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<p>As the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India kicked off on Saturday (May 25), the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal alleged that&nbsp;five Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) were found&nbsp;with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tags on them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X, the TMC said, "Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee&nbsp;has repeatedly flagged how BJP was trying to rig votes by tampering with EVMs.&nbsp;And today, in Bankura's Raghunathpur, 5 EVMs were found with BJP tags&nbsp;on them."</p>

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<p>The TMC demanded that the Election Commission (EC) "should immediately look into it and take corrective action!"</p>

<h2><strong>EC responds to TMC's&nbsp;allegation</strong></h2>

<p>Responding to TMC's allegation, West Bengal's chief electoral officer (CEO) said that while commissioning EVMs, common address tags&nbsp;were signed&nbsp;by the candidates and their agents present.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(2/1) While commissioning, common address tags were signed by the Candidates and their agents present. And since only BJP Candidate's representative was present during that time in the commissioning hall, his signature was taken during commissioning of that EVM and VVPAT. <a href="https://t.co/54p78J2jUe">pic.twitter.com/54p78J2jUe</a></p>
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<p>"And since only BJP Candidate's representative was present during that time in the commissioning hall,&nbsp;his signature was taken&nbsp;during commissioning of that EVM and VVPAT," the CEO said.</p>

<p>"However,&nbsp;signature of all the agents present in PS No 56,58, 60, 61,62 was obtained&nbsp;during Poll. All the ECI norms were duly followed during&nbsp;commissioning&nbsp;was done entirely under CCTV coverage&nbsp;and&nbsp;was duly videographed," the CEO added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bengal voting in eight seats in phase 6</strong></h2>

<p>West Bengal is voting in eight seats in the sixth phase of the elections.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">নন্দীগ্রামে নির্দ্বিধায় ছাপ্পা! An outright ELECTORAL FRAUD!<br />
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This is the <a href="https://twitter.com/SuvenduWB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SuvenduWB</a> model of conducting elections – rigging votes when they can't win people's mandate!<br />
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Where are the Central Forces now and <a href="https://twitter.com/ECISVEEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECISVEEP</a> now? <a href="https://t.co/CN3e5VJ9Ug">pic.twitter.com/CN3e5VJ9Ug</a></p>
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<p>The key constituencies in this phase are Tamluk and&nbsp;Medinipur.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India kicked off on Saturday (May 25), the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal alleged that five Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) were found with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tags on them.

As the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India kicked off on Saturday (May 25), the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal alleged that five Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) were found with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tags on them. In a post on X, the TMC said, "Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has repeatedly flagged how BJP was trying to rig votes by tampering with EVMs. And today, in Bankura's Raghunathpur, 5 EVMs were found with BJP tags on them." Click here to follow all updates on phase 6 of Lok Sabha elections The TMC demanded that the Election Commission (EC) "should immediately look into it and take corrective action!" EC responds to TMC's allegation Responding to TMC's allegation, West Bengal's chief electoral officer (CEO) said that while commissioning EVMs, common address tags were signed by the candidates and their agents present. (2/1) While commissioning, common address tags were signed by the Candidates and their agents present. And since only BJP Candidate's representative was present during that time in the commissioning hall, his signature was taken during commissioning of that EVM and VVPAT. pic.twitter.com/54p78J2jUe — CEO West Bengal (@CEOWestBengal) May 25, 2024 × "And since only BJP Candidate's representative was present during that time in the commissioning hall, his signature was taken during commissioning of that EVM and VVPAT," the CEO said. "However, signature of all the agents present in PS No 56,58, 60, 61,62 was obtained during Poll. All the ECI norms were duly followed during commissioning was done entirely under CCTV coverage and was duly videographed," the CEO added. Bengal voting in eight seats in phase 6 West Bengal is voting in eight seats in the sixth phase of the elections. নন্দীগ্রামে নির্দ্বিধায় ছাপ্পা! An outright ELECTORAL FRAUD! This is the @SuvenduWB model of conducting elections – rigging votes when they can't win people's mandate! Where are the Central Forces now and @ECISVEEP now? pic.twitter.com/CN3e5VJ9Ug — All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 25, 2024 × The key constituencies in this phase are Tamluk and Medinipur. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: TMC alleges EVMs found with BJP tags, Election Commission responds

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his family voted in the national capital during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India on Saturday (May 25).&nbsp;Chief Minister Kejriwal, who&nbsp;was&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;arrested&nbsp;in the Delhi&nbsp;excise policy case, has been granted interim bail&nbsp;till&nbsp;June 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "I voted today with my father, wife and children. My mother is very ill. She could not go. I voted against dictatorship, unemployment and inflation. You&nbsp;too&nbsp;must&nbsp;go and vote."</p>

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<p>Before casting his vote, Kejriwal urged voters to come out and support his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>BJP, INDIA bloc top contenders in Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>"I appeal to all my voting brothers and sisters to definitely come and cast their vote. Ask your family, relatives and friends&nbsp;to also vote. In this great festival of democracy, each of your votes will be against dictatorial thinking and strengthen the Indian democracy and constitution," the chief minister said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">मैंने अपने पिता, पत्नी और बच्चों के साथ आज वोट डाला। मेरी माता जी की तबियत बहुत ख़राब है। वो नहीं जा पाईं। मैंने तानाशाही, बेरोज़गारी और महंगाई के ख़िलाफ़ वोट डाला। आप भी वोट डालने ज़रूर जाएँ। <a href="https://t.co/iCot3wOybH">pic.twitter.com/iCot3wOybH</a></p>
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<p>"Go to the polling booth and show with your vote that there is democracy in India&nbsp;and&nbsp;democracy will remain," he added.</p>

<p>Voting for all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi is taking place on Saturday.&nbsp;The top contenders in this election are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the INDIA bloc&nbsp;which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;the AAP and the Congress.</p>

<p>Congress is contesting three seats in Delhi&nbsp;while&nbsp;the AAP is contesting the remaining four.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>AAP's charge against Delhi L-G Saxena</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi<strong>&nbsp;</strong>alleged that Delhi's&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena held a meeting with the police to slow down the voting process in areas&nbsp;that are&nbsp;strongholds of the INDIA bloc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The claim was supported by Kejriwal but denied by Saxena&nbsp;who&nbsp;said he would take strict action against those making such allegations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his family voted in the national capital during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India on Saturday (May 25).

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his family voted in the national capital during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India on Saturday (May 25). Chief Minister Kejriwal, who was earlier arrested in the Delhi excise policy case, has been granted interim bail till June 1. In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "I voted today with my father, wife and children. My mother is very ill. She could not go. I voted against dictatorship, unemployment and inflation. You too must go and vote." Click here to follow all updates on Phase 6 of Lok Sabha elections Before casting his vote, Kejriwal urged voters to come out and support his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). BJP, INDIA bloc top contenders in Delhi "I appeal to all my voting brothers and sisters to definitely come and cast their vote. Ask your family, relatives and friends to also vote. In this great festival of democracy, each of your votes will be against dictatorial thinking and strengthen the Indian democracy and constitution," the chief minister said. मैंने अपने पिता, पत्नी और बच्चों के साथ आज वोट डाला। मेरी माता जी की तबियत बहुत ख़राब है। वो नहीं जा पाईं। मैंने तानाशाही, बेरोज़गारी और महंगाई के ख़िलाफ़ वोट डाला। आप भी वोट डालने ज़रूर जाएँ। pic.twitter.com/iCot3wOybH — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 25, 2024 × "Go to the polling booth and show with your vote that there is democracy in India and democracy will remain," he added. Voting for all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi is taking place on Saturday. The top contenders in this election are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the INDIA bloc which includes the AAP and the Congress. Congress is contesting three seats in Delhi while the AAP is contesting the remaining four. AAP's charge against Delhi L-G Saxena Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi alleged that Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena held a meeting with the police to slow down the voting process in areas that are strongholds of the INDIA bloc. The claim was supported by Kejriwal but denied by Saxena who said he would take strict action against those making such allegations. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: I voted against dictatorship, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

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<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised</strong></em></p>

<p>A man in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was sentenced to life in prison after he slit open his pregnant wife's stomach to check their baby's gender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Panna Lal was awarded the sentence on Thursday by the fast-track court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Saurabh Saxena,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Times of India reported on Friday (May 24).</p>

<p>The incident happened in Bareilly's Budaun in September 2020. The woman&nbsp;was admitted&nbsp;to New Delhi's Safdarjung&nbsp;Hospital&nbsp;where doctors managed to save her life. However, the baby, who was a boy, died, the&nbsp;report said.</p>

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<p>Lal was booked under sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 313 (causing miscarriage without woman's consent) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He&nbsp;was jailed&nbsp;and&nbsp;a chargesheet in the case&nbsp;was filed&nbsp;in 2021.</p>

<p>Speaking to TOI, the victim's brother said that his sister and Lal had been married for nearly 25 years. The brother said&nbsp;that his&nbsp;sister gave birth to five daughters&nbsp;but&nbsp;her husband wanted a boy.</p>

<p>He said that when his sister was pregnant for a second time, Lal demanded an abortion as he was convinced by a priest that this time&nbsp;too&nbsp;a&nbsp;girl would be born.&nbsp;However, the brother said that his sister was adamant about keeping the child.</p>

<p>He further added that his sister was subjected to assault by Lal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Public prosecutor Atul Singh told the publication that the accused man initially denied committing the crime.</p>

<p>The accused called it an accident&nbsp;but&nbsp;evidence produced in court and the victim's statement proved sufficient to convict him, Singh added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised A man in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was sentenced to life in prison after he slit open his pregnant wife's stomach to check their baby's gender.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised A man in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was sentenced to life in prison after he slit open his pregnant wife's stomach to check their baby's gender. Panna Lal was awarded the sentence on Thursday by the fast-track court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Saurabh Saxena, the Times of India reported on Friday (May 24). The incident happened in Bareilly's Budaun in September 2020. The woman was admitted to New Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital where doctors managed to save her life. However, the baby, who was a boy, died, the report said. Also read | Teen in India's Kanpur killed 2 in hit-and-run incident; months later hit 4 people with car Lal was booked under sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 313 (causing miscarriage without woman's consent) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He was jailed and a chargesheet in the case was filed in 2021. Speaking to TOI, the victim's brother said that his sister and Lal had been married for nearly 25 years. The brother said that his sister gave birth to five daughters but her husband wanted a boy. He said that when his sister was pregnant for a second time, Lal demanded an abortion as he was convinced by a priest that this time too a girl would be born. However, the brother said that his sister was adamant about keeping the child. He further added that his sister was subjected to assault by Lal. Public prosecutor Atul Singh told the publication that the accused man initially denied committing the crime. The accused called it an accident but evidence produced in court and the victim's statement proved sufficient to convict him, Singh added. (With inputs from agencies)

Man in India's UP gets life imprisonment after he slits open pregnant wife's stomach to check baby's gender

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<p>Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominated documentary&nbsp;filmmaker,&nbsp;who ate&nbsp;McDonald's&nbsp;for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast food diet, has died at the age of 53, American media reported on Friday (May 24).&nbsp;Spurlock's&nbsp;most famous works skewered the United&nbsp;States'&nbsp;(US) food industry.</p>

<p>In a statement,&nbsp;Spurlock's&nbsp;family said that he died on Thursday in New York from complications of cancer.&nbsp;Spurlock's&nbsp;brother Craig said,&nbsp;"It was a sad&nbsp;day,&nbsp;as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan.</p>

<p>"Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked&nbsp;together&nbsp;with him,"&nbsp;Craig added.</p>

<h2><strong>The breakthrough</strong></h2>

<p>Spurlock had his breakthrough in 2004 with his film&nbsp;“Super Size Me,”&nbsp;which&nbsp;was nominated&nbsp;for an Academy Award. The film&nbsp;talked about&nbsp;the harmful&nbsp;physical and psychological effects of Spurlock eating only&nbsp;McDonald’s&nbsp;food for 30 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/beware-your-ready-to-eat-ultra-processed-food-may-be-readying-you-for-stroke-and-dementia-724612">Beware! Your ready-to-eat ultra-processed food may be readying you for stroke and dementia</a></strong></p>

<p>A report by the news agency Associated Press said that after consuming the McDonald's&nbsp;diet for a month,&nbsp;Spurlock gained about 11&nbsp;kilograms, saw a spike in his cholesterol and lost his sex drive.</p>

<p>“Everything’s&nbsp;bigger in America.&nbsp;We’ve&nbsp;got the biggest cars, the biggest houses, the biggest companies, the biggest food, and&nbsp;finally:&nbsp;the biggest people,"&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film grossed more than $22 million on a $65,000 budget.</p>

<p>Thirteen years later, Spurlock released&nbsp;“Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!”&nbsp;— a sober look at an industry that processes 9 billion animals&nbsp;a year&nbsp;in America. In this film, Spurlock focused on two issues:&nbsp;chicken farmers stuck in a peculiar financial system and the attempt by fast-food chains to deceive customers into thinking&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;eating healthier.</p>

<h2><strong>The impact</strong></h2>

<p>Spurlock was a&nbsp;gonzo-like filmmaker who leaned into the bizarre and ridiculous. Following his expose of the fast-food and chicken industries, there was an explosion in the restaurants stressing freshness,&nbsp;artisanal methods, farm-to-table goodness and ethically sourced ingredients.</p>

<p>However, the&nbsp;53-year-old's&nbsp;work was not all about food.&nbsp;Spurlock made documentaries about the boy band One Direction and people attending the Comic-Con.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2008, Spurlock&nbsp;released a film called&nbsp;“Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?”&nbsp;where he&nbsp;went on a global search to find the al-Qaida leader, who&nbsp;was killed&nbsp;in 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, who ate McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast food diet, has died at the age of 53, American media reported on Friday (May 24).

Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, who ate McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast food diet, has died at the age of 53, American media reported on Friday (May 24). Spurlock's most famous works skewered the United States' (US) food industry. In a statement, Spurlock's family said that he died on Thursday in New York from complications of cancer. Spurlock's brother Craig said, "It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan. "Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him," Craig added. The breakthrough Spurlock had his breakthrough in 2004 with his film “Super Size Me,” which was nominated for an Academy Award. The film talked about the harmful physical and psychological effects of Spurlock eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days. Also read | Beware! Your ready-to-eat ultra-processed food may be readying you for stroke and dementia A report by the news agency Associated Press said that after consuming the McDonald's diet for a month, Spurlock gained about 11 kilograms, saw a spike in his cholesterol and lost his sex drive. “Everything’s bigger in America. We’ve got the biggest cars, the biggest houses, the biggest companies, the biggest food, and finally: the biggest people," he said. The film grossed more than $22 million on a $65,000 budget. Thirteen years later, Spurlock released “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!” — a sober look at an industry that processes 9 billion animals a year in America. In this film, Spurlock focused on two issues: chicken farmers stuck in a peculiar financial system and the attempt by fast-food chains to deceive customers into thinking they’re eating healthier. The impact Spurlock was a gonzo-like filmmaker who leaned into the bizarre and ridiculous. Following his expose of the fast-food and chicken industries, there was an explosion in the restaurants stressing freshness, artisanal methods, farm-to-table goodness and ethically sourced ingredients. However, the 53-year-old's work was not all about food. Spurlock made documentaries about the boy band One Direction and people attending the Comic-Con. In 2008, Spurlock released a film called “Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?” where he went on a global search to find the al-Qaida leader, who was killed in 2011. (With inputs from agencies)

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies at 53. His works skewered the US food industry

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidXQkNORU2KOVk" />Pakistan is reeling from a heatwave&nbsp;with&nbsp;hundreds of people&nbsp;being treated&nbsp;for heatstroke at hospitals across the country.&nbsp;Authorities on&nbsp;Friday (May 24) urged people to stay indoors, hydrate and avoid&nbsp;unnecessary travel.&nbsp;Citing weather forecasters, a&nbsp;report by the&nbsp;news agency Associated Press said that&nbsp;temperatures are likely to soar to 55 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Pakistan's Jacobabad is one of the hottest cities&nbsp;in the world&nbsp;and&nbsp;mercury here on Friday soared to 50 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;Residents of&nbsp;Jacobabad are grappling with the rising heat, and frequent power cuts have added to their woes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Miserable to stay at home'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a Jacobabad resident said&nbsp;it has been miserable to stay&nbsp;home during the heatwave.&nbsp;"So, we come out and play Ludo (board game)&nbsp;which&nbsp;is a good way to pass the time&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;reduces the feeling of heat&nbsp;a little,"&nbsp;the resident added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Our houses become very hot because of the intense heat in Jacobabad. It&nbsp;is difficult&nbsp;to sleep at home. That is why we come&nbsp;down&nbsp;here to sleep on the rooftop after a tiresome day. It is a bit breezy here&nbsp;which&nbsp;reduces the heat&nbsp;and&nbsp;we are able to get some sleep here,"&nbsp;another resident told Reuters.</p>

<p>Data from&nbsp;Pakistan's&nbsp;meteorological agency showed that the city would have to cope with the heat for at least two more weeks.</p>

<h2><strong>UN urges children to&nbsp;be protected&nbsp;from&nbsp;heat</strong></h2>

<p>Scores of people have&nbsp;been hospitalised&nbsp;for heatstroke&nbsp;in Hyderabad, Larkana, Jacobabad and Lahore.&nbsp;Pakistan has set up&nbsp;emergency response centres at hospitals&nbsp;to treat patients affected by the heat.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, UNICEF has appealed for children to&nbsp;be protected&nbsp;from the heat.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Climate Tracker:&nbsp;Heat-related deaths rise in Europe</strong></p>

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<p>“UNICEF is deeply concerned about the health and safety of babies and young children as debilitating heatwave conditions take hold in several countries,”&nbsp;said Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF regional director for South Asia.</p>

<p>Wijesekera said the increasing temperatures across the region could put millions of&nbsp;children’s&nbsp;health at risk if they are not protected and hydrated.</p>

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Pakistan is reeling from a heatwave with hundreds of people being treated for heatstroke at hospitals across the country. Authorities on Friday (May 24) urged people to stay indoors, hydrate and avoid unnecessary travel.

Pakistan is reeling from a heatwave with hundreds of people being treated for heatstroke at hospitals across the country. Authorities on Friday (May 24) urged people to stay indoors, hydrate and avoid unnecessary travel. Citing weather forecasters, a report by the news agency Associated Press said that temperatures are likely to soar to 55 degrees Celsius. Pakistan's Jacobabad is one of the hottest cities in the world and mercury here on Friday soared to 50 degrees Celsius. Residents of Jacobabad are grappling with the rising heat, and frequent power cuts have added to their woes. 'Miserable to stay at home' Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a Jacobabad resident said it has been miserable to stay home during the heatwave. "So, we come out and play Ludo (board game) which is a good way to pass the time and it reduces the feeling of heat a little," the resident added. Also read | 'India landed on the moon, while our children die in gutter': Pakistani MP's rant goes viral "Our houses become very hot because of the intense heat in Jacobabad. It is difficult to sleep at home. That is why we come down here to sleep on the rooftop after a tiresome day. It is a bit breezy here which reduces the heat and we are able to get some sleep here," another resident told Reuters. Data from Pakistan's meteorological agency showed that the city would have to cope with the heat for at least two more weeks. UN urges children to be protected from heat Scores of people have been hospitalised for heatstroke in Hyderabad, Larkana, Jacobabad and Lahore. Pakistan has set up emergency response centres at hospitals to treat patients affected by the heat. Meanwhile, UNICEF has appealed for children to be protected from the heat. Also watch | WION Climate Tracker: Heat-related deaths rise in Europe × “UNICEF is deeply concerned about the health and safety of babies and young children as debilitating heatwave conditions take hold in several countries,” said Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF regional director for South Asia. Wijesekera said the increasing temperatures across the region could put millions of children’s health at risk if they are not protected and hydrated. (With inputs from agencies)

Heatwave in Pakistan: Jacobabad sizzles at 50°C, faces frequent power cuts

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that Google Pixel smartphones will soon be manufactured locally in the State at a facility near Chennai.<br />
Manufacturing units of Samsung and Apple smartphones are already present in the state and now the Sundar Pichai-led Alphabet Inc. has jumped into the fray to capitalise on the rising demand for premium smartphones among consumers in the country, which is estimated as the world's second-largest smartphone market.</p>

<p>State Industry Minister TRB Raja had visited the US headquarters of Google along with Foxconn company officials and held discussions about starting a business in Tamil Nadu, Stalin said.</p>

<p>As a result of these negotiations, Google officials have offered to set up a Google Pixel&nbsp;cell phone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu along with Foxconn, the chief minister said today.</p>

<p>Officials from Google met with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Chennai on Thursday, the chief minister said. The CM said that this development will lead to employment opportunities for the youth of Tamil Nadu who have obtained higher education in the field of information technology.</p>

<p>Last year, Google partnered with personal computer (PC) maker HP to manufacture Chromebooks at a Flex facility in Chennai.</p>

<p>Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google announced at the 'Google for India 2023' last year that it will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India. The devices, starting with Pixel 8, are expected to begin rolling out in markets from 2024, Rick Osterloh, senior vice president of devices and services, Google, said at the event.</p>

<p>Sundar Pichai stated in October 2023, "We shared plans at GoogleforIndia to manufacture Pixel smartphones locally and expect the first device to roll out in 2024. We're committed to being a trusted partner in India's digital growth -appreciate the support for Make In India."</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu aims to establish itself as an advanced manufacturing hub. Chief Minister Stalin said that his government has set the target of making the state into a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.</p>

<p>The state has attracted investments to the tune of Rs 9.61 lakh crore by attending investment conferences held in Tamil Nadu, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Arab countries and France. As a result, 30 lakh youths have been given employment in Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>India's smartphone market shipped 34 million smartphone units in the first quarter of 2024. It also registered an 11.5 per cent growth YoY (year-over-year), making it the third consecutive quarter of growth in shipments, as per the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker by International Data Corporation.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu, India's largest exporter of electronic goods in FY23, accounted for 30% of all electronic goods exports from India in FY24.&nbsp;</p>


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that Google Pixel smartphones will soon be manufactured locally in the State at a facility near Chennai. Manufacturing units of Samsung and Apple smartphones are already present in the state and now the Sundar Pichai-led Alphabet Inc.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that Google Pixel smartphones will soon be manufactured locally in the State at a facility near Chennai. Manufacturing units of Samsung and Apple smartphones are already present in the state and now the Sundar Pichai-led Alphabet Inc. has jumped into the fray to capitalise on the rising demand for premium smartphones among consumers in the country, which is estimated as the world's second-largest smartphone market. State Industry Minister TRB Raja had visited the US headquarters of Google along with Foxconn company officials and held discussions about starting a business in Tamil Nadu, Stalin said. As a result of these negotiations, Google officials have offered to set up a Google Pixel cell phone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu along with Foxconn, the chief minister said today. Officials from Google met with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Chennai on Thursday, the chief minister said. The CM said that this development will lead to employment opportunities for the youth of Tamil Nadu who have obtained higher education in the field of information technology. Last year, Google partnered with personal computer (PC) maker HP to manufacture Chromebooks at a Flex facility in Chennai. Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google announced at the 'Google for India 2023' last year that it will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India. The devices, starting with Pixel 8, are expected to begin rolling out in markets from 2024, Rick Osterloh, senior vice president of devices and services, Google, said at the event. Sundar Pichai stated in October 2023, "We shared plans at GoogleforIndia to manufacture Pixel smartphones locally and expect the first device to roll out in 2024. We're committed to being a trusted partner in India's digital growth -appreciate the support for Make In India." Tamil Nadu aims to establish itself as an advanced manufacturing hub. Chief Minister Stalin said that his government has set the target of making the state into a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030. The state has attracted investments to the tune of Rs 9.61 lakh crore by attending investment conferences held in Tamil Nadu, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Arab countries and France. As a result, 30 lakh youths have been given employment in Tamil Nadu. India's smartphone market shipped 34 million smartphone units in the first quarter of 2024. It also registered an 11.5 per cent growth YoY (year-over-year), making it the third consecutive quarter of growth in shipments, as per the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker by International Data Corporation. Tamil Nadu, India's largest exporter of electronic goods in FY23, accounted for 30% of all electronic goods exports from India in FY24.

Google to manufacture Pixel phones in Tamil Nadu, says CM MK Stalin

Don't Need That Bad Energy: Poirier on a UFC Rematch with McGregor

Poirier Set to Challenge Makhachev at UFC 302

Dustin Poirier (United States) is set to face UFC Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (Russia) for the title at UFC 302 on June 2. With Conor McGregor (Ireland) making his MMA comeback at UFC 303, speculations are on whether Poirier will face McGregor again.

Poirier and McGregor have fought thrice, with the American winning twice. McGregor has repeatedly stated that he has business to settle with Poirier.



In a recent interview with ESPN, Poirier said that all he wants is the UFC Lightweight belt, and the ship has sailed for a rematch with McGregor. “I don’t feel the need to fight him again at all. I don’t need that [bad] energy in my life,” he said.

New Images from ESA, NASA Mission Reveal Wide View of Dark Universe

The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA's Euclid Mission has released new images that showcase the space telescope's ability to explore dark matter and dark energy.

According to NASA, dark matter is an invisible substance five times more common in the universe than regular matter but with an unknown composition. Dark energy, on the other hand, is the name given to the unknown source causing the universe to expand faster and faster.

The new images demonstrate Euclid’s ability to unravel the secrets of the cosmos and enable scientists to hunt for rogue planets, use lensed galaxies to study mysterious matter and explore the evolution of the Universe, the ESA said.

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<p>South Korea and Japan on Friday (May 24) announced a series of sanctions on&nbsp;people, organisations, and vessels related to Russia's alleged&nbsp;procurement of weapons from North&nbsp;Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sanctions came as&nbsp;South Korea and the United States (US)&nbsp;accused North Korea&nbsp;of transferring weapons to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the&nbsp;accusation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The sanctions</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, South Korea's foreign ministry said&nbsp;that&nbsp;sanctions were imposed&nbsp;on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels over weapons trade and other activities between Pyongyang and Moscow.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-after-kims-sister-denies-supplying-arms-to-russia-722514">North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after Kim's sister denies supplying arms to Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>The ministry said that the two Russian vessels were carrying a large quantity of containers between Russia and North&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;transporting&nbsp;military supplies in a clear violation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.</p>

<p>Japan, meanwhile, imposed sanctions on 11 organisations and one person&nbsp;including&nbsp;what it said were Russian groups involved in military cooperation to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference,&nbsp;Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa said on Friday that Russia's procurement of arms from North Korea violated the relevant UN resolutions&nbsp;that&nbsp;completely prohibit&nbsp;the transfer of arms and related materials to and from North&nbsp;Korea.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia-North Korea ties deepen&nbsp;further</strong></h2>

<p>Days before&nbsp;the sanctions were imposed, North Korean state media reported on Tuesday (May 21) that a Russian delegation arrived in Pyongyang, signalling a further deepening of ties since North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Dispatch: North Korea dismisses rumour of arms export to Russia</strong></p>

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<p>The Russian delegation, led by&nbsp;Grigory Rapota- the chairperson of the&nbsp;Russia-North&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;friendship parliamentary group, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday.</p>

<p>In a post on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in North Korea said that the delegation would be staying in Pyongyang until Friday&nbsp;and&nbsp;the two sides would discuss parliamentary exchanges and further engagements.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


South Korea and Japan on Friday (May 24) announced a series of sanctions on people, organisations, and vessels related to Russia's alleged procurement of weapons from North Korea.

South Korea and Japan on Friday (May 24) announced a series of sanctions on people, organisations, and vessels related to Russia's alleged procurement of weapons from North Korea. The sanctions came as South Korea and the United States (US) accused North Korea of transferring weapons to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusation. The sanctions In a statement, South Korea's foreign ministry said that sanctions were imposed on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels over weapons trade and other activities between Pyongyang and Moscow. Also read | North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after Kim's sister denies supplying arms to Russia The ministry said that the two Russian vessels were carrying a large quantity of containers between Russia and North Korea transporting military supplies in a clear violation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. Japan, meanwhile, imposed sanctions on 11 organisations and one person including what it said were Russian groups involved in military cooperation to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the news agency Reuters reported. Addressing a press conference, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa said on Friday that Russia's procurement of arms from North Korea violated the relevant UN resolutions that completely prohibit the transfer of arms and related materials to and from North Korea. Russia-North Korea ties deepen further Days before the sanctions were imposed, North Korean state media reported on Tuesday (May 21) that a Russian delegation arrived in Pyongyang, signalling a further deepening of ties since North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia last year. Also watch | WION Dispatch: North Korea dismisses rumour of arms export to Russia × The Russian delegation, led by Grigory Rapota- the chairperson of the Russia-North Korea friendship parliamentary group, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday. In a post on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in North Korea said that the delegation would be staying in Pyongyang until Friday and the two sides would discuss parliamentary exchanges and further engagements. (With inputs from agencies)

Alleged Russia-North Korea arms trade: South Korea, Japan impose sanctions

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<p>As anger continues to mount over the Porcshe hit-and-run case in the Indian city of Pune where&nbsp;the accused teenager was sent&nbsp;to an observation home till June 5, a similar case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur.</p>

<p>A report by the news agency ANI on Friday (May 24) said that a teenager in Kanpur, who is the son of a prominent doctor, was sent to a juvenile home after he allegedly rammed his father's car into two people and killed them.</p>

<h2><strong>The incident that killed two</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;incident occurred in October 2023. Speaking to reporters,&nbsp;ACP Harish Chander said that on October 27&nbsp;last year,&nbsp;a case was registered&nbsp;that a car was involved in a hit-and-run incident in which two persons lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pune-porsche-accident-17-year-old-boy-claims-family-driver-behind-deadly-crash-724722">Pune Porsche accident: Teen, father now reportedly claim family driver was behind deadly crash</a></strong></p>

<p>ACP Chander said that the case&nbsp;was&nbsp;registered&nbsp;under IPC Section 304 A,&nbsp;and,&nbsp;further investigation determined that a minor was behind the&nbsp;wheel of the vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The accused was detained and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on May&nbsp;21,&nbsp;this year. The Board committed him to a juvenile correctional centre," he added.</p>

<p>The accused is yet to attain the legal age to drive. In India, no person under the age of 18 is allowed to&nbsp;drive a motor vehicle.</p>

<h2><strong>Teen named in separate hit-and-run case</strong></h2>

<p>The police also initiated action against the teenager in a separate hit-and-run case, where he injured four people in Kanpur's&nbsp;Barra area.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pune Porsche crash: Will the teen be tried as an adult?</strong></p>

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<p>Sources told ANI that&nbsp;an investigation was initiated&nbsp;against&nbsp;a section of the local police over their alleged inaction in the&nbsp;case.&nbsp;It was alleged&nbsp;that the accused was allowed to&nbsp;roam free despite being prima facie involved in the two hit-and-run cases.</p>

<p>"Another hit-and-run case was registered&nbsp;against the same minor earlier. The father, too, was booked along with the accused. Action will be taken against the officers in charge of the previous case for not filing a chargesheet&nbsp;in the matter, " ACP Chander said on Friday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As anger continues to mount over the Porcshe hit-and-run case in the Indian city of Pune where the accused teenager was sent to an observation home till June 5, a similar case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur.

As anger continues to mount over the Porcshe hit-and-run case in the Indian city of Pune where the accused teenager was sent to an observation home till June 5, a similar case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. A report by the news agency ANI on Friday (May 24) said that a teenager in Kanpur, who is the son of a prominent doctor, was sent to a juvenile home after he allegedly rammed his father's car into two people and killed them. The incident that killed two The incident occurred in October 2023. Speaking to reporters, ACP Harish Chander said that on October 27 last year, a case was registered that a car was involved in a hit-and-run incident in which two persons lost their lives. Also read | Pune Porsche accident: Teen, father now reportedly claim family driver was behind deadly crash ACP Chander said that the case was registered under IPC Section 304 A, and, further investigation determined that a minor was behind the wheel of the vehicle. "The accused was detained and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on May 21, this year. The Board committed him to a juvenile correctional centre," he added. The accused is yet to attain the legal age to drive. In India, no person under the age of 18 is allowed to drive a motor vehicle. Teen named in separate hit-and-run case The police also initiated action against the teenager in a separate hit-and-run case, where he injured four people in Kanpur's Barra area. Also watch | Pune Porsche crash: Will the teen be tried as an adult? × Sources told ANI that an investigation was initiated against a section of the local police over their alleged inaction in the case. It was alleged that the accused was allowed to roam free despite being prima facie involved in the two hit-and-run cases. "Another hit-and-run case was registered against the same minor earlier. The father, too, was booked along with the accused. Action will be taken against the officers in charge of the previous case for not filing a chargesheet in the matter, " ACP Chander said on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Teen in India's Kanpur killed 2 in hit-and-run incident; months later hit 4 people with car

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<p>More than 100 people have&nbsp;been estimated&nbsp;to be killed in a landslide in&nbsp;Papua New Guinea on Friday (May 24).&nbsp;A report by&nbsp;the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said that the landslide&nbsp;hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province at around 3 am local time.</p>

<p>Residents said current estimates of the death toll sit above 100, but authorities have not confirmed this figure. It is also&nbsp;not yet known if&nbsp;emergency services visited the remote&nbsp;Kaokalam Village.</p>

<h2><strong>'Entire village went down'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to ABC,&nbsp;Elizabeth Laruma, the&nbsp;president of the&nbsp;Porgera Women in Business Association, said the landslide occurred when people in Kaokalam were still asleep, and the entire village went down.</p>

<p>"From what I can presume, it's about 100-plus people who&nbsp;are buried&nbsp;beneath the ground," Laruma said.</p>

<h2><strong>A challenge to locate bodies</strong></h2>

<p>The report also said that residents were finding it very difficult to locate the bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A person&nbsp;from Kaokalam who estimates at least four of his relatives&nbsp;were&nbsp;killed,&nbsp;told the network, "There are some huge stones and plants, trees. The buildings have collapsed." The person added that these things were making it hard to locate the bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


More than 100 people have been estimated to be killed in a landslide in Papua New Guinea on Friday (May 24). A report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said that the landslide hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province at around 3 am local time.

More than 100 people have been estimated to be killed in a landslide in Papua New Guinea on Friday (May 24). A report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said that the landslide hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province at around 3 am local time. Residents said current estimates of the death toll sit above 100, but authorities have not confirmed this figure. It is also not yet known if emergency services visited the remote Kaokalam Village. 'Entire village went down' Speaking to ABC, Elizabeth Laruma, the president of the Porgera Women in Business Association, said the landslide occurred when people in Kaokalam were still asleep, and the entire village went down. "From what I can presume, it's about 100-plus people who are buried beneath the ground," Laruma said. A challenge to locate bodies The report also said that residents were finding it very difficult to locate the bodies. A person from Kaokalam who estimates at least four of his relatives were killed, told the network, "There are some huge stones and plants, trees. The buildings have collapsed." The person added that these things were making it hard to locate the bodies. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 100 people estimated to be killed in landslide in Papua New Guinea: Report

<p>The international airport in the&nbsp;New&nbsp;Caledonian capital Noumea will remain closed to commercial flights until at least 9 am on Tuesday (2200 GMT Monday), Charles Roger, director of the body that operates the facility, told AFP.</p>

<p>That would extend the shutdown to nearly two weeks in total, after flights were halted on May 15 in the face of deadly rioting that broke out in the French Pacific territory.</p>

<p>The news on Friday came as French President Emmanuel Macron warned the archipelago must not become "the Wild West" during an television interview with local media.</p>

<p>France has dispatched about 3,000 security personnel to the territory in a bid to restore order after more than a week of rioting that has left at least six people dead.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-caledonia-macron-says-troops-will-stay-for-as-long-as-needed-724431">New Caledonia unrest: Macron says troops will stay for as long as needed</a></strong></p>

<p>Macron justified the measure as necessary for a "return to calm", because "it's not the Wild West".</p>

<p>"The Republic must regain authority on all points. In France, not everyone defends themselves," he added, reference to local groups who have organised the defence of their neighbourhoods amid the unrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is a republican order, it is the security forces who ensure it," he added.</p>

<p>Since Tuesday,&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealand and Australia have been carrying out special evacuation flights to bring home hundreds of tourists stranded by the unrest, which was sparked by opposition to controversial electoral reforms.</p>

<p>The Australian evacuation flights were set to continue on Friday, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on social media platform X Thursday evening.</p>

<p>Military aircraft from both countries were expected to pass through Noumea on Friday, according to flight tracker site Flightradar24.</p>

<p>Since May 13, hundreds have been injured amid looting, arson and clashes triggered by the French voting reform plan.</p>

<p>New&nbsp;Caledonia&nbsp;has been ruled from Paris since the 1800s, but many&nbsp;Indigenous Kanaks still resent France's power over their islands and want fuller autonomy or independence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>France had planned to give voting rights to thousands of non-indigenous long-term residents, something Kanaks say would dilute the influence of their votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Separatists have thrown up barricades that have cut off whole neighbourhoods, as well as the main route to the international airport.</p>

<p>Macron on Thursday conceded more talks were needed on the voting changes, and pledged they would "not be forced through in the current context".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will allow some weeks to allow a calming of tensions and resumption of dialogue to find a broad accord" among all parties, he added, saying he would review the situation again within a month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Caledonians would be asked to vote on their future if leaders can reach an over-arching agreement, Macron said. The French parliament's lower house had approved the voting reform, but final ratification was still needed.</p>


The international airport in the New Caledonian capital Noumea will remain closed to commercial flights until at least 9 am on Tuesday (2200 GMT Monday), Charles Roger, director of the body that operates the facility, told AFP.

The international airport in the New Caledonian capital Noumea will remain closed to commercial flights until at least 9 am on Tuesday (2200 GMT Monday), Charles Roger, director of the body that operates the facility, told AFP. That would extend the shutdown to nearly two weeks in total, after flights were halted on May 15 in the face of deadly rioting that broke out in the French Pacific territory. The news on Friday came as French President Emmanuel Macron warned the archipelago must not become "the Wild West" during an television interview with local media. France has dispatched about 3,000 security personnel to the territory in a bid to restore order after more than a week of rioting that has left at least six people dead. Also read | New Caledonia unrest: Macron says troops will stay for as long as needed Macron justified the measure as necessary for a "return to calm", because "it's not the Wild West". "The Republic must regain authority on all points. In France, not everyone defends themselves," he added, reference to local groups who have organised the defence of their neighbourhoods amid the unrest. "There is a republican order, it is the security forces who ensure it," he added. Since Tuesday, New Zealand and Australia have been carrying out special evacuation flights to bring home hundreds of tourists stranded by the unrest, which was sparked by opposition to controversial electoral reforms. The Australian evacuation flights were set to continue on Friday, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on social media platform X Thursday evening. Military aircraft from both countries were expected to pass through Noumea on Friday, according to flight tracker site Flightradar24. Since May 13, hundreds have been injured amid looting, arson and clashes triggered by the French voting reform plan. New Caledonia has been ruled from Paris since the 1800s, but many Indigenous Kanaks still resent France's power over their islands and want fuller autonomy or independence. France had planned to give voting rights to thousands of non-indigenous long-term residents, something Kanaks say would dilute the influence of their votes. Separatists have thrown up barricades that have cut off whole neighbourhoods, as well as the main route to the international airport. Macron on Thursday conceded more talks were needed on the voting changes, and pledged they would "not be forced through in the current context". "We will allow some weeks to allow a calming of tensions and resumption of dialogue to find a broad accord" among all parties, he added, saying he would review the situation again within a month. Caledonians would be asked to vote on their future if leaders can reach an over-arching agreement, Macron said. The French parliament's lower house had approved the voting reform, but final ratification was still needed.

New Caledonia airport to stay closed to commercial flights until May 28

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