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Day: July 16, 2020

China’s Economy Returns to Growth Amid Global Virus Struggle
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China’s Economy Returns to Growth Amid Global Virus Struggle

The Chinese economy returned to growth in the second quarter, marking an important milestone in the global struggle to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Gross domestic product expanded 3.2% in the three months to June from a year ago, reversing a 6.8% decline in the first quarter and beating the median forecast of 2.4%. However, the economy is still 1.6% smaller than at the end of the first half in 2019. Having shut its economy in the first quarter to arrest the virus spread and managed so far to largely defeat subsequent outbreaks, China is claiming global leadership in dealing with the deadly disease. Yet a conservative stimulus approach has produced only a modest domestic recovery, and one that remains highly vulnerable to setbacks in external demand as shutdowns continue to...
Pictured: Skin rash which is ‘fourth symptom of COVID-19’
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Pictured: Skin rash which is ‘fourth symptom of COVID-19’

A skin rash can sometimes be the only symptom of people infected with COVID-19, a study has concluded.© Other A hive-type rash, or urticaria, is among the three skin conditions that can be the only symptom of COVID-19. Pic: James Heilman Three types of rashes are identified in the research by King's College London, leading those behind the study to call for skin rashes to be included as a fourth key symptom of COVID-19. The three established symptoms of COVID-19, as recognised by the NHS, are a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. The study - which has been published online but has not yet been peer-reviewed - drew upon data from the 336,000 regular UK users of the COVID Symptom Study app. With ...
Seven Turkish security personnel killed in reconnaissance plane crash
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Seven Turkish security personnel killed in reconnaissance plane crash

Seven Turkish security personnel have died after their plane crashed into a mountain in the east of the country, state media reported Thursday. The reconnaissance plane crashed into Mount Artos, a dormant volcano in the province of Van, Anadolu news agency reported interior minister Suleyman Soylu as saying.© 2020 Anadolu Agency ANKARA, TURKEY - JULY 15: Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu speaks during a ceremony at Ankara Police Department in Ankara, Turkey on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Muhammed Selim Korkutata/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Communication with the aircraft -- which was carrying two pilots and five "technical personnel" -- had been lost at around 10.45 pm (1945 GMT) Wednesday, he said, adding it had crashed at an altitude of 2,200 metres (7,200 feet). ...
Entertainment

Meghan Markle’s Dad Has Been Trying to Get Back in Contact With Her in L.A.

Hoping to make amends. Meghan Markle‘s estranged father, Thomas Markle, is “continuing to try and get in contact” with his daughter since she and Prince Harry moved to Los Angeles, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly. The retired lighting director, 75, who lives in Mexico, has been “sending letters to the house” with hopes of reaching the former Suits star, 38, who relocated to California with her husband, 35, and their 14-month-old son, Archie, in March. Despite his best efforts, the source says his “letters remain unopened.” Meghan and her father have had a strained relationship since he was caught staging paparazzi photos ahead of her May 2018 wedding. Thomas was set to walk his daughter down the aisle at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle ...
High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
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High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam

Some of the world's richest and most influential politicians, celebrities, tech moguls and companies were the subject of a massive Twitter hack on Wednesday. Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, Kim Kardashian West and Bill Gates were among the accounts pushing out tweets asking millions of followers to send money to a Bitcoin address. All of the tweeted messages from the accounts shared similar language. The tweet from Kanye West's account said he is "giving back to my fans"; the message from Bezos' account said he had "decided to give back to my community"; and Musk's account said "feeling greatful."  Bezos, Musk, and Gates are among the 10 richest people in the world, based on Forbes' calculations. According to the Associated Press, the three me...
Lautaro Martinez: Man City eye Inter Milan striker as Sergio Aguero’s potential successor
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Lautaro Martinez: Man City eye Inter Milan striker as Sergio Aguero’s potential successor

Manchester City expect to be busy in the summer transfer window and have earmarked Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez as a potential long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero. Sky Sports News reported earlier this summer that the Argentina striker is Barcelona's top target but City are known admirers of the 22-year-old, who is refusing to extend his present contract at San Siro. City see Lautaro Martinez, who has scored 18 goals in 39 games for Inter this season, as a potential long-term successor to his compatriot Aguero and will be better placed than Barcelona to pay the striker's £98.5m release clause. Summer contract talks with Guardiola While the transfer window opens in less than a fortnight, arguably the most important contract talks this summer will be w...