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. Health experts have laid out their fears loud and clear: with a rise in flu, COVID-19 cases and isolating healthcare staff, hospitals will buckle under the "triple-whammy" level of pressure.Julian Assange has an ally in Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, whoMr Lopez Obrador explained that Mr Assange "did not commit any serious crime" and has renewed his offer to provide asylum for Assange in his country.
As it stands, the Wikileaks founder is appealing a decision that allowed his extradition from the United Kingdom to the US over allegedly violating espionage laws. If found guilty, he could face up to 175 years in prison. Mr Lopez Obrador says imprisoning him would be an "affront to freedom of expression".Daria Kasatskina has announced she is gay and has a partner.
She said coming out and talking about her sexuality as a well-known personality was critical for young people to overcome problems they face in public. In her video interview with a blogger, the four-time WTA title winner also criticised her nation's attitude towards gay relationships, saying there are so many "taboo topics" in Russia.. She says telling her story led to her being contacted by a stream of women who were in the same boat.
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