30 (22:30 GMT).

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Flawless 102-carat diamond a 'bargain' at $16m

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A rare 102-carat white diamond has sold at auction for $15.7m (£12.1m) in what experts say is a "bargain".

The gemstone went to an unnamed telephone bidder. The auction was held online by Sotheby's in Hong Kong due to the pandemic.

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Covid-19 updates: One in 10 worldwide may have had virus, WHO says

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One in 10 people around the world may have contracted Covid-19, the World Health Organization said, at a special meeting of WHO leaders.

A top official said the estimate meant "the vast majority of the world remains at risk".

Just over 35m people have been confirmed as being infected with coronavirus - the WHO's estimate puts the true figure at closer to 800


Proud Boys: Far-right group becomes LGBT trend online

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Members of the LGBT community have been making #ProudBoys trend on social media by posting images of gay pride and pictures of themselves with loved ones.

The trend is part of efforts to drown out posts and content related to a far-right, anti-immigrant group of the same name.

Actors, artists and the Canadian armed forces are among those who have shared supportive pictures.

The Proud Boys group has denied being a homophobic organisation.

Since the

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Trump Covid: President criticised over drive-past

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Medical experts are questioning Donald Trump's decision to greet supporters in a drive-past outside the hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19.

There are concerns the US president, who wore a mask, may have endangered Secret Service staff inside the car.

White House spokesperson Judd Deere said the trip on Sunday had been "cleared by the medical team as safe".

Questions remain over the seriousness


Coronavirus: 'World's best airport' warns of prolonged crisis

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Singapore's Changi Airport has warned of a "daunting period" ahead as the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating.

The Asian transit hub has been voted world's best airport for the eighth consecutive year.

Changi has suspended operations in two terminals as flights have dropped to the lowest levels in its history.

It has also suspended the construction of a fifth terminal for at least two years.

"The battle with Covid-19 has only just begun,