*)US health officials estimate 20M Americans have been infection

US officials estimate that 20 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus since it first arrived in the United States

Officials have long known that many cases are being missed because of gaps in testing.

About a dozen states are seeing worrisome increases in cases as the Trump administration faces accusations of ignoring the spike.

*)Big explosion near Iran's capital Tehran

An explosion has taken place at an Iranian gas storage facility in an area which houses a sensitive military site near the capital Tehran.

A defence ministry spokesman said the explosion took place in the "public area" of Parchin as opposed to the military site.

The fire was brought under control and there were no casualties.

*)Police reform bill clears US House, heads for Senate showdown

The US House of Representatives has approved a controversial Democratic police reform bill, sending the measure to the Senate.

The bill opposed by President Donald Trump, would mandate concrete changes in law and policy to rein in police misconduct.

The bill follows George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody which sparked worldwide protests against racism and police brutality.

*)Mexico tops 25,000 coronavirus deaths and 200,000 cases

Mexico now has more than 25,000 Covid-19 deaths and 200,000 cases, the government has said.

Despite an increase in new cases and deaths, the government began gradually reopening the economy on June 1.

The capital Mexico City is still under a strict lockdown with more than 77,000 cases there and in its greater metropolitan region.

*)Liverpool clinches Premier League title after 30 years

Liverpool fans gathered at Anfield football stadium at night to celebrate the club's first Premier League title in 30 years.

Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City confirmed the Reds as champions in England's Premier League for the 19th time.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp dedicated the win to the fans and took a moment to recognise the part played by former players and managers in building the club.