A new bestselling novel scrutinizes colorism and standards of beauty in America
While the world continues to reckon with systemic racism and anti-Blackness during a summer of protest and awakening after the killing of George Floyd, a new novel explores another layer of discrimination experienced by people within Black communities. 
Belarus arrests Russian mercenaries as rift grows between Putin and Lukashenko
Authorities in Belarus have announced the arrest of more than 30 Russian mercenaries accused of trying "to destabilize" the country ahead of August's presidential election, the state-run news agency Belta reported. 
Why masks are the new Italian fashion statement
CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau reports from Rome on how Italians are attempting to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections by wearing masks. 
Multiple Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates disqualified from election
Multiple Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates have been disqualified from standing in upcoming legislative elections, amid reports the government may postpone the polls until next year over the coronavirus. 
The UK is turning to the White House for inspiration on press briefings
Boris Johnson is hiring, and he's looking to the White House for inspiration. 
'Black rain' victims recognized as Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors
A Japanese court recognized dozens of victims of radioactive "black rain" as survivors of the Hiroshima atomic bombing on Wednesday, clearing the way for them to receive medical benefits just days before the 75th anniversary of the attack. 
Covid-19 patients in Mexico seek healthcare across border
CNN's Matt Rivers reports from Tijuana along the US-Mexico border. Baja California is one of the regions in Mexico hit hardest by the pandemic. 