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Australia to deploy 1,000 troops to Melbourne virus outbreak By AFP Australia's military announced Thursday it would send 1,000 troops to Melbourne in an effort to help contain the country's only significant coronavirus outbreak over fears of a second wave. South Korea, US mark 70th anniversary of Korean War By AFP South Korea and the United States on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to defending "the hard-fought peace" on the divided peninsula as the allies marked the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Documentary on Hong Kong protests deletes scene after anthem law By AFP The director of a documentary about Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement says he has deleted a scene featuring a dissident artist playing China's national anthem after a law was passed criminalising "insults" to the revolutionary song. Security weaknesses behind the Australian cyberattacksSpecial By Tim Sandle Australia has experienced a major state-based cyber attack, affecting all levels of government as well as essential services and businesses. Tim Wellsmore, Mandiant Government Solutions looks at the lessons. Vulnerability discovered in IBM Maximo software By Tim Sandle Positive Technologies experts have discovered a vulnerability in IBM’s Maximo Asset Management software. The weakness could have had serious implications for a range of different businesses, including major corporations. Babylon Health hit by major data breachSpecial By Tim Sandle Digital health provider Babylon Health acknowledged that its video appointment application, aimed at general practitioners, suffered a data breach. The issue raises some concerns for telehealth. China launches final satellite to complete rival to GPS By AFP China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS network, marking a major step in its race for market share in the lucrative sector. Twitter hides 'abusive' Trump tweet targeting protestors By AFP Twitter on Tuesday hid a tweet from President Donald Trump in which he threatened to use "serious force" against protestors in the US capital, saying it broke rules over abusive content. Stonehenge summer solstice livestreamed during COVID-19 pandemic By Karen Graham English Heritage canceled this year's celebration of the summer solstice at Stonehenge due to a ban on mass gatherings - but live-streamed the sunrise on social media instead, although senior druid King Arthur Pendragon said it was "not very pagan." Internet blackout in Myanmar's Rakhine enters second year By AFP The internet shutdown in Myanmar's conflict-ridden northwest, described by rights groups as the world's longest, entered a second year Sunday with locals and campaigners appealing for an end to the blackout as coronavirus fears grip the region. YouTube hit with discrimination suit by black video artists By AFP A lawsuit filed this week in federal court accuses YouTube of discriminating against African American video makers and viewers by factoring in race when it comes to filtering or monetizing content. Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain By AFP Scientists have found bits of polystyrene in the guts of tiny, soil-dwelling organisms in the Antarctic, raising concern that microplastics pollution has already "deeply" entered the world's most remote land-based food systems. Building on the Moon using moon dust and astronaut urine By Tim Sandle If humans want to build a Moon base then there will be a limit on the number of materials that can be transported into space. This means that some of the Moon's own resources will be needed, with a little help from the occupants. Neolithic circle near Stonehenge a 'masterpiece of engineering' By Karen Graham Archaeologists have discovered a massive series of Neolithic-era shafts surrounding a settlement at Durrington Walls, very close to the Stonehenge site in southern England. The sheer scale of the site has left scientists in awe. Video shows abusive taming of baby elephant for Thai tourism By AFP Footage of a distressed baby elephant jabbed by bullhooks at a Thai camp to tame it before joining the tourist industry has been released by conservationists in an appeal to end the practice. Korean War still weighs on lives in South By AFP From a nurse who fought to the descendant of a war refugee, the Korean War still weighs heavy on lives on the peninsula, 70 years after it began. Brazil registers new jump in virus cases By AFP Brazil registered 42,725 cases of the new coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said Wednesday, as experts warned the country was exiting lockdown too soon. #Djokovid: tennis star mauled over coronavirus 'horror show' By AFP World number one Novak Djokovic was widely condemned on Wednesday for hosting a tennis exhibition where he was one of four players to test positive for the coronavirus, a lapse that sent shudders through a sport struggling to get back on its feet. Djokovic positive for coronavirus, questions over return of tennis By AFP World number one Novak Djokovic tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing a premature end to the exhibition tournament he hosted during the pandemic and raising serious questions about the sport's planned return in August. Finola Hughes talks 2020 Daytime Emmy nod for 'General Hospital'Special By Markos Papadatos Acclaimed actress Finola Hughes chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about her 2020 Daytime Emmy nomination for "General Hospital." She spoke about being an actress and director in the digital age, and shared her advice for hopefuls in acting. Veanne Cox talks 2020 Daytime Emmy nomination for 'Indoor Boys'Special By Markos Papadatos Acclaimed actress Veanne Cox chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about her 2020 Daytime Emmy nod for the digital series "Indoor Boys," as well as being a performer in the digital age. She also opened up about the comedy series "Cady Did." Italy to guarantee 6.3-bn-euro loan for Fiat Chrysler By AFP Italy's government said on Wednesday it would guarantee a 6.3-billion-euro ($7.1 billion) loan to Fiat Chrysler, as the automaker struggles with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. US says considering new taxes on $3.1 bn in European products By AFP The United States is considering levying taxes on an additional $3.1 billion in European imports amid a dispute over subsidies to planemaker Airbus. Trump visa freeze delivers blow to US tech sector By AFP The US tech sector is likely to be hit hard by President Donald Trump's decision to extend a freeze on most immigrant visas, with critics saying the move could undermine American innovation and leadership. Scandal-hit Wirecard admits missing 1.9 bln likely gone By AFP Shooting-star German payments provider Wirecard on Monday admitted 1.9 billion euros that auditors say are missing from its accounts likely "do not exist", fueling fraud suspicions that saw its CEO resign. US states reimpose virus measures as cases near record By AFP US officials on Wednesday imposed tough measures including quarantines and stay-at-home advice as daily coronavirus cases approached record levels after surging across the nation's South and West. Brazil starts testing Oxford coronavirus vaccine By AFP Researchers in Brazil began administering an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University to volunteers, the Federal University of Sao Paulo said Wednesday. CDC director — Coronavirus has 'brought this nation to its knees' By Karen Graham Seven US states have reported record-high hospitalizations from the coronavirus, as case numbers continue to surge across much of the south and south-west. The federal government is also rolling-back testing programs where they are most needed. UK medical leaders urge virus response review, warn of second wave By AFP Some of Britain's leading medical experts called Wednesday for a swift review into the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak to learn lessons before what they said was a "real risk" of a second wave this winter. Op-Ed: Trump's approval on handling of COVID-19 is now underwater By Karen Graham American approval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has dropped to the lowest level on record, the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll shows. And this includes both Republicans and Democrats voicing their displeasure. Op-Ed: North Korea suspends military operations directed at the South By Ken Hanly North Korea's Kim Jong Un has ordered a suspension of planned military exercises designed to intimidate South Korea in a move that should ease tensions that had been growing between the two neighboring countries. Op-Ed: Trump's fireworks display over Mt. Rushmore another dumb idea By Karen Graham Abnormally dry conditions and a persistent risk of summer wildfires in the Black Hills of South Dakota make the fireworks display planned for July 3 at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial a totally unnecessary, and potentially dangerous event. Israeli airstrikes hit several targets in Syria killing seven By Ken Hanly Israeli media are reporting that there have been a series of Israeli air raids against targets in Syria. Syrian state media has reported two Syrian soldiers were killed, and Israeli media claimed seven dead overall. Arctic town reaches 100°F — The highest temperature ever recorded By Karen Graham Temperatures in the small Siberian town of Verkhoyansk hit 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, according to public-facing weather data. It's a record-high temperature in one of the fastest-warming places in the world. Mexico quake death toll rises to 10 By AFP The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck southern Mexico has risen to ten, the federal government said Wednesday.The 7. Sahara dust cloud looms over Cuba, Caribbean and Florida By AFP A massive cloud of Saharan dust darkened much of Cuba on Wednesday and began to affect air quality in Florida, sparking warnings to people with respiratory illnesses to stay home. Ukraine flooding leaves three dead, hundreds homeless By AFP Three people have died and hundreds have fled their homes in western Ukraine following the worst flooding in a decade, authorities said Wednesday. Japan city to rename area of islands disputed with China By AFP A local council in southern Japan voted Monday to rename an area including islands disputed with China and Taiwan, a move Beijing denounced as illegal and a "serious provocation". Eiffel Tower reopens with strict virus restrictions By AFP Tourists and Parisians will from Thursday again be able to admire the view of the French capital from the Eiffel Tower after a three-month closure due to the coronavirus -- but only if they take the stairs. US states reimpose virus measures as cases near record By AFP US officials on Wednesday imposed tough measures including quarantines and stay-at-home advice as daily coronavirus cases approached record levels after surging across the nation's South and West. Brazil starts testing Oxford coronavirus vaccine By AFP Researchers in Brazil began administering an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University to volunteers, the Federal University of Sao Paulo said Wednesday.

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