WORLD NEWS June 7: France fears the 7th wave of COVID-19 infections; Russia says achievement in Severodonetsk

Ukrainian soldiers use M777 Howitzer artillery during fighting in the Donetsk region on June 6 – Photo: REUTERS

* The number of new COVID-19 infections increased again in France. The number of cases recorded on June 6 is considered low because of the previous Sunday, but still 32.3% higher than the same day last week. The rate of infection per 100 thousand people in the week also increased by 8.4% compared to the previous week.

This is a rather remarkable situation because the infection indicators have decreased for the past several weeks. According to the daily Le Parisien, it is noteworthy that from June 3, the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the Omicron line, which are spreading faster than the BA.2 strain, accounted for 20%, while some the previous day accounted for only 12%.

French experts are concerned about the 7th wave of infections, although the rate of hospitalization and death from COVID-19 is still low. But there is a possibility that BA.4 and BA.5 will account for the majority of 85% of new infections in the next 2 weeks.

* Russian Defense Minister announced that Russian forces have taken control of all residential areas in Severodonetska strategic city in eastern Ukraine.

“The residential areas of the city of Severodonetsk have been completely liberated,” Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a video conference on June 7. “Soldiers are continuing their efforts to control the industrial area and villages around the city.”

* According to Vietnam News Agency correspondent in London, Vietnamese professor Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh has been honored as the winner of the Interdisciplinary Award (Interdisciplinary Prize) of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in recognition of excellence in research and innovation.

Vietnamese professor Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh – Photo: UCL

Professor Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, working at UCL University in the UK, won the award for her important contributions in basic research on chemical synthesis and the analysis of physical properties of materials. plasmonic and magnetic nanoparticle for biomedical applications.

Speaking when being awarded the award, Professor Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh said: “I am very happy, very honored to have interdisciplinary research works with my collaborators recognized, so this award is for both my research team and my collaborators.”

Prof. Thanh is also happy that his research can bring direct benefits in prolonging the life of cancer patients.

* According to Reuters news agency, in a letter of authorization for lawyers sent to Twitter Company, billionaire Elon Musk – chairman of Tesla Corporation – said: Twitter is in breach of its obligations under the provision of material provision, he therefore reserves all legal rights to terminate the agreement to acquire this social networking platform.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the front in Donbass on June 5 – Photo: AFP

* In an informational video on the evening of June 6, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian soldiers will not give up combat positions in city Severodonetskwhere the recent major battles between Ukraine and Russia are taking place.

“Our heroes will not give up their positions in Severodonetsk. In the city, fierce street fighting continues,” Zelensky said.

Mr. Zelensky also thanked Great Britain for providing Kiev with exactly what it needs to fight Russia. Earlier, Britain said it would provide Ukraine with multiple launch rocket systems that can target targets 80km away.

* British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won the support of a majority of Conservative MPs in a vote of no confidence at the National Assembly on June 6.

Follow Sputnik News, he won 211 votes in favor and 148 votes against, meaning his position as Conservative Party leader will not be challenged for the next year.

Before that, there was a major campaign by 67 Conservative MPs against his leadership.

Speaking after the vote, Prime Minister Johnson stressed that this was a convincing result, and emphasized that the government and the ruling Conservative Party would continue to focus on issues that really care about the people.

Mr. Johnson, appointed UK Prime Minister in 2019, has been under increasing pressure for the past time related to the so-called “partygate” scandal, which organizes parties during the country’s lockdown because of the COVID-19 epidemic – Photo : REUTERS

* On June 6, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Russia has imposed sanctions on 61 individuals who are US officialsincluding Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, along with top defense and media executives.

These individuals were barred from entering Russia in retaliation for the United States’ “relentless expansion of sanctions against political figures and the Russian public, as well as representatives of domestic businesses,” according to the ministry. Russian Diplomacy.

* US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will face tough questions about how President Joe Biden’s administration has handled the economy in Congress this week, after admitting she was “wrong” about her actions. inflation in the US.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – Photo: REUTERS

Yellen will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on June 7 and the House Finance Committee on June 8.. Inflation has reached a 40-year high.

* Follow Sputnik News, US President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency due to the possibility of electricity shortages in the country.

In the document released by the White House, Mr. Biden said there were “many factors” that threatened America’s ability to produce enough electricity.

US President Joe Biden – Photo: REUTERS

“I, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States with authority vested in the Constitution and laws of the United States, declare a state of emergency regarding threats to the supply of sufficient electricity to meet demand consumer demand,” the White House statement said.

To get around this, the president granted import duty exemptions for a period of two years on “certain types of solar cells and modules” imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

* June 6, A US court ordered the seizure of two planes owned by Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich – Photo: REUTERS

According to Reuters news agency, the two aircraft mentioned above, including a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner worth $350 million and a Gulfstream G650ER jet worth $60 million, flew into Russian territory in March 2022, violating regulations US export control regulations for US-made aircraft on March 2.

The Gulfstream flew from Istanbul (Turkey) to Moscow on March 12, leaving Tel Aviv (Israel) the next day. It flew again from Istanbul to Moscow on March 15. The Boeing flew from Dubai (UAE) to Moscow on March 4.

Since these planes are American-made and the flights take place after the export restrictions take effect, billionaire Abramovich, a Russian citizen, will need a permit from the US Department of Commerce to fly them to Russia.

The Commerce Department could seek to fine Abramovich up to $328,000 for each unlicensed flight, or nearly $1 million for three flights, among other penalties.

Both planes, valued at $400 million by the US Department of Justice, are not currently located in US territory.