Helsinki makes official its intention to join, while Stockholm faces resistance from Turkey

Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveys his condolences, notes importance of independent press

Country expects more arrivals today and tomorrow, including British PM Boris Johnson, US veep Kamala Harris

Thousands from around world gather at the Vatican to see pontiff name 10 new saints

Militant groups yet to claim attack, which comes amid ceasefire with govt forces

Power likely to remain with incumbents as nation continues economic downturn

Infections on decline, 1,369 new cases today, from over 25,000 at end of April

Scott Morrison announces plans to allow first-time buyers to use pension savings to purchase home

Govt also cancels state celebration due to ongoing economic crisis

Legal change will make everyone potential donor after death, unless they explicitly object

Leak of court’s draft opinion ignites fury over potential rollback guaranteeing abortion access

Authorities say attackers beat her son, threatened her husband

Current report logs 42 deaths, 820,620 cases, at least 324,550 under medical treatment