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The embattled president of Sri Lanka was reportedly stranded in his own nation on Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration officials who were preventing his escape to safety overseas.&nbsp;The Kremlin on Tuesday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Tehran on July 19 with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-president-stopped-from-fleeing-the-crisis-hit-nation-by-airport-staff-496659" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka President stopped from fleeing crisis-hit nation by airport staff</a>

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Following widespread protests against him over the nation's unparalleled economic crisis, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged to step down on Wednesday and pave the way for a "peaceful transition of power."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-travel-to-iran-next-week-for-syria-summit-kremlin-496663">Putin to travel to Iran next week for Syria summit: Kremlin</a>

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"The president's visit to Tehran is being planned for July 19," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-labour-party-is-going-to-introduce-no-confidence-motion-against-johnsons-government-report-496719" hreflang="en">UK's Labour Party is going to introduce no-confidence motion against Johnson's government: Report</a>

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A new report by news agency Reuters has revealed that Britain's main opposition Labour Party will put forward a motion for a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-happens-next-in-the-musk-twitter-saga-496703" hreflang="en">What happens next in the Musk-Twitter saga?</a>

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Twitter&nbsp;Inc fired back at Elon Musk on Monday, accusing the world's richest person of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm, days after the Tesla Inc chief sought to back out of the $44 billion deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-administration-says-doctors-must-provide-abortion-services-if-a-mothers-life-is-at-danger-496639" hreflang="en">Roe vs Wade: Biden administration says doctors must provide abortion services if mother’s life is in danger</a>

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The Biden Administration declared on Monday (July 11) that healthcare providers must provide abortion services if a mother’s life is in danger irrespective of any state laws in such cases.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worrying-trend-new-covid-variant-ba275-shows-exponential-increase-in-cases-globally-496623" hreflang="en">New Covid variant BA.2.75 shows ‘exponential’ increase in cases globally</a>

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Scientists in India, the US, and other countries are concerned about the spread of a new omicron subvariant because they think the new mutation would be able to overcome immunity from earlier infections and vaccinations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/britains-elite-special-air-service-corps-killed-at-least-54-afghans-in-suspicious-circumstances-report-496653" hreflang="en">Britain's elite Special Air Service corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances: Report</a>

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A new investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has revealed that the commandos in Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-us-inflicted-damage-worth-almost-2-trillion-on-other-countries-496743" hreflang="en">Greenhouse gas emissions from US inflicted damage worth almost $2 trillion on other countries</a>

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A new study&nbsp;has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the United States have&nbsp;inflicted damage worth over $1.9 trillion on other countries across the globe.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/5g-india-keeps-chinese-firms-away-from-telecom-equipment-market-496544" hreflang="en">5G: India keeps Chinese firms away from telecom equipment market</a>

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The Indian government&nbsp;on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/report-says-apples-quest-to-produce-a-viable-self-driving-car-stuck-in-low-gear-496684" hreflang="en">Report says Apple's quest to produce a viable self-driving car stuck in low gear</a>

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'The Information' has reported that tech giant Apple's self-driving car efforts are stuck in low gear.&nbsp;With its team plagued by setbacks as rivals race ahead, the company's quest to produce a viable self-driving car remains stalled despite years of work.

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The embattled president of Sri Lanka was reportedly stranded in his own nation on Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration officials who were preventing his escape to safety overseas.

The embattled president of Sri Lanka was reportedly stranded in his own nation on Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration officials who were preventing his escape to safety overseas. The Kremlin on Tuesday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Tehran on July 19 with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Click on headlines to read more: Sri Lanka President stopped from fleeing crisis-hit nation by airport staff Following widespread protests against him over the nation's unparalleled economic crisis, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged to step down on Wednesday and pave the way for a "peaceful transition of power." Putin to travel to Iran next week for Syria summit: Kremlin "The president's visit to Tehran is being planned for July 19," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. UK's Labour Party is going to introduce no-confidence motion against Johnson's government: Report A new report by news agency Reuters has revealed that Britain's main opposition Labour Party will put forward a motion for a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Tuesday. What happens next in the Musk-Twitter saga? Twitter Inc fired back at Elon Musk on Monday, accusing the world's richest person of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm, days after the Tesla Inc chief sought to back out of the $44 billion deal. Roe vs Wade: Biden administration says doctors must provide abortion services if mother’s life is in danger The Biden Administration declared on Monday (July 11) that healthcare providers must provide abortion services if a mother’s life is in danger irrespective of any state laws in such cases. New Covid variant BA.2.75 shows ‘exponential’ increase in cases globally Scientists in India, the US, and other countries are concerned about the spread of a new omicron subvariant because they think the new mutation would be able to overcome immunity from earlier infections and vaccinations. Britain's elite Special Air Service corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances: Report A new investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has revealed that the commandos in Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances. Greenhouse gas emissions from US inflicted damage worth almost $2 trillion on other countries A new study has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the United States have inflicted damage worth over $1.9 trillion on other countries across the globe. 5G: India keeps Chinese firms away from telecom equipment market The Indian government on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers. Report says Apple's quest to produce a viable self-driving car stuck in low gear 'The Information' has reported that tech giant Apple's self-driving car efforts are stuck in low gear. With its team plagued by setbacks as rivals race ahead, the company's quest to produce a viable self-driving car remains stalled despite years of work.

Top 10 world news: Sri Lankan President stopped from fleeing by airport staff, and more

Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Monday clarified that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the country, soon after reports emerged that President has left the island nation.&nbsp;China's foreign minister Wang Yi has asked Asian countries to avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-sri-lanka-crisis-protesters-will-occupy-palace-until-leaders-go-496234" hreflang="en">LIVE SL Crisis: Parliament speaker says prez fled country, retracts statement</a>

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Sri Lankan President, who announced his resignation on Saturday, was earlier said to have fled and was in a third country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indo-pacific-region-at-risk-of-being-reshaped-by-geopolitical-factors-says-china-496351">Indo-Pacific region at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors: China</a>

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With countries in the region now wary of being caught in the middle of US-China rivalry, Southeast Asia has long been an area of geopolitical friction between major powers given its strategic importance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-refuses-to-give-his-backing-to-any-candidate-vying-to-replace-him-as-british-prime-minister-496391">Johnson refuses to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him</a>

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In his first public appearance since being forced to quit, Boris Johnson on Monday refused to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him as British prime minister.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-riot-january-6-panel-probing-trump-associates-ties-to-extremists-496381" hreflang="en">US Capitol riot: January 6 panel probing Trump associates’ ties to extremists</a>

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The House committee that’s investigating the January 6 insurrection is probing former President Donald Trump's ties to extremists.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-european-union-advises-second-booster-for-people-above-60-years-496380" hreflang="en">COVID-19: European Union advises second booster for people above 60 years</a>

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In response to a recent increase in infections and hospitalisations across Europe, the European Union health agencies on Monday (July 11), advised a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60 as well as medically fragile individuals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-projected-to-surpass-china-as-worlds-most-populous-country-in-2023-says-un-report-496295" hreflang="en">India projected to surpass China as world's most populous country in 2023, says UN report</a>

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A United Nations report published on Monday projected India to surpass China as the most populous nation in the world by next year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-police-acknowledge-issues-with-security-during-shinzo-abes-assassination-496268" hreflang="en">Japanese police says suspect's initial plan was to deploy explosions to assassinate Shinzo Abe</a>

Tomoaki Onizuka, the head of the police department, declared that he "can't deny there were problems" with Abe's security, and that he "take[s] responsibility" for the mishap

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-faces-criticism-from-french-opposition-over-secret-deal-with-uber-496241" hreflang="en">Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber</a>

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The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/faroe-islands-to-limit-controversial-dolphin-hunt-announces-new-quota-of-500-496365" hreflang="en">Faroe Islands to limit controversial dolphin hunt, announces new quota of 500</a>

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The announcement was made after 1423 dolphins were caught last year, the government of the territory said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unsc-fails-to-reach-aid-deal-for-nearly-4-million-people-in-syria-as-mandate-expires-496238" hreflang="en">UNSC fails to reach aid deal for nearly 4 million people in Syria as mandate expires</a>

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As diplomats battled to reach an agreement with Russia, which had traded jabs with the US over the renewal of the aid operation, a UN Security Council (UNSC) mandate for relief aid to nearly 4 million people in Syria through Turkey expired.

Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Monday clarified that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the country, soon after reports emerged that President has left the island nation.

Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Monday clarified that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the country, soon after reports emerged that President has left the island nation. China's foreign minister Wang Yi has asked Asian countries to avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers. Click on headlines to read more: LIVE SL Crisis: Parliament speaker says prez fled country, retracts statement Sri Lankan President, who announced his resignation on Saturday, was earlier said to have fled and was in a third country. Indo-Pacific region at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors: China With countries in the region now wary of being caught in the middle of US-China rivalry, Southeast Asia has long been an area of geopolitical friction between major powers given its strategic importance. Johnson refuses to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him In his first public appearance since being forced to quit, Boris Johnson on Monday refused to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him as British prime minister. US Capitol riot: January 6 panel probing Trump associates’ ties to extremists The House committee that’s investigating the January 6 insurrection is probing former President Donald Trump's ties to extremists. COVID-19: European Union advises second booster for people above 60 years In response to a recent increase in infections and hospitalisations across Europe, the European Union health agencies on Monday (July 11), advised a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60 as well as medically fragile individuals. India projected to surpass China as world's most populous country in 2023, says UN report A United Nations report published on Monday projected India to surpass China as the most populous nation in the world by next year. Japanese police says suspect's initial plan was to deploy explosions to assassinate Shinzo Abe Tomoaki Onizuka, the head of the police department, declared that he "can't deny there were problems" with Abe's security, and that he "take[s] responsibility" for the mishap Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France. Faroe Islands to limit controversial dolphin hunt, announces new quota of 500 The announcement was made after 1423 dolphins were caught last year, the government of the territory said in a statement. UNSC fails to reach aid deal for nearly 4 million people in Syria as mandate expires As diplomats battled to reach an agreement with Russia, which had traded jabs with the US over the renewal of the aid operation, a UN Security Council (UNSC) mandate for relief aid to nearly 4 million people in Syria through Turkey expired.

Top 10 world news: Sri Lanka parliament speaker says Rajapaksa is still in the country, and more

Shinzo Abe, who was killed at a campaign rally in western Japan on Friday, was the nation's longest-serving prime minister and was born into a prominent political family.&nbsp;In order to achieve energy independence, European countries Greece and Bulgaria have opened a long-awaited natural gas pipeline.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shinzo-abe-a-timeline-of-the-career-of-the-assassinated-former-japanese-pm-495601">Shinzo Abe: A timeline of the career of the assassinated former Japanese PM</a>

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He is credited with bringing some stability to Japan after a period of economic stagnation and frequent leadership changes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shinzo-abe-assassinated-world-leaders-pay-tribute-to-former-japanese-prime-minister-495569" hreflang="en">Shinzo Abe assassinated: World leaders pay tribute to former Japanese prime minister</a>

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Following the confirmation of Shinzo Abe's death, tributes to the former Japanese prime minister have poured in from foreign leaders.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ready-for-rishi-former-uk-finance-minister-rishi-sunak-bids-to-replace-boris-johnson-495664">'Ready For Rishi': Former UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson</a>

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Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Friday (July 8) that he was running to replace Boris Johnson to become the party's next leader and prime minister.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-crisis-european-countries-open-new-pipeline-to-achieve-energy-independence-495629" hreflang="en">Ukraine crisis: European countries open new pipeline to achieve energy independence</a>

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Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told the inauguration ceremony in Komotini that "Over the coming weeks, the pipeline will be filled with Azeri gas and compensate for the discontinuation of Russian gas."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smuggled-iranian-missiles-seized-by-british-navy-495547" hreflang="en">Smuggled Iranian missiles seized by British Navy</a>

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Iranian surface-to-air missiles and engines for cruise missiles have been seized by Britain's Royal Navy in international waters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/experts-concerned-as-canadas-national-police-force-admits-use-of-spyware-to-hack-phones-495602" hreflang="en">Experts concerned as Canada's national police force admits use of spyware to hack phones</a>

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In Canada, experts are calling out the use of powerful spyware to surveil citizens by the national police force.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blackout-challenge-two-children-die-in-sport-of-choking-themself-in-us-tiktok-sued-by-parents-495583" hreflang="en">'Blackout challenge': Two children die in sport of choking themself in US, TikTok sued by parents</a>

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The parents of the two girls who died in the United States while participating in TikTok's "Blackout Challenge", which makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out have sued the company.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-military-holds-exercises-around-taiwan-as-a-senior-us-senator-visited-taipei-495563" hreflang="en">China's military holds exercises around Taiwan as a senior US senator visited Taipei</a>

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Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said on Friday that it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/investments-in-plant-based-meat-can-help-cut-down-carbon-emissions-report-495568" hreflang="en">Investments in plant-based meat can help cut down carbon emissions: Report</a>

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A report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has revealed that investments in plant-based meat alternatives lead to far greater cuts in climate-heating emissions than other green investments.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macau-uses-two-more-casino-hotels-for-covid-19-medical-facilities-495580" hreflang="en">Macau uses two more casino hotels for COVID-19 medical facilities</a>

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Macau authorities have added two hotels in popular casino resorts to be used as COVID-19 medical facilities from Friday as they try to increase capacity to handle a surge of infections in the world's biggest gambling hub.

Shinzo Abe, who was killed at a campaign rally in western Japan on Friday, was the nation's longest-serving prime minister and was born into a prominent political family.

Shinzo Abe, who was killed at a campaign rally in western Japan on Friday, was the nation's longest-serving prime minister and was born into a prominent political family. In order to achieve energy independence, European countries Greece and Bulgaria have opened a long-awaited natural gas pipeline. Click on headlines to read more: Shinzo Abe: A timeline of the career of the assassinated former Japanese PM He is credited with bringing some stability to Japan after a period of economic stagnation and frequent leadership changes. Shinzo Abe assassinated: World leaders pay tribute to former Japanese prime minister Following the confirmation of Shinzo Abe's death, tributes to the former Japanese prime minister have poured in from foreign leaders. 'Ready For Rishi': Former UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Friday (July 8) that he was running to replace Boris Johnson to become the party's next leader and prime minister. Ukraine crisis: European countries open new pipeline to achieve energy independence Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told the inauguration ceremony in Komotini that "Over the coming weeks, the pipeline will be filled with Azeri gas and compensate for the discontinuation of Russian gas." Smuggled Iranian missiles seized by British Navy Iranian surface-to-air missiles and engines for cruise missiles have been seized by Britain's Royal Navy in international waters. Experts concerned as Canada's national police force admits use of spyware to hack phones In Canada, experts are calling out the use of powerful spyware to surveil citizens by the national police force. 'Blackout challenge': Two children die in sport of choking themself in US, TikTok sued by parents The parents of the two girls who died in the United States while participating in TikTok's "Blackout Challenge", which makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out have sued the company. China's military holds exercises around Taiwan as a senior US senator visited Taipei Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said on Friday that it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan. Investments in plant-based meat can help cut down carbon emissions: Report A report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has revealed that investments in plant-based meat alternatives lead to far greater cuts in climate-heating emissions than other green investments. Macau uses two more casino hotels for COVID-19 medical facilities Macau authorities have added two hotels in popular casino resorts to be used as COVID-19 medical facilities from Friday as they try to increase capacity to handle a surge of infections in the world's biggest gambling hub.

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Minister of National Defence General Wei Fenghe held talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.&nbsp;Amid tensions over the death sentence to two Britons and a&nbsp;Moroccan by a separatist court in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said the duo had committed crimes in the Donetsk People's Republic.

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Seeking to avoid misunderstandings, the first in-person talks since the start of President Joe Biden's administration comes as Washington seeks to shift its foreign policy focus back to the region from the Ukraine war.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/captured-britons-moroccan-committed-crimes-in-donetsk-claims-russia-486929">Captured Britons, Moroccan committed crimes in Donetsk, claims Russia</a>

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The Donetsk People's Republic is a self-proclaimed independent state which was recognised by Russian President Vladimir Putin just days ahead of the war with Ukraine. The territory is universally recognised as part of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ivanka-trump-says-she-doesnt-believe-fathers-claim-that-2020-presidential-election-was-rigged-486830" hreflang="en">Ivanka Trump disputes her father’s claim that 2020 presidential election was rigged</a>

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Casting doubts on claims made by her father, Donald Trump, that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, former White House advisor Ivanka told a congressional hearing on the US Capitol riot she doesn't believe his contention the polls were rigged.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pak-prez-pervez-musharraf-critical-recovery-not-possible-organs-are-malfunctioning-486946">Musharraf stable and out of a ventilator; family says 'recovery not possible'</a>

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Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is unwell and reportedly critical, his close aide and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday (June 10). "Musharraf is critical as he is on a ventilator," Chaudhry told PTI.&nbsp;

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Alleging their daughter developed an Instagram addiction that led to an eating disorder and other mental health struggles, the parents of a teenager living in New York have sued Meta.

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Rishi Sunak, the British Chancellor, has been accused of wasting £11 billion ($14 billion) of taxpayers' money by paying too much interest on the government's debt.

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Visa requirements for Russian critics of Vladimir Putin's government will be eased to allow them to live and work in Germany, a German&nbsp;interior ministry spokesperson&nbsp;said Monday.

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A day after decriminalising marijuana growth for commercial purposes Thailand plans to give away 1 million free cannabis plants on Friday but discouraged people from getting high as that is still against the law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-more-crashes-us-auto-safety-regulator-upgrades-tesla-autopilot-safety-investigation-486928" hreflang="en">After more crashes, US regulator upgrades Tesla Autopilot safety investigation</a>

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A probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles with advanced driver assistance system Autopilot has been upgraded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-president-ramaphosa-suspends-advocate-mkhweban-from-public-protectors-office-486884" hreflang="en">South African President Ramaphosa suspends advocate Mkhwebane from public protector's office</a>

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with section 194 (3)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa&nbsp;suspended advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane from the office of the public protector with immediate effect.

 
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Minister of National Defence General Wei Fenghe held talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Minister of National Defence General Wei Fenghe held talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit. Amid tensions over the death sentence to two Britons and a Moroccan by a separatist court in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said the duo had committed crimes in the Donetsk People's Republic. Click on headlines to read more: US defence secretary Lloyd Austin, China defence minister Wei Fenghe meet for first time Seeking to avoid misunderstandings, the first in-person talks since the start of President Joe Biden's administration comes as Washington seeks to shift its foreign policy focus back to the region from the Ukraine war. Captured Britons, Moroccan committed crimes in Donetsk, claims Russia The Donetsk People's Republic is a self-proclaimed independent state which was recognised by Russian President Vladimir Putin just days ahead of the war with Ukraine. The territory is universally recognised as part of Ukraine. Ivanka Trump disputes her father’s claim that 2020 presidential election was rigged Casting doubts on claims made by her father, Donald Trump, that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, former White House advisor Ivanka told a congressional hearing on the US Capitol riot she doesn't believe his contention the polls were rigged. Musharraf stable and out of a ventilator; family says 'recovery not possible' Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is unwell and reportedly critical, his close aide and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday (June 10). "Musharraf is critical as he is on a ventilator," Chaudhry told PTI. Parents of teenager sue Meta after alleging that she suffered eating disorder because of Instagram addiction Alleging their daughter developed an Instagram addiction that led to an eating disorder and other mental health struggles, the parents of a teenager living in New York have sued Meta. UK: Rishi Sunak accused of wasting $14 billion in debt interest payments Rishi Sunak, the British Chancellor, has been accused of wasting £11 billion ($14 billion) of taxpayers' money by paying too much interest on the government's debt. Germany eases visa restrictions for Putin critics classified as 'undesirable' in Russia Visa requirements for Russian critics of Vladimir Putin's government will be eased to allow them to live and work in Germany, a German interior ministry spokesperson said Monday. Thailand giving away one million marijuana plants to develop as cash crop A day after decriminalising marijuana growth for commercial purposes Thailand plans to give away 1 million free cannabis plants on Friday but discouraged people from getting high as that is still against the law. After more crashes, US regulator upgrades Tesla Autopilot safety investigation A probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles with advanced driver assistance system Autopilot has been upgraded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). South African President Ramaphosa suspends advocate Mkhwebane from public protector's office President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with section 194 (3)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa suspended advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane from the office of the public protector with immediate effect.

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On the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Hong Kong police on Saturday detained several people amid restrictions on the public commemoration of the crackdown.&nbsp;After Russia lodged a diplomatic protest over the confiscation of its plane, Sri Lanka's main airport on Saturday denied the island nation's government was behind a decision to detain an Aeroflot aircraft.

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Reports claim Chinese authorities have set up facial recognition devices and instituted roadblocks in Hong Kong with events related to the crackdown also cancelled in nearby Macau.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-macron-says-russia-must-not-be-humiliated-despite-putins-historic-mistake-485053" hreflang="en">French President Macron says Russia must not be humiliated despite Putin's 'historic' mistake</a>

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France's President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday (June 04) said that Russia must not be humiliated despite President Vladimir Putin's ''historic'' mistake of invading Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sri-lanka-denies-detaining-russian-plane-after-moscow-lodges-diplomatic-protest-485097">Sri Lanka denies detaining Russian plane after Moscow lodges protest</a>

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Following a directive from a court in the capital Colombo, the Airbus A330 was seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport after it arrived from Moscow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khamenei-blames-protests-in-iran-on-foreign-enemies-seeking-to-overthrow-islamic-republic-485065" hreflang="en">Khamenei blames protests in Iran on foreign 'enemies' seeking to overthrow Islamic Republic</a>

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After massive protests in Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday (June 04) said foreign ''enemies'' seeking to overthrow the Islamic Republic are responsible for them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-mass-shooting-victims-parents-uvalde-school-survivor-sue-gunmaker-485042" hreflang="en">Texas mass shooting: Victim’s parents, Uvalde school survivor sue gunmaker</a>

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The parents of one of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde elementary school mass shooting and a staff of the school have sued Daniel Defense, the gunmaker who produced the AR-15-style rifle used in the massacre, taking the first step in holding a gun manufacturer accountable for horrible tragedy.

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Hyderabad-based drugmaker Biological E's Corbevax has become the first vaccine in India to get the Drugs Controller General of India's (DCGI) approval for a heterologous COVID-19 booster shot.

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Elon Musk spooked investors with a warning on the economy and plans to cut Tesla's workforce, joining a growing list of companies that have dialed back hiring amid decades-high inflation and fallout from the Ukraine crisis.

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that it had received reports of more than 700 cases of monkeypox worldwide, including 21 in the United States, with investigations now indicating that the disease is spreading within the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexican-city-limits-daily-water-access-to-6-hours-amid-drought-485009" hreflang="en">Mexican city limits daily water access to 6 hours amid drought</a>

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A Mexican city in the border state of Nuevo Leon is limiting daily water access to residents to just a six-hour window in response to a historic drought in the region, authorities said Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/atmospheric-carbon-dioxide-in-may-15-times-pre-industrial-levels-484969" hreflang="en">Atmospheric carbon dioxide in May 1.5 times pre-industrial levels</a>

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In May 2022, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was 50 per cent higher than during the pre-industrial era, reaching levels not seen on Earth for about four million years, the main US climate agency said on Friday.

On the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Hong Kong police on Saturday detained several people amid restrictions on the public commemoration of the crackdown.

On the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Hong Kong police on Saturday detained several people amid restrictions on the public commemoration of the crackdown. After Russia lodged a diplomatic protest over the confiscation of its plane, Sri Lanka's main airport on Saturday denied the island nation's government was behind a decision to detain an Aeroflot aircraft. Click on headlines to read more: Several detained in Hong Kong amid ban on Tiananmen anniversary gatherings Reports claim Chinese authorities have set up facial recognition devices and instituted roadblocks in Hong Kong with events related to the crackdown also cancelled in nearby Macau. French President Macron says Russia must not be humiliated despite Putin's 'historic' mistake France's President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday (June 04) said that Russia must not be humiliated despite President Vladimir Putin's ''historic'' mistake of invading Ukraine. Sri Lanka denies detaining Russian plane after Moscow lodges protest Following a directive from a court in the capital Colombo, the Airbus A330 was seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport after it arrived from Moscow. Khamenei blames protests in Iran on foreign 'enemies' seeking to overthrow Islamic Republic After massive protests in Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday (June 04) said foreign ''enemies'' seeking to overthrow the Islamic Republic are responsible for them. Texas mass shooting: Victim’s parents, Uvalde school survivor sue gunmaker The parents of one of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde elementary school mass shooting and a staff of the school have sued Daniel Defense, the gunmaker who produced the AR-15-style rifle used in the massacre, taking the first step in holding a gun manufacturer accountable for horrible tragedy. India approves Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine as a booster Hyderabad-based drugmaker Biological E's Corbevax has become the first vaccine in India to get the Drugs Controller General of India's (DCGI) approval for a heterologous COVID-19 booster shot. From Tesla to Peloton, companies slow hiring as US economy sputters Elon Musk spooked investors with a warning on the economy and plans to cut Tesla's workforce, joining a growing list of companies that have dialed back hiring amid decades-high inflation and fallout from the Ukraine crisis. 'Anyone can get monkeypox': Over 700 cases reported globally The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that it had received reports of more than 700 cases of monkeypox worldwide, including 21 in the United States, with investigations now indicating that the disease is spreading within the country. Mexican city limits daily water access to 6 hours amid drought A Mexican city in the border state of Nuevo Leon is limiting daily water access to residents to just a six-hour window in response to a historic drought in the region, authorities said Friday. Atmospheric carbon dioxide in May 1.5 times pre-industrial levels In May 2022, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was 50 per cent higher than during the pre-industrial era, reaching levels not seen on Earth for about four million years, the main US climate agency said on Friday.

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