Go to to consult AFP Agenda HONG KONG (AFPTV) - We plan to file the following videos: TBA indicates that times are to be announced, but coverage is confirmed. TBC indicates that coverage is to be confirmed. For all editorial requests, email afptv@afp.com or contact the appropriate regional video desk. THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 + HIGHLIGHTS WASHINGTON (United States): US sees record 52,000 new virus cases in 24 hours MOSCOW (Russia): Putin secures backing for bid to stay on until 2036 MELBOURNE (Australia): Melbourne residents to return to tighter virus restrictions NABLUS (Palestinian Territories): West Bank's Nablus and Hebron under lockdown following a spike in virus cases RICHMOND (United States): Confederate statues are removed + ASIA PACIFIC SYDNEY (Australia): Actor Geoffrey Rush wins 'largest ever' Australian defamation payout. SOURCE: AFPTV - FILE 0400 GMT MELBOURNE (Australia): Melbourne residents to return to tighter virus restrictions - Door-to-door testing and increased police patrols will be used to help suppress the spread of the coronavirus in certain neighbourhoods. SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 0700 GMT DHAKA (Bangladesh): Protests as Bangladesh shuts down jute factories, sack 25,000 workers. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0700 GMT HANOI (Vietnam): Vietnam opens world first "gold-plated" hotel. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0700 GMT BEIJING (China): Chinese Foreign Ministry regular briefing. SOURCE: AFPTV. - LIVE 0700 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW + EUROPE ANKARA (Turkey): Top court rules on Hagia Sophia Museum's status. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has mused about turning Istanbul's celebrated former cathedral back into a mosque - EDIT TBA ANKARA (Turkey): .Reaction from locals - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT TBA ANKARA (Turkey): .Aerials of the Hagia Sophia - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0600 GMT PARIS (France): Fillon case. Hearing of the Paris Prosecutor by the National Assembly's Committee of Inquiry on the Independence of the Judiciary - LIVE 0730 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW LYON (France): Election of Lyon metropolis president - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 0800 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW MOSCOW (Russia): Russians react after constitutional changes vote results - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0800 GMT PARIS (France): Hearing of former Health Minister Xavier Bertrand by the National Assembly's Coronavirus Inquiry Commission - SOURCE: National Assembly - LIVE 0830 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW LONDON (United Kingdom): Transport Secretary expected to announce 'air bridge' travel plans. SOURCE: PRU - LIVE 0830 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW PARIS (France): Hearing of Interior Minister Christophe Castaner by the National Assembly's Committee of Inquiry on the Independence of the Judiciary - SOURCE: National Assembly - LIVE 0900 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW SAINT MARTIN DU TOUCH (France): Airbus: Unions report on restructuring plan to group employees - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 1000 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW STOCKHOLM (Sweden): Swedish health authorities give coronavirus update - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT ON MERIT - LIVE 1200 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW MOSCOW (Russia): Political analyst comment results of constitutional changes vote - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1200 GMT THE HAGUE (Netherlands): Eurojust press conference on dismantling of encrypted communications network used by organized crime groups - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1300 GMT BERLIN (Germany): Joint press conference of Chancellor Merkel and President of the EU Commission von der Leyen after a video conference as Germany takes over EU Council Presidency - SOURCE: POOL - LIVE 1430 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW SOFIA (Bulgaria): Two Eurasian lynx babies, which are critically endangered in Bulgaria, make their first steps out after they were born in early May in the Sofia Zoo - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1500 GMT MADRID (Spain): Spanish authorities give briefing on coronavirus - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 1530 GMT MOSCOW (Russia): Court examines extend of arrest of a former cop, who exposed superiors abuses on social medias, charged with extortion - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT ON MERIT - EDIT 1600 GMT BRUSSELS (Belgium): Festival in Belgium promotes 'coronaproof' concert by separating public into small boats on a lake SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 2200 GMT + MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA NABLUS (Palestinian Territories): West Bank's Nablus and Hebron under lockdown following a spike in virus cases - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0800 GMT RAMALLAH (Palestinian Territories): Fatah and Hamas leader to announce a joint program to tackle Israel's West Bank annexation plans - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1200 GMT + SUB SAHARAN AFRICA BRAZZAVILLE (Congo): WHO Africa Press Briefing on COVID-19 in Africa and reopening of international borders - SOURCE: WHO LIVE 1100 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW N'DJAMENA (Chad): Business owners struggle with virus confinement measures - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 1100 GMT ABIDJAN (Ivory Coast): Tribute to the soldiers killed in the jihadist attack in Kafolo - EDIT 1600 GMT BAMAKO (Mali): Supporters of kidnapped opposition leader call for a rally for his release - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 1700 GMT + NORTH AMERICA RICHMOND (United States): Confederates statues are removed after order from Mayor. SOURCE : AFPTV - LIVE 1600 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW + LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN MEXICO CITY (Mexico): Mexican President Obrador gives report two years after winning election - SOURCE: CEPROPIE - NO RESALE EDIT 0300 GMT SANTA CRUZ DEL ISLOTE (Colombia): Lockdown and social distancing on the most overcrowded island in Colombia - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 0500 GMT CARACAS (Venezuela): Scene outside EU building as the deadline for its ambassador to leave the country hits - SOURCE: AFPTV LIVE 1200 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Activities restart as state of emergency and night curfew end - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 1500 GMT EZEIZA (Argentina): Doctors and nurses work with COVID-19 patients - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 2000 GMT ACAPULCO (Mexico): Beaches re-open in Mexico's touristic Acapulco - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 2100 GMT RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil): Local authorities allow gyms, bars and restaurants to open despite COVID-19 death toll - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 2100 GMT + FEATURES TUNIS (Tunisia): Tunisia women cyclists challenge gender norms - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0100 GMT FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 + ASIA PACIFIC BEIJING (China): Chinese Foreign Ministry regular briefing. SOURCE: AFPTV. - LIVE 0700 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW + EUROPE ROISSY (France): Air France present jobs plans to unions - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE TBA - EDIT TO FOLLOW PARIS (France): Election of the Mayor of Paris during the Paris Council - LIVE TBA - EDIT TO FOLLOW ISTANBUL (Turkey): Trial in absentia of Saudi suspects over Khashoggi murder. SOURCE AFPTV - EDIT 0600 GMT HOLLOLA (Finland): Unemployed Finns turn to fruit picking as Coronavirus causes foreign farm-worker shortage - EDIT 1400 GMT VIENNA (Austria): Interview with Harlem Désir, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media in the context of the publication of the bi-annual report on freedom of the media - EDIT 1700 GMT + NORTH AMERICA LOS ANGELES (United States): Bar and restaurant owners react to the new 3-week closure ordered by the Governor amid coronavirus spike. SOURCE : AFPTV - EDIT 0000 GMT MOUNT RUSHMORE (United States): Trump attends Independence Day fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore. SOURCE: POOL - LIVE TBA - EDIT TO FOLLOW MIAMI (United States): Miami beaches closing for 4th July weekend amid coronavirus concerns.SOURCE : AFPTV - LIVE TBA TORONTO (Canada): "Gogh by car" The world premiere of the new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. SOURCE : AFPTV - EDIT 1900 GMT + LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN MANAGUA (Nicaragua): Doctors speak up after they were fired in middle of the COVID-19 pandemic - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 0500 GMT MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay): Airport prepares to receive passengers as EU reopens its borders to Uruguay - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 0500 GMT RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil): Local authorities allow gyms, bars and restaurants to open despite COVID-19 death toll - SOURCE: AFPTV LIVE 1300 GMT LIMA (Peru): Scene from downtown Lima as the city begins to ease lockdown measures - SOURCE: AFPTV LIVE 1500 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW SAO PAULO (Brazil): A loyal base of Bolsonaro followers keep up their support of the much-criticised president - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 2200 GMT + SPORT MANCHESTER (United Kingdom): Football/Premier League. 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