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Visitors queue to enter the British Museum in London, after a man was stabbed on Tuesday morning on the street bordering the southern perimeter of the world famous site, leading to its evacuation. The incident occurred at around 10am local time, according to London's Metropolitan Police, who arrested a man in connection to the stabbing. It is not being treated as terror-related. IMAGES
Sydney, Oct 7 (EFE).- Sydney and the rest of the state of New South Wales, the most populous in Australia, are preparing to reopen Monday after more than three months of confinement, having vaccinated 70 percent of its population against Covid-19 by Wednesday night."We have always said that vaccination is the key to our freedom. The sacrifices and efforts of the people throughout New South Wales have ensured we can open up as quickly and safely as possible," said the new head of government of the New South Wales state Dominic Perrottet at a press conference in Sydney.The milestone of administering the full dosage to 70 percent of the population aged 16 and over in New South Wales, according to a national phased plan, is a respite for the more than 5 million Sydney people confined since June 26 following an outbreak of the delta variant. (Camera: ARCHIVE).ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF CITY AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
Britain will send 900 soldiers back to Afghanistan over the coming days to help with repatriations and evacuations following the rapid Taliban takeover of the country. Officials aim to take 1,200 to 1,500 people from Afghanistan a day, with the first flight landing at a British air force base on the night of August 15. IMAGES
Santa Barbara, Aug 11 (EFE/EPA).- The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is ready for its grand reopening to the public on Sunday, following a six-year $50 million renovation to its galleries. (Camera: CAROLINE BREHMAN). SHOT LIST: THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART'S GRAND RE-OPENING OF ITS RENEWED AND EXPANDED GALLERIES IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, US.
San Francisco, Jun 3 (EFE/EPA).- California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday annouced support for restaurants and bars as California fully reopens the economy this month.The state is preparing for a safe reopening by extending relief measures that permit restaurants and bars to continue to benefit from their investments to expand outdoor operations in areas such as sidewalks and parking lots. (Camera: JOHN MABANGLO). SHOT LIST: CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM AND SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR LONDON BREED ADDRESSING THE MEDIA AT TOMMY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US.