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- The UN intervenes in Libya as Haftar’s mass graves are uncovered July 3, 2020The GNA makes alarming discovery of bodies - including women and children - that Haftar’s militias have seemingly left in their wake in former strongholds
- Scores injured, several dead at fireworks factory blast in Turkey's Sakarya July 3, 2020At least 4 people have been killed and more than 90 others injured as ambulances, air ambulances and medical teams continue rescue work at the blast site.
- Train hits bus carrying Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan July 3, 2020The accident occurred at an unmanned railway crossing close to the city of Sheikhupura in Pakistan's largest province, Punjab.
- France's Macron names senior official Jean Castex as new PM July 3, 2020The relatively low-profile Castex replaces Edouard Philippe, who resigned earlier in the day. Macron is reshuffling the government to focus on restarting the economy after months of lockdown.
- Hatay yellow: an endemic silkworm is bred again in Turkey July 3, 2020Silk producer Emel Duman, aided by a group of academics from three universities, has located the elusive Hatay yellow silkworm and is producing ‘peace silk’ from it.
- The US Declaration of Independence demands Americans abolish the police July 3, 2020Sometime in the not-too-distant future, the date July 4 may become obsolete, marking a rebirth of a country alongside a new constitution and a new system of governance.Wilson Dizard
- At least 32 killed in attack on Mali village July 3, 2020Officials say the attacks were carried out by militants, who often say they are defending Fulani herders against rival Dogon farmers but no group has claimed responsibility.
- Global Covid-19 infections cross 11 million – latest updates July 3, 2020The novel coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 11 million people, claiming more than 524,000 lives across the world. Here are updates for July 3:
- The West's role in ending Egypt's short-lived democracy July 3, 2020The West’s normalisation of Sisi is a huge pillar of the stranglehold he has over the lives of every Egyptian.Sam Hamad
- Police block mourners from Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa's funeral July 3, 2020At least two people shot dead as soldiers opened fire on mourners in the singer's hometown Ambo as they headed to the service.