US records 43,742 new virus cases in 24 hours: tracker

5 July

French PM Philippe and his government resign ahead of reshuffle
The French government led by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe submitted its resignation Friday ahead of a cabinet reshuffle to be announced "in the coming hours," the presidency said.
Dutch report new coronavirus infection on mink farm
Dutch authorities announced Friday that yet another mink farm has been infected with the novel coronavirus, making 18 in total, with thousands of animals to be culled.
Lightning, thunderstorm kill 26 in east Indian state
At least 26 people were killed on Thursday due to lightning and thunderstorm in India's eastern state of Bihar, officials said.
India greenlights purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets
India's defence ministry Thursday signed off on the purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets and upgrades to 59 others worth $2.4 billion, amid rising tensions with nuclear-armed neighbour China.
Fire, explosion deaths in Vietnam down in H1
A total of 1,509 fires and explosions happened in Vietnam in the first half of this year, killing 48 people and injuring 111 others.