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The Tokyo Olympics mascots were unveiled today to celebrate the 100 days-to-go milestone amid mounting public opposition to the Games taking place this summer.

New coronavirus infections in India have reached a record high with 184,372 cases reported in the past 24 hours alone.

Over 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations have now been given in the EU - and a major extension to the European Commission's contract with Pfizer-BioNTech has been announced.

A Canadian MP has apologised to colleagues after appearing completely starkers during a virtual meeting of the House of Commons.

Iran says it will increase its enrichment of uranium to 60% purity - its highest figure ever - bringing it closer to the levels needed for a nuclear weapon.

A truck driver who was under the influence of drugs and sleep deprived when he drove into four police officers has been sentenced to 22 years in prison.

At least 20 people have been killed after a bus overturned in Egypt while trying to pass a truck.

Prosecutors in Italy are urging the World Health Organisation to assist them in their investigations into Italy's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clean water supplies are running short on the Caribbean island of St Vincent after ash from a volcanic eruption contaminated reservoirs.

A third Neighbours star has spoken out to say she experienced racism during her time in the Australian soap, following claims made by other cast members.