Your daily round-up of today's news:
- General Benjamin Acorda Jr. has been sworn in as the new chief of the Philippine National Police, replacing Rodolfo Azurin Jr.
- 26 places in the Philippines were placed under Alert Level 2 until the end of the month due to rising COVID-19 cases while the National Capital Region is under Alert Level 1 and others.
- Globe Telecom once again used the Emergency Cell Broadcast system to remind their subscribers of their upcoming SIM registration deadline to continue using mobile services and receive emergency text alerts.
- The PH Senate slammed the Land Transportation Office's issue of plastic card shortage in the driver's license.
- Thousands of protesters have been gathered in Tel Aviv, protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Supreme Court crackdown ahead of the country's Independence Day.
- The "Last Generation" climate activist group caused disruption around the streets of Berlin, including the recent Formula E race. Reports told that over 800 people across Germany had signed up for its activities.
- UK Labour Party MP Diane Abbott was suspended pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism for the Observer.
- An animatronic in Disneyland in California caught fire, causing other Disney parks worldwide to temporarily suspend operations at select attractions. The animatronic dragon caught fire during a nighttime performance of "Fantasmic" at the said park. No one was hurt.
- Lamborghini unveiled special editions of the Huracan lineup commemorating the company's 60th anniversary. 60 units will be built.
- Aussie comedy legend Barry Humphries, known famously as Dame Edna Everage, passed away at the age of 89.
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