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South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing 26 May 2020 - 12:15 pm
A robot that takes orders, makes coffee and brings the drinks straight to customers at their seats is seen at a cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, May 25, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Philippines' Duterte says no school until there is a virus vaccine 26 May 2020 - 11:59 am
A couple ride on bicycle on a road in Manila on May 20, 2020. Bicycle sales have skyrocketed with some shops selling 300-400 units over the past two days since the Philippine government began easing quarantine measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 c
Russia reports record coronavirus deaths, recoveries 26 May 2020 - 11:51 am
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MAY 22: Healthcare workers wearing protective suit are seen on their duty in the intensive unit at a state hospital in Moscow, Russia on May 22, 2020. Russia remains second-worst-hit country globally, with 326,448 coronavirus cases. ( Sef
Japanese face "new normal" after coronavirus emergency lifted 26 May 2020 - 11:37 am
People wearing protective masks make their way during rush hour at Shinagawa station on the first day after the Japanese government lifted the state of emergency in Tokyo, Japan, May 26, 2020.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview 25 May 2020 - 05:08 pm
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is seen during a joint press conference held with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic 25 May 2020 - 05:00 pm
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Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina 25 May 2020 - 04:48 pm
US President Donald Trump swings a golf club during a round of golf in Sterling, Virginia, US on May 24, 2020. (REUTERS/Tom Brenner)
Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas 25 May 2020 - 04:38 pm
A woman wearing a face mask crosses a street in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area on May 25, 2020. (AFP / CHARLY TRIBALLEAU)
Spain to welcome foreign tourists back from July 25 May 2020 - 12:29 pm
People exercise at the Retiro Park in Madrid on May 25, 2020 as the gates of the capital's parks reopen as coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona. AFP / Gabriel Bouys
"What planet are they on?" No respite for UK's Johnson and aide 25 May 2020 - 11:50 am
Number 10 Downing Street special advisor Dominic Cummings leaves 10 Downing Street in central London on May 24, 2020 following allegations he broke coronavirus lockdown rules by travelling across the country in March. AFP / Isabel Infantes
Japan insect enthusiast puts cricket ramen on the menu 25 May 2020 - 11:41 am
In this picture taken on May 13, 2020 Yuta Shinohara ladles cricket sauce into plastic bags as part of cricket ramen home-cooking kits, at a kitchen in Tokyo. AFP / Behrouz Mehri
Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds 25 May 2020 - 11:01 am
People take pictures of the Imperial Palace, a popular tourist destination, in Tokyo on May 20, 2020. Japan on May 14 lifted a state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus for the majority of the country but kept it in place for top cities Tokyo and
Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume 25 May 2020 - 10:31 am
Passengers wearing protective face masks wait in a queue to enter Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, after the government allowed domestic flight services to resume, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus dise
Melon-aires not required as Japan premium fruit prices plunge 25 May 2020 - 10:31 am
A man shows a pair of melons produced in Yubari which was sold for 120,000 yen (1,100 USD) during the season's first auction in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on May 25, 2020. Japan OUT / AFP / JIJI PRESS / STR
US may soon ban travelers from Brazil due to outbreak: White House 24 May 2020 - 06:02 pm
US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien (R) is seen on the front driveway of the White House following an interview on May 24, 2020 in Washington,DC. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN
China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to U.S. sanctions -White House 24 May 2020 - 04:53 pm
US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien is seen on the front driveway of the White House following an interview on May 24, 2020. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN
Madrid residents eager ahead of this week's reopening 24 May 2020 - 04:23 pm
Workers use measuring tape to check social distancing as they set up a terrace which will be allowed to open from May 25, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at Plaza Mayor Square in Madrid, Spain, May 24, 2020. REUTERS/Sergio Perez
First signs if a COVID-19 vaccine works possible in autumn - GAVI 24 May 2020 - 03:32 pm
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