Beijing Seeks Positive Spin on Covid Easing as Risks Rise

Six other people were injured in the blaze that destroyed the two-story building in Siberia Source

Beijing warns of unspecified countermeasures, as stalling domestic consumption points to a sluggish economic rebound Source

The case is the latest in a legal campaign against Mr. Lai, whose now-closed Apple Daily newspaper was once one of Beijing’s fiercest critics Source

Kyiv’s military says it struck near Berdyansk, while mayor of Russian-occupied Melitopol reports large explosion there Source

Pledge to boost military spending follows mass protests over France’s pension plans Source

Move is aimed at trying to quiet protests that have taken place across the country, analysts say Source