bbc--2020-07-01--Wanchalearm Satsaksit: The Thai satirist abducted in broad daylight

Sitanan Satsaksit was on the phone to her brother early in the evening on 4 June when he told her to hold the line .
Wanchalearm , also known as Tar , was handing over a few dollars for meatballs at a stall opposite his home in the Cambodian capital , Phnom Penh .
Then Sitanan heard noise coming from the other end of the line .
`` I heard a loud bang .
At first I thought he had a car accident as he shouted ' I ca n't breathe , I ca n't breathe , ' '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the screams of her brother as men shouted in Khmer , a language she does n't understand .
But her brother had not been hit by a car - he was being kidnapped .
Witnesses at the scene say they saw a group of armed men bundling Wanchalearm into a black SUV .
As he shouted for help in Khmer , some people started moving towards him , but the armed abductors warned them to back off , before speeding away .
Confused and terrified , Sitanan could hear the muffled voice of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then the line went dead .
A friend of Wanchalearm made some inquiries for her .
`` Twenty minutes later , this person called me back to say : 'Keep calm sister , Tar was abducted , ' '' she recalls .
Wanchalearm Satsaksit , 37 , a prominent Thai pro-democracy activist who had lived in exile in Cambodia since 2014 , has not been seen since .
He is the ninth exiled critic of Thailand 's military and monarchy to become a victim of enforced disappearance in recent years .
A popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started more than a decade ago , primarily focusing on gender and LGBT rights in Thailand .
Over time , his interest started to shift to broader calls for democracy in the country , says Sunai Phasuk , a senior researcher for Human Rights Watch Asia and friend of Wanchalearm .
By the time of the 2014 military coup led by General Prayuth Chan-ocha , Wanchalearm was affiliated with the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship ( UDD ) , also known as the Red Shirts .
The group was first formed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which overthrew then prime minister , Thaksin Shinawatra .
Wanchalearm was angered by what he saw as yet another affront to democracy by the military in 2014 .
The new junta wasted little time in rooting out its critics .
Soon after the coup , Wanchalearm 's face appeared on TV and he was called to attend a meeting at a military camp , Sunai says .
He did n't turn up .
Wanchalearm knew this meant he needed to flee his homeland and start a new life in Cambodia .
Once in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new surroundings .
But while he had swapped the dangers of Thailand for relative safety in the leafy outskirts of the Cambodian capital , he was still building up an online following in his homeland through his witty takedowns of the Thai government .
`` He sees himself as a satirist , almost like a political comedian , '' Sunai says .
`` He made fun continuously of the military junta .
He made fun of Gen Prayuth , who at that time was leader of the coup group , he made fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he considered to be stupid blunders of the junta using the dialect of north-easterners , '' he adds .
`` Most of them are poor and he is from that region .
He did it to show that a commoner can make fun of those in power .
That seemed to be the way of getting even with the oppressors . ''
But his playful poking did not go unnoticed .
In June 2018 , Thai authorities issued an arrest warrant for Wanchalearm based on allegations he violated the Computer-Related Crime Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - through his Facebook page .
The police vowed to bring him back to Thailand .
Wanchalearm was just one of many Thai exiles speaking out from the perceived safety of a neighbouring country .
But in reality , doing so is becoming increasingly perilous .
At least eight other pro-democracy activists have disappeared since the 2014 coup .
The bodies of exiled critics Chatcharn Buppawan and Kraidej Luelert were found disembowelled and stuffed with concrete along the Mekong River border with Laos last year .
The Thai army says it had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Penkair , who served as government spokesman under Thaksin Shinawatra , has been living in exile since 2009 after he says he received a tip-off that he was to be killed .
He has known Wanchalearm for many years .
Speaking to the BBC from an undisclosed location , Jakrapob says he was shocked by his friend 's disappearance due to the light-hearted nature of his activism .
He sees almost no chance that Wanchalearm is still alive .
`` I think the message is : 'Let 's kill these folks .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are different from us and they should be killed in order to bring Thailand back to normalcy , ' '' he says .
`` But nothing could be more wrong in that interpretation .
I believe their decision to kidnap and murder Tar , and others before him , has been subconsciously radicalising the people .
`` Like it or not , I think Tar 's disappearance and his murder could be a turning point . ''
Wanchalearm 's disappearance sparked protests in Bangkok , with demonstrators accusing the Thai government of involvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case fully .
Posters of Wanchalearm and other disappeared activists have been cropping up around the city .
# SaveWanchalearm was trending on Thai Twitter in the days following his abduction .
The hashtag `` # abolish112 '' was also written or retweeted more than 450,000 times .
This is a reference to Article 112 of Thailand 's criminal code , which states : `` Whoever defames , insults or threatens the King , Queen , Heir-Apparent or Regent shall be punished with imprisonment of three to 15 years '' .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violating the article .
Any public questioning of the monarchy in Thailand was until recently almost unheard of .
• How Thailand forbids insult of its royalty Despite widespread outrage over the kidnapping of Wanchalearm , few are holding out much hope for his return .
`` The abduction is not for money , it 's not a private matter .
There is no need to keep him alive , '' says Somyot Pruksakasemsuk , a prominent activist who served seven years in jail on charges of lese majeste - or `` insulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The objective of kidnapping is to kill him and to create the atmosphere of fear in Thailand and other countries where [ Thai ] people are active in criticising the monarchy , '' adds Somyot , whose daughter was once in a long-term relationship with Wanchalearm .
Somyot was in little doubt as to who was behind the disappearance .
`` The government knows very well about this kidnap and disappearance .
I can insist that the government are the ones behind this violation , '' he says .
Thai government spokeswoman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have no idea what happened to him .
`` We do n't do anything in that category of invading into other countries .
They have their own law and control , '' she said .
`` The person who can answer that question best should be the government of Cambodia because they know what happened in that country to this person . ''
In response to questions raised by opposition politicians in parliament , Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said that Wanchalearm did not have political refugee status , so Thailand had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
The spokesman of the Cambodian interior ministry did not respond to requests for comment .
A justice ministry spokesman told Voice of Democracy last week that investigations are under way to ascertain `` whether the news is true or not '' .
Brad Adams , Asia director of Human Rights Watch , said : `` Cambodia and Laos have obviously decided to look the other way as now nine prominent Thai exiles have been abducted , and likely killed , by unknown men . ''
The Thai government is pursuing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two neighbours , he said , accusing Bangkok of making Thailand `` off limits '' to Cambodian opposition figures .
`` You can be sure there will be more refugees on the chopping block unless governments around the world start publicly demanding answers and accountability from leaders of these three rights abusing governments , '' he said .
Sunai Phasuk says Cambodia must investigate fully what has happened to Wanchalearm if it expects to be seen as a country that has `` improved from a lawless society into a country with due process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not happen in broad daylight .
This is a test case for Cambodia , '' he says .
But Sitanan has little hope of ever seeing Wanchalearm alive again and is just trying to make sense of why someone would want to kill her younger brother .
`` I want to know if someone has his own opinion , does he need to be so severely punished ? ''
she asks .
`` He did n't rob anyone , he did n't rape anyone .
He just thinks differently .
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"He exposed what he considered to be stupid blunders of the junta using the dialect of north-easterners," he adds. "Most of them are poor and he is from that region. He did it to show that a commoner can make fun of those in power. That seemed to be the way of getting even with the oppressors."


bbc--2020-07-01--Ukraine floods: Why climate change and logging are blamed

When flooding hit almost 300 towns and villages in western Ukraine last week , Prime Minister Denis Shmygal said they were the biggest since the 1990s .
Climate change is part of the story , but illegal logging and deforestation are also being blamed for the scale and speed of the floods .
`` This stream was so small you could walk across it .
I could n't imagine it turning into the devastating flood , '' said Pavlo Gutsulyak , a villager in the Carpathian mountains who has lost his home .
Rivers rose to 3m ( 10ft ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bridges , dams and property .
An estimated 500km ( 310 miles ) of roads were damaged and some routes destroyed .
The damage is still being counted and the government has pledged millions towards the cost of rebuilding .
But that will only add to the economic burden for a country already expecting a decline of up to 8 % of gross domestic product ( GDP ) this year .
Scientists say Ukraine is seeing fast changes to its climate and neither the government nor the population is prepared for it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' says Oksana Maryskevych , a scientist from the Institute for Environment of the Carpathian Mountains .
`` Generally we do n't have clearly differentiated seasons any more .
Summer has become very hot .
There 's a lot of torrential rain when in just two days we see an entire month 's precipitation . ''
For Ukrainians it has come as a surprise to see their continental climate seem more like the Mediterranean .
Sporadic strong winds , dry spells and heavy rain are becoming increasingly common .
In the north they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the mountains increasing floods .
How bad is the logging ?
Since 2001 , there has been a threefold increase in logging on mountain peaks in the Carpathians , says environmental activist Dmytro Karabchuk of the NGO , Forest Initiatives and Communities .
The prime minister insists logging has gone down by a fifth in the past five years but environmentalists say that is down more to a decrease in market demand than carefully considered state policy .
Up to a third of all logging in Ukraine is illegal , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the worst regions affected by the practice of clear-cutting , or felling most of an area 's trees .
Mr Karabchuk says no-one is registering the scale of illegal logging in the Carpathians .
However , the many bald spots in the mountains are now clear for all to see .
• Murdered for trying to save Europe 's oldest forests What happens to the logs ?
Wood cut illegally from the Carpathians is often exported .
British NGO Earthsight spent 18 months investigating allegations of Ukraine 's Carpathian timber being sold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furniture giant Ikea .
Illegally felled beech trees had been used to make some of the company 's best-known wooden products , it alleged .
Ikea said this week it was deeply aware of the global issue of illegal logging and had begun an independent audit of its timber supply chain in Ukraine .
`` We emphasise that Ikea does not use illegally logged timber for the production of its goods , '' it said .
`` If we receive information that wood that does n't meet these requirements entered or could enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are taking urgent measures . ''
Mr Karabchuk said that deforestation in the Carpathians had made the floods even more devastating .
`` Forests keep more water in the ground .
With them in place , water gets down slopes more slowly , '' he says .
Activists are also annoyed that Soviet-era tractors have been used which damage the soil , and the soil then absorbs less water .
Meanwhile , the Forest Stewardship Council has said it will consider withdrawing certificates from loggers who fail to comply with its standards of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in the area see logging as a well-paid job in a region with few employment opportunities , they are also seeing the effects on their local community .
Logs left on river banks were caught up in the floods and for Pavlo Gutsulyak that meant his home was badly damaged .
`` I understand now that it 's necessary to clear up the river and plant more forests , '' he told BBC Ukrainian .
There is an added problem that lessons from earlier floods appear not to have been learned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ did implement some preventive measures .
But scientist Oksana Maryskevych believes of all the measures planned for the Tisa River basin only 10-20 % were carried out at best .
`` They are always cheaper than the cost of the flood damage , '' she says .
For parts of western Ukraine the task ahead is becoming a matter of survival .
Authorities will now have to fortify river banks and clean up river beds , build reservoirs in the mountains and protect the forests that remain .

"Winters in Ukraine have disappeared," says Oksana Maryskevych, a scientist from the Institute for Environment of the Carpathian Mountains. "Generally we don't have clearly differentiated seasons any more. Summer has become very hot. There's a lot of torrential rain when in just two days we see an entire month's precipitation."


bbc--2020-07-01--The fashion labels whose clothes are made by prisoners

The agile hands of men who once made a living as pickpockets and robbers have been given another task in Peru 's largest prison .
By cutting , sewing and printing clothes they are able to earn money to send to their families on the outside .
Buzzing sewing machines add to the cacophony of sound at San Pedro de Lurigancho men 's prison in central Lima , the capital of Peru .
Around 30 prisoners are in the workshop , making printed t-shirts and other items of clothing for Peruvian fashion brand Pieta .
The noise makes it impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other without shouting .
But they are used to the commotion - the prison is home to 10,000 inmates , even though it was only built for 2,000 .
Carlos Arcel , 51 , is fashioning sweaters from llama wool .
With a pile of the black fabric next to him , he works the sewing machine so quickly that the fringes flutter .
He can earn up to 400 sol ( $ 113 ; £92 ) per week , sending the money to his family , which includes his daughter Igen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart happy , '' he says .
The Thomas in question is Frenchman Thomas Jacob , the owner and founder of Pieta .
A former fabric buyer for French fashion house Channel , he was inspired to set up the Lima-based business back in 2012 , following a visit to San Pedro prison .
Thomas , who had been living and working in Peru , went with a friend who was teaching some of the prisoners French .
`` Some of the interns told me that they knew how to sew , weave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't get to use that knowledge , '' says Mr Jacob , 33 .
`` I realised that there was potential to do something for these people , so I decided to start a clothing brand that would be designed , produced and distributed from prison . ''
Today the business has around 50 workers across three Peruvian jails , two male and one female , and makes around 1,000 garments a week .
A not-for-profit enterprise , the prisoners earn a commission from the sale of each item they make .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior experience of clothing manufacturing , and the crimes for which they are serving their sentences range from petty theft to murder .
Pieta now has three stores in Lima , but most of the clothes - which since the coronavirus outbreak include face masks - are sold via its website .
It gets most of its international orders from Australia , the US , and other countries in South America .
The prisons are paid equivalent to the Peruvian minimum wage , but Mr Jacob says that he did not base production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The textile industry in Peru is quite well developed , and because we have a fairly large production , we could reduce our costs significantly if we moved outside the prison , '' he says .
`` But I do n't want to exploit people and make them feel bad .
We are a social project , and it would not serve any purpose if we moved the production . ''
Working for Pieta also helps prisoners to reduce their sentences , as it enables them to afford to sign up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their prison time being cut by authorities .
`` My sentence is five years long , but you can get out faster if you study for at least two years , '' says Daniel Rojas Palacios , 25 .
He has been working for Pieta for a few months .
In addition to providing for his young daughter on the outside , he is using the money to pay to study textile design .
`` The course costs , and that 's why I have to work a lot , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country that lets fashion companies locate their textile production inside prison .
In Finland , a business called Papillon has been doing the same as Pieta since 2009 .
`` In addition to providing reasonable work and rehabilitation projects in prisons , with the aim of activating inmates , we aim to make our products in the most sustainable way possible , '' says Papillon chief executive Teemu Ruotsalainen .
Another fashion label that makes its clothes behind bars is Danish brand Carcel , which produces clothes in two women 's prisons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Peru .
Founder Veronica D'Souza says she was inspired after visiting a women 's jail in Kenya .
`` The guards at the prison said that the worst thing for the women is to do nothing .
It causes depression . ''
Florian Irminger , chief executive of campaigning group Penal Reform International , says his organisation is in favour of prisoners being able to work for companies , provided that they are not being exploited .
`` We believe in rehabilitation efforts of prisoners , including through prison labour that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on a freely agreed upon contract by the prisoner , '' he says .
`` Too often , prison labour , however , is seen as cheap labour .
Labour in prison should be an opportunity for the prisoner to contribute to the development of the community .
`` Work should allow to improve the conditions in which prisoners live , especially in contexts of low and middle-income countries .
Finally , work in prison must have a long-term contribution to the prisoner 's life , for example through training and work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's series taking an international perspective on trade : • US beekeepers fear for their future • Why a recession can be a good time to start a business • Coronavirus may have huge impact on property markets • 'You audition for a show only for it to get cancelled ’ • How coronavirus is changing the adverts you see Back in Peru , Mr Jacob says the prisons involved in Pieta are `` happy to have something to do '' .
The company takes its name from Michelangelo 's sculpture of Mary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken down from the cross .
Mr Jacob says he chose the name , which in English means `` pity '' or `` compassion '' , as the sculpture represents resurrection .
`` The motivation of the prisoners is to make money , and learn a profession , and with the money they can shorten their prison time , '' he says .
`` When they come out we have hopefully also changed their attitude . ''

Pieta now has three stores in Lima, but most of the clothes - which since the coronavirus outbreak include face masks - are sold via its website. It gets most of its international orders from Australia, the US, and other countries in South America.


bbc--2020-07-01--Hachalu Hundessa - Ethiopia's murdered musician who sang for freedom

At least 50 people have been killed in two days of unrest in Ethiopia following the killing of prominent singer Hachalu Hundessa .
The 34-year-old had emerged as a powerful political voice of the Oromo ethnic group , and had made many enemies during his musical career .
Two suspects were arrested after he was shot dead while driving in the capital , Addis Ababa on Monday evening .
However , police have not yet revealed a motive for the killing and no charges have been brought against the suspects .
Hachalu is due to be buried later on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writes about the musician who was a thorn in the flesh of successive governments .
A former political prisoner who grew up looking after cattle , Hachalu rose to become one of Ethiopia 's biggest music stars , mesmerising fans with his songs about romance and political freedom - topics that he easily blended into his lyrics .
Hachalu 's father , who used to work in the electricity department in the city of Ambo , aspired for his son to become a doctor , but he showed little interest in medicine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed a passion for music and singing , with the encouragement of his mother , while he looked after cows on the family 's farmland on the outskirts of Ambo in the Oromia region , the heartland of Ethiopia 's largest ethnic group , the Oromo .
`` I used to sing whatever came to my head , '' he recalled in a BBC Afaan Oromoo interview in 2017 .
One of eight children , Hachalu was born in 1986 in Ambo - a city about 100km ( 60 miles ) west of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was at the forefront of the campaign by Oromos for self-rule in a nation where they felt repressed under a government that had banned opposition groups and jailed critics .
Hachalu went to school in Ambo , and joined student groups campaigning for freedom .
At the age of 17 in 2003 , Hachalu was imprisoned for five years for his political activities .
His father kept his morale high in prison , telling him during visits that `` prison makes a man stronger '' .
Hachalu became increasingly politicised in prison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's history , including its rule by emperors and autocrats .
Whilst incarcerated in Ambo prison he also developed his music skills .
`` I did not know how to write lyrics and melodies until I was put behind bars .
It is there that I learned , '' he said in the 2017 interview .
During his time in jail , he wrote nine songs and released his first album Sanyii Mootii ( Race of the King ) in 2009 , a year after walking free .
Refused to go into exile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star , and a political symbol of the Oromo people 's aspirations .
However , he played down his political role , saying : `` I am not a politician , I am an artist .
Singing about what my people are going through does n't make me a politician . ''
Many other musicians and activists fled into exile fearing persecution under the rule of then-Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and his successor Hailemariam Desalegn but Hachalu remained in Ethiopia and encouraged the youth to stand up for their rights .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in love with a girl who was proud of her identity and was willing to die for it .
His second album Waa'ee Keenya ( Our Plight ) was released in 2013 while he was on a tour in the US .
It became the best-selling African album on Amazon at the time .
Two years later , he released a powerful single , Maalan Jira ?
( What existence is mine ? )
, referring to the eviction of Oromos from Addis Ababa and its surrounding areas , after the government decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For Hachalu , the 2015 displacements showed that history was repeating itself .
He shared the view of Oromo historians that what is currently known as Addis Ababa was once the home of the Tulama clans of the Oromo , and they were forced out by Emperor Menelik II .
In June , Hachalu angered the emperor 's supporters after he accused Menelik II of stealing the horses of Oromos - who see themselves as gallant warriors and horsemen - when he established Addis Ababa as his seat of power , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's songs became the anthem of the protest movement which emerged in 2015 to demand an end to the displacement of Oromos .
At a time of heightened protests at the end of 2017 , Hachalu released another song .
`` Do not wait for help to come from outside , a dream that does n't come true .
Rise , make your horse ready and fight , you are the one close to the palace , '' he sang , often to cheers from his fans .
The protests snowballed into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Ahmed Abiy becoming the first Oromo to take the post of prime minister in 2018 with a promise to release all political prisoners , unban opposition groups and hold democratic elections .
• The PM with a new ruling party Two months after Mr Abiy took office , Hachalu was invited by the government to perform at a concert held in honour of Eritrea 's President Isaias Afeworki , who was visiting Ethiopia for the first time since the end of a border war between the two neighbouring states .
Hachalu proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever , singing about the need to achieve justice for people who had been killed in conflict in eastern Ethiopia between the Oromo and Somali ethnic groups , and questioning how a concert could be held when families were grieving .
Government officials later criticised him for singing `` inappropriate '' songs for the occasion , but it increased his popularity .
Although he sang only in Afaan Oromoo , his songs - especially those which called for greater political freedom in Ethiopia - saw him build a fan base across all ethnic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where he was shot dead on Monday evening .
While the motive for the killing is unclear , he often spoke of receiving death threats from people who disagreed with him politically .
`` Music is my life .
It got me friends and foes .
But it remains a tool that I use to speak for my people , a tool that I use to express my deepest feelings , '' he said three years ago .
Following his death , his supporters took to the streets in several cities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulting in clashes with the security forces that left at least 50 people dead and the arrest of more than 30 , including the prominent Oromo politician , Jawar Mohammed .
Carrying Oromia flags , some of his supporters chanted : `` One day we will be free .
Hachalu , the blood you shed wo n't be in vain . ''
He is survived by his wife of 10 years , Fantu Demissie , and their two daughters .

Hachalu proved to be as independent and fearless as ever, singing about the need to achieve justice for people who had been killed in conflict in eastern Ethiopia between the Oromo and Somali ethnic groups, and questioning how a concert could be held when families were grieving.


bbc--2020-07-01--Coronavirus: Could 'immunity passports' create an antibody elite?

Governments around the world are testing citizens for coronavirus antibodies , to work out whether people have had the deadly Covid-19 disease .
Some countries are setting up so-called `` immunity passports '' and others may follow suit .
The idea is that a passport would certify that you have had coronavirus and will not carry or contract the disease again , opening up a way out of lockdown restrictions for the holder .
But is this theory correct ?
And will it create a group of antibody-carrying elite who can date , travel and work as they wish , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precautions ? '
I know I 'm clear , we should meet ! '
Pam Evans , from Aberdeen in Scotland , has just had a rude awakening to the new reality of internet dating .
She says that a man who was interested in meeting her took a novel approach .
`` I had one guy at the weekend : ' I 've just been tested last week for Covid so I know I 'm clear , we should meet up ' And I said : 'Oh no , absolutely not ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away . ''
Pam 's hopeful date was trying to take advantage of his apparent negative coronavirus test result as a reason to break lockdown rules to visit her .
Is this a sign of how those who get a certificate stating they 've already had coronavirus might use their privileged position in society ?
In New York , people are using antibody tests - showing that they have been exposed to the virus and have recovered - as a way of suggesting they are safe to date .
They are photographing positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of improvised `` Covid-immunity passport '' .
If you have antibodies , the theory goes , you will not get the disease again .
Dating aside , what if we could decide who is safe to return to work or get on an aircraft ?
For those people .
the Covid-19 lockdown could be over .
The idea behind immunity passports , is that of a certificate confirming that you have had Covid-19 .
It could be used to enter places that those people without one are barred from .
To get one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for antibodies created after exposure to the virus .
Estonia is building an `` immunity passport '' system , and Chile is also planning what it calls a `` release certificate '' , following such principles .
Tavvet Hinrikus , co-founder of the money exchange firm TransferWise , helped in the development of Estonia 's phone app-based system .
`` There are areas where I think it 's a no-brainer we should use this , like… who takes care of our elders ; can I go and see my parents ?
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think people who have immunity should be cleared to work with elders , or the same for frontline workers , '' he says .
Other apps are being developed to display antibody - and potentially immunity - status .
One example is Onfido .
Its co-founder , Husayn Kasai , says some US hotel chains are now are accepting immunity passports via an app .
`` It 's predominately for guests who want to access some of the services , be it the spa or the gym , where social distancing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there be a sinister aspect : the potential for a supposedly Covid-immune elite to develop ?
Robert West , professor of health , psychology and behavioural science at University College London ( UCL ) , fears a `` divisive society '' .
`` You can imagine a situation where if you can get hold of some sort of certification , it will open up doors for you that would n't be open to people who ca n't have that certification .
`` It could create a multi-tier society and increase levels of discrimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warns that the entire premise of immunity might be on shaky ground .
`` It would n't be based on solid scientific foundation .
It would be based on a probability that you may or may not be susceptible [ to coronavirus ] yourself or may or may not be in a position to pass the virus onto other people .
`` It would be to the detriment of sectors of society , really being driven by commercial pressures . ''
Prof West envisages a point where people with recent antibody certificates would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in healthcare roles , or that firms might use their workers ' immunity passports as a way of competing with other companies .
But he believes there 's not enough evidence to show that having antibodies is a reliable way to tell how likely you are to catch or pass on the virus .
'She 's OK , she has antibodies' The air travel sector has been hit particularly hit hard by the pandemic and John Holland-Kaye , chief executive of Europe 's busiest airport , London Heathrow , wants all countries to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really need [ is to know that ] your health passport ... is going to be accepted in the country you are going to , and you 'll be allowed to return home safely without having any kind of quarantine . ''
Carmel Shachar , of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy , Biotechnology , and Bioethics at Harvard Law School in the US , fears that people may actually try to catch Covid-19 .
A scenario she worries about is : `` If you want to go back to work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deadly disease , one that we do n't actually want you to have , from a public health point of view or from an individual point of view . ''
She also worries about privacy .
`` If my employer can demand medical information about me , have I had Covid , do I have antibodies - are they allowed to do so ?
If they have that information , are they allowed to share it ? ''
The commercial benefits of publicising this information for certain industries are obvious , Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a restaurant , can my employer tell every customer who walks in the door : 'Oh do n't worry , she 's OK because she has antibodies ' ? ''
Ms Shachar thinks known immunity could be of significant benefit .
`` You might say , for healthcare workers working with Covid patients , or nursing facility workers ... we do want to see immunity . ''
She says that people really want to get back to how things were before the pandemic , or a `` new normal '' that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make compromises .
Getting to that `` new normal '' as quickly as possible is the target for governments around the globe , Many find antibody-testing the entire population a tantalising idea where infection rates are high .
In Germany , the country 's disease control and prevention agency , the Robert Koch Institute , is conducting large-scale random antibody testing .
But questions remain about the accuracy of some of these tests .
Research published in May by the US-based Covid-19 Testing Project found that 12 antibody tests were accurate between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has warned that some antibody tests could incorrectly state you had antibodies - up to half the time .
Meaning those who 'd never had Covid-19 could mistakenly think they had immunity , and might then act riskily because of this false sense of security .
And even if the test correctly identifies that you have antibodies , does that mean you are actually immune ?
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has expressed its doubts .
In the UK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 senior academics in a letter published in the British Medical Journal at the end of June , saying that antibody tests for UK healthcare staff were being rolled out without `` adequate assessment '' .
Back in Aberdeen , Pam is similarly unconvinced by the antibody testing argument .
`` We do n't know how long this immunity could last for .
We do n't know if it is 100 % right if you 've had those symptoms .
There 's no harm in meeting somebody and sitting and having a coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm not someone who 'll kiss on the first date anyway .
So to me , having that two metres apart means that a guy ca n't lunge on you for once ! ''
This article featured interviews broadcast on Business Daily , on the BBC World Service .
Can 'immunity passports ' help us get back to normal ?

"We don't know how long this immunity could last for. We don't know if it is 100% right if you've had those symptoms. There's no harm in meeting somebody and sitting and having a coffee in a park," she says.


bbc--2020-07-01--Ms Marvel: Trailblazing Muslim superhero goes gaming

`` It 's the representation in gaming I 've waited for my whole life . ''
Marvel 's Avengers are assembling once again , not on the big screen , but for a blockbuster video game .
It features many of the superheroes you might expect , including Iron Man , Hulk and Captain America .
But they are joined by a new addition : Kamala Khan .
The Muslim-American teenager of Pakistani heritage , who has shape-shifting abilities , is the latest character to adopt the Ms Marvel moniker .
When the game 's publisher Square Enix announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of its main playable characters and make her central to the plot , it garnered praise from both fans and industry insiders .
`` I first heard of Ms Marvel from the comics a few years ago , '' says Maria Afsar , a 25-year-old gamer .
`` I immediately thought it was so cool when read her background was like mine , being Pakistani , Muslim and a girl .
`` When I saw the announcement she is going to be in the game and one of the main characters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting for something like this my whole life .
I saw nothing like this when I was younger . ''
Kamala Khan was co-created by Marvel editor and director Sana Amanat in 2014 .
A Muslim-American herself , Sana Amanat wanted to create a character young girls of similar background could identify with and look up to .
`` I think it 's absolutely insane that Kamala is in one of the biggest Marvel games that we 've done , '' she said during the promotion of the game .
`` The fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this game makes so much sense .
People from all backgrounds can relate to her . ''
The Ms Marvel moniker has been used by several white characters in Marvel comic books since 1976 , including Sharon Ventura and Dr Karla Sofen .
But the very first incarnation was Carole Danvers in 1977 .
Her character dropped the Ms Marvel Moniker in 2010 , and went on to become known as Captain Marvel in 2012 .
She is played on screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Brie Larson .
This opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become Ms Marvel .
In 2014 , readers were introduced to Kamala Khan , a 16-year-old Pakistani-American growing up in Jersey City .
She has shape-shifting abilities and just so happens to be a fan-girl of the Avengers .
Making history along the way , she became Marvel 's first Muslim character to lead her own comic book series .
Muslim characters in video games have appeared in significant roles in recent years , so this is far from the first time you can play as a Muslim character .
Assassin 's Creed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top-selling franchise , had us playing as Arbaaz Mir , a Kashmiri assassin .
Fighting game franchise Tekken 7 recently introduced a character from Saudi Arabia called Shaheen as the latest entry to its roster .
And Street Fighter V saw the inclusion of Rashid , another character of middle-eastern heritage .
However , some character designs for Muslims can be stereotypical and not very reflective of your average young Muslim , according to Sitara Shefta , head of studio at No Brakes Games .
Sitara believes Ms Marvel is far more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , and says the Kamala Khan character reminds her of her own niece .
She says the significance of Kamala Khan 's inclusion in the game is a huge step for better representation in gaming .
`` It 's very important , why should n't Pakistanis and Muslims have characters and stories that inspire them ? ''
she asks .
`` They are usually depicted as terrorists or the villains we fight against in the games .
`` Now we have an empowering Pakistani Muslim character , and a role model for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by . ''
The video game will feature an original storyline inspired by the comics , but it does n't align with the Marvel Cinematic Universe .
Scott Amos , studio head at the game 's developer Crystal Dynamics , said they had been overwhelmed with the response to Kamala Khan 's inclusion .
`` One post that really caught us was about how this current , long-time gamer said how emotional this made him - and how important it is to have a leading hero in this game now , so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play as someone like them in a game that is filled with these iconic giants like Thor and Iron Man and Black Widow , '' he told the BBC Asian Network .
When its trailer was first revealed at E3 2019 , some vented on social media that the in-game characters did n't look anything like the actors who were playing them in the films .
Ms Marvel is yet to be portrayed in a live-action movies , so was unaffected by this criticism , however Marvel Studios is set to centre a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to be broadcast in 2022 .

"One post that really caught us was about how this current, long-time gamer said how emotional this made him - and how important it is to have a leading hero in this game now, so that generations of new gamers can see and play as someone like them in a game that is filled with these iconic giants like Thor and Iron Man and Black Widow," he told the BBC Asian Network.


bbc--2020-07-01--Yarmolenko hits late West Ham winner to stun Chelsea

Andriy Yarmolenko 's last-gasp winner settled an eventful London derby with Chelsea and delivered a huge boost to West Ham United 's hopes of avoiding relegation .
In a topsy-turvy game , which saw West Ham infuriated when Tomas Soucek 's first-half goal was ruled out by VAR , substitute Yarmolenko made the decisive contribution when the finished off a superb counter attack with a classic left-foot finish .
It looked like both sides would have to settle for a point but that late twist not only provides a huge morale lift to David Moyes ' side , putting them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also completed a good 24 hours for Manchester United in the race for Champions League places after their win at Brighton and third-placed Leicester City 's loss at Everton .
Moyes was angry when Soucek saw a first-half goal ruled out because Michail Antonio was adjudged to be offside and in Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 's line of vision .
Chelsea then took the lead through Willian 's penalty but battling West Ham levelled through Soucek 's header right on the stroke of half-time .
Man-of-the-match Antonio bundled West Ham in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this eventful affair looked to be heading for a draw when Willian 's superb free-kick with 18 minutes left drew Chelsea level .
And yet , with injury-time looming , West Ham broke and the tireless Antonio set up Yarmolenko for a crisp finish that gave Moyes ' men what could be a priceless three points .
West Ham manager Moyes needed a big performance to turn around their fortunes in an increasingly fraught battle to avoid the drop .
And when he was needed , Antonio stepped up with a performance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front to see off the challenge of Chelsea as they chase a place in the top four .
Antonio was a potent mix of skill and power , a central figure as he was controversially adjudged to be in Kepa 's eyeline when West Ham 's first goal was disallowed , then scoring their equaliser before leading the counter that led to Yarmolenko 's winner .
West Ham needed a reaction after losing at home to Wolves and away to Spurs since the Premier League kicked into action again - and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his players than a win over their arch-rivals from west London .
With a visit to Newcastle United and a home game against Burnley on the horizon , with both teams in form , it was vital West Ham gained full reward and Antonio was the driving force behind this vital victory .
It is hard to escape the sense that Kepa still faces a fight to secure his future at Stamford Bridge after an uncertain season that even saw the £71m signing dropped for Willy Caballero shortly before the season went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dispel doubts here .
When Chelsea came under pressure in the first half , he failed to command his area and they were fortunate to see Soucek 's goal chalked off by VAR before the Czech rose to head West Ham in front from another corner .
He still has much to prove and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will expect better as he tries to cement a season of improvement with a place in the top four and another season in the Champions League .
This was a real disappointment for Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be with them after William 's second goal and they looked the most likely winners .
But they were caught out by a lightning break that ended in Yarmolenko 's goal and the chance to close even further on fading Leicester City and maintain the gap between themselves and in-form Manchester United was lost .
'Everything was going against us ' - what they said On VAR decision : `` At that moment I thought everything was going against us .
The first goal is vital and when you lose it you think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the players , they kept at it and I thought we got the reward .
The equaliser was deserved . ''
On the winning goal : `` We had to counter because they had pinned us right back .
We were always waiting for a moment or a chance .
We hoped luck would change for us , we felt it had not been with us in some games , we worked harder and deserved that luck .
`` We need him ( Antonio ) so much .
He led the line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a game people have not been expecting .
I think it was a shock after we saw the performance of Chelsea at Manchester City .
Chelsea played a lot of good football .
We 've done well but our football has to get better . ''
`` We dominated the game in terms of possession , but make mistakes and teams will hurt you .
I 'm not happy with any of the goals .
You do n't get given victories for scoring two goals , you have to be better than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which we knew they would .
There were details in the game which we knew but we lost because we did n't get them right .
Against West Ham you have to make recovery runs .
That is the bit we got wrong .
`` It is why we are fighting for top four not one or two , because we do n't get things right as much as the big boys do .
I am not happy but at the same time we are two points ahead of Manchester United , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
`` If you do n't get details right in big games , you 're going to drop points .
At times we have played really well this season .
As a group we need to find more consistency . ''
Willian in the goals all year round - the stats • West Ham ended a 20-game losing run when conceding the first goal in Premier League fixtures , with this the first time they avoided defeat after conceding first in the competition since February 2019 - a 3-1 win over Fulham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 ) and Aston Villa ( 19 ) have dropped more points from leading positions in this season 's Premier League than Chelsea ( 18 ) .
• This was West Ham 's sixth Premier League win over Chelsea after conceding the first goal ; only against Southampton ( seven ) have the Hammers come from behind after conceding first to win more times in the competition , while only Arsenal ( seven ) have beaten Chelsea more after conceding first to them in the division .
• This was Chelsea 's 10th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only in 2015-16 , when they finished 10th , have they suffered more in a single campaign in the Roman Abramovich era ( 12 ) .
• West Ham have now won three of their seven home league games under David Moyes since his return to the club ( D2 L2 ) , one more than they won in their nine Premier League matches at the London Stadium under Manuel Pellegrini this season ( W2 D1 L6 ) .
• Chelsea 's Willian became the first player in Premier League history to score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition .
• Willian has scored in back-to-back Premier League appearances for Chelsea for only the second time , and the first since October 2015 .
The Brazilian was the first player to score both a direct free-kick and a penalty in the same Premier League game since Cesc Fabregas also did so for Chelsea against West Ham back in March 2016 .
• All 29 of Michail Antonio 's Premier League goals for West Ham have been scored inside the penalty area .
Among current Premier League players , only Gabriel Jesus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 100 % coming inside the box .
Chelsea host Watford in the Premier League on Saturday , 4 July ( 20:00 BST ) , while West Ham travel to Newcastle the following afternoon ( 14:15 ) .

West Ham forward Andriy Yarmolenko came off the bench to earn three points for the hosts late on
Andriy Yarmolenko's last-gasp winner settled an eventful London derby with Chelsea and delivered a huge boost to West Ham United's hopes of avoiding relegation.
In a topsy-turvy game, which saw West Ham infuriated when Tomas Soucek's first-half goal was ruled out by VAR, substitute Yarmolenko made the decisive contribution when the finished off a superb counter attack with a classic left-foot finish.
It looked like both sides would have to settle for a point but that late twist not only provides a huge morale lift to David Moyes' side, putting them three points clear of the relegation places, but also completed a good 24 hours for Manchester United in the race for Champions League places after their win at Brighton and third-placed Leicester City's loss at Everton.
Moyes was angry when Soucek saw a first-half goal ruled out because Michail Antonio was adjudged to be offside and in Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's line of vision.
Chelsea then took the lead through Willian's penalty but battling West Ham levelled through Soucek's header right on the stroke of half-time.
Man-of-the-match Antonio bundled West Ham in front six minutes after the interval but this eventful affair looked to be heading for a draw when Willian's superb free-kick with 18 minutes left drew Chelsea level.
And yet, with injury-time looming, West Ham broke and the tireless Antonio set up Yarmolenko for a crisp finish that gave Moyes' men what could be a priceless three points.
Antonio sets the tone
West Ham manager Moyes needed a big performance to turn around their fortunes in an increasingly fraught battle to avoid the drop.
And when he was needed, Antonio stepped up with a performance of determination and quality as he led from the front to see off the challenge of Chelsea as they chase a place in the top four.
Antonio was a potent mix of skill and power, a central figure as he was controversially adjudged to be in Kepa's eyeline when West Ham's first goal was disallowed, then scoring their equaliser before leading the counter that led to Yarmolenko's winner.
West Ham needed a reaction after losing at home to Wolves and away to Spurs since the Premier League kicked into action again - and there will be no better tonic for Moyes and his players than a win over their arch-rivals from west London.
With a visit to Newcastle United and a home game against Burnley on the horizon, with both teams in form, it was vital West Ham gained full reward and Antonio was the driving force behind this vital victory.
Kepa questions as Chelsea falter
It is hard to escape the sense that Kepa still faces a fight to secure his future at Stamford Bridge after an uncertain season that even saw the £71m signing dropped for Willy Caballero shortly before the season went into hiatus.
And he did nothing to dispel doubts here. When Chelsea came under pressure in the first half, he failed to command his area and they were fortunate to see Soucek's goal chalked off by VAR before the Czech rose to head West Ham in front from another corner.
He still has much to prove and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will expect better as he tries to cement a season of improvement with a place in the top four and another season in the Champions League.
This was a real disappointment for Chelsea, especially as the force appeared to be with them after William's second goal and they looked the most likely winners.
But they were caught out by a lightning break that ended in Yarmolenko's goal and the chance to close even further on fading Leicester City and maintain the gap between themselves and in-form Manchester United was lost.
Man of the match - Michail Antonio (West Ham)
Michail Antonio scored the Hammers' second goal and led the line as their lone striker
'Everything was going against us' - what they said
West Ham boss David Moyes, speaking to BBC Sport:
On VAR decision: "At that moment I thought everything was going against us. The first goal is vital and when you lose it you think here we go again but great credit to the players, they kept at it and I thought we got the reward. The equaliser was deserved."
On the winning goal: "We had to counter because they had pinned us right back. We were always waiting for a moment or a chance. We hoped luck would change for us, we felt it had not been with us in some games, we worked harder and deserved that luck.
"We need him (Antonio) so much. He led the line really well. You have to win a game people have not been expecting. I think it was a shock after we saw the performance of Chelsea at Manchester City. Chelsea played a lot of good football. We've done well but our football has to get better."
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, speaking to BBC Sport:
"We dominated the game in terms of possession, but make mistakes and teams will hurt you. I'm not happy with any of the goals. You don't get given victories for scoring two goals, you have to be better than that.
"There were moments they counter-attacked, which we knew they would. There were details in the game which we knew but we lost because we didn't get them right. Against West Ham you have to make recovery runs. That is the bit we got wrong.
"It is why we are fighting for top four not one or two, because we don't get things right as much as the big boys do. I am not happy but at the same time we are two points ahead of Manchester United, who have been going great for some time.
"If you don't get details right in big games, you're going to drop points. At times we have played really well this season. As a group we need to find more consistency."
Willian in the goals all year round - the stats
West Ham ended a 20-game losing run when conceding the first goal in Premier League fixtures, with this the first time they avoided defeat after conceding first in the competition since February 2019 - a 3-1 win over Fulham.
Only opponents West Ham (22) and Aston Villa (19) have dropped more points from leading positions in this season's Premier League than Chelsea (18).
This was West Ham's sixth Premier League win over Chelsea after conceding the first goal; only against Southampton (seven) have the Hammers come from behind after conceding first to win more times in the competition, while only Arsenal (seven) have beaten Chelsea more after conceding first to them in the division.
This was Chelsea's 10th Premier League defeat of the season; only in 2015-16, when they finished 10th, have they suffered more in a single campaign in the Roman Abramovich era (12).
West Ham have now won three of their seven home league games under David Moyes since his return to the club (D2 L2), one more than they won in their nine Premier League matches at the London Stadium under Manuel Pellegrini this season (W2 D1 L6).
Chelsea's Willian became the first player in Premier League history to score in all 12 calendar months in the competition.
Willian has scored in back-to-back Premier League appearances for Chelsea for only the second time, and the first since October 2015. The Brazilian was the first player to score both a direct free-kick and a penalty in the same Premier League game since Cesc Fabregas also did so for Chelsea against West Ham back in March 2016.
All 29 of Michail Antonio's Premier League goals for West Ham have been scored inside the penalty area. Among current Premier League players, only Gabriel Jesus (37) has scored more goals with 100% coming inside the box.
What's next?
Chelsea host Watford in the Premier League on Saturday, 4 July (20:00 BST), while West Ham travel to Newcastle the following afternoon (14:15).


bbc--2020-07-01--Arsenal 4-0 Norwich City: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores two

A howler by goalkeeper Tim Krul helped set Arsenal on their way to a win that lifts them up to seventh as bottom club Norwich City 's hopes of staying in the Premier League faded further .
Dutchman Krul lost possession to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the edge of his own penalty area for Arsenal 's opener , the Gabon forward whipping the ball from his feet to score his 18th top-flight goal of the season .
Aubameyang then turned provider for Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka to sweep home his first club goal since March 2019 before Aubameyang added another after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soares completed the rout , the substitute scoring from outside the penalty area 229 seconds after coming on for his Gunners debut .
Norwich , seven points from safety with six games left , hit the woodwork through Ben Godfrey when the game was goalless , while Emiliano Martinez produced a fine save to keep out Kenny McLean 's free-kick .
• Arsenal boss Arteta 'very positive ' about Aubameyang signing new deal • Reaction from the Emirates and the rest of Wednesday 's Premier League games This was a highly satisfactory return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's side as they marked their first competitive home match since 7 March with an easy win .
Having lost their first two matches after the restart , the Gunners have now won their past three , have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to , while Aubameyang is level on 19 goals with Leicester 's Jamie Vardy at the top of the Premier League scoring charts .
His first was a gift , Krul easily dispossessed after a back pass by Godfrey as Aubameyang steamed in to score before laying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead before half-time .
Another mistake , this time by Swiss forward Drmic , allowed Aubameyang to pounce for the third , with Soares rounding off an emphatic win with the goal of the night from distance .
Aubameyang , the fastest Arsenal player to 50 Premier League goals , is yet to pledge his long-term future to the Gunners , with his current contract due to expire in 2021 .
The Gunners will hope he can be persuaded to stay after another inspirational performance by the forward , who has 51 league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With three successive games against fellow strugglers Brighton ( home ) , Watford ( away ) and West Ham ( home ) to come , Norwich will still believe they can turn it around .
But it looks increasingly likely the Canaries will be making a quick return to the Championship , which they won last season .
This was their fourth straight defeat since the re-start , while they have not scored a top-flight goal for more than six hours .
League defeat number 21 of the season was self-inflicted as mistakes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest downfall .
Boss Daniel Farke made a triple change at half-time and there was a brief period when Norwich looked like they might respond , but it was a familiar outcome for the Canaries .
They are a team short of confidence while their leading scorer Teemu Pukki , one of the three players replaced at half-time , has not scored in his last 10 outings , playing 657 minutes , attempting 15 shots , with just five hitting the target .
• Soares netted 229 seconds into his debut for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Premier League goals for Arsenal as he managed in 120 appearances while at Southampton ( 10,090 minutes ) .
• Since losing to Chelsea in Arteta 's first game in charge at the Emirates , Arsenal have won five of their past six Premier League games at home ( D1 ) , including winning four in a row for the first time since April 2019 .
• Norwich 's defeat at the Emirates was their 100th Premier League loss in their 174th match away from home .
• Since joining Arsenal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 14 games against sides starting the day in the Premier League relegation zone , netting twice both home and away versus Norwich this season .
• Norwich have lost six of their last seven Premier League games and not scored in each of those defeats , with the Canaries suffering four straight league defeats without a goal for the first time since May 2016 .
While Arsenal are away at in-form Wolves on Saturday ( 17:30 BST ) , Norwich host Brighton in a huge game at Carrow Road in the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first Premier League goals since 23 February
A howler by goalkeeper Tim Krul helped set Arsenal on their way to a win that lifts them up to seventh as bottom club Norwich City's hopes of staying in the Premier League faded further.
Dutchman Krul lost possession to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the edge of his own penalty area for Arsenal's opener, the Gabon forward whipping the ball from his feet to score his 18th top-flight goal of the season.
Aubameyang then turned provider for Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka to sweep home his first club goal since March 2019 before Aubameyang added another after a mistake by Josip Drmic.
Cedric Soares completed the rout, the substitute scoring from outside the penalty area 229 seconds after coming on for his Gunners debut.
Norwich, seven points from safety with six games left, hit the woodwork through Ben Godfrey when the game was goalless, while Emiliano Martinez produced a fine save to keep out Kenny McLean's free-kick.
Aubameyang inspires Gunners
Arsenal 4-0 Norwich: Mikel Arteta 'positive' about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang future
This was a highly satisfactory return to the Emirates Stadium for Mikel Arteta's side as they marked their first competitive home match since 7 March with an easy win.
Having lost their first two matches after the restart, the Gunners have now won their past three, have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to, while Aubameyang is level on 19 goals with Leicester's Jamie Vardy at the top of the Premier League scoring charts.
His first was a gift, Krul easily dispossessed after a back pass by Godfrey as Aubameyang steamed in to score before laying on the pass for Xhaka to double the lead before half-time.
Another mistake, this time by Swiss forward Drmic, allowed Aubameyang to pounce for the third, with Soares rounding off an emphatic win with the goal of the night from distance.
Aubameyang, the fastest Arsenal player to 50 Premier League goals, is yet to pledge his long-term future to the Gunners, with his current contract due to expire in 2021.
The Gunners will hope he can be persuaded to stay after another inspirational performance by the forward, who has 51 league goals for Arsenal in 79 games.
Hope fading for Norwich
Arsenal 4-0 Norwich: Daniel Farke bemoans Canaries' lack of quality
With three successive games against fellow strugglers Brighton (home), Watford (away) and West Ham (home) to come, Norwich will still believe they can turn it around.
But it looks increasingly likely the Canaries will be making a quick return to the Championship, which they won last season.
This was their fourth straight defeat since the re-start, while they have not scored a top-flight goal for more than six hours.
League defeat number 21 of the season was self-inflicted as mistakes by Krul and Drmic contributed to their latest downfall.
Boss Daniel Farke made a triple change at half-time and there was a brief period when Norwich looked like they might respond, but it was a familiar outcome for the Canaries.
They are a team short of confidence while their leading scorer Teemu Pukki, one of the three players replaced at half-time, has not scored in his last 10 outings, playing 657 minutes, attempting 15 shots, with just five hitting the target.
Man of the match - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal)
With two goals and one assist, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang once again showed his worth to Arsenal - but will he sign a new contract?
Dream debut - the stats
Soares netted 229 seconds into his debut for the Gunners, his strike meaning he has as many Premier League goals for Arsenal as he managed in 120 appearances while at Southampton (10,090 minutes).
Since losing to Chelsea in Arteta's first game in charge at the Emirates, Arsenal have won five of their past six Premier League games at home (D1), including winning four in a row for the first time since April 2019.
Norwich's defeat at the Emirates was their 100th Premier League loss in their 174th match away from home.
Since joining Arsenal in 2018, Aubameyang has scored 14 goals in 14 games against sides starting the day in the Premier League relegation zone, netting twice both home and away versus Norwich this season.
Norwich have lost six of their last seven Premier League games and not scored in each of those defeats, with the Canaries suffering four straight league defeats without a goal for the first time since May 2016.
What's next?
While Arsenal are away at in-form Wolves on Saturday (17:30 BST), Norwich host Brighton in a huge game at Carrow Road in the day's early kick-off (12:30 BST).


bbc--2020-07-01--Sir Everton Weekes: West Indies legend dies aged 95

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95 .
Weekes , who scored 4,455 runs at an average of 58.61 in 48 Tests , is the only man to make centuries in five consecutive Test innings .
He was known as one of the 'Three Ws ' alongside fellow West Indies greats Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell .
`` Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon .
A legend , our hero , '' said Cricket West Indies ( CWI ) .
`` Our condolences go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans around the world . ''
Weekes has the 10th highest average in Test history , among those to have played at least 20 innings .
He , Walcott and Worrell were part of the first West Indies side to win a Test in England in 1950 .
Weekes was the third oldest surviving men 's Test cricketer , after South African John Watkins and England 's Don Smith , both of whom are 97 .
The Barbadian , who made his Test debut against England in 1948 , retired in 1958 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taken into intensive care in hospital in June 2019 after suffering a heart attack .
CWI president Ricky Skerritt said : `` A most amazing pioneer in West Indies cricket .
A tremendous gentleman and a wonderful human being .
He was literally a founding father of our cricket . ''
West Indies Players ' Association said : `` We salute a great West Indies icon ; Sir Everton made an invaluable contribution to the sport , his country and the region .
`` We were blessed to have him among us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The MCC said : `` Everyone at MCC and Lord 's are saddened at the news of Sir Everton Weekes ' passing .
`` He will forever be remembered as one of West Indies cricket 's finest cricketers . ''
Weekes averaged 91.61 in seven seasons for Bacup in the Lancashire League , and his average of 158.25 in 1954 remains a league record .

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Weekes' run of consecutive Test centuries came to an end when he was run out for 90 closing in on a sixth
Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95.
Weekes, who scored 4,455 runs at an average of 58.61 in 48 Tests, is the only man to make centuries in five consecutive Test innings.
He was known as one of the 'Three Ws' alongside fellow West Indies greats Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell.
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon. A legend, our hero," said Cricket West Indies (CWI).
"Our condolences go out to his family, friends and many fans around the world."
Weekes has the 10th highest average in Test history, among those to have played at least 20 innings.
He, Walcott and Worrell were part of the first West Indies side to win a Test in England in 1950.
Weekes was the third oldest surviving men's Test cricketer, after South African John Watkins and England's Don Smith, both of whom are 97.
The Barbadian, who made his Test debut against England in 1948, retired in 1958 and received a knighthood in 1995.
He was taken into intensive care in hospital in June 2019 after suffering a heart attack.
CWI president Ricky Skerritt said: "A most amazing pioneer in West Indies cricket. A tremendous gentleman and a wonderful human being. He was literally a founding father of our cricket."
West Indies Players' Association said: "We salute a great West Indies icon; Sir Everton made an invaluable contribution to the sport, his country and the region.
"We were blessed to have him among us, may his soul rest in peace."
The MCC said: "Everyone at MCC and Lord's are saddened at the news of Sir Everton Weekes' passing.
"He will forever be remembered as one of West Indies cricket's finest cricketers."
Weekes averaged 91.61 in seven seasons for Bacup in the Lancashire League, and his average of 158.25 in 1954 remains a league record.


bbc--2020-07-01--Everton 2-1 Leicester: Hosts boost European hopes with victory

Everton kept up their post-restart push for a place in next season 's Europa League with an impressive victory over Leicester at Goodison Park .
The Blues are unbeaten since the Premier League began again two weeks ago , with a second successive win coming courtesy of two goals in quick succession in the game 's first quarter .
Richarlison struck from close range before Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a debatable penalty , awarded following a lengthy VAR review for handball against Wilfred Ndidi .
Leicester rallied at the start of the second half and pulled a somewhat fortuitous goal back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the net off the face of substitute Kelechi Iheanacho .
But they were unable to make the most of the larger share of possession and chances to gain parity .
It is another blow for the Foxes , who exited the FA Cup at the hands of Chelsea at the weekend and now face a real test to hang on to their top-four spot in the table .
Two points from their past three games has opened the door to Manchester United and Wolves , both of whom are only three points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Everton , though , are looking up the table , with this win leaving them one point behind eighth-place Tottenham - a position that could be good enough to secure a European spot for next season .
Richarlison limped from the field in the second half following a challenge by Ndidi , although manager Carlo Ancelotti eased fears after the game by stating the Brazilian should be fit to face Tottenham in five days time .
Everton came into the game off the back of a seven-day rest from action - a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2019-20 season .
It enabled Ancelotti to make only minor tweaks to a side that had initially struggled in a 1-0 win at Norwich in their previous game .
Sigurdsson , who came on to contribute to an improved second-half display at Carrow Road , was restored to the team , as was fellow midfielder Anthony Gordon for his second Premier League start .
The pair both contributed to Everton 's first-half onslaught , which brought the two goals that won them the match .
Gordon 's whipped cross from the left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season on a plate , while Sigurdsson demonstrated calmness to slot away the spot-kick soon after .
The Iceland international had to wait to dispatch it , with the video official needing numerous replays to decide if the ball had struck Ndidi 's outstretched arm during his aerial challenge with Michael Keane .
Everton could be forgiven for being shocked at the award of the penalty - it was their first in 38 league games , and the first they have scored at Goodison since Wayne Rooney against Swansea in December 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the win , though , especially after the double blow of conceding and losing Richarlison to injury .
Everton gave away 65 % of possession and numerous chances to Leicester , and almost gifted them an equaliser through a mix-up between Keane and keeper Jordan Pickford before the defender hacked the ball off the line .
Unlike their opponents , Leicester 's involvement in the FA Cup meant they had only two days after the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to recuperate and refocus on the league task at hand .
That involves securing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a season of significant progress under manager Brendan Rodgers .
But that is looking a lot less certain than it did before sport was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic .
It is not just that Leicester have dropped points ; it is that they look so bereft of creativity and threat for long periods , especially before the break , when a Jonny Evans ' effort from close range that was saved by Pickford was the best opportunity they fashioned .
The absence of James Maddison , who sat out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first half , but his introduction for the second - along with Iheanacho - at least gave them some impetus .
They moved the ball quicker , pressed better and had more players on the pitch who could damage the home side , even if this was only by sticking their head in where it hurts as Iheanacho did to reduce the deficit .
Jamie Vardy was involved in the build-up to the goal but he was otherwise given very little to work with as he went in pursuit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race is far from run , though , with this unorthodox , condensed end to the season meaning the chance to rectify matters is only ever a few days away .
'The dream of the Europa League is very important to Everton' Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti told BBC Sport : `` We started well , got in front and had control .
But second half was totally different , '' `` Leicester changed shape , put more pressure on us and we had difficulties .
`` We did n't play well but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are showing a good spirit and motivation .
The dream of the Europa League is very important for us and for this reason we are going to fight .
There are a lot of teams fighting for the Europa League and it will be an exciting run . ''
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers : `` We 're disappointed with the start , it 's something that has crept back into the game .
We gave away a soft goal , but I thought the penalty was harsh .
`` I assume the responsibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm here to do .
`` We 're in a strong position .
We still have it within our hands to achieve what would be a dream for us .
Since we 've come back we 've not got the performance right .
The second half was better .
We need to win on Saturday . ''
On Everton 's penalty : `` I think it was so harsh .
We 've had so many of those that we have n't had this year .
It was difficult to go behind with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious . ''
• Everton are unbeaten in their past nine league games at Goodison Park ( W5 D4 ) , their longest run without defeat there since April-December 2016 ( 11 games ) .
• Leicester have failed to win any of their past five away league games ( D2 L3 ) , after winning six of their past seven away matches before that .
• Six of Everton 's seven league wins under Carlo Ancelotti have been by a one-goal margin , including both since the competition restarted last month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ first defeat against Everton in the Premier League since March 2012 ( Everton 2-0 Swansea ) , having been unbeaten in eight games against them before this match .
• Since the start of last season , Neymar ( 28 ) is the only Brazilian player with more goals than Everton 's Richarlison ( 24 ) in the top five European leagues .
• Everton had gone 38 league games without a penalty , their joint-longest run in the competition ( also in 2008 ) .
• Since making his Premier League debut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored eight goals as a substitute .
Only Olivier Giroud ( 16 ) has more in that time frame .
• Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is goalless in his past four away league games - his longest run since seven barren matches from September to December in 2017 .
Leicester host Crystal Palace on Saturday at 15:00 BST , while Everton visit Tottenham on Monday at 20:00 .

Everton have picked up seven points from their three games since the restart of the Premier League
Everton kept up their post-restart push for a place in next season's Europa League with an impressive victory over Leicester at Goodison Park.
The Blues are unbeaten since the Premier League began again two weeks ago, with a second successive win coming courtesy of two goals in quick succession in the game's first quarter.
Richarlison struck from close range before Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a debatable penalty, awarded following a lengthy VAR review for handball against Wilfred Ndidi.
Leicester rallied at the start of the second half and pulled a somewhat fortuitous goal back when Mason Holgate's attempted clearance flew into the net off the face of substitute Kelechi Iheanacho.
But they were unable to make the most of the larger share of possession and chances to gain parity.
It is another blow for the Foxes, who exited the FA Cup at the hands of Chelsea at the weekend and now face a real test to hang on to their top-four spot in the table.
Two points from their past three games has opened the door to Manchester United and Wolves, both of whom are only three points behind Leicester and in much better form.
Everton, though, are looking up the table, with this win leaving them one point behind eighth-place Tottenham - a position that could be good enough to secure a European spot for next season.
Richarlison limped from the field in the second half following a challenge by Ndidi, although manager Carlo Ancelotti eased fears after the game by stating the Brazilian should be fit to face Tottenham in five days time.
Ancelotti continues to make his mark
Everton came into the game off the back of a seven-day rest from action - a rarity in this post-lockdown rush to conclude the 2019-20 season.
It enabled Ancelotti to make only minor tweaks to a side that had initially struggled in a 1-0 win at Norwich in their previous game.
Sigurdsson, who came on to contribute to an improved second-half display at Carrow Road, was restored to the team, as was fellow midfielder Anthony Gordon for his second Premier League start.
The pair both contributed to Everton's first-half onslaught, which brought the two goals that won them the match.
Gordon's whipped cross from the left laid Richarlison's 11th goal of the season on a plate, while Sigurdsson demonstrated calmness to slot away the spot-kick soon after.
The Iceland international had to wait to dispatch it, with the video official needing numerous replays to decide if the ball had struck Ndidi's outstretched arm during his aerial challenge with Michael Keane.
Everton could be forgiven for being shocked at the award of the penalty - it was their first in 38 league games, and the first they have scored at Goodison since Wayne Rooney against Swansea in December 2017.
They were forced to dig deep for the win, though, especially after the double blow of conceding and losing Richarlison to injury.
Everton gave away 65% of possession and numerous chances to Leicester, and almost gifted them an equaliser through a mix-up between Keane and keeper Jordan Pickford before the defender hacked the ball off the line.
Europa League 'dream' is exciting - Ancelotti
Leicester's top-four grip loosens further
Unlike their opponents, Leicester's involvement in the FA Cup meant they had only two days after the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to recuperate and refocus on the league task at hand.
That involves securing a Champions League spot to reward what has been a season of significant progress under manager Brendan Rodgers.
But that is looking a lot less certain than it did before sport was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It is not just that Leicester have dropped points; it is that they look so bereft of creativity and threat for long periods, especially before the break, when a Jonny Evans' effort from close range that was saved by Pickford was the best opportunity they fashioned.
No tempo, no intensity - Rodgers
The absence of James Maddison, who sat out the cup defeat, did not help in the first half, but his introduction for the second - along with Iheanacho - at least gave them some impetus.
They moved the ball quicker, pressed better and had more players on the pitch who could damage the home side, even if this was only by sticking their head in where it hurts as Iheanacho did to reduce the deficit.
Jamie Vardy was involved in the build-up to the goal but he was otherwise given very little to work with as he went in pursuit of a 100th Premier League goal.
Leicester's race is far from run, though, with this unorthodox, condensed end to the season meaning the chance to rectify matters is only ever a few days away.
Man of the match - Michael Keane (Everton)
Keane (left) continued his fine form since the restart with another assured, dominant display at the heart of the Everton defence, which contributed hugely to Jamie Vardy being so quiet
'The dream of the Europa League is very important to Everton'
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti told BBC Sport: "We started well, got in front and had control. But second half was totally different," "Leicester changed shape, put more pressure on us and we had difficulties.
"We didn't play well but we were focused defensively.
"The team are showing a good spirit and motivation. The dream of the Europa League is very important for us and for this reason we are going to fight. There are a lot of teams fighting for the Europa League and it will be an exciting run."
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers: "We're disappointed with the start, it's something that has crept back into the game. We gave away a soft goal, but I thought the penalty was harsh.
"I assume the responsibility for the results. That's what I'm here to do.
"We're in a strong position. We still have it within our hands to achieve what would be a dream for us. Since we've come back we've not got the performance right. The second half was better. We need to win on Saturday."
On Everton's penalty: "I think it was so harsh. We've had so many of those that we haven't had this year. It was difficult to go behind with that. It wasn't clear and obvious."
Everton making Goodison a fortress
Everton are unbeaten in their past nine league games at Goodison Park (W5 D4), their longest run without defeat there since April-December 2016 (11 games).
Leicester have failed to win any of their past five away league games (D2 L3), after winning six of their past seven away matches before that.
Six of Everton's seven league wins under Carlo Ancelotti have been by a one-goal margin, including both since the competition restarted last month.
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers suffered his first defeat against Everton in the Premier League since March 2012 (Everton 2-0 Swansea), having been unbeaten in eight games against them before this match.
Since the start of last season, Neymar (28) is the only Brazilian player with more goals than Everton's Richarlison (24) in the top five European leagues.
Everton had gone 38 league games without a penalty, their joint-longest run in the competition (also in 2008).
Since making his Premier League debut in August 2015, Kelechi Iheanacho has scored eight goals as a substitute. Only Olivier Giroud (16) has more in that time frame.
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is goalless in his past four away league games - his longest run since seven barren matches from September to December in 2017.
What's next?
Leicester host Crystal Palace on Saturday at 15:00 BST, while Everton visit Tottenham on Monday at 20:00.


bbc--2020-07-01--Thursday's football gossip: Arsenal and Inter linked to Griezmann

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann 's struggles at the club could give Arsenal or Inter Milan the chance to sign the 29-year-old France international .
( Express ) Arsenal are hoping centre-back David Luiz , 33 , can try to convince fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva , 35 , to join the club after he leaves Paris St-Germain this summer .
( Le10 Sport , via Mail ) The Gunners have stepped up their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey but are unwilling to meet his £45m release clause .
( Athletic , via Mirror ) Tottenham and Ivory Coast defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ligue 1 side Monaco , who hope to sign the player this summer .
( Sky Sports ) Chelsea 's Denmark international defender Andreas Christensen , 24 , says he has no intention of leaving the club and is open to a new deal at Stamford Bridge .
( Goal.com ) Arsenal and Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan , 31 , looks set to join Roma permanently after his loan deal with the Serie A side was extended .
However , Netherlands winger Justin Kluivert , 21 , is unlikely to be moving in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona boss Quique Setien is coming under increasing pressure and Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman , who says he turned down the chance to manage the Nou Camp side in January , was seen moving into a new place in the city .
( Mail ) Liverpool and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah , 28 , says he wants to stay at the club for `` a long time '' .
( Bein Sports , via Express ) Manchester United youngster Largie Ramazani , 19 , is closing in on a move to Spanish second-tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal to stay at Old Trafford .
( Manchester Evening News ) Rennes sporting director Florian Maurice said the Ligue 1 side have no intention of selling 17-year-old France U-21 midfielder Eduardo Camavinga amid links to Real Madrid , even for €80m euros ( £72m ) .
( AS )

Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann's struggles at the club could give Arsenal or Inter Milan the chance to sign the 29-year-old France international. (Express) external-link
Versatile Bayern Munich and Austria defender David Alaba, 28, is a target for Manchester City as Pep Guardiola looks to rebuild his squad. (Guardian) external-link
However, Guardiola has ruled out a return to Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho. (Sun) external-link
Arsenal are hoping centre-back David Luiz, 33, can try to convince fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva, 35, to join the club after he leaves Paris St-Germain this summer. (Le10 Sport, via Mail) external-link
The Gunners have stepped up their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey but are unwilling to meet his £45m release clause. (Athletic, via Mirror) external-link
Tottenham and Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier, 27, is interesting Ligue 1 side Monaco, who hope to sign the player this summer. (Sky Sports) external-link
Leroy Sane Where did it go wrong for German winger at Man City?
Chelsea's Denmark international defender Andreas Christensen, 24, says he has no intention of leaving the club and is open to a new deal at Stamford Bridge. (Goal.com) external-link
Arsenal and Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 31, looks set to join Roma permanently after his loan deal with the Serie A side was extended. However, Netherlands winger Justin Kluivert, 21, is unlikely to be moving in the opposite direction. (Mail) external-link
Barcelona boss Quique Setien is coming under increasing pressure and Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, who says he turned down the chance to manage the Nou Camp side in January, was seen moving into a new place in the city. (Mail) external-link
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele, 23, can turn his Spurs career around, despite a difficult first season for the French midfielder. (Guardian) external-link
Spurs could use 23-year-old English right-back Kyle Walker-Peters, on loan at Southampton, as part of a deal to sign Saints' Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 24. (Football London) external-link
Liverpool and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah, 28, says he wants to stay at the club for "a long time". (Bein Sports, via Express) external-link
Newell's Old Boys vice-president Cristian D'Amico hopes Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 33, will one day return to the club, after leaving for Spain at age 13. (TNT Sports, vial Goal) external-link
Manchester United youngster Largie Ramazani, 19, is closing in on a move to Spanish second-tier side Almeria. The Belgian turned down a deal to stay at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News) external-link
Rennes sporting director Florian Maurice said the Ligue 1 side have no intention of selling 17-year-old France U-21 midfielder Eduardo Camavinga amid links to Real Madrid, even for €80m euros (£72m). (AS) external-link


bbc--2020-07-01--Young and Sanchez score as Inter put six past Brescia

Ashley Young , Alexis Sanchez and Christian Eriksen all scored and set up goals as Inter Milan thrashed Brescia to @ @ @ @ @ .
Young volleyed Inter ahead from a Sanchez cross and the Chilean scored a penalty @ @ @ @ @ .
Danilo D'Ambrosio headed home a cross from Young and Sanchez 's free-kick was nodded @ @ @ @ @ Eriksen scrambled home after Romelu Lukaku 's shot was saved and then set up Antonio @ @ @ @ @ .
Sanchez 's loan deal from Manchester United was extended until the end of the @ @ @ @ @ earlier in the day .
Antonio Conte 's Inter remain third , eight points behind @ @ @ @ @ dropping to bottom spot .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Ashley Young is the first English player to score a Serie A home goal for Inter since Paul Ince in 1997
Ashley Young, Alexis Sanchez and Christian Eriksen all scored and set up goals as Inter Milan thrashed Brescia to remain third in Serie A.
Young volleyed Inter ahead from a Sanchez cross and the Chilean scored a penalty after Victor Moses was fouled.
Danilo D'Ambrosio headed home a cross from Young and Sanchez's free-kick was nodded in by Roberto Gagliardini.
Eriksen scrambled home after Romelu Lukaku's shot was saved and then set up Antonio Candreva for Inter's sixth.
Sanchez's loan deal from Manchester United was extended until the end of the season, the clubs announced earlier in the day.
Antonio Conte's Inter remain third, eight points behind leaders Juventus, with Brescia dropping to bottom spot.


bbc--2020-07-02--Coronavirus: 'I'm all for masks,' says Trump in change of tone

US President Donald Trump , long opposed to wearing a face covering in public , says he is `` all for masks '' and they make him look like the Lone Ranger .
Mr Trump also maintained that face coverings do not need to become mandatory to curb Covid-19 's spread .
He again predicted the infection would `` disappear , '' as the US hit a new record high of 52,000 virus cases in a day .
His remarks to Fox News come a day after a top Republican called on Mr Trump to wear a mask as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.7 million confirmed Covid-19 infections and more than 128,000 deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University , which is tracking the pandemic .
• What 's behind alarming new US outbreaks ?
• Living in Florida and Texas as virus cases surge • Is the pandemic getting worse in the US ?
What did the president say ?
Speaking to Fox Business Network on Wednesday , Mr Trump said : `` I 'm all for masks . ''
When asked whether he would wear one , the president said : `` If I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would , absolutely . ''
He added that people have seen him wearing one before .
Mr Trump said he would have `` no problem '' with wearing a mask publicly and that he `` sort of liked '' how he looked with one on , likening himself to the Lone Ranger , a fictional masked hero who with his Native American friend , Tonto , fought outlaws in the American Old West .
But the president reiterated that he did not think making face-coverings mandatory across the US was needed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country where people stay very long distance '' .
`` If people feel good about it they should do it . ''
Mr Trump was also asked in his Fox Business interview on Wednesday if he still believes coronavirus will `` disappear '' someday .
`` I do , '' he said .
`` I do .
Yeah sure .
At some point . ''
During Mr Trump 's forthcoming Independence Day celebration on 3 July at Mount Rushmore , his supporters in attendance will not be forced to wear masks or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said about masks ?
When the US Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) in April began recommending people wear masks or cloth coverings in public to help stop the spread of the virus , Mr Trump told reporters he would not follow the practice .
`` I do n't think I 'm going to be doing it , '' he said back then .
`` Wearing a face mask as I greet presidents , prime ministers , dictators , kings , queens - I just do n't see it . ''
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow the official health guidance around masks is a personal decision .
Last month , he told the Wall Street Journal that some people only wore masks as a political statement against him .
In May , during a visit to a factory in Michigan , he told reporters he took off a facial covering before facing the cameras because he `` did n't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it '' .
The White House has defended the president 's choice by saying everyone in contact with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so is Mr Trump himself .
The president 's daughter and senior adviser , Ivanka Trump , has also been spotted wearing a mask in public .
An ABC News/Ipsos poll found that in the last week , 89 % of Americans said they wore a mask or face covering outside their home in the last week - a 20-point jump from mid-April .
What are politicians saying ?
Mr Trump has often been criticised by Democrats for downplaying the need to wear masks and politicising the idea .
• Why we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does Covid-19 do to the brain ?
But more recently , the president 's fellow Republicans and conservative media have joined the calls in favour of mask wearing .
They include Vice-President Mike Pence , who heads the US Covid-19 task force , Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell , Senator Mitt Romney and congresswoman Liz Cheney .
On Tuesday , Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander said it was unfortunate that `` this simple , lifesaving practice has become part of a political debate that says 'if you 're for Trump , you do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're against Trump , you do '' .
The same day , US infectious disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci told lawmakers new American cases could reach 100,000 per day , and not enough Americans were wearing masks or social distancing .
The recent surges have led to a number of states reversing or pausing reopening plans .
About 20 states have mandated mask wearing in public .

Mr Trump said he would have "no problem" with wearing a mask publicly and that he "sort of liked" how he looked with one on, likening himself to the Lone Ranger, a fictional masked hero who with his Native American friend, Tonto, fought outlaws in the American Old West.


bbc--2020-07-02--Why Texas is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases

For months , the state was doing well .
Cases were low and the economy had just reopened .
Now @ @ @ @ @ the most recent coronavirus hotspots in the United States , seeing upwards of 6,000 new @ @ @ @ @ are reaching capacity .

For months, the state was doing well. Cases were low and the economy had just reopened. Now, it's one of the most recent coronavirus hotspots in the United States, seeing upwards of 6,000 new cases every day and hospitals are reaching capacity.
Why the sudden surge?
Video by Angélica M Casas, Chelsea Bailey and Franz Strasser


bbc--2020-07-02--Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as nations condemn new law

The US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions , after Beijing imposed a security law that was condemned by countries around the world .
The measure , which was passed unanimously , penalises banks that do business with Chinese officials .
It will have to be approved by the Senate before going to President Trump .
Critics say China 's law ends freedoms that were guaranteed for 50 years when British rule ended in 1997 .
`` The law is a brutal , sweeping crackdown against the people of Hong Kong , intended to destroy the freedoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the passing of the law was a `` clear and serious breach '' of the 1985 Sino-British joint declaration .
• Why people are scared of Hong Kong 's new law Under this declaration , Hong Kong was handed back to China in 1997 , with certain freedoms guaranteed for at least 50 years under the `` one country , two systems '' agreement .
The UK has offered residency , and then citizenship , to up to three million Hong Kongers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures '' to block the citizenship plan .
`` If the British side makes unilateral changes to the relevant practice , it will breach its own position and pledges , as well as international law and basic norms , '' said the Chinese Embassy in the UK .
Meanwhile , a 24-year-old man from Hong Kong - suspected of stabbing a police officer during Wednesday 's protests - has been arrested on a plane while trying to flee to London .
The suspect , known only as Mr Wong , was detained on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
China said the security law was necessary to stop the type of protests seen in Hong Kong during much of 2019 .
And despite condemnation in the West , more than 50 countries , led by Cuba , supported China at the UN this week .
What does the US law say ?
The Hong Kong Autonomy Act imposes sanctions on banks that do business with Chinese officials who are involved in cracking down on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong .
Ms Pelosi said the law was an `` urgently needed response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its so-called 'national security ' law ... which is purpose built to dismantle democratic freedoms in Hong Kong '' .
• What if the US removes Hong Kong 's special status ?
Before the bill was signed , the US had already begun eliminating Hong Kong 's special status - halting defence exports and restricting the territory 's access to high-technology products .
Last year , the US also signed into law the Human Rights and Democracy Act , supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong .
What have other countries said ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three million Hong Kong residents the chance to settle there and ultimately apply for full British citizenship .
Australia is also `` actively considering '' offering safe haven to Hong Kong residents - with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying there were proposals that will `` soon be considered by cabinet '' .
Meanwhile a senior Taiwanese official said its citizens should now avoid unnecessary transits through or visits to Hong Kong .
Chiu Chui-Cheng , deputy head of Taiwan 's Mainland Affairs Council , said the new security law was `` the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de facto consulate in Hong Kong would continue to operate , he said .
Japan was among the other countries that spoke out against the law , calling it `` regrettable '' .
`` It will undermine trust for the principle of 'one country , two systems ' , '' said Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi .
European Council President Charles Michel said it `` deplored '' the law , which he said had a `` detrimental effect on the independence of the judiciary and rule of law '' .
And Canada changed its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new law `` increased the risk of arbitrary detention on national security grounds and possible extradition to mainland China '' .
Yesterday , a senior Chinese official hit back at foreign critics , saying Hong Kong 's affairs were `` none of your business '' .
Have all countries been critical ?
No .
At the United Nations this week , Cuba - on behalf of 53 countries - welcomed the law .
Speaking at the 44th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council , it said : `` Non-interference in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential principle enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations .
`` We believe every country has the right to safeguard its national security through legislation , and commend relevant steps taken for this purpose . ''
How has the new law been used so far ?
Just hours after the law was passed , Hong Kong police made their first arrests .
Ten people were accused of violating the new law , including a man with a pro-independence flag .
About 360 others were detained at a banned rally .
Under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's central government and Hong Kong 's regional government are offences .
Acts including damaging public transport facilities - which often happened during the 2019 protests - can be considered terrorism .
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"If the British side makes unilateral changes to the relevant practice, it will breach its own position and pledges, as well as international law and basic norms," said the Chinese Embassy in the UK.