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The WHO’s report with China concluded that COVID-19 likely started in bats, jumped into humans via another animal. But some are pushing for an investigation into the possibility it leaked from a lab.

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On the same day that Deliveroo’s IPO fizzled at the start of trading, Compass announced via a fresh S-1 filing that it will reduce the number of shares in its impending flotation and sell them at a lower price. Taken

The Biden administration is weighing whether to continue former President Trump’s hard line against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. It’s part of the broader review of China-related policies.

In Mexico, an autopsy indicates a migrant woman’s spine was severed by the weight of a police officer kneeling on the her back. The case is drawing comparisons to George Floyd’s death.

TV survey: Nearly 2/3 think Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid should step aside to let the Yamina chief lead government; 80% dissatisfied with election results and expect 5th vote

In a notice sent to Congress on Wednesday, Blinken said China had continued to “dismantle” Hong Kong’s autonomy since his predecessor first made the determination in May 2020.

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President Emmanuel Macron, in a televised address to the nation, said he was left with no choice as deaths approach 100,000 and the country’s hospitals are overwhelmed. (Image credit: Eleanor Beardsley/NPR)

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban.