Nearly 650,000 people signed up for the Beijing-led testing effort, which aims to prevent a "third wave" of cases in the city. However, pro-democracy activists and healthcare workers are urging a boycott of the effort over fears that the DNA samples could be sent to China.

On Tuesday, the singer-songwriter announced that he and his wife Cherry Seaborn had welcomed a baby girl named Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran.

The native Londoner shared a photo of herself with African-inspired hair, wearing a Jamaican flag bikini to mark what would have been the Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world's largest celebrations of Caribbean culture. The 2020 Carnival was called-off due to COVID-19.

Reporters asked the president whether he would condemn the actions of vigilantes like Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who is facing homicide charges over the shooting deaths of two people during protests in Kenosha. Trump appeared to defend Rittenhouse, saying "I guess he was in very big trouble, he probably would have been killed." The teenager is facing six criminal charges including first-degree reckless homicide, recklessly endangering safety and intentional homicide.

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The 2020 VMAs is bringing the music with performances by Ariana Grande, Black Eyed Peas, BTS, CNCO, DaBaby, Lady Gaga, Maluma, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd and more.

Taking home the award for Video of the Year and Best R&B video for his song "Blinding Lights," The Weeknd used his acceptance speeches to call for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.

Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil and others announced their resignation from leadership roles in the Association of Tennis Professionals in order to form a Professional Tennis Players Association. Women will not be included. Governing bodies in the tennis world, as well as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, have spoken out against the move.

Palmer used the opening segment of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards to remember the late actor and his line of work. Palmer also encouraged viewers to be the change they want to see in the world.

The actor says she is meeting with OnlyFans to discuss new restrictions implemented on the website, which include capped prices for pay per views and tips, and extended wait times for fund transferrals to international vendors. Thorne's statement comes following reports that a surge of people requested refunds from the star after she charged fans $200 to view a "nude" photograph that wasn't actually nude.

The Manchester United captain has been found guilty of charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery after a recent incident with police officers in Greece.

The White House confirmed that it will not join a global effort to develop, manufacture and equitably distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, The Washington Post reports, in part because of the World Health Organization's involvement. President Trump has criticized the organization over what he calls a "China-centric" approach to the pandemic.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced his resignation, following weeks of speculation that his health is deteriorating. With the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ready to vote on a new leader, who will replace Abe?

A day after the Indian Army said it "pre-empted" Chinese activity on "the Southern Bank of Pangong Tso Lake," the Chinese embassy denied it. The area near the lake is among the most contentious sectors of the poorly demarcated Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two countries.