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*[[Ituri conflict]], [[Allied Democratic Forces insurgency]] |
*[[Ituri conflict]], [[Allied Democratic Forces insurgency]] |
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**[[2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks]] |
**[[2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks]] |
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***At least 50 people are killed as suspected [[Allied Democratic Forces]] on seven trucks attack the villages of Boga and Tchabi in [[Ituri Province]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/31/at-least-50-dead-in-two-attacks-in-eastern-dr-congo (Al Jazeera |
***At least 50 people are killed as suspected [[Allied Democratic Forces]] on seven trucks attack the villages of Boga and Tchabi in [[Ituri Province]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/31/at-least-50-dead-in-two-attacks-in-eastern-dr-congo (Al Jazeera)] |
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'''Health and environment''' |
'''Health and environment''' |
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**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Asia]] |
**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Asia]] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China]], [[Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China]], [[Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic]] |
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****[[China]] reimposes travel curbs in [[Guangdong]] province that requires people leaving by plane, train, bus, or private car after 10:00 p.m. to present [[nucleic acid test]] results within the past 72 hours amid a spike of the [[COVID-19]] infections. [https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/china-reimposes-travel-curbs-province-after-virus-cases ( |
****[[China]] reimposes travel curbs in [[Guangdong]] province that requires people leaving by plane, train, bus, or private car after 10:00 p.m. to present [[nucleic acid test]] results within the past 72 hours amid a spike of the [[COVID-19]] infections. [https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/china-reimposes-travel-curbs-province-after-virus-cases (VOA)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Japan]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Japan]] |
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****The [[Government of Japan|government]] approves the usage of the [[Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine]] for children aged 12 to 15, becoming the first [[COVID-19 vaccine|vaccine]] to be used for children in [[Japan]]. [https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/cc94519fc3b6-japan-approves-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-for-ages-12-15.html (Kyodo News)] |
****The [[Government of Japan|government]] approves the usage of the [[Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine]] for children aged 12 to 15, becoming the first [[COVID-19 vaccine|vaccine]] to be used for children in [[Japan]]. [https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/cc94519fc3b6-japan-approves-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-for-ages-12-15.html (Kyodo News)] |
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***[[France]] begins to implement seven-day [[quarantine]] and pre-departure [[COVID-19 testing|test]] for [[European Union|EU]] nationals, French residents, or those travelling to the [[United Kingdom]] for essential reasons in order to prevent the spread of [[India]]n [[Lineage B.1.617]] variant as all non-essential travel to UK are banned. [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/france-tighten-restrictions-uk-travellers-government-london-b938050.html (''Evening Standard'')] |
***[[France]] begins to implement seven-day [[quarantine]] and pre-departure [[COVID-19 testing|test]] for [[European Union|EU]] nationals, French residents, or those travelling to the [[United Kingdom]] for essential reasons in order to prevent the spread of [[India]]n [[Lineage B.1.617]] variant as all non-essential travel to UK are banned. [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/france-tighten-restrictions-uk-travellers-government-london-b938050.html (''Evening Standard'')] |
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**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Palau]] |
**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Palau]] |
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***[[Palau]] announces the first recorded case of COVID-19 in the country. The [[Government of Palau|government]] says the patient, who was fully vaccinated, arrived on a flight from [[Guam]] on May 9 and tested positive after 21 days in quarantine. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/443759/palau-records-first-covid-19-case (RNZ |
***[[Palau]] announces the first recorded case of COVID-19 in the country. The [[Government of Palau|government]] says the patient, who was fully vaccinated, arrived on a flight from [[Guam]] on May 9 and tested positive after 21 days in quarantine. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/443759/palau-records-first-covid-19-case (RNZ)] |
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**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Peru]] |
**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Peru]] |
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***[[Peru]] announces a sharp increase of the [[COVID-19 pandemic deaths|COVID-19 death toll]] from 69,342 to 180,764 following a [[Government of Peru|government]] review that reflects the severity of the pandemic. [https://apnews.com/article/peru-health-coronavirus-pandemic-64aa6bf464e40f384c5e4f108a8e75a6 (Associated Press)] |
***[[Peru]] announces a sharp increase of the [[COVID-19 pandemic deaths|COVID-19 death toll]] from 69,342 to 180,764 following a [[Government of Peru|government]] review that reflects the severity of the pandemic. [https://apnews.com/article/peru-health-coronavirus-pandemic-64aa6bf464e40f384c5e4f108a8e75a6 (Associated Press)] |
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'''International relations''' |
'''International relations''' |
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*[[2021 Malian coup d'état]] |
*[[2021 Malian coup d'état]] |
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**[[West Africa]]n bloc [[ECOWAS]] suspends [[Mali]] in response to last week's [[coup d'état]]. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/31/ecowas-suspends-mali-over-second-coup-in-nine-months (Al Jazeera |
**[[West Africa]]n bloc [[ECOWAS]] suspends [[Mali]] in response to last week's [[coup d'état]]. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/31/ecowas-suspends-mali-over-second-coup-in-nine-months (Al Jazeera)] |
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*[[United States–European Union relations]], [[United States intelligence operations abroad]] |
*[[United States–European Union relations]], [[United States intelligence operations abroad]] |
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**[[Denmark]]'s public service broadcaster reveals the [[Danish Defence Intelligence Service]] helped the [[United States|American]] [[National Security Agency]] spy on European leaders including [[German Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]] from 2012 to 2014. Intelligence was also collected on other officials from [[Germany]], [[France]], [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57302806 (BBC |
**[[Denmark]]'s public service broadcaster reveals the [[Danish Defence Intelligence Service]] helped the [[United States|American]] [[National Security Agency]] spy on European leaders including [[German Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]] from 2012 to 2014. Intelligence was also collected on other officials from [[Germany]], [[France]], [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57302806 (BBC)] |
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'''Law and crime''' |
'''Law and crime''' |
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'''Sports''' |
'''Sports''' |
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*[[2021 French Open]] |
*[[2021 French Open]] |
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**Professional [[tennis]] player [[Naomi Osaka]], ranked Number 1 by the [[Women's Tennis Association]], withdraws from the ongoing [[2021 French Open]], citing her [[mental health]]. [https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/31/tennis/naomi-osaka-french-open-withdraw-spt-intl/index.html (CNN |
**Professional [[tennis]] player [[Naomi Osaka]], ranked Number 1 by the [[Women's Tennis Association]], withdraws from the ongoing [[2021 French Open]], citing her [[mental health]]. [https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/31/tennis/naomi-osaka-french-open-withdraw-spt-intl/index.html (CNN)] |
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Revision as of 00:01, 1 June 2021
May 31, 2021 (Monday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Ituri conflict, Allied Democratic Forces insurgency
- 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks
- At least 50 people are killed as suspected Allied Democratic Forces on seven trucks attack the villages of Boga and Tchabi in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Al Jazeera)
- 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks
Health and environment
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
- COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- China reimposes travel curbs in Guangdong province that requires people leaving by plane, train, bus, or private car after 10:00 p.m. to present nucleic acid test results within the past 72 hours amid a spike of the COVID-19 infections. (VOA)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Japan
- The government approves the usage of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15, becoming the first vaccine to be used for children in Japan. (Kyodo News)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City begins to implement two-week social distancing measures following a rising number of the COVID-19 cases in the city. (VnExpress International)
- COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 pandemic in France, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- France begins to implement seven-day quarantine and pre-departure test for EU nationals, French residents, or those travelling to the United Kingdom for essential reasons in order to prevent the spread of Indian Lineage B.1.617 variant as all non-essential travel to UK are banned. (Evening Standard)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Palau
- Palau announces the first recorded case of COVID-19 in the country. The government says the patient, who was fully vaccinated, arrived on a flight from Guam on May 9 and tested positive after 21 days in quarantine. (RNZ)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Peru
- Peru announces a sharp increase of the COVID-19 death toll from 69,342 to 180,764 following a government review that reflects the severity of the pandemic. (Associated Press)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
- China announces that it will replace the existing two-child policy with a new three-child policy, allowing couples to have three children, in order to mitigate the country's declining birth rates. China's fertility rate stands at 1.3 – below the level needed to maintain a stable population. (The Guardian)
International relations
- 2021 Malian coup d'état
- West African bloc ECOWAS suspends Mali in response to last week's coup d'état. (Al Jazeera)
- United States–European Union relations, United States intelligence operations abroad
- Denmark's public service broadcaster reveals the Danish Defence Intelligence Service helped the American National Security Agency spy on European leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel from 2012 to 2014. Intelligence was also collected on other officials from Germany, France, Sweden and Norway. (BBC)
Law and crime
- Hong Kong national security law, 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries participants
- The court proceedings against 47 pro-democracy activists accused of subversion will continue on July 8, the court says. After being presented with evidence, the defendants will be able to enter a plea before the case is moved to the High Court. Most of the activists have been denied bail lately, with the latest case being that of Claudia Mo, who was denied bail over her WhatsApp messages with foreign journalists. (Reuters)
- Fabio and Nicola Riva, the former owners of the Ilva steelworks in Taranto, Italy, are sentenced to 22 and 20 years in jail respectively for allowing it to spew out deadly pollution. Ilva's carcinogenic dioxins and mineral particles caused a surge in cancer in the city of Taranto. Several other people are also sentenced, including former President of Apulia Nichi Vendola to 3.5 years in prison. (Reuters)
Sports
- 2021 French Open
- Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka, ranked Number 1 by the Women's Tennis Association, withdraws from the ongoing 2021 French Open, citing her mental health. (CNN)