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Biden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday

The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which establishes a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US, has been signed by President Biden. On 19 June 1865 - months after the northern US states defeated the South in a civil war fought over slavery - enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. The day became known as Juneteenth, a word created by joining the words "June" and "nineteenth" together. Joe Biden said, "I've only been president for several months, but I think this will go down, for me, as one of the greatest honours I will have had as president."

Researchers say they have found another life-saving treatment for Covid-19. In the trial, which included nearly 10,000 UK hospital patients, the treatment significantly reduced the risk of death and the length of hospital stay. Results from the Recovery trial suggest it could help one in three of those in hospital with severe Covid. For every 100 patients treated, experts calculate, it would save six lives.

President Vladimir Putin and President Joe Biden have met for a summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

Biden lashes out at reporter over Putin comments

Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to Matthew Chance on a series of questions including his relations with President Biden, cyberattacks and jailed opposition critic Alexey Navalny.

Joe 'scripted' Biden apology at G7 news conference