US charges 6 Russians in global hacking campaign

The US Justice Department says six Russian intelligence officers have been charged for orchestrating a series of global cyberattacks targeting government entities and other organizations between 2015 and 2019.
Gas explosion leaves 4 dead, 1 injured in north China's coal mine 
Four people have been confirmed dead and another injured in a gas explosion in a coal mine in north China's Shanxi Province, according to local authorities on Tuesday.
We are not afraid': France rallies after beheading of teacher
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Paris and cities across France in solidarity with a teacher beheaded for showing pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed -------------
Bolivia electoral chief praises 'successful' election, but count slow
The head of Bolivia's top electoral body praised "a successful day for democracy" and called for calm as citizens waited for the results of Sunday's general election.
Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown

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S. African health minister tests positive for COVID-19 
South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and his wife tested positive for COVID-19, his office said in a statement late on Sunday.
Italy imposes new rules amid 2nd wave of COVID-19
Italy has announced it is imposing new restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases.