Thailand's opposition parties on Wednesday filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and 10 cabinet ministers, accusing them of graft, economic mismanagement and of undermining democracy and clinging to power.

The opposition expects the censure debate to take place next month and hopes it will bring down Prayuth's 17-party government. It would be the last confidence vote Prayuth, 68, will face before his term ends in March next year.

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Prayuth, a retired general who first came to power in a 2014 coup, has weathered three previous confidence motions since a 2019 election that kept him in power.

"(He) is a leader that has a flawed thinking, likes to cling to power, does not respect the rule of law, lacks morals and failed in managing states affairs," Chonlanan Srikaew, the leader of the opposition bloc, told the house.

Analysts say the government's parliamentary majority of 253 seats verses the opposition's 208 makes it likely Prayuth will prevail.

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Stithorn Thananithichot, director of the Office of Innovation for Democracy at King Prajadhipok's Institute, said Prayuth should survive as his coalition was still unified, while political analyst Sukhum Nualsakul said the motion was aimed more at next year's election than Prayuth's removal.

Others say the administration's popularity has been declining, highlighted by last month Bangkok governor elections that saw pro-government conservative candidates defeated by a former opposition figure.

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Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said had nothing to fear.

"The prime minister is ready to explain to parliament and answers all issues raised by the opposition because the government is confident that it ran the country honestly without corruption that occurred in past governments," Thanakorn said.

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Thailand's opposition parties on Wednesday filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and 10 cabinet ministers, accusing them of graft, economic mismanagement and of undermining democracy and clinging to power. The opposition expects the censure debate to take place next month and hopes it will bring down Prayuth's 17-party government. It would be the last confidence vote Prayuth, 68, will face before his term ends in March next year. Also read | Thailand giving away one million marijuana plants to develop as cash crop Prayuth, a retired general who first came to power in a 2014 coup, has weathered three previous confidence motions since a 2019 election that kept him in power. "(He) is a leader that has a flawed thinking, likes to cling to power, does not respect the rule of law, lacks morals and failed in managing states affairs," Chonlanan Srikaew, the leader of the opposition bloc, told the house. Analysts say the government's parliamentary majority of 253 seats verses the opposition's 208 makes it likely Prayuth will prevail. Watch | Thailand legalises cannabis – What does this mean? Are there restrictions on use? Stithorn Thananithichot, director of the Office of Innovation for Democracy at King Prajadhipok's Institute, said Prayuth should survive as his coalition was still unified, while political analyst Sukhum Nualsakul said the motion was aimed more at next year's election than Prayuth's removal. Others say the administration's popularity has been declining, highlighted by last month Bangkok governor elections that saw pro-government conservative candidates defeated by a former opposition figure. Also read | Thailand becomes first Asian country to legalise consumption of marijuana Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said had nothing to fear. "The prime minister is ready to explain to parliament and answers all issues raised by the opposition because the government is confident that it ran the country honestly without corruption that occurred in past governments," Thanakorn said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been moved to a high-security penal colony, his allies said on Tuesday (June 14). Safety concerns have been raised over the shift.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been moved to a high-security penal colony, his allies said on Tuesday (June 14). Safety concerns have been raised over the shift. Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, was originally in a prison around 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of Moscow. He is serving for violating parole on old fraud charges. In March, the 46-year-old had his jail time extended to nine years. He was found guilty of embezzling donations to his political organisations and contempt of court. Olga Mikhailova, one of Navalny's lawyers. said that the officials at his penal colony reported he had been transferred to a strict regime colony. Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said on Twitter: "The problem with his transfer to another colony is not only that the high-security colony is much scarier." "As long as we don't know where Alexei is, he remains one-on-one with the system that has already tried to kill him, so our main task now is to locate him as soon as possible," she added. Maria Pevchikh, who is one of his close allies tweeted that Navalny did not show up for the meeting with his lawyers. "We have no further information on where Navalny is being taken," she added. The Russian authorities did not disclose the location of the new penal colony. As per news agencies, it is thought to have harsher conditions than his current prison in the town of Pokrov. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A man from the United States recalled his encounter with the humpback whale as he revealed chilling details about the moment when he thought he was going to die after being swallowed by the huge animal.&nbsp;

The horrific incident happened in June last year when Michael Packard, a 56-year-old man, found himself inside the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts.&nbsp;

Media reports have mentioned that Packard is a commercial lobster diver. The incident happened when he was diving for lobsters on the seabed on a Friday morning near Herring Cove Beach.&nbsp;

He recalled the day while recently speaking to Cape Cod Times as he said, "It was just a normal day for me. I go out right at sunrise. I get in the water and I did two dives. And then the third dive."&nbsp;

"I dove down and I was descending to the bottom. And I just got slammed. Just like a freight train... and then all of a sudden it went black," he said.&nbsp;

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Packard said that he was swallowed by a humpback whale, that is often seen off the Massachusetts coast. He said that he could sense he was moving and could feel the whale squeezing the muscles in his mouth.&nbsp;

"I thought to myself, 'there's no way I'm getting out of here. I'm done, I'm dead.' All I could think of was my boys — they're 12 and 15 years old."&nbsp;

It is known that humpback whales have a very fine comb made of keratin, which they use to sieve water out of their mouths. In the process, they keep their small krill prey inside.&nbsp;

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In Packard's case, the huge mammal must have noticed that it had bitten off more than it could chew and later spit him out.&nbsp;

He said, "And then [the whale] started going up. All of a sudden it just got to the surface and he started shaking his head and getting all erratic... and then boom!"

"I f**king fly out of his mouth. And I'm like, 'Oh my god.' But there I was just floating on the surface. And I was just looking up in the sky. I'm f**ked up, I know, but I think I'm going to live," he added.&nbsp;

Packard was inside the whale for about 40 seconds. "Thank god I kept breathing, so I didn't get the bends, or whatever. My lungs didn't explode. I was breathing and he came up at the right ascent," Packard said.&nbsp;

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A man from the United States recalled his encounter with the humpback whale as he revealed chilling details about the moment when he thought he was going to die after being swallowed by the huge animal.

A man from the United States recalled his encounter with the humpback whale as he revealed chilling details about the moment when he thought he was going to die after being swallowed by the huge animal. The horrific incident happened in June last year when Michael Packard, a 56-year-old man, found himself inside the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Media reports have mentioned that Packard is a commercial lobster diver. The incident happened when he was diving for lobsters on the seabed on a Friday morning near Herring Cove Beach. He recalled the day while recently speaking to Cape Cod Times as he said, "It was just a normal day for me. I go out right at sunrise. I get in the water and I did two dives. And then the third dive." "I dove down and I was descending to the bottom. And I just got slammed. Just like a freight train... and then all of a sudden it went black," he said. ALSO READ | Japan passes law to protect people forced into porn industry Packard said that he was swallowed by a humpback whale, that is often seen off the Massachusetts coast. He said that he could sense he was moving and could feel the whale squeezing the muscles in his mouth. "I thought to myself, 'there's no way I'm getting out of here. I'm done, I'm dead.' All I could think of was my boys — they're 12 and 15 years old." It is known that humpback whales have a very fine comb made of keratin, which they use to sieve water out of their mouths. In the process, they keep their small krill prey inside. “I’m in a whales mouth” said lobster diver Michael Packard who was swallowed by a humpback whale while diving today in P-Town. #CapeCod #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/HugWVMzHZk — Adam Liberatore (@bostonTVguy) June 11, 2021 × Michael Packard thought he was a goner… until the whale spat him out during his second dive this morning. pic.twitter.com/ynD5aNvPKp — Jonathan Hall (@JHall7news) June 11, 2021 × New episode! We discuss the incredible story of #CapeCod lobster diver Michael Packard & how he ended up inside a whale's mouth. Or did he? We debate & decide for ourselves.https://t.co/d53vmHaBDV, https://t.co/o1TWIasQtT, https://t.co/WBMChDNWtl, https://t.co/MixeYU2cJK pic.twitter.com/OFQKkqgOI9 — Crawlspace (@Crawlspacepod) July 21, 2021 × ALSO READ | Plants can break biochemistry rules and make 'secret decisions' about our future: Study In Packard's case, the huge mammal must have noticed that it had bitten off more than it could chew and later spit him out. He said, "And then [the whale] started going up. All of a sudden it just got to the surface and he started shaking his head and getting all erratic... and then boom!" "I f**king fly out of his mouth. And I'm like, 'Oh my god.' But there I was just floating on the surface. And I was just looking up in the sky. I'm f**ked up, I know, but I think I'm going to live," he added. Packard was inside the whale for about 40 seconds. "Thank god I kept breathing, so I didn't get the bends, or whatever. My lungs didn't explode. I was breathing and he came up at the right ascent," Packard said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Canada's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for domestic and outbound travelers, as well as federal bureaucrats and transportation workers, will be suspended starting next week, officials said Tuesday.

Masking, however, will still be required on planes and trains.

"I'm pleased to announce that on June 20 our government will suspend the requirement to be vaccinated in order to board a plane or train in Canada," Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told a news conference.

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He cited a high rate of inoculations and a falling number of Covid cases and hospitalizations across the country. The move also comes as most other pandemic restrictions have been lifted.

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic Leblanc added that this will not, however, immediately ease a logjam at Canadian airports.

That problem, along with delays in the issuing of passports, sparked a public outcry in recent weeks, as more and more Canadians seek to take trips after more than two years of pandemic restrictions and lockdowns.

The mandatory vaccine policy for travelers was rolled out last October, and Alghabra warned it could be reimposed in the fall if COVID-19 cases jump back up.

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"Our government will always continue to evaluate measures and will not hesitate to make additional adjustments based on the latest public health advice and science," he said.

Travelers entering Canada, meanwhile, must continue to show proof of vaccination. Those departing the country will no longer need to do so.

Alghabra noted that the United States, a popular destination for Canadians, still requires proof of vaccination for those arriving from abroad.

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In a statement, the Canadian government said it was maintaining the requirement for inbound travelers to be vaccinated because "vaccination rates and virus control in other countries varies significantly" and it will "serve as added protection against any future variant."

More than 90 per cent of Canadians have received two Covid vaccine doses, while about half have also received a booster, according to government figures.

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Canada's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for domestic and outbound travelers, as well as federal bureaucrats and transportation workers, will be suspended starting next week, officials said Tuesday. Masking, however, will still be required on planes and trains. "I'm pleased to announce that on June 20 our government will suspend the requirement to be vaccinated in order to board a plane or train in Canada," Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told a news conference. Also read | Canada COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Report says Trudeau to announce new guidelines He cited a high rate of inoculations and a falling number of Covid cases and hospitalizations across the country. The move also comes as most other pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic Leblanc added that this will not, however, immediately ease a logjam at Canadian airports. That problem, along with delays in the issuing of passports, sparked a public outcry in recent weeks, as more and more Canadians seek to take trips after more than two years of pandemic restrictions and lockdowns. The mandatory vaccine policy for travelers was rolled out last October, and Alghabra warned it could be reimposed in the fall if COVID-19 cases jump back up. Watch | US & Canada remove COVID travel restrictions for international tourists "Our government will always continue to evaluate measures and will not hesitate to make additional adjustments based on the latest public health advice and science," he said. Travelers entering Canada, meanwhile, must continue to show proof of vaccination. Those departing the country will no longer need to do so. Alghabra noted that the United States, a popular destination for Canadians, still requires proof of vaccination for those arriving from abroad. Also read | Canada: Random Covid tests at airports suspended In a statement, the Canadian government said it was maintaining the requirement for inbound travelers to be vaccinated because "vaccination rates and virus control in other countries varies significantly" and it will "serve as added protection against any future variant." More than 90 per cent of Canadians have received two Covid vaccine doses, while about half have also received a booster, according to government figures. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The European Commission launched new legal action against Britain on Wednesday, accusing London of threatening peace in Northern Ireland by trying to overhaul the post-Brexit trade deal.

"The UK government tabled legislation confirming its intention to unilaterally break international law," EU commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said.

"More precisely to break an agreement that protects peace and stability in Northern Ireland," he said.

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"Let there be no doubt. There is no legal nor political justification whatsoever for unilaterally changing an international agreement.

"Opening the door to unilaterally changing an international agreement is a breach of international law, as well. So let's call a spade a spade. This is illegal."

On Monday, the British government introduced legislation to rip up post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland, in an attempt to override the EU withdrawal treaty that it had signed.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government insists it is not breaking international law, citing a "necessity" to act to restore Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions.

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But Brussels rejects this argument, and Sefcovic said that legal action would be taken, with two new cases joining those the commission had suspended.

"The UK Government's decision has left us with no choice but to act first," Sefcovic said.&nbsp;

"We are proceeding a step further with an infringement process we launched in March 2021 regarding for instance the movement of agri-food. If the UK doesn't reply within two months, we may take them to the Court of Justice," he warned.

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"Second, we are launching two new infringements against the UK," he said, announcing cases that could see the British government brought before the European Court of Justice. &nbsp;

"One for failing to carry out the necessary controls at the border control posts in Northern Ireland by ensuring adequate staffing and infrastructure.

"And one for failing to provide the EU with essential trade statistics data to enable the EU to protect its single market."

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The European Commission launched new legal action against Britain on Wednesday, accusing London of threatening peace in Northern Ireland by trying to overhaul the post-Brexit trade deal. "The UK government tabled legislation confirming its intention to unilaterally break international law," EU commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said. "More precisely to break an agreement that protects peace and stability in Northern Ireland," he said. Also read | European Union warns Google, Facebook, Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk adverse consequences: Report "Let there be no doubt. There is no legal nor political justification whatsoever for unilaterally changing an international agreement. "Opening the door to unilaterally changing an international agreement is a breach of international law, as well. So let's call a spade a spade. This is illegal." On Monday, the British government introduced legislation to rip up post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland, in an attempt to override the EU withdrawal treaty that it had signed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government insists it is not breaking international law, citing a "necessity" to act to restore Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions. Watch | Row over Northern Ireland Protocol But Brussels rejects this argument, and Sefcovic said that legal action would be taken, with two new cases joining those the commission had suspended. "The UK Government's decision has left us with no choice but to act first," Sefcovic said. "We are proceeding a step further with an infringement process we launched in March 2021 regarding for instance the movement of agri-food. If the UK doesn't reply within two months, we may take them to the Court of Justice," he warned. Also read | UK gets one last chance to stop 'immoral, dangerous and appalling' deportations to Rwanda "Second, we are launching two new infringements against the UK," he said, announcing cases that could see the British government brought before the European Court of Justice. "One for failing to carry out the necessary controls at the border control posts in Northern Ireland by ensuring adequate staffing and infrastructure. "And one for failing to provide the EU with essential trade statistics data to enable the EU to protect its single market." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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RIP Internet Explorer: Love it or hate it, doesn't matter. The life story of IE is compelling

End of an era as after 27 years of service, Microsoft plans to retire the oldest browser, Internet Explorer. It is a discontinued series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft, a report by Mashable stated.&nbsp;

Earlier, it was included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems and later was provided for free as part of the package. It was first released in 1995. As per a report by Mashable, Internet Explorer will be rendered inoperable from June 15.&nbsp;

At the start, the browser was popular and it reached a peak of 95 per cent usage in 2003. However, the user base started to decline dramatically and it was unable to maintain its top position.&nbsp;

Faster internet speeds and better user interfaces offered by other competitors caused Internet Explorer's popularity to decline. It was unable to keep up with the competition.&nbsp;

As quoted by Mashable, Sean Lyndersay Microsoft Edge program manager stated that "the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 lies in Microsoft Edge."&nbsp;

The company said: "We are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications.&nbsp;

"Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode ("IE mode") built in, so you can access those legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications straight from Microsoft Edge," as per the company release," it added.&nbsp;

"With Microsoft Edge capable of assuming this responsibility and more, the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10," the company release said.

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End of an era as after 27 years of service, Microsoft plans to retire the oldest browser, Internet Explorer. It is a discontinued series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft, a report by Mashable stated.

End of an era as after 27 years of service, Microsoft plans to retire the oldest browser, Internet Explorer. It is a discontinued series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft, a report by Mashable stated. Earlier, it was included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems and later was provided for free as part of the package. It was first released in 1995. As per a report by Mashable, Internet Explorer will be rendered inoperable from June 15. At the start, the browser was popular and it reached a peak of 95 per cent usage in 2003. However, the user base started to decline dramatically and it was unable to maintain its top position. Faster internet speeds and better user interfaces offered by other competitors caused Internet Explorer's popularity to decline. It was unable to keep up with the competition. As quoted by Mashable, Sean Lyndersay Microsoft Edge program manager stated that "the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 lies in Microsoft Edge." The company said: "We are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications. "Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode ("IE mode") built in, so you can access those legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications straight from Microsoft Edge," as per the company release," it added. "With Microsoft Edge capable of assuming this responsibility and more, the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10," the company release said. Netizens especially 90s kids were nostalgic. See some of the reactions here: Microsoft is retiring Internet Explorer after 27 years pic.twitter.com/81gMrJoS3v — Techie Aman (@TechieAman) June 12, 2022 × Internet Explorer is shutting down in three days. I haven't used IE in a decades but it was the browser I had used for the majority if my childhood. Whether you loved or hated Internet Explorer, it'll be the end if an era 💛 — Caesár (@CnaVD) June 11, 2022 × ProductHunt: After 27 years of service, Microsoft is going to retire Internet Explorer for good on June 15th. pic.twitter.com/EEpvrx34FQ — ProductGram (@ProductGrams) June 12, 2022 × Support for Internet Explorer 11 will end in a week. ☠️https://t.co/tj93eLLlHq pic.twitter.com/wgnXqt9Mzo — AlternativeTo (@AlternativeTo) June 8, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Rahul Gandhi, the leader of India's main opposition party Indian National Congress (INC), was questioned on Monday (June 13) by the country's money-laundering investigators. India-based news agencies reported that Rahul was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case for about ten hours in over two sessions. He has been summoned again for Tuesday (June 14).&nbsp;

In the aftermath, protests erupted across the country by Congress supporters and workers in favour of Rahul. Hundreds and thousands of people took part in protests. Police have also detained scores of party supporters and some members of the party. &nbsp;

Besides Rahul, his mother, the Congress president, Sonia Gandhi was also summoned by the ED office. Although, she was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi with health issues related to coronavirus (COVID-19) just a day before she was supposed to appear before the court.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a spokesman for the opposition Congress party said the Gandhis and the party had done nothing illegal and the probe was politically motivated.&nbsp;

The Congress spokesman, Randeep Singh Surjewala, told reporters: "We will fight undeterred, we will fight fearlessly. We will answer every question."&nbsp;

The summons by ED are basically related to a nine-year-old complaint filed by a lawmaker of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;

At that time, the lawmaker, Subramanian Swamy, had accused the Gandhis of forming a shell company and illegally gaining control of properties worth $300 million.&nbsp;

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Rahul Gandhi, the leader of India's main opposition party Indian National Congress (INC), was questioned on Monday (June 13) by the country's money-laundering investigators.

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of India's main opposition party Indian National Congress (INC), was questioned on Monday (June 13) by the country's money-laundering investigators. India-based news agencies reported that Rahul was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case for about ten hours in over two sessions. He has been summoned again for Tuesday (June 14). In the aftermath, protests erupted across the country by Congress supporters and workers in favour of Rahul. Hundreds and thousands of people took part in protests. Police have also detained scores of party supporters and some members of the party. Besides Rahul, his mother, the Congress president, Sonia Gandhi was also summoned by the ED office. Although, she was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi with health issues related to coronavirus (COVID-19) just a day before she was supposed to appear before the court. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the opposition Congress party said the Gandhis and the party had done nothing illegal and the probe was politically motivated. The Congress spokesman, Randeep Singh Surjewala, told reporters: "We will fight undeterred, we will fight fearlessly. We will answer every question." The summons by ED are basically related to a nine-year-old complaint filed by a lawmaker of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi. At that time, the lawmaker, Subramanian Swamy, had accused the Gandhis of forming a shell company and illegally gaining control of properties worth $300 million. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer is currently being probed by the standards commissioner of the country's parliament over whether or not he broke the rules on registering his earnings and gifts. Although, the politician has denied any wrongdoing. Without divulging any details, an update to the parliament website on Monday (June 12) showed an investigation was opened into Starmer on June 8. The inquiry revolves around the claims about the late declaration of earnings and gifts.&nbsp;

In the United Kindom, members of parliament are supposed to declare their external earnings, gifts, benefits or hospitality from UK sources.&nbsp;

Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson for the Labour leader said Keir Starmer takes his declaration responsibilities "very seriously".&nbsp;

The spokesperson also said: "...has [Starmer] already apologised for the fact that administrative errors in his office have led to a small number of late declarations."&nbsp;

He also informed that the standards commissioner has asked for more information and Starmer and his team are happy to provide it.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Starmer also reacted to the news updates, he said he was "absolutely confident" he had done nothing wrong. "There's no problem here," he told reporters.&nbsp;

He said that all MPs are made aware if there is any concerns. He noted: "My office is dealing with it and we will be replying in due course."&nbsp;

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British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer is currently being probed by the standards commissioner of the country's parliament over whether or not he broke the rules on registering his earnings and gifts.

British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer is currently being probed by the standards commissioner of the country's parliament over whether or not he broke the rules on registering his earnings and gifts. Although, the politician has denied any wrongdoing. Without divulging any details, an update to the parliament website on Monday (June 12) showed an investigation was opened into Starmer on June 8. The inquiry revolves around the claims about the late declaration of earnings and gifts. In the United Kindom, members of parliament are supposed to declare their external earnings, gifts, benefits or hospitality from UK sources. Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson for the Labour leader said Keir Starmer takes his declaration responsibilities "very seriously". The spokesperson also said: "...has [Starmer] already apologised for the fact that administrative errors in his office have led to a small number of late declarations." He also informed that the standards commissioner has asked for more information and Starmer and his team are happy to provide it. Meanwhile, Starmer also reacted to the news updates, he said he was "absolutely confident" he had done nothing wrong. "There's no problem here," he told reporters. He said that all MPs are made aware if there is any concerns. He noted: "My office is dealing with it and we will be replying in due course." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK parliament's standards watchdog probes Labour leader Keir Starmer, he denies wrongdoing

In the United Kingdom, the High Court has ruled that life support treatment for a 12-year-old boy with brain damage should be stopped as he is "brain-stem dead". Brain death (also known as brain stem death) is a state in which a person is on an artificial life support machine and no longer has any brain functions. In such a state, experts have claimed that the person will never regain consciousness or be able to breathe without support. A person whose brain is dead is legally confirmed as dead.&nbsp;

On April 7 this year, a 12-year-old boy Archie Battersbee was seriously injured in an incident at his home in Southend, Essex. He was found unconscious. Since then he has been at the centre of a legal dispute.&nbsp;

UK media outlets state that the doctors who were treating him at the Royal London Hospital in east London told the High Court it was "highly likely" he was "brain-stem dead". They even asked that the life support should end.&nbsp;

"I find that Archie died at noon on 31 May 2022, which was shortly after the MRI scans taken that day. I find that irreversible cessation of brain stem function has been conclusively established," the judge said in a written ruling.&nbsp;

On the other hand, his parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee wanted the treatment to continue. They have claimed that their's son, who&nbsp;has not regained consciousness after the accident,&nbsp;had gripped his mother's hand as his heart is still beating.&nbsp;

His mother was "devastated and extremely disappointed" by the ruling. She issued a statement after the court decision. She wrote: "I am devastated and extremely disappointed by the judge's ruling after weeks of fighting a legal battle when I wanted to be at my little boy's bedside."&nbsp;

"Basing this judgement on an MRI test and that he is 'likely' to be dead, is not good enough. This is believed to be the first time that someone has been declared 'likely' to be dead based on an MRI test," she added.&nbsp;

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In the United Kingdom, the High Court has ruled that life support treatment for a 12-year-old boy with brain damage should be stopped as he is "brain-stem dead".

In the United Kingdom, the High Court has ruled that life support treatment for a 12-year-old boy with brain damage should be stopped as he is "brain-stem dead". Brain death (also known as brain stem death) is a state in which a person is on an artificial life support machine and no longer has any brain functions. In such a state, experts have claimed that the person will never regain consciousness or be able to breathe without support. A person whose brain is dead is legally confirmed as dead. On April 7 this year, a 12-year-old boy Archie Battersbee was seriously injured in an incident at his home in Southend, Essex. He was found unconscious. Since then he has been at the centre of a legal dispute. UK media outlets state that the doctors who were treating him at the Royal London Hospital in east London told the High Court it was "highly likely" he was "brain-stem dead". They even asked that the life support should end. "I find that Archie died at noon on 31 May 2022, which was shortly after the MRI scans taken that day. I find that irreversible cessation of brain stem function has been conclusively established," the judge said in a written ruling. On the other hand, his parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee wanted the treatment to continue. They have claimed that their's son, who has not regained consciousness after the accident, had gripped his mother's hand as his heart is still beating. His mother was "devastated and extremely disappointed" by the ruling. She issued a statement after the court decision. She wrote: "I am devastated and extremely disappointed by the judge's ruling after weeks of fighting a legal battle when I wanted to be at my little boy's bedside." "Basing this judgement on an MRI test and that he is 'likely' to be dead, is not good enough. This is believed to be the first time that someone has been declared 'likely' to be dead based on an MRI test," she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance was on track to win the largest number of seats in parliament after the first round of voting on Sunday, projections from polling firms showed, though it remains unclear if it will obtain a majority.

His Ensemble (Together) alliance was projected by four firms to win between 225 and 310 seats in the second round of voting on June 19, with a new leftwing coalition finishing second, for a projected 150 to 220 seats.

Macron would need to secure at least 289 of the National Assembly's 577 seats to have a majority for pushing through legislation during his second five-year term.

Both groups scored around 25-26 percent of the popular vote that saw fewer than half of registered voters cast a ballot, resulting in record-low turnout projected at 52-53 percent.

The far-right National Rally headed by Marine Le Pen, who lost to Macron in the presidential vote in April, got an estimated 19 percent of the vote, which could result in 10 to 45 seats, according to the projections.

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French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance was on track to win the largest number of seats in parliament after the first round of voting on Sunday, projections from polling firms showed, though it remains unclear if it will obtain a majority.

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance was on track to win the largest number of seats in parliament after the first round of voting on Sunday, projections from polling firms showed, though it remains unclear if it will obtain a majority. His Ensemble (Together) alliance was projected by four firms to win between 225 and 310 seats in the second round of voting on June 19, with a new leftwing coalition finishing second, for a projected 150 to 220 seats. Macron would need to secure at least 289 of the National Assembly's 577 seats to have a majority for pushing through legislation during his second five-year term. Both groups scored around 25-26 percent of the popular vote that saw fewer than half of registered voters cast a ballot, resulting in record-low turnout projected at 52-53 percent. The far-right National Rally headed by Marine Le Pen, who lost to Macron in the presidential vote in April, got an estimated 19 percent of the vote, which could result in 10 to 45 seats, according to the projections. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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South Korea's military claimed that on Sunday (June 12) North Korea fired multiple artillery shots between 8:07 am and 11:03 am (local time. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the alleged projectiles were presumed to be fired from multiple rocket launchers.&nbsp;

The claims made by the South Korean military appear to be another show of force just one day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed arms buildup in a party meeting. He vowed to boost the reclusive nation's military power.&nbsp;

Without providing any details, the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave said that it had decided to issue a statement late in the evening as the shots were of a traditional type, with relatively short-range and low altitude.&nbsp;

Global concerns were raised when a week earlier, the DPRK fired eight short-range ballistic missiles eastward from four different areas. Since the new government of South Korea was inaugurated on May 10, the DPRK has conducted projectile launches four times.&nbsp;

Recently, a government-affiliated think tank in Seoul stated that North Korea spent up to $650 million on missile tests this year. As per a report by the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, Kim's regime spent an estimated $400 million to $650 million on developing and testing the 33 missiles it fired this year.&nbsp;

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South Korea's military claimed that on Sunday (June 12) North Korea fired multiple artillery shots between 8:07 am and 11:03 am (local time. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the alleged projectiles were presumed to be fired from multiple rocket launchers.

South Korea's military claimed that on Sunday (June 12) North Korea fired multiple artillery shots between 8:07 am and 11:03 am (local time. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the alleged projectiles were presumed to be fired from multiple rocket launchers. The claims made by the South Korean military appear to be another show of force just one day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed arms buildup in a party meeting. He vowed to boost the reclusive nation's military power. Without providing any details, the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave said that it had decided to issue a statement late in the evening as the shots were of a traditional type, with relatively short-range and low altitude. Global concerns were raised when a week earlier, the DPRK fired eight short-range ballistic missiles eastward from four different areas. Since the new government of South Korea was inaugurated on May 10, the DPRK has conducted projectile launches four times. Recently, a government-affiliated think tank in Seoul stated that North Korea spent up to $650 million on missile tests this year. As per a report by the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, Kim's regime spent an estimated $400 million to $650 million on developing and testing the 33 missiles it fired this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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