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Thailand sees second day of record-high virus deaths 02 May 2021 - 06:21 pm
A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a person for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test, as the country deals with a fresh wave of infections after tackling earlier outbreaks, in Bangkok, Thailand April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help 02 May 2021 - 03:39 pm
A man suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is comforted by his daughter as he receives treatment inside the casualty ward at a hospital in New Delhi, India, May 1, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Seven reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to 'shake the world' 02 May 2021 - 02:28 pm
A protester flashes a three-finger salute during a march to protest against Myanmar military coup, in Taipei, Taiwan, May 2, 2021. Reuters/Ann Wang
Thousands attend music festival in Wuhan, where COVID-19 first emerged 02 May 2021 - 01:16 pm
Fans attend a performance of a rock band at the Strawberry Music Festival during Labour Day holiday in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China May 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Pakistan to slash international flights by 80% to curb COVID-19 02 May 2021 - 01:02 pm
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Malaysia reports first case of Indian COVID-19 variant 02 May 2021 - 12:57 pm
Medical workers collect swab samples from people at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing centre in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia January 25, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
India's COVID-19 daily cases hold close to record, another state imposes lockdown 02 May 2021 - 12:41 pm
Patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen inside the ICU ward at Holy Family Hospital in New Delhi, India, April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Taiwan's first batch of COVID-19 aid leaves for India 02 May 2021 - 11:54 am
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Australia's Perth at risk of second snap-lockdown with three new COVID-19 infections 02 May 2021 - 11:51 am
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Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response' 01 May 2021 - 02:37 pm
A doctor checks an X-ray of a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) inside a COVID-19 ward of a hospital in New Delhi, India, May 1, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Kabul on high alert amid 'deadline' for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan 01 May 2021 - 01:50 pm
FILE PHOTO: An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan April 21, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo
Philippines receives first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccines 01 May 2021 - 12:55 pm
FILE PHOTO: A paramedic holds a pack of used and unused vials of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a private hospital in Karachi, Pakistan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Hospital fire kills 18 virus patients as India steps up jabs 01 May 2021 - 12:27 pm
Damaged equipment and furniture are seen in the burnt interior of a hospital treating coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, after a deadly fire, in India's western Gujarat state, May 1, 2021, in this still image obtained from video.
Japan jolted by magnitude 6.8 earthquake; no serious injuries reported, no tsunami alert 01 May 2021 - 11:54 am
People gather around a ticket gate as train services are suspended following an earthquake in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on May 1, 2021. Kyodo/via Reuters
Tanzania installs oxygen production plants as demand increases 01 May 2021 - 11:08 am
File photo: Workers prepare face shields from recycled plastics at the Zaidi Recyclers workshop as a measure to stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania May 21, 2020. Reuters/Stringer//File Photo
Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 01 May 2021 - 11:00 am
A woman with a breathing problem receives oxygen support for free at a Gurudwara (Sikh temple), amidst the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Ghaziabad, India, April 30, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
India's daily COVID-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as second wave worsens 01 May 2021 - 10:38 am
A woman waits to be vaccinated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a hospital, in New Delhi, India, May 1, 2021. Reuters/Adnan Abidi
Japan luxury cruise halted after COVID-19 case 30 Apr 2021 - 05:01 pm
Japanese luxury cruise ship 'Asuka II' is anchored at Yokohama port in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo November 2, 2020. Picture taken November 2, 2020. Kyodo/via REUTERS

Europe

Investigators survey debris amongst the damaged carriages of a train crash between two high-speed units, a Renfe AVE train and an Iryo train around 150 km south of Madrid between Urda and Los Yebenes in the province of Toledo, a day after the accident on October 29, 2026. Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP What we know about Spain's deadly train crash
Spanish mounted police survey the perimeter around the damaged carriages of a train crash, a day after the accident on October 29, 2026. (Photo by Oscar Del Pozo / AFP) Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69
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This still image from video taken and released by Spain's Civil Guard on October 28, 2026 shows an aerial scene of a train crash between a high speed Renfe AVE train and Iryo train around 150kms south of Madrid between Urda and Los Yebenes in the province of Toledo. (Photo by Handout / Guardia Civil / AFP) Copa del Rey games suspended after deadly train crash in Spain

Africa

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File photo strictly for representational purposes only showing a visitor having their temperature checked by a health worker as part of Ebola prevention measures. (Photo by Jospin Mwisha / AFP) Namibia says ramping up Ebola preparedness at entry points
A health worker takes the temperature of a traveller after arriving in Bimbo district south-west of Bangui, on October 28, 2026. (Photo by AFP) CAR escalates border screening at border amid DRC Ebola rise
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Americas

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(FILES) Members of the Salvadoran military parade during celebrations marking the 205th anniversary of El Salvador's independence, in San Salvador on September 15, 2026. (Photo by MARVIN RECINOS / AFP) El Salvador sends over 2,000 troops to Haiti in missing soldiers rescue
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Xinhua File photo taken. U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C., the United States. US Fed holds interest rates steady, says committed to fighting inflation

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