French universities to reopen, face masks 'recommended'

French universities will reopen in September after nearly six months but students will be encouraged to wear face masks, the ministry of higher education announced Thursday.
Spain denies suffering second virus wave as cases mount
Spain's health ministry on Thursday denied that the country is facing a second wave of COVID-19 infections, despite a spike in cases of the virus in recent days.
Kim inspects village flooded by heavy rains
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un is monitoring the latest damage from severe flooding, including ordering supplies and swift restoration work.
Beijing reports one new COVID-19 case
Beijing reported one new COVID-19 case Thursday, the municipal health commission said Friday.
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North Korea on flood alert as heavy rain kills 16 in South
Days of heavy rain could cause flooding or landslides across North Korea, officials warned, as the South said Thursday 16 people had died in the downpours lashing the peninsula.