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Chinese State Media Says Pompeo Will Be Destroyed by 'Endless Resistance'
"Pompeo wants to create an epic confrontation between great powers to put himself in the history books," the Global Times' editor-in-chief tweeted.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Calls Anti-Vaxxers 'Nuts'
The British government offers 30 million people flu jabs to alleviate healthcare pressure if the second wave of COVID-19 arrives.
Nathan Law Fled Hong Kong With a Mission—Harden the West Against China
The pro-democracy leader told Newsweek that Chinese encroachment on his home gave him no choice but to take his fight abroad.
Junk Food Adverts Set to be Banned Before 9pm in U.K.
Sweets and chocolates might also be banned from promotions at supermarket entrances and the ends of aisles.
China Accuses Pompeo of 'New Crusade,' Tells U.S. to Shut Chengdu Consulate
"What he is doing is as futile as an ant trying to shake a tree," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said of Pompeo.
'Britain Trump' Boris Johnson's Year of Dealing With the Real Donald Trump
On Boris Johnson's first birthday as British Prime Minister, how has his relationship with Donald Trump changed?
Iran Says Airliner Intercept by Warplane Over Syria 'Under Investigation'
A spokesperson for U.S. Central Command confirmed to Newsweek that it was a U.S. F-15 that intercepted a Mahan Air passenger plane, reportedly causing it to rapidly descend, injuring passengers.
U.S. Tries to Rally World Support Against 'Tyranny' of China
"China is increasingly authoritarian at home and more aggressive in its hostility to freedom everywhere else," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
More in Hong Kong Prefer Donald Trump, Taiwan Leans Toward Biden: Poll
The survey showed close results with more Hong Kong residents saying they'd prefer Trump, and those in Taiwan slightly preferring Biden.
WHO Says It Won't Be 'Distracted' After Pompeo Says China 'Bought' Director
The WHO's director-general said Thursday the politics surrounding the virus "have made things worse."
Doctor Runs 22 Miles Wearing Face Mask to Show it Doesn't Cut Oxygen Levels
Tom Lawton, a doctor in the north of England, said he decided to run with the mask on to help those too scared to do so over false information.
Murdered Chechen's Family Takes Blame for Death in 'Forced' Video Apology
The blogger Mamikhan Umarov, 43, a vehement critic of Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was shot dead in Vienna on July 4. Two men of Chechen origin have been arrested.
U.S. Awaits China's Houston Retaliation as State Media Runs Poll on Targets
Beijing has threatened to retaliate over Washington, D.C.'s order to close the Chinese embassy in Houston.
China Says Shutting Down Houston Consulate 'Severely Harmed' Relations
The Chinese foreign ministry, on Thursday, said that the U.S.'s decision to shut down China's consulate in Houston, Texas, "severely harmed," relations between the two countries.
Trump Says More China Consulate Closures Are Possible—Which Might Be Next?
The U.S. ordered China's consulate in Houston to close this week "to protect American intellectual property and American's private information."
Biden Foreign Policy Plan Says Trump Has Left U.S. Image 'In Tatters'
Biden's draft platform prioritizes diplomacy and multilateralism after four years of Trumpian "America first" foreign policy.
U.S. Ambassador to U.K. Accused of Racism and Sexism
Woody Johnson is accused of making racist generalizations about Black men and questioning why the Black community celebrates Black History Month.
Second Cold War With Russia Could Last 40 Years
Russian submarines have been intercepted in the English Channel, the war of words continues, but Trump and Putin are still talking at least once a month.
Congregation Votes to Remove Trans Pastor Who Came Out During Sermon
Members of a Canadian church congregation voted to terminate the lead pastor's employment contract after she came out to them during a June sermon.
Russia Says 'We Will Do What We Want' If U.S. Moves Troops Closer to Border
President Donald Trump has hinted at sending U.S. troops from Germany to Poland, to which a senior Russian diplomat warned "all necessary measures will be taken" in response.
300,000 Stranded at Sea During Pandemic Beg for Looser Travel Restrictions
Ship captains and crews are seeking immunity from travel and border regulations in response to the pandemic, which prevent them from returning home.
Exclusive: More Hong Kong Residents Say U.S. Is Bigger Threat Than China
An exclusive Newsweek poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies showed that more Hong Kong residents believed closer relations with mainland China "will best serve Hong Kong's long-term strategic interests" than they did for stronger ties with the U.S.