New Zealand has lost its almost decade-old fight for exclusive rights to trademark 'mānuka honey'. For years now, the nation has been trying to stop Australian beekeepers from using the name and the lucrative profits associated with it. However, on Monday, New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office ruled that the nation's mānuka beekeepers didn't meet the necessary requirements for exclusive rights.

<h2>What did the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand say?</h2>

As per the court, the New Zealand beekeepers didn't meet the minimum requirements for a trademark. It also said that the term 'mānuka' itself was descriptive.&nbsp;

"This case represents a trans-Tasman tussle of extraordinary proportions over trade mark rights for mānuka honey," said the ruling.

"It is one of the most complex and long-running proceedings to have come before the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand," remarked the court, as per NZ Herald.

<h2>What is mānuka?</h2>

'Mānuka' is a word from the Maori language — the language of the Indigenous people of Aotearoa, or New Zealand, known as Maori.

The word refers to a distinct white-flowered tree that grows in New Zealand and in Australia.

However, in Australia, it isn't called mānuka, it is known as "tea tree".

The mānuka tree has sweet-smelling leaves that are often used to make tea. Its white, pink, or red flowers are used by beekeepers to produce a special kind of honey.

<h2>What makes mānuka honey so special?</h2>

The mānuka honey is very special and sells for lucrative amounts. It is known for its antibacterial and supposed health properties.&nbsp;

As per Healthline, this particular&nbsp;honey offers "sweet benefits", like wound healing, cough relief, protection against ulcers, improved digestion, and better oral health.

<h2>How much does it sell for?</h2>

A lot. The supposed health benefits of mānuka honey mean that it has a significant markup price in international markets.

At its highest concentrations, the mānuka honey in overseas luxury stores can fetch up to NZ $2,000 to $5,000 or US $1,255 to $3,137 for a 250g jar.

<h2>Why do New Zealand beekeepers don't want to share the trademark?</h2>

They claim that the name 'mānuka' is an indigenous treasure uniquely associated with New Zealand's honey production.

On top of that, the lucrative nature of the product is connected to the name.&nbsp;

In New Zealand itself, there exists fierce competition over access to mānuka forests. This competition has spurred a wave of criminal activities like poisoning of bees, thefts, vandalism and beatings, reports the Guardian.

<h2>When did the battle for trademark start?</h2>

The battle for trademark started way back in 2015.

<h2>How did New Zealand beekeepers react to the court&nbsp;ruling?</h2>

In the words of Pita Tipene, Chair of the Manuka Charitable Trust, the court's ruling was "disappointing in so many ways" and "today’s finding reflects the technicalities and limitations of conventional IP law to protect Indigenous rights."

Tipene said that the trust would, for the time being, pause to regroup, but that it will continue its battle.

He said that "if anything," the decision "has made us more determined to protect what is ours on behalf of all New Zealanders and consumers who value authenticity."

<h2>Is it an Indigenous rights issue?</h2>

As per Mānuka Charitable Trust chair Pita Tipen, their "role as kaitiaki (guardians) to protect the mana (dignity) and value of our taonga (treasured) species, including mānuka on behalf of all New Zealanders, is not contestable."

He said that it is well established, both in New Zealand and overseas, that the recognition of Indigenous rights in the intellectual property regime is lacking.

"It is time the New Zealand Government took urgent action and committed sufficient funding to address these issues as raised in the Wai 262 claim and recognised in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples," he added.

<h2>How did the Australian beekeepers react?</h2>

Australian Mānuka Honey Association chairman Ben McKee said they were&nbsp;delighted by the decision.

As per him, the ruling "confirms what we have been saying since New Zealand producers began this legal process nearly eight&nbsp;years ago - our product has a long history of being recognised as Mānuka honey, it is produced like the New Zealand product is, and it also offers the sought-after antimicrobial properties that consumers around the world value so highly."

He also said that the association hoped that "the fact that even authorities in New Zealand cannot find a way to support the trademark claims of New Zealand producers" should "bring this legal dispute to an end once and for all".

<h2>What do the industry partners say?</h2>

As per the NZ Herald, industry partners have remained "steadfast in their resolve the Mānuka Honey name belongs and should refer only to products produced in Aotearoa&nbsp;New Zealand".

However, Australian Mānuka Honey Association chairman Ben McKee claims that the above is true for only a particular group of New Zealand producers, under the umbrella of the Mānuka Honey Appellation Society (MHAS). He said that other industry members and even some New Zealand beekeepers were open to collaborating with the Australian industry.

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New Zealand has lost its almost decade-old fight for exclusive rights to trademark 'mānuka honey'. For years now, the nation has been trying to stop Australian beekeepers from using the name and the lucrative profits associated with it. However, on Monday, New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office ruled that the nation's mānuka beekeepers didn't meet the necessary requirements for exclusive rights. What did the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand say? As per the court, the New Zealand beekeepers didn't meet the minimum requirements for a trademark. It also said that the term 'mānuka' itself was descriptive. "This case represents a trans-Tasman tussle of extraordinary proportions over trade mark rights for mānuka honey," said the ruling. "It is one of the most complex and long-running proceedings to have come before the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand," remarked the court, as per NZ Herald. What is mānuka? 'Mānuka' is a word from the Maori language — the language of the Indigenous people of Aotearoa, or New Zealand, known as Maori. The word refers to a distinct white-flowered tree that grows in New Zealand and in Australia. However, in Australia, it isn't called mānuka, it is known as "tea tree". The mānuka tree has sweet-smelling leaves that are often used to make tea. Its white, pink, or red flowers are used by beekeepers to produce a special kind of honey. What makes mānuka honey so special? The mānuka honey is very special and sells for lucrative amounts. It is known for its antibacterial and supposed health properties. As per Healthline, this particular honey offers "sweet benefits", like wound healing, cough relief, protection against ulcers, improved digestion, and better oral health. How much does it sell for? A lot. The supposed health benefits of mānuka honey mean that it has a significant markup price in international markets. At its highest concentrations, the mānuka honey in overseas luxury stores can fetch up to NZ $2,000 to $5,000 or US $1,255 to $3,137 for a 250g jar. Why do New Zealand beekeepers don't want to share the trademark? They claim that the name 'mānuka' is an indigenous treasure uniquely associated with New Zealand's honey production. On top of that, the lucrative nature of the product is connected to the name. In New Zealand itself, there exists fierce competition over access to mānuka forests. This competition has spurred a wave of criminal activities like poisoning of bees, thefts, vandalism and beatings, reports the Guardian. When did the battle for trademark start? The battle for trademark started way back in 2015. How did New Zealand beekeepers react to the court ruling? In the words of Pita Tipene, Chair of the Manuka Charitable Trust, the court's ruling was "disappointing in so many ways" and "today’s finding reflects the technicalities and limitations of conventional IP law to protect Indigenous rights." Tipene said that the trust would, for the time being, pause to regroup, but that it will continue its battle. He said that "if anything," the decision "has made us more determined to protect what is ours on behalf of all New Zealanders and consumers who value authenticity." Is it an Indigenous rights issue? As per Mānuka Charitable Trust chair Pita Tipen, their "role as kaitiaki (guardians) to protect the mana (dignity) and value of our taonga (treasured) species, including mānuka on behalf of all New Zealanders, is not contestable." He said that it is well established, both in New Zealand and overseas, that the recognition of Indigenous rights in the intellectual property regime is lacking. "It is time the New Zealand Government took urgent action and committed sufficient funding to address these issues as raised in the Wai 262 claim and recognised in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples," he added. How did the Australian beekeepers react? Australian Mānuka Honey Association chairman Ben McKee said they were delighted by the decision. As per him, the ruling "confirms what we have been saying since New Zealand producers began this legal process nearly eight years ago - our product has a long history of being recognised as Mānuka honey, it is produced like the New Zealand product is, and it also offers the sought-after antimicrobial properties that consumers around the world value so highly." He also said that the association hoped that "the fact that even authorities in New Zealand cannot find a way to support the trademark claims of New Zealand producers" should "bring this legal dispute to an end once and for all". What do the industry partners say? As per the NZ Herald, industry partners have remained "steadfast in their resolve the Mānuka Honey name belongs and should refer only to products produced in Aotearoa New Zealand". However, Australian Mānuka Honey Association chairman Ben McKee claims that the above is true for only a particular group of New Zealand producers, under the umbrella of the Mānuka Honey Appellation Society (MHAS). He said that other industry members and even some New Zealand beekeepers were open to collaborating with the Australian industry. (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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Israeli forces have overnight killed three Palestinian fighters in the occupied West Bank. The operation has been described by Israel as a mission to capture terrorist suspects. However, Palestine has branded the killings a "veritable massacre". The men were killed in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus.

A statement by the Palestinian health ministry has identified the three men killed as 32-year-old Muhammad Abu Zaytoun, 30-year-old Fathi Abu Rizk, and 24-year-old Abdullah Abu Hamdan.

The latest deaths, as per AFP, come just over a week into a fragile Gaza ceasefire after a five-day cross-border conflict between Israel and the Islamic Jihad militant group.

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According to the Israeli army, a gun battle erupted during its "counterterrorism" operation and in that several fighters were shot.

In a statement, it said that during the operation to apprehend terrorists, "armed suspects fired at the soldiers, who responded with live fire," and that "hits were identified."&nbsp;

The statement added that the Israeli army has also apprehended "three wanted individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity". In addition, weapons and ammunition were also seized.

However, the Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Redeineh described the killings as a "veritable massacre". He also said that the repeated Israeli raids and attacks by settlers added up to "a major war crime and a collective punishment."

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Redeineh further claimed that US "silence" over these attacks has actually emboldened the Israelis towards escalating them. He called on Washington to "immediately intervene to stop the Israeli madness that will drag the region toward explosion".

Quoting witnesses, AFP reports that Israeli forces carried out raids on several houses in the camp. Gunfire and loud explosions were heard and reportedly a house was also demolished.

As per the Israeli Army it had "located in one of the residences an explosives manufacturing site". The house was detonated, reports AFP.

Another scuffle was reported in an operation in Jenin, where as per the Israeli army, suspects hurled explosive devices at the forces. The forces "responded with live fire", two hits were identified.

The forces have arrested three suspects from Jenin, whine another seven were arrested from West Bank.

As per an AFP tally, since the start of the year, at least 153 Palestinians, 20 Israelis, a Ukrainian and an Italian have been killed in the conflict between Israel-Palestine. This tally is based on data from official sources from both sides.

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Israeli forces have overnight killed three Palestinian fighters in the occupied West Bank. The operation has been described by Israel as a mission to capture terrorist suspects. However, Palestine has branded the killings a "veritable massacre". The men were killed in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus. A statement by the Palestinian health ministry has identified the three men killed as 32-year-old Muhammad Abu Zaytoun, 30-year-old Fathi Abu Rizk, and 24-year-old Abdullah Abu Hamdan. The latest deaths, as per AFP, come just over a week into a fragile Gaza ceasefire after a five-day cross-border conflict between Israel and the Islamic Jihad militant group. Also read | In pics | Thousands of Israelis participate in contentious 'flag march' in Jerusalem, rattles Palestinians According to the Israeli army, a gun battle erupted during its "counterterrorism" operation and in that several fighters were shot. In a statement, it said that during the operation to apprehend terrorists, "armed suspects fired at the soldiers, who responded with live fire," and that "hits were identified." The statement added that the Israeli army has also apprehended "three wanted individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity". In addition, weapons and ammunition were also seized. However, the Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Redeineh described the killings as a "veritable massacre". He also said that the repeated Israeli raids and attacks by settlers added up to "a major war crime and a collective punishment." Also read | Palestine says Israeli forces killed teen in West Bank raid Redeineh further claimed that US "silence" over these attacks has actually emboldened the Israelis towards escalating them. He called on Washington to "immediately intervene to stop the Israeli madness that will drag the region toward explosion". Quoting witnesses, AFP reports that Israeli forces carried out raids on several houses in the camp. Gunfire and loud explosions were heard and reportedly a house was also demolished. As per the Israeli Army it had "located in one of the residences an explosives manufacturing site". The house was detonated, reports AFP. Another scuffle was reported in an operation in Jenin, where as per the Israeli army, suspects hurled explosive devices at the forces. The forces "responded with live fire", two hits were identified. The forces have arrested three suspects from Jenin, whine another seven were arrested from West Bank. As per an AFP tally, since the start of the year, at least 153 Palestinians, 20 Israelis, a Ukrainian and an Italian have been killed in the conflict between Israel-Palestine. This tally is based on data from official sources from both sides. (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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China has implemented new rules to tackle its looming demographic crisis. It has allowed migrant workers to register their marriages in the cities where they reside, instead of having to travel back to their hometowns. The State Council, China's cabinet, has approved a regulation that permits residents from 21 provinces and municipalities, predominantly in eastern and central China, to register their marriages based on their residence permits.&nbsp;

This change is significant as it eases the burden of travel for the hundreds of millions of migrant workers in the country, reports state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday.

Previously, prospective couples were required to return to the city or country of their household registration, known as hukou, to register their marriages.&nbsp;

The hukou system determines individuals' access to public services such as education and healthcare. However, in recent years, some regions have introduced residence permits that provide limited access to social services for individuals whose hukou are tied to a different area. For instance, in Beijing, individuals without a Beijing hukou can obtain a permit to access certain social services like healthcare.

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The primary objective of the new regulation is to alleviate the travel burden faced by migrant workers. According to state broadcaster CCTV, China had 376 million migrants in 2020, with over 120 million of them moving across provinces.&nbsp;

While some individuals praised the convenience brought about by the new regulation, others expressed scepticism about its ability to increase the marriage rate.&nbsp;

A comment on Weibo, China's Twitter-like social media platform, questioned, "Do you think people don’t get married because it’s not convenient to register?".

China has experienced a decline in population for the first time in six decades, with the national birth rate reaching a record low of 6.77 births per 1,000 people in 2022. In comparison, the birth rate in the United States during the same period was 12 births per 1,000 people.&nbsp;

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In recent months, the Chinese government has implemented several measures to encourage marriage and childbirth, including relaxing its one-child policy, enhancing maternal healthcare and pay, and providing financial support to families with more than two children.

Furthermore, the government has taken steps to address the issue of huge dowries in rural areas, which can reach up to 1 million yuan (US$142,000).&nbsp;

In the city of Harbin, authorities have established a "green channel" for students at the Harbin Institute of Technology to register their marriages over the weekend. This initiative, as per online news outlet Jimu allows eligible university students to obtain their marriage certificates without having to wait in long queues. 
 
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China has implemented new rules to tackle its looming demographic crisis. It has allowed migrant workers to register their marriages in the cities where they reside, instead of having to travel back to their hometowns.

China has implemented new rules to tackle its looming demographic crisis. It has allowed migrant workers to register their marriages in the cities where they reside, instead of having to travel back to their hometowns. The State Council, China's cabinet, has approved a regulation that permits residents from 21 provinces and municipalities, predominantly in eastern and central China, to register their marriages based on their residence permits. This change is significant as it eases the burden of travel for the hundreds of millions of migrant workers in the country, reports state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday. Previously, prospective couples were required to return to the city or country of their household registration, known as hukou, to register their marriages. The hukou system determines individuals' access to public services such as education and healthcare. However, in recent years, some regions have introduced residence permits that provide limited access to social services for individuals whose hukou are tied to a different area. For instance, in Beijing, individuals without a Beijing hukou can obtain a permit to access certain social services like healthcare. Also read | China slams Western hype of its population decline The primary objective of the new regulation is to alleviate the travel burden faced by migrant workers. According to state broadcaster CCTV, China had 376 million migrants in 2020, with over 120 million of them moving across provinces. While some individuals praised the convenience brought about by the new regulation, others expressed scepticism about its ability to increase the marriage rate. A comment on Weibo, China's Twitter-like social media platform, questioned, "Do you think people don’t get married because it’s not convenient to register?". China has experienced a decline in population for the first time in six decades, with the national birth rate reaching a record low of 6.77 births per 1,000 people in 2022. In comparison, the birth rate in the United States during the same period was 12 births per 1,000 people. Also read | China to launch projects in 20 more cities to build new-era marriage culture: Report In recent months, the Chinese government has implemented several measures to encourage marriage and childbirth, including relaxing its one-child policy, enhancing maternal healthcare and pay, and providing financial support to families with more than two children. Furthermore, the government has taken steps to address the issue of huge dowries in rural areas, which can reach up to 1 million yuan (US$142,000). In the city of Harbin, authorities have established a "green channel" for students at the Harbin Institute of Technology to register their marriages over the weekend. This initiative, as per online news outlet Jimu allows eligible university students to obtain their marriage certificates without having to wait in long queues. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China eases marriage registration process for migrant workers to tackle population crisis

New York City&nbsp;may soon sink under the sea predicts a new research. The city is sinking due to the weight of its towering skyscrapers. Coupled with the rising sea levels, this weight is pushing New York under at an average rate of 1-2 millimetres per year; some areas are sinking at twice this rate.&nbsp;Since 1950, the water surrounding New York City has risen by approximately 9 inches (22 centimetres).&nbsp;The rising water levels are a looming&nbsp;threat to&nbsp;the&nbsp;8.4 million people of the city.

Researchers behind the study published in the Earth’s Future journal warn that "a deeply concentrated population of 8.4 million people faces varying degrees of hazard from inundation in New York City."

<h2>Why is New York sinking?</h2>

New York's iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, or rather their weight, are causing the city&nbsp;to sink.

As per the research estimates, New York City's buildings, including iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, weigh a total of 1.68 trillion pounds — equivalent to the weight of 140 million elephants. This enormous weight pushes down on a mixture of different materials beneath the city, causing it to sink just a little bit every year.&nbsp;

It says that while the city's largest buildings are constructed on solid bedrock, such as schist, the ground beneath also contains a mixture of sand and clays. This mixture contributes to the natural sinking occurring along much of the US east coast as the land adjusts to the retreat of glaciers following the last ice age.

<h2>Were the iconic buildings a mistake?</h2>

Tom Parsons, a geophysicist at the US Geological Survey, and lead author of the research emphasised&nbsp;that constructing large buildings in New York was not a mistake, but it is essential to consider that each new construction further compresses the ground.

He said that the softer the soil, the more the buildings compress it.

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Parsons&nbsp;explains that while there is no immediate cause for panic, the ongoing sinking process increases the vulnerability to flooding.

"It’s not something to panic about immediately, but there’s this ongoing process that increases the risk of inundation from flooding."

<h2>Is it just New York that risks sinking?</h2>

No, the threat exists for all the coastal cities worldwide.

Researchers caution that it's not just New York that faces this danger. The risks, as per the authors, will be shared by many other coastal cities around the world as the climate crisis deepens.&nbsp;

They assert that the combination of tectonic and human-induced subsidence, along with other factors, all indicate a growing danger for coastal and riverfront regions.

"The combination of tectonic and anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise, and increasing hurricane intensity imply an accelerating problem along coastal and riverfront areas."

<h2>Any previous research to support this?</h2>

A March 2022 study&nbsp;indicated that India's financial capital Mumbai,&nbsp;with a population of approximately 20 million, is experiencing a gradual sinking at an average rate of 2 mm per year.

The research, titled "Subsidence in Coastal Cities Throughout the World," highlighted that it is not just Mumbai.

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As per the study,&nbsp;Tianjin, located in China, holds the distinction of being the fastest-sinking coastal city worldwide, with a subsidence rate of 5.2 cm per year.

Apart from Tianjin and Mumbai, the study examined land subsidence in 99 countries around the world. It identified additional coastal cities experiencing sinking, such as Jakarta in Indonesia (3.44 cm per year), Shanghai in China (2.94 cm per year), and Ho Chi Minh (2.81 mm per year) and Hanoi (2.44 cm per year) in Vietnam.

<h2>How is climate change causing these decades-old cities to sink?</h2>

The sinking, as per the study, is intensified by&nbsp;the impact of sea level rise, which is already occurring at approximately twice the global average due to the melting of glaciers and the expansion of seawater caused by global warming.&nbsp;

The research warns that by the end of the century, major flooding events from storms could occur up to four times more frequently due to the combined effects of sea level rise and climate change-fuelled hurricanes.

<h2>Are there any examples of how global warming is exacerbating the problem in New York?</h2>

In 2012 and then in 2021, New York City has already experienced the devastating impacts of flooding.

Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused extensive damage and power outages, including flooding in the New York subway system. In 2021, Hurricane Ida led to further flooding and loss of life in the city.&nbsp;

Scientists have attributed the severity of both these disasters to the damning effects of global warming.

<h2>How can we protect iconic cities like New York and Mumbai?</h2>

As per Parsons, proactive&nbsp;planning is the way. He stressed that proactive planning is important for New York and other coastal cities. He said that vulnerable cities "have to get planning for this. If you get repeated exposure to seawater, you can corrode steel and destabilise buildings, which you clearly don’t want. Flooding also kills people, too, which is probably the greatest concern."

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New York City may soon sink under the sea predicts a new research. The city is sinking due to the weight of its towering skyscrapers. Coupled with the rising sea levels, this weight is pushing New York under at an average rate of 1-2 millimetres per year; some areas are sinking at twice this rate.

New York City may soon sink under the sea predicts a new research. The city is sinking due to the weight of its towering skyscrapers. Coupled with the rising sea levels, this weight is pushing New York under at an average rate of 1-2 millimetres per year; some areas are sinking at twice this rate. Since 1950, the water surrounding New York City has risen by approximately 9 inches (22 centimetres). The rising water levels are a looming threat to the 8.4 million people of the city. Researchers behind the study published in the Earth’s Future journal warn that "a deeply concentrated population of 8.4 million people faces varying degrees of hazard from inundation in New York City." Why is New York sinking? New York's iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, or rather their weight, are causing the city to sink. As per the research estimates, New York City's buildings, including iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, weigh a total of 1.68 trillion pounds — equivalent to the weight of 140 million elephants. This enormous weight pushes down on a mixture of different materials beneath the city, causing it to sink just a little bit every year. It says that while the city's largest buildings are constructed on solid bedrock, such as schist, the ground beneath also contains a mixture of sand and clays. This mixture contributes to the natural sinking occurring along much of the US east coast as the land adjusts to the retreat of glaciers following the last ice age. Were the iconic buildings a mistake? Tom Parsons, a geophysicist at the US Geological Survey, and lead author of the research emphasised that constructing large buildings in New York was not a mistake, but it is essential to consider that each new construction further compresses the ground. He said that the softer the soil, the more the buildings compress it. Also read | Mumbai is sinking in the sea, says a study Parsons explains that while there is no immediate cause for panic, the ongoing sinking process increases the vulnerability to flooding. "It’s not something to panic about immediately, but there’s this ongoing process that increases the risk of inundation from flooding." Is it just New York that risks sinking? No, the threat exists for all the coastal cities worldwide. Researchers caution that it's not just New York that faces this danger. The risks, as per the authors, will be shared by many other coastal cities around the world as the climate crisis deepens. They assert that the combination of tectonic and human-induced subsidence, along with other factors, all indicate a growing danger for coastal and riverfront regions. "The combination of tectonic and anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise, and increasing hurricane intensity imply an accelerating problem along coastal and riverfront areas." Any previous research to support this? A March 2022 study indicated that India's financial capital Mumbai, with a population of approximately 20 million, is experiencing a gradual sinking at an average rate of 2 mm per year. The research, titled "Subsidence in Coastal Cities Throughout the World," highlighted that it is not just Mumbai. Also read | Explained: Global warming pushing billions to buy air conditioners. Here's how that's adding to climate change As per the study, Tianjin, located in China, holds the distinction of being the fastest-sinking coastal city worldwide, with a subsidence rate of 5.2 cm per year. Apart from Tianjin and Mumbai, the study examined land subsidence in 99 countries around the world. It identified additional coastal cities experiencing sinking, such as Jakarta in Indonesia (3.44 cm per year), Shanghai in China (2.94 cm per year), and Ho Chi Minh (2.81 mm per year) and Hanoi (2.44 cm per year) in Vietnam. How is climate change causing these decades-old cities to sink? The sinking, as per the study, is intensified by the impact of sea level rise, which is already occurring at approximately twice the global average due to the melting of glaciers and the expansion of seawater caused by global warming. The research warns that by the end of the century, major flooding events from storms could occur up to four times more frequently due to the combined effects of sea level rise and climate change-fuelled hurricanes. Are there any examples of how global warming is exacerbating the problem in New York? In 2012 and then in 2021, New York City has already experienced the devastating impacts of flooding. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused extensive damage and power outages, including flooding in the New York subway system. In 2021, Hurricane Ida led to further flooding and loss of life in the city. Scientists have attributed the severity of both these disasters to the damning effects of global warming. How can we protect iconic cities like New York and Mumbai? As per Parsons, proactive planning is the way. He stressed that proactive planning is important for New York and other coastal cities. He said that vulnerable cities "have to get planning for this. If you get repeated exposure to seawater, you can corrode steel and destabilise buildings, which you clearly don’t want. Flooding also kills people, too, which is probably the greatest concern." (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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Myanmar's military junta on Friday said the death toll from Cyclone Mocha has reached 145. Most of the dead, as per the news agency AFP, belong to the persecuted Rohingya minority. In a statement, the junta said that out of the 145 dead, 24 were locals, four were soldiers and the rest 117 were "Bengalis" — a pejorative term for the Rohingya.

"Altogether 145 local people were killed during the cyclone," said the authorities in a statement.&nbsp;

<h2>Media reports of higher Rohingya death toll "not true"</h2>

The junta statement also said that media reports of around 400 Rohingya dead were "not true". As per the statement, action would be taken against the outlets that publish the number.

Since it ousted the elected government more than two years ago, the junta, as per AFP, has arrested scores of journalists and has closed outlets deemed critical of its rule.

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<h2>United Nations on Cyclone Mocha's damage to Myanmar</h2>

On Friday, the United Nations in a statement said that at least 800,000 people in Myanmar have been affected by Cyclone Mocha.

It said that the affected people need emergency food aid and other assistance.

According to Anthea Webb, the UN World Food Programme's deputy regional director for Asia and the Pacific, the cyclone caused extensive damage in Myanmar's Rakhine State, with massive destruction to homes, roads, hospitals, schools, and telecommunications and power lines.

"There are at least 800,000 people in urgent need of emergency food assistance," said Webb,&nbsp;adding that "greater needs for food, shelter, water, health and other humanitarian aid are expected to be revealed as we reach more areas."

<h2>International aid</h2>

AFP reports that a few international aid groups, including the United Nations World Food Programme, have been working on the ground in Sittwe.

However, a junta spokesperson remained silent about whether UN agencies would be granted access to displacement camps outside Sittwe that house Rohingya.

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Myanmar state media on Tuesday reported that "offers from the international community for providing aid have been accepted."

"But relief and rehabilitation tasks must be done through existing united strength," added the Global New Light of Myanmar.

<h2>Cyclone Mocha and the damage it did to Myanmar</h2>

On Sunday, the cyclone brought lashing rain and winds of 195 kilometres per hour (120 miles per hour) to Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh.&nbsp;

The high-speed winds collapsed buildings, turned streets into rivers, uprooted trees and also knocked out communications across much of Myanmar's Rakhine state, which is home to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who following decades of ethnic conflict, have been living there in displacement camps.

<h2>The Rohingyas</h2>

In Myanmar, Rohingyas are widely viewed as interlopers from Bangladesh. As per AFP, they are denied citizenship and access to health care in the country. To travel outside of the townships, they require permission.

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Myanmar's military junta on Friday said the death toll from Cyclone Mocha has reached 145. Most of the dead, as per the news agency AFP, belong to the persecuted Rohingya minority. In a statement, the junta said that out of the 145 dead, 24 were locals, four were soldiers and the rest 117 were "Bengalis" — a pejorative term for the Rohingya. "Altogether 145 local people were killed during the cyclone," said the authorities in a statement. Media reports of higher Rohingya death toll "not true" The junta statement also said that media reports of around 400 Rohingya dead were "not true". As per the statement, action would be taken against the outlets that publish the number. Since it ousted the elected government more than two years ago, the junta, as per AFP, has arrested scores of journalists and has closed outlets deemed critical of its rule. Also read | In Myanmar's Rakhine, locals say hundreds have died due to Cyclone Mocha; official figures claim only 3 dead United Nations on Cyclone Mocha's damage to Myanmar On Friday, the United Nations in a statement said that at least 800,000 people in Myanmar have been affected by Cyclone Mocha. It said that the affected people need emergency food aid and other assistance. According to Anthea Webb, the UN World Food Programme's deputy regional director for Asia and the Pacific, the cyclone caused extensive damage in Myanmar's Rakhine State, with massive destruction to homes, roads, hospitals, schools, and telecommunications and power lines. "There are at least 800,000 people in urgent need of emergency food assistance," said Webb, adding that "greater needs for food, shelter, water, health and other humanitarian aid are expected to be revealed as we reach more areas." International aid AFP reports that a few international aid groups, including the United Nations World Food Programme, have been working on the ground in Sittwe. However, a junta spokesperson remained silent about whether UN agencies would be granted access to displacement camps outside Sittwe that house Rohingya. Also read | Cyclone Mocha: Indian Navy ships rush relief material to battered Myanmar, many feared dead Myanmar state media on Tuesday reported that "offers from the international community for providing aid have been accepted." "But relief and rehabilitation tasks must be done through existing united strength," added the Global New Light of Myanmar. Cyclone Mocha and the damage it did to Myanmar On Sunday, the cyclone brought lashing rain and winds of 195 kilometres per hour (120 miles per hour) to Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh. The high-speed winds collapsed buildings, turned streets into rivers, uprooted trees and also knocked out communications across much of Myanmar's Rakhine state, which is home to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who following decades of ethnic conflict, have been living there in displacement camps. The Rohingyas In Myanmar, Rohingyas are widely viewed as interlopers from Bangladesh. As per AFP, they are denied citizenship and access to health care in the country. To travel outside of the townships, they require permission. (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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India is expected to experience delayed monsoon during the upcoming southwest monsoon season. The onset of monsoon over Kerala will likely be around June 4, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about seven days.

India to witness delayed monsoon season this year

Five men were found guilty on Tuesday by a German court of stealing 18th-century gems from a Dresden museum in 2019 that were worth more than 100 million euros. According to the German news agency, they were given prison terms ranging from four years and four months to six years and three months. One defendant was declared not guilty

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In a&nbsp;report gathered over three years by the Trump-administration appointment and released on Monday, special counsel John Durham found that the FBI should never have opened a thorough investigation into links between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia during the 2016 election. In other news, a&nbsp;fire broke out inside a hostel in New Zealand's capital city of Wellington early Tuesday local time, killing at least six people. Additionally,&nbsp;a former Rudy Giuliani associate sued the former New York mayor, presidential candidate, and Donald Trump's attorney for $10 million, alleging "abuses of power, wide-ranging sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct," including "alcohol-drenched rants that included sexist, racist, and antisemitic remarks."

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A highly anticipated report surrounding the investigation into Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 election, was released by the special counsel John Durham on Monday (May 15).&nbsp;

The report looked into the allegations of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Special Counsel John Durham said that the claim was based on flimsy evidence and was seriously flawed.&nbsp;

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A former associate of ex-New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani sued him for $10 million on Monday (May 15), alleging that he subjected her to "wide-ranging sexual assault and harassment." In a complaint filed in a New York state court in Manhattan, Noelle Dunphy said Giuliani started abusing her almost immediately after hiring her in January 2019 as a director of business development and making clear that satisfying his sexual demands was an "absolute requirement" of her job.&nbsp;

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New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said that at least six people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a hostel in central Wellington in the early hours of Tuesday (May 16).&nbsp;

"It is an absolute tragedy," Hipkins said. He further added that there were likely to be more than six fatalities. Firefighters said 52 people had been rescued, some from the roof.&nbsp;

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In a report gathered over three years by the Trump-administration appointment and released on Monday, special counsel John Durham found that the FBI should never have opened a thorough investigation into links between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.

In a report gathered over three years by the Trump-administration appointment and released on Monday, special counsel John Durham found that the FBI should never have opened a thorough investigation into links between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia during the 2016 election. In other news, a fire broke out inside a hostel in New Zealand's capital city of Wellington early Tuesday local time, killing at least six people. Additionally, a former Rudy Giuliani associate sued the former New York mayor, presidential candidate, and Donald Trump's attorney for $10 million, alleging "abuses of power, wide-ranging sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct," including "alcohol-drenched rants that included sexist, racist, and antisemitic remarks." Click on the headlines to read more. Durham report criticises FBI's probe of Trump-Russia collusion in 2016 election A highly anticipated report surrounding the investigation into Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 election, was released by the special counsel John Durham on Monday (May 15). The report looked into the allegations of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Special Counsel John Durham said that the claim was based on flimsy evidence and was seriously flawed. Ex-New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani sued for alleged sexual assault A former associate of ex-New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani sued him for $10 million on Monday (May 15), alleging that he subjected her to "wide-ranging sexual assault and harassment." In a complaint filed in a New York state court in Manhattan, Noelle Dunphy said Giuliani started abusing her almost immediately after hiring her in January 2019 as a director of business development and making clear that satisfying his sexual demands was an "absolute requirement" of her job. New Zealand: At least six killed in hostel fire in Wellington, rescue operation underway New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said that at least six people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a hostel in central Wellington in the early hours of Tuesday (May 16). "It is an absolute tragedy," Hipkins said. He further added that there were likely to be more than six fatalities. Firefighters said 52 people had been rescued, some from the roof. WATCH | Ukraine President Zelensky meets UK PM Rishi Sunak as more weapons pledged for the country Canada's Trudeau to make first official visit to S Korea; minerals, security on the agenda Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Tuesday for a meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss security and vital minerals used in batteries. Yoon and Trudeau will meet and have a joint press conference on Wednesday, followed by a formal dinner, according to Yoon's deputy national security advisor, Kim Tae-hyo.

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British skin care manufacturer of five squirrels has its employees working only four days a week since June this year the company has been experimenting with four working days to optimize productivity the output has been sweet as workers have surpassed targets and achieved a 40 jump in profits but the employees have a sweeter treat in store the company pays them in full four days of work yet five days of salary that's the reality the experiment of reducing working days has peaked the interest of economists and businessmen across the board the trials emerged as a response to slow productivity growth in Western economies

This company has just four working days, but pay employees for five days

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Vodafone becomes the latest company to opt for job cuts just weeks after welcoming a new CEO reports suggests that 11,000 jobs will be cut in the next three years.

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Since the United States&nbsp;Title 42 migration policy ended, the nation's border authorities, as per the US homeland security chief, have witnessed a fifty per cent drop in "encounters" with undocumented migrants crossing the southern border.&nbsp;

Talking to CNN during a talk show, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said that&nbsp;the US Border Patrol has seen a marked reduction in the number of crossings over the past two days since the end of the policy.

"Over the past two days, the United States border patrol has experienced a 50 per cent drop in the number of encounters, versus what we were experiencing earlier in the week."&nbsp;

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Nevertheless, he cautioned that "we are in Day Three," and that it is "too early" to predict the flow of future border crossings.

However, Representative Mark Green, the Republican chairman of the Homeland Security Committee in the House of Representatives, has disputed the figures, saying that more people crossed the border this week than at any other time in US history. Green attributed this to a surge in people crossing the border ahead of Title 42's end.

"This week has seen more crossings than any week in our history," he told CNN.

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Introduced by the previous president Donald Trump during Covid times, the Title 42 policy allowed the US to quickly expel migrants on public health grounds. However, that power ended last Thursday with the government's declaration that Covid-19 is no longer an official public health emergency, reports AFP.&nbsp;

The country has now reverted to its previous immigration law, called Title 8.

At the same time, Joe Biden's administration is also attempting to create a system which allows for expanded asylum and legal routes in some cases. However, it will also come with strict penalties for those who cross the border illegally, including five-year bans on entering the US and possible criminal charges.

The Biden administration was initially prepared for a surge in border crossings ahead of the end of Title 42 and deployed troops to the border. Nevertheless, Mayorkas said that approximately 6,300 people crossed the border on Friday, with 4,200 crossing on Saturday.&nbsp;

He described these figures as "markedly down" compared to the 10,000 per day who crossed earlier in the week.&nbsp;

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Since the United States Title 42 migration policy ended, the nation's border authorities, as per the US homeland security chief, have witnessed a fifty per cent drop in "encounters" with undocumented migrants crossing the southern border. Talking to CNN during a talk show, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said that the US Border Patrol has seen a marked reduction in the number of crossings over the past two days since the end of the policy. "Over the past two days, the United States border patrol has experienced a 50 per cent drop in the number of encounters, versus what we were experiencing earlier in the week." Also read | Joe Biden’s ‘Title 42’ transition faces roadblocks, immigration advocates say new asylum bars violate laws Nevertheless, he cautioned that "we are in Day Three," and that it is "too early" to predict the flow of future border crossings. However, Representative Mark Green, the Republican chairman of the Homeland Security Committee in the House of Representatives, has disputed the figures, saying that more people crossed the border this week than at any other time in US history. Green attributed this to a surge in people crossing the border ahead of Title 42's end. "This week has seen more crossings than any week in our history," he told CNN. Also read | Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends Introduced by the previous president Donald Trump during Covid times, the Title 42 policy allowed the US to quickly expel migrants on public health grounds. However, that power ended last Thursday with the government's declaration that Covid-19 is no longer an official public health emergency, reports AFP. The country has now reverted to its previous immigration law, called Title 8. At the same time, Joe Biden's administration is also attempting to create a system which allows for expanded asylum and legal routes in some cases. However, it will also come with strict penalties for those who cross the border illegally, including five-year bans on entering the US and possible criminal charges. The Biden administration was initially prepared for a surge in border crossings ahead of the end of Title 42 and deployed troops to the border. Nevertheless, Mayorkas said that approximately 6,300 people crossed the border on Friday, with 4,200 crossing on Saturday. He described these figures as "markedly down" compared to the 10,000 per day who crossed earlier in the week. (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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The Indian state of Haryana has made changes under its 2023-24 excise policy. It now allows employees to consume low content alcohol drinks inside large corporate offices.

Indian state allows liquor at workplace

Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Shabelle River burst its banks, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in search of refuge.&nbsp;

OCHA on Sunday reported that almost 219,000 people have been displaced from their homes, mainly in flood-prone areas.&nbsp;

"Initial estimates indicate that the flash and riverine floods across Somalia have affected at least 460,470 people, of whom nearly 219,000 have been displaced from their homes mainly in flood-prone areas, and 22 killed," said the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

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&nbsp;The flooding has "left a trail of destruction" and is responsible for &nbsp;"inundating homes and farmland, washing away livestock, temporarily closing schools and health facilities, and damaging roads," the agency said in its situation report.

Earlier this week, a significant amount of rain caused floodwaters to enter houses and buildings in Beledweyne town, located in the Hiran region. This forced residents to quickly gather their belongings and walk through the flooded streets to seek shelter.&nbsp;

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Talking to AFP, residents said that the floods have become a familiar ordeal, with one resident saying that it is her fifth time fleeing flash floods in the Beledweyne area.

According to experts, the country is experiencing extreme weather events more frequently and with greater intensity due to climate change.

AFP reports that the extreme weather is not unique to Somalia. East and Central Africa have often been hit by extreme weather during the rainy seasons, causing significant damage to property and claiming many lives.

Earlier this month, floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains claimed the lives of 135 people in Rwanda, leaving over 9,000 homeless.&nbsp;

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Last week, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 400 people died due to torrential downpours, floods and landslides.&nbsp;

As per AFP, at the end of 2019, East Africa suffered from two months of relentless rainfall, which resulted in the deaths of 265 people and the displacement of tens of thousands in Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.&nbsp;

Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Shabelle River burst its banks, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in search of refuge. OCHA on Sunday reported that almost 219,000 people have been displaced from their homes, mainly in flood-prone areas. "Initial estimates indicate that the flash and riverine floods across Somalia have affected at least 460,470 people, of whom nearly 219,000 have been displaced from their homes mainly in flood-prone areas, and 22 killed," said the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Floods have inundated parts of #Somalia, affecting 460K ppl, of whom 219K are displaced and 22 killed. Belet Weyne town in Hirshabelle state, is flooded. Partners are implementing a Response Plan, but need urgent funding to meet rising needs. ▶https://t.co/AEfQt5pj6q pic.twitter.com/HjU1h0it6O — OCHA Somalia (@OCHASom) May 14, 2023 × The flooding has "left a trail of destruction" and is responsible for "inundating homes and farmland, washing away livestock, temporarily closing schools and health facilities, and damaging roads," the agency said in its situation report. Earlier this week, a significant amount of rain caused floodwaters to enter houses and buildings in Beledweyne town, located in the Hiran region. This forced residents to quickly gather their belongings and walk through the flooded streets to seek shelter. Also read | 'Very severe' cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar-Bangladesh border, threatens Rohingya refugees in low-lying regions Talking to AFP, residents said that the floods have become a familiar ordeal, with one resident saying that it is her fifth time fleeing flash floods in the Beledweyne area. According to experts, the country is experiencing extreme weather events more frequently and with greater intensity due to climate change. AFP reports that the extreme weather is not unique to Somalia. East and Central Africa have often been hit by extreme weather during the rainy seasons, causing significant damage to property and claiming many lives. Earlier this month, floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains claimed the lives of 135 people in Rwanda, leaving over 9,000 homeless. Also read | Singapore reports highest temperature in 40 years; short-duration showers expected next week Last week, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 400 people died due to torrential downpours, floods and landslides. As per AFP, at the end of 2019, East Africa suffered from two months of relentless rainfall, which resulted in the deaths of 265 people and the displacement of tens of thousands in Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Climate change | Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall claims 22 lives in Somalia, 450,000 affected: UN

Since 2010, prisons in England and Wales have seen nearly 1,000 rapes. As per exclusive data obtained by The Observer for the period, an additional 2,336 sexual assaults were reported to the police. However, as per a report by the Guardian, experts have warned that the true figure of the heinous crimes may be much higher, as not all the attacks get reported. The data reportedly includes cases of both staff-on-prisoner and prisoner-on-prisoner abuse.

The figures have raised concerns about the safety of prisoners and the prison system's effectiveness in addressing the issue of sexual violence.

Overcrowding, staff reductions and budget cuts have all contributed to the rising incidents of sexual assault and rape in prisons. These issues, as per the report, have been further exacerbated by austerity measures over the past decade.

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According to research by Nasrul Ismail, a lecturer in criminology at Bristol University, the impact of austerity has left English prisons "unable to provide safe environments for rising prison populations".

A government report revealed that 52 per cent of prisons in England and Wales were overcrowded as of September 2022.

There are currently just under 90,000 people in prisons in the UK, reports The Guardian.&nbsp;

Last year, the government even announced a £500 million (a little more than $622mn) funding injection to create thousands of new prison places for both men and women.&nbsp;

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However, it's not just space for prisoners, the prison system is also struggling to recruit and retain staff.

As per the Guardian report, in 2021-22, the number of prison officers and custodial managers fell by 600. Losing staff has also contributed to the safety issues, putting safety at risk. Many experienced officers are leaving the workforce and prisons are struggling to recruit and retain new staff to replace them.

Talking to the Observer, UK-based charity Howard League for Penal Reform's director of campaigns, Andrew Neilson said that his organisation had called for staff to be given more training and guidance. However, he added, "we know that many experienced officers have since left the workforce and prisons have struggled to recruit and retain people to replace them."

He also said that there has been "minimal research – and a worrying lack of coherent and consistently applied policies – in relation to consensual and coercive sex behind bars."

Sexual violence is a problem not just for the female prison estate but also for male ones.

According to the latest statistics on safety in custody published by the UK Ministry of Justice, there were a total of 20,993 assaults in the 12 months leading up to December 2022. Out of these, 12 per cent were classified as "serious assaults," which encompass sexual violence incidents. This represents a 19 per cent rise in the number of serious assaults compared to the previous year. The number of prisoner-on-prisoner sexual assaults, however, fell to 195, which is 26 per cent lower than the 265 incidents that were recorded in 2019.

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Since 2010, prisons in England and Wales have seen nearly 1,000 rapes. As per exclusive data obtained by The Observer for the period, an additional 2,336 sexual assaults were reported to the police. However, as per a report by the Guardian, experts have warned that the true figure of the heinous crimes may be much higher, as not all the attacks get reported. The data reportedly includes cases of both staff-on-prisoner and prisoner-on-prisoner abuse. The figures have raised concerns about the safety of prisoners and the prison system's effectiveness in addressing the issue of sexual violence. Overcrowding, staff reductions and budget cuts have all contributed to the rising incidents of sexual assault and rape in prisons. These issues, as per the report, have been further exacerbated by austerity measures over the past decade. Also read | Gucci reincarnation: 7-year-old prodigy dressmaker claims to be renowned fashion designer in past life According to research by Nasrul Ismail, a lecturer in criminology at Bristol University, the impact of austerity has left English prisons "unable to provide safe environments for rising prison populations". A government report revealed that 52 per cent of prisons in England and Wales were overcrowded as of September 2022. There are currently just under 90,000 people in prisons in the UK, reports The Guardian. Last year, the government even announced a £500 million (a little more than $622mn) funding injection to create thousands of new prison places for both men and women. Also read | On poll eve, Erdogan to emulate historical ritual of Ottoman Sultans: lead prayers at Hagia Sophia However, it's not just space for prisoners, the prison system is also struggling to recruit and retain staff. As per the Guardian report, in 2021-22, the number of prison officers and custodial managers fell by 600. Losing staff has also contributed to the safety issues, putting safety at risk. Many experienced officers are leaving the workforce and prisons are struggling to recruit and retain new staff to replace them. Talking to the Observer, UK-based charity Howard League for Penal Reform's director of campaigns, Andrew Neilson said that his organisation had called for staff to be given more training and guidance. However, he added, "we know that many experienced officers have since left the workforce and prisons have struggled to recruit and retain people to replace them." He also said that there has been "minimal research – and a worrying lack of coherent and consistently applied policies – in relation to consensual and coercive sex behind bars." Sexual violence is a problem not just for the female prison estate but also for male ones. According to the latest statistics on safety in custody published by the UK Ministry of Justice, there were a total of 20,993 assaults in the 12 months leading up to December 2022. Out of these, 12 per cent were classified as "serious assaults," which encompass sexual violence incidents. This represents a 19 per cent rise in the number of serious assaults compared to the previous year. The number of prisoner-on-prisoner sexual assaults, however, fell to 195, which is 26 per cent lower than the 265 incidents that were recorded in 2019. (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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Ahead of Sunday's vote that decides if he will stay in power, Turkish incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead the Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque. According to the news agency AFP, the leader will emulate a historical ritual that the Ottoman Sultans performed before they led their men off to war. The ritual will take place just a day before the contentious leader braces for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential ballot opposite an "energised or united opposition".

<h2>The importance of Hagia Sophia</h2>

Once the world's largest Byzantine cathedral, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans but became a museum after the establishment of a secular Turkey by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1923.

In 2020, Erdogan's decision to convert the museum back into a mosque helped solidify his status as a hero among his religious supporters.

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However, the decision also contributed to growing concerns from the Western world about his leadership.

During a rally in Istanbul on Saturday, Erdogan boasted, "The entire West got mad - but I did it."&nbsp;

His statement highlights his focus on religious themes and cultural conflicts, which he has previously used to galvanise his conservative and nationalist base.

Nevertheless, the 69-year as per AFP has never "faced a more energised or united opposition".

<h2>Erdogan's opposition</h2>

Leading the opposition against the Turkish leader is retired civil servant Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who has set up an alliance of six parties. Putting aside their political and cultural differences, these six parties have reportedly joined forces for the "lone task" of pushing Erdogan out.

They also have the official backing of Turkey's primary pro-Kurdish party, which represents around10 per cent of the total votes.

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<h2>Will Erdogan win?</h2>

In the past, Erdogan has proven his might. Over the course of 21 years, the Turkish leader has demonstrated exceptional skill in dividing his opponents and forming unlikely alliances, a skill which, as per AFP, has helped him win numerous national elections.

However, this time the math is not in his favour. Recent polls show that the secular opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu is edging ahead of Erdogan in Sunday's presidential ballot.&nbsp;

They reportedly show challenger Kilicdaroglu possessing a slight advantage and close to breaking the 50-per cent threshold needed to avoid a runoff on May 28.

Speaking at a rally in Ankara, the opposition leader said: "Are you ready to bring democracy to this country? To bring peace to this country? I promise, I am ready too."

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Ahead of Sunday's vote that decides if he will stay in power, Turkish incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead the Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque.

Ahead of Sunday's vote that decides if he will stay in power, Turkish incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead the Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque. According to the news agency AFP, the leader will emulate a historical ritual that the Ottoman Sultans performed before they led their men off to war. The ritual will take place just a day before the contentious leader braces for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential ballot opposite an "energised or united opposition". The importance of Hagia Sophia Once the world's largest Byzantine cathedral, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans but became a museum after the establishment of a secular Turkey by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1923. In 2020, Erdogan's decision to convert the museum back into a mosque helped solidify his status as a hero among his religious supporters. Also read | Russia ‘strongly’ denies accusations of spreading deep fakes, meddling in Turkey elections However, the decision also contributed to growing concerns from the Western world about his leadership. During a rally in Istanbul on Saturday, Erdogan boasted, "The entire West got mad - but I did it." His statement highlights his focus on religious themes and cultural conflicts, which he has previously used to galvanise his conservative and nationalist base. Nevertheless, the 69-year as per AFP has never "faced a more energised or united opposition". Erdogan's opposition Leading the opposition against the Turkish leader is retired civil servant Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who has set up an alliance of six parties. Putting aside their political and cultural differences, these six parties have reportedly joined forces for the "lone task" of pushing Erdogan out. They also have the official backing of Turkey's primary pro-Kurdish party, which represents around10 per cent of the total votes. Also read | Turkey elections 2023: These are top candidates for president, other key players you should know Will Erdogan win? In the past, Erdogan has proven his might. Over the course of 21 years, the Turkish leader has demonstrated exceptional skill in dividing his opponents and forming unlikely alliances, a skill which, as per AFP, has helped him win numerous national elections. However, this time the math is not in his favour. Recent polls show that the secular opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu is edging ahead of Erdogan in Sunday's presidential ballot. They reportedly show challenger Kilicdaroglu possessing a slight advantage and close to breaking the 50-per cent threshold needed to avoid a runoff on May 28. Speaking at a rally in Ankara, the opposition leader said: "Are you ready to bring democracy to this country? To bring peace to this country? I promise, I am ready too."

On poll eve, Erdogan to emulate historical ritual of Ottoman Sultans: lead prayers at Hagia Sophia

The Biden administration on Friday started the implementation of a significant policy shift at the US-Mexico border. Starting May 13, Title 42, a COVID-era order that had allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants expired, and new asylum restrictions took effect.

As per Reuters, adding to the confusion and uncertainty, were several last-minute actions. These legal challenges have added to the questions about how Biden's new strategy will play out.

The end of Title 42, a three-year-old order that allowed American authorities to expel migrants to Mexico or other countries quickly without a chance to request asylum, has raised concerns that US border facilities could be strained to the breaking point.

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Officials are reportedly keeping a close eye on the movement of migrants.

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Blas Nunez-Neto told reporters on Friday that they "continue to encounter high levels of non-citizens at the border, but we did not see a substantial increase overnight or an influx at midnight (when Title 42 expired)."

New asylum restrictions put in place by President Joe Biden's administration to curb illegal crossings were met with criticism from immigration advocates.&nbsp;

Advocates represented by the American Civil Liberties Union filed a legal challenge against the new asylum bars, claiming they violate US and international laws.

They argue that Biden's new legislation resembles the restrictions imposed by his predecessor Donald Trump — these were blocked in the court.

However, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden regulation. Talking to MSNBC, he said it aims to encourage migrants to enter using legal pathways.

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"It's going to be a tough transition," he added.

Along with immigration advocates, a few Democrat legislators also say that Biden's new regulation is too harsh and that it counters previous statements the US President made in 2020 on the campaign trail when he said he thought it was "wrong" for people not to be able to seek asylum on American soil

Biden's new measures, as per ABC News, have stopped short of imposing a total ban and instead, put in place severe limitations for those seeking to cross illegally without first opting for legal routes.

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The Biden administration on Friday started the implementation of a significant policy shift at the US-Mexico border. Starting May 13, Title 42, a COVID-era order that had allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants expired, and new asylum restrictions took effect. As per Reuters, adding to the confusion and uncertainty, were several last-minute actions. These legal challenges have added to the questions about how Biden's new strategy will play out. The end of Title 42, a three-year-old order that allowed American authorities to expel migrants to Mexico or other countries quickly without a chance to request asylum, has raised concerns that US border facilities could be strained to the breaking point. Also read | Honduran teen dies in US custody after crossing the southern border Officials are reportedly keeping a close eye on the movement of migrants. US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Blas Nunez-Neto told reporters on Friday that they "continue to encounter high levels of non-citizens at the border, but we did not see a substantial increase overnight or an influx at midnight (when Title 42 expired)." New asylum restrictions put in place by President Joe Biden's administration to curb illegal crossings were met with criticism from immigration advocates. Advocates represented by the American Civil Liberties Union filed a legal challenge against the new asylum bars, claiming they violate US and international laws. They argue that Biden's new legislation resembles the restrictions imposed by his predecessor Donald Trump — these were blocked in the court. However, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden regulation. Talking to MSNBC, he said it aims to encourage migrants to enter using legal pathways. Also read | Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends "It's going to be a tough transition," he added. Along with immigration advocates, a few Democrat legislators also say that Biden's new regulation is too harsh and that it counters previous statements the US President made in 2020 on the campaign trail when he said he thought it was "wrong" for people not to be able to seek asylum on American soil Biden's new measures, as per ABC News, have stopped short of imposing a total ban and instead, put in place severe limitations for those seeking to cross illegally without first opting for legal routes. (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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Toyota Motor Corp on Friday admitted that the vehicle data of 2.15 million customers in Japan, including those of its luxury brand Lexus, had been publicly available for almost a decade due to a 'human error'. The incident, which affected nearly the entire customer base who signed up for Toyota’s main cloud service platforms since 2012, was caused by a cloud system being set to public instead of private.

It also affected customers who signed up for the T-Connect — a service that provides a wide range of services including AI voice-enabled driving assistance, auto connection to call centres for vehicle management, and emergency support in such cases as a traffic accident or sudden illness — and Lexus vehicle's G-Link services were affected.&nbsp;

As per the company, while there have been no reports of malicious use, details such as vehicle locations and identification numbers of vehicle devices could have been compromised.&nbsp;

This incident, as per Reuters, comes to light as Toyota is making a push into vehicle connectivity and cloud-based data management to offer autonomous driving and other artificial intelligence-backed features.

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Responding to a question regarding why it took Toyota so long to realise the mistake, a spokesperson for the company said, "There was a lack of active detection mechanisms, and activities to detect the presence or absence of things that became public."

The issue, as per Reuters, began in November 2013 and lasted until mid-April of this year.

The Personal Information Protection Commission in Japan has been notified of the incident, but the body has declined to disclose details in accordance with their practice. Toyota has taken measures to prevent unauthorised outside access to the data and is conducting an investigation of all cloud environments managed by Toyota Connected Corp.

Toyota’s announcement follows several other major data breaches in Japan, including one in March when mobile carrier NTT DoCoMo said the data of up to 5.29 million customers may have leaked via a company to which it had outsourced work.

The incident adds to a series of challenges Koji Sato, who took over as Toyota CEO on April 1 from Akio Toyoda, faces.

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Toyota Motor Corp on Friday admitted that the vehicle data of 2.15 million customers in Japan, including those of its luxury brand Lexus, had been publicly available for almost a decade due to a 'human error'. The incident, which affected nearly the entire customer base who signed up for Toyota’s main cloud service platforms since 2012, was caused by a cloud system being set to public instead of private. It also affected customers who signed up for the T-Connect — a service that provides a wide range of services including AI voice-enabled driving assistance, auto connection to call centres for vehicle management, and emergency support in such cases as a traffic accident or sudden illness — and Lexus vehicle's G-Link services were affected. As per the company, while there have been no reports of malicious use, details such as vehicle locations and identification numbers of vehicle devices could have been compromised. This incident, as per Reuters, comes to light as Toyota is making a push into vehicle connectivity and cloud-based data management to offer autonomous driving and other artificial intelligence-backed features. Also read | 296,000 Toyota customers affected by a data breach that went undetected since 2017 Responding to a question regarding why it took Toyota so long to realise the mistake, a spokesperson for the company said, "There was a lack of active detection mechanisms, and activities to detect the presence or absence of things that became public." The issue, as per Reuters, began in November 2013 and lasted until mid-April of this year. The Personal Information Protection Commission in Japan has been notified of the incident, but the body has declined to disclose details in accordance with their practice. Toyota has taken measures to prevent unauthorised outside access to the data and is conducting an investigation of all cloud environments managed by Toyota Connected Corp. Toyota’s announcement follows several other major data breaches in Japan, including one in March when mobile carrier NTT DoCoMo said the data of up to 5.29 million customers may have leaked via a company to which it had outsourced work. The incident adds to a series of challenges Koji Sato, who took over as Toyota CEO on April 1 from Akio Toyoda, faces. (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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The Kremlin has denied allegations that it was meddling in Turkey's upcoming presidential election campaign. Recently Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Moscow of spreading "deep fakes" targeting him.

Earlier this week, opposition politician Kilicdaroglu claimed that ahead of the crucial Sunday elections, Russia was targeting him with an online smear campaign.

Replying to the allegations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "We strongly reject such statements".

"We officially declare: there can be no talk of any interference."&nbsp;

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"If someone provided Mr. Kilicdaroglu with such information, they are liars," he added, as reported by the AFP.

Kilicdaroglu's allegations came hours after Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince dropped out from the presidential elections. Withdrawing his candidacy just days before the elections, on Thursday, Ince said: "I am doing this for my country."&nbsp;

Taking to Twitter, Kilicdaroglu addressed "Russian friends" and said, "You are behind the montages, conspiracies, deep fakes and tapes that were exposed in this country yesterday." He did not provide any details.

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He further threatened Russia and said:&nbsp;"If you want our friendship after May 15, get your hands off the Turkish state. We are still in favour of cooperation and friendship."

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As per the news agency AFP, recent polls show the secular opposition leader edging ahead of Erdogan in Sunday's presidential ballot. They reportedly show&nbsp;challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu possessing a slight advantage and close to breaking the 50-per cent threshold needed to avoid a runoff on May 28.

However, as per Kremlin spokesman Peskov, Russia is doing nothing of that sort, and that Moscow "highly values" its bilateral relations with Turkey.

"Turkey has a very responsible, sovereign and thought-through position on a whole range of regional and global problems that we face," he said.

In recent months, even as Russia faces criticism from various nations, Moscow and Ankara have maintained close ties. Erdogan has also, at times, played the role of a mediator, talking to both Russia and Ukraine.

In recent days, disinformation has added a dark note to the pivotal elections that on Sunday will decide if Erdogan — who has been Turkey's President since 2014 — will remain in power.

Recently, at a huge rally, Recep Tayyip Erdogan played a 14-second clip which allegedly was proof that his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu has formed a union with "terrorists"&nbsp;and outlawed Kurdish militants. The clip was played at the rally and beamed live on TV, following which challenger Kilicdaroglu had fumed: "How can a person sitting in the president's chair stoop this low."

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The Kremlin has denied allegations that it was meddling in Turkey's upcoming presidential election campaign. Recently Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Moscow of spreading "deep fakes" targeting him.

The Kremlin has denied allegations that it was meddling in Turkey's upcoming presidential election campaign. Recently Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Moscow of spreading "deep fakes" targeting him. Earlier this week, opposition politician Kilicdaroglu claimed that ahead of the crucial Sunday elections, Russia was targeting him with an online smear campaign. Replying to the allegations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "We strongly reject such statements". "We officially declare: there can be no talk of any interference." Also read | Turkey elections 2023: These are top candidates for president, other key players you should know "If someone provided Mr. Kilicdaroglu with such information, they are liars," he added, as reported by the AFP. Kilicdaroglu's allegations came hours after Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince dropped out from the presidential elections. Withdrawing his candidacy just days before the elections, on Thursday, Ince said: "I am doing this for my country." Taking to Twitter, Kilicdaroglu addressed "Russian friends" and said, "You are behind the montages, conspiracies, deep fakes and tapes that were exposed in this country yesterday." He did not provide any details. Also read | Turkey's presidential candidate Ince drops out after release of 'sex tape' He further threatened Russia and said: "If you want our friendship after May 15, get your hands off the Turkish state. We are still in favour of cooperation and friendship." Sevgili Rus Dostlarımız, Dün bu ülkede ortaya saçılan montajlar, kumpaslar, Deep Fake içerikler, kasetlerin arkasında siz varsınız. Eğer 15 Mayıs sonrası dostluğumuzun devamını istiyorsanız, elinizi Türk’ün devletinden çekin. Biz hala işbirlikten ve dostluktan yanayız. — Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu (@kilicdarogluk) May 11, 2023 × As per the news agency AFP, recent polls show the secular opposition leader edging ahead of Erdogan in Sunday's presidential ballot. They reportedly show challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu possessing a slight advantage and close to breaking the 50-per cent threshold needed to avoid a runoff on May 28. However, as per Kremlin spokesman Peskov, Russia is doing nothing of that sort, and that Moscow "highly values" its bilateral relations with Turkey. "Turkey has a very responsible, sovereign and thought-through position on a whole range of regional and global problems that we face," he said. In recent months, even as Russia faces criticism from various nations, Moscow and Ankara have maintained close ties. Erdogan has also, at times, played the role of a mediator, talking to both Russia and Ukraine. In recent days, disinformation has added a dark note to the pivotal elections that on Sunday will decide if Erdogan — who has been Turkey's President since 2014 — will remain in power. Recently, at a huge rally, Recep Tayyip Erdogan played a 14-second clip which allegedly was proof that his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu has formed a union with "terrorists" and outlawed Kurdish militants. The clip was played at the rally and beamed live on TV, following which challenger Kilicdaroglu had fumed: "How can a person sitting in the president's chair stoop this low." (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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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has slammed the nation's army chief and has said that the country "is run by only one man and that’s the Army chief."&nbsp;In other news, Twitter's owner, Elon Musk, has officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform. However, Musk&nbsp;will&nbsp;continue to handle Twitter's product design and new technology.

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has slammed the nation's army chief and has said that the country "is run by only one man and that’s the Army chief." In other news, Twitter's owner, Elon Musk, has officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has slammed the nation's army chief and has said that the country "is run by only one man and that’s the Army chief." In other news, Twitter's owner, Elon Musk, has officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform. However, Musk will continue to handle Twitter's product design and new technology. Click on the headlines for more. Imran Khan slams Pakistan army chief, says nation 'run by only one man' Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says he is worried that his opponents will have him arrested once again. He shared his misgivings after the Islamabad High Court granted him bail. It's official: Musk announces Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO Twitter's owner Elon Musk on Friday officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform. Russia 'strongly' denies accusations of spreading deep fakes, meddling in Turkey elections The Kremlin has denied allegations that it was meddling in Turkey's upcoming presidential election campaign. Recently Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Moscow of spreading "deep fakes" targeting him. Only rich people can afford children in Italy, says Pope Francis Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children. AI pilots for passenger planes? Emirates airline president hints at possibility With the expanding abilities of artificial technology (AI), aeroplanes may now seemingly move from autopilot mode to AI pilot mode. From two trained pilots present inside the cockpit, the situation may change to no pilots at all, with AI pilots flying the aeroplanes more smoothly and safely. Northern Ireland lawmaker slams Biden remarks on the country US President Joe Biden has drawn criticism from a lawmaker of Northern Ireland's biggest pro-UK party on Thursday (May 11) over his contentious remarks. Biden has said that the purpose of his trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland was "to make sure... the Brits didn't screw around" with peace in Northern Ireland and "didn't walk away from their commitments". China to send special envoy to Russia, Ukraine, other nations to broker peace talks A special envoy is being sent by China to Russia and Ukraine next week with an aim to finalise a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, stated its foreign ministry on Friday. Turkey elections 2023: These are top candidates for president, other key players you should know President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is putting his two-decade rule on the line on May 14 when he faces opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Turkey's landmark elections. All you need to know about the key figures in Turkey's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Tesla recalls almost all of its over 1 million cars in China over braking defect Tesla Inc has recalled around 1.1 million electric cars, which is nearly all the vehicles it had sold in China, over braking defects. The recall means Tesla will now fix practically every car it has ever sold in China because of issues being faced with the acceleration systems of vehicles. Watch | US braces for migrant surge at Mexico border as 'Title 42' Covid border policy ends

Top 10 world news: Imran Khan slams Pak army chief, Twitter's new CEO, and more

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has labelled the "relief" provided to his predecessor Imran Khan by the courts as "double standards" in corruption cases and termed him a 'laadla' of courts. Responding to the&nbsp;Supreme Court's granting of relief to its "laadla" Imran Khan, Sharif said the "double standards&nbsp;have led to the death of justice in Pakistan". 
 
Pakistan's Supreme Court granted&nbsp;a major relief for Khan&nbsp;on Thursday when it declared his dramatic arrest "unlawful" and "invalid" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders. 
 
Sharif said that the apex court's relief was nothing but an NRO. He was referring to the infamous National Reconciliation Ordinance, which was used by past leaders to pardon their allies, before being outlawed by the top court itself. 
 
Addressing Pakistan's federal cabinet, Sharif referred to the arrests of PML-N [Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)] supremo Nawaz Sharif and other members of the federal coalition and asked why such&nbsp;leniency was not given to them.&nbsp;

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"No one spoke to Nawaz about injustices suffered by him."

Calling&nbsp;Imran Khan the "laadla," a crude reference that roughly translates to blue-eyed-boy, he said, "If you want to keep favouring this laadla then you should also release all the dacoits behind bars in the country."

"Let this be free for all," he said, adding that everyone will bear the consequences of whatever followed next.

Talking about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party workers' protests, he said they have disrespected the martyrs of Pakistan in a way that has never been done by "our enemies".

Lamenting the protests after Imran Khan's May 9 arrest, he said such scenes have not been witnessed in Pakistan since the fall of Dhaka in 1973.

"The attacks on army installations, there can be no greater terrorism in the country," he said. "And seeing all this, a country, I don’t want to take its name, was celebrating that what couldn’t happen in 75 years is now happening in Pakistan."

He said that even after the death of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, the nation had erupted into protests but no one "moved towards military installations".

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has labelled the "relief" provided to his predecessor Imran Khan by the courts as "double standards" in corruption cases and termed him a 'laadla' of courts. Responding to the Supreme Court's granting of relief to its "laadla" Imran Khan, Sharif said the "double standards have led to the death of justice in Pakistan". Pakistan's Supreme Court granted a major relief for Khan on Thursday when it declared his dramatic arrest "unlawful" and "invalid" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders. Sharif said that the apex court's relief was nothing but an NRO. He was referring to the infamous National Reconciliation Ordinance, which was used by past leaders to pardon their allies, before being outlawed by the top court itself. Addressing Pakistan's federal cabinet, Sharif referred to the arrests of PML-N [Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)] supremo Nawaz Sharif and other members of the federal coalition and asked why such leniency was not given to them. Also read | Imran Khan says he's worried 'they' will pick him again; warns of 'same reaction' if arrested again "No one spoke to Nawaz about injustices suffered by him." Calling Imran Khan the "laadla," a crude reference that roughly translates to blue-eyed-boy, he said, "If you want to keep favouring this laadla then you should also release all the dacoits behind bars in the country." "Let this be free for all," he said, adding that everyone will bear the consequences of whatever followed next. Talking about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party workers' protests, he said they have disrespected the martyrs of Pakistan in a way that has never been done by "our enemies". Lamenting the protests after Imran Khan's May 9 arrest, he said such scenes have not been witnessed in Pakistan since the fall of Dhaka in 1973. "The attacks on army installations, there can be no greater terrorism in the country," he said. "And seeing all this, a country, I don’t want to take its name, was celebrating that what couldn’t happen in 75 years is now happening in Pakistan." He said that even after the death of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, the nation had erupted into protests but no one "moved towards military installations". (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.

PM Sharif: Courts' relief to ‘laadla’ Imran exposes ‘double standards’, led to death of justice in Pak

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In the latest, the Supreme Court has declared former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest as&nbsp;unlawful and ordered his release. Britain has delivered long-range 'storm Shadow' missiles to Ukraine. In other news, a massive explosion rocked&nbsp;the city of Milan. Additionally, over 27 children sustained injuries after a bridge collapsed in Finland.

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Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (May 11) declared&nbsp;the arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was unlawful. Khan arrived in the court today after Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial ordered that the former premier be brought to court 'within an hour'. Imran Khan was arrested on May 9, following which massive protests erupted in Pakistan and even abroad. Khan's lawyers had challenged the legality of his arrest. After declaring his arrest unlawful, the top court ordered Imran Khan's immediate release. The court directed Imran Khan to approach Islamabad High Court.

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Turkey's third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from the country's tight presidential election, increasing the chances of the opposition's victory in the first round.

The decision was announced by the 59-year-old after he was targeted by an online smear campaign through which his doctored images were shared in which the minister was seen meeting women and riding around in luxurious cars.

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A massive&nbsp;explosion has rocked the city of Milan setting several vehicles on fire in the city centre, as per media reports. In the video footage shared by the Italian news channel Sky TG24, numerous vehicles are seen engulfed in flames.&nbsp;

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Police detained a suspect after a shootout took place at a Mercedes-Benz plant located in southwestern Germany on Thursday in which two people died.

The latest shooting incident increased pressure on Germany's government to further tighten its gun laws. The police have identified the suspect as a 53-year-old man.

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The chief of Russia's Wagner private army declared on Thursday that Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive had already begun and gaining advances on the outskirts of Bakhmut, while Kyiv insisted its major push was yet to begin.

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Former United States president Donald Trump made a rare live appearance on CNN on Wednesday (May 10), his first since 2016. CNN's town hall in New Hampshire was the first time Trump faced prolonged questioning from media outside the friendly confines of the conservative outlets of his choosing. Earlier, he had branded CNN for fake news and never allowed any of its journalists an interview while serving as the president.&nbsp;

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Around 27 people, most of them children, were injured in Finland on Thursday (May 11) when a temporary footbridge by a construction site collapsed and they fell several metres onto a road.&nbsp;

The Western Uusimaa rescue department in Espoo, near the capital Helsinki, said in a statement: "Approximately 27 youths, mostly minors, have been injured, to varying degrees."&nbsp;

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The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

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Supreme Court of India on Thursday (May 11) refused to grant relief to the Uddhav Thackeray camp in the former Shiv Sena chief’s battle against Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Shinde, once a prominent figure in Shiv Sena under Uddhav Thackeray, revolted against him last year. He found support from a large number of Shiv Sena's Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Thackeray subsequently resigned and Shinde became chief minister with the support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;

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In the latest, the Supreme Court has declared former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest as unlawful and ordered his release. Britain has delivered long-range 'storm Shadow' missiles to Ukraine.

In the latest, the Supreme Court has declared former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest as unlawful and ordered his release. Britain has delivered long-range 'storm Shadow' missiles to Ukraine. In other news, a massive explosion rocked the city of Milan. Additionally, over 27 children sustained injuries after a bridge collapsed in Finland. Click on the headlines for more. Supreme Court of Pakistan declares ex-prime minister Imran Khan's arrest unlawful Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (May 11) declared the arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was unlawful. Khan arrived in the court today after Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial ordered that the former premier be brought to court 'within an hour'. Imran Khan was arrested on May 9, following which massive protests erupted in Pakistan and even abroad. Khan's lawyers had challenged the legality of his arrest. After declaring his arrest unlawful, the top court ordered Imran Khan's immediate release. The court directed Imran Khan to approach Islamabad High Court. UK delivers long-range ‘Storm Shadow’ cruise missiles to Ukraine The United Kingdom has sent a number of "Storm Shadow" cruise missiles to Ukraine, providing the nation with a new long-range strike capability ahead of a highly anticipated counteroffensive against Russian forces, according to an exclusive CNN report. Third-party candidate Ince drops out of Turkey's presidential race Turkey's third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from the country's tight presidential election, increasing the chances of the opposition's victory in the first round. The decision was announced by the 59-year-old after he was targeted by an online smear campaign through which his doctored images were shared in which the minister was seen meeting women and riding around in luxurious cars. Explosion rocks Milan, several vehicles set ablaze A massive explosion has rocked the city of Milan setting several vehicles on fire in the city centre, as per media reports. In the video footage shared by the Italian news channel Sky TG24, numerous vehicles are seen engulfed in flames. Two killed, suspect detained in German Mercedes plant shootout Police detained a suspect after a shootout took place at a Mercedes-Benz plant located in southwestern Germany on Thursday in which two people died. The latest shooting incident increased pressure on Germany's government to further tighten its gun laws. The police have identified the suspect as a 53-year-old man. Zelensky says counteroffensive yet to start despite Kyiv's gains at frontline The chief of Russia's Wagner private army declared on Thursday that Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive had already begun and gaining advances on the outskirts of Bakhmut, while Kyiv insisted its major push was yet to begin. Trump lies about election, abortion, sexual abuse case at CNN town hall: A fact-check Former United States president Donald Trump made a rare live appearance on CNN on Wednesday (May 10), his first since 2016. CNN's town hall in New Hampshire was the first time Trump faced prolonged questioning from media outside the friendly confines of the conservative outlets of his choosing. Earlier, he had branded CNN for fake news and never allowed any of its journalists an interview while serving as the president. Finland: Around 27, mostly children, injured in bridge collapse Around 27 people, most of them children, were injured in Finland on Thursday (May 11) when a temporary footbridge by a construction site collapsed and they fell several metres onto a road. The Western Uusimaa rescue department in Espoo, near the capital Helsinki, said in a statement: "Approximately 27 youths, mostly minors, have been injured, to varying degrees." Islamic Jihad says military leader killed in Israeli strike in Gaza The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. Maharashtra crisis: Uddhav Thackeray resigned as CM, cannot reinstate him, says Supreme Court Supreme Court of India on Thursday (May 11) refused to grant relief to the Uddhav Thackeray camp in the former Shiv Sena chief’s battle against Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Shinde, once a prominent figure in Shiv Sena under Uddhav Thackeray, revolted against him last year. He found support from a large number of Shiv Sena's Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Thackeray subsequently resigned and Shinde became chief minister with the support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Top 10 world news: Top Pak court declares Imran Khan's arrest 'unlawful', explosion rocks Milan, & more

In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, was "whisked away by unknown people," from outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC). This comes at the heels of the Pakistan army shooting down the cricketer-turned-politician's allegations regarding the involvement of top ISI officer Major-General Faisal Naseer in the brutal murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif.

In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, was "whisked away by unknown people," from outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC). This comes at the heels of the Pakistan army shooting down the cricketer-turned-politician's allegations regarding the involvement of top ISI officer Major-General Faisal Naseer in the brutal murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. Not even two days after the allegations and the subsequent warning from the military, Khan has been arrested "in the Qadir Trust case." The leader's arrest comes as a surprise to the world, but right on the lines of a prediction made by PTI chief Imran Khan. Here's a blow-by-blow account of Imran Khan's arrest May 7th, 2023 Speaking at a rally in Lahore, Imran Khan on Sunday (May 7th) makes fresh allegations against the top intelligence service officer, while reiterating previous claims that Naseer had tried to "kill me twice". "Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)'s Major-General Faisal Naseer tried to kill me twice. He is also involved in the killing of (TV anchor) Arshad Sharif. He also stripped my party Senator Azam Swati naked and inflicted severe torture on him," the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief had said. May 7th, 2023 - evening Incumbent Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif tweets that Imran Khan's allegations "cannot be allowed and will not be tolerated." Imran Niazi's act of routinely maligning and threatening Pakistan Army and Intelligence Agency for the sake of petty political gains is highly condemnable. His leveling of allegations without any proof against Gen Faisal Naseer and officers of our Intelligence Agnecy cannot be… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 7, 2023 × May 8th, 2023 Pakistan Army lashes out at Khan and warns him over his "fabricated and malicious allegation." In a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), they said: "This fabricated and malicious allegation is extremely unfortunate, deplorable and unacceptable. This has been a consistent pattern for last one year wherein military and intelligence agencies officials are targeted with insinuations and sensational propaganda for the furtherance of political objectives." "We ask the political leader concerned to make a recourse to legal avenues and stop making false allegations," it said, adding that the institution reserves the right to a legal recourse against patently false and malafide statements and propaganda. May 9th, 2023 10:00 am PKT (05:02 am GST) Imran Khan leaves for a hearing at the Islamabad High Court. In a video posted by the PTI party, he reacts to ISPR Press Release and says his claims are true and that if an investigation is conducted, he will prove them. Watch the video here: اسلام آباد عدالتی پیشی کیلئے روانگی سے قبل چیئرمین تحریک انصاف کا خصوصی پیغام آئی ایس پی آر کی پریس ریلیز پر خصوصی ردعمل #BehindYouSkipper pic.twitter.com/NtrcUSrwwY — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × 2:00 pm | Khan reaches court Imran Khan reaches the court where he was supposed to file bail applications in seven cases. عمران خان انسداد دہشت گردی عدالت پہنچ گئے،عمران خان 7 مقدمات میں ضمانت کی درخواست دائر کریں گے#BehindYouSkipper pic.twitter.com/Ri75Xh0weq — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × عمران خان اسلام آباد ہائیکورٹ پہنچ گئے۔ #BehindYouSkipper pic.twitter.com/DmadRgPD82 — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × 2:15 pm | Pakistan's paramilitary federal law enforcement corps storm into the court premises Videos shared by the PTI party show Rangers personnel breaking windows in their attempt to get to the party chief Imran Khan. This is how they’re treating Pakistan’s national leader inside the court premises. Unbelievable and disgusting! #نکلو_خان_کی_زندگی_بچاؤ pic.twitter.com/ZQTDYqonaU — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the respect for Courts by powerful corridors. Black day! pic.twitter.com/QuLCuePy9d — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × 2:35 pm | Rangers "abduct" Khan As per the PTI party rangers "abducted" Khan and, in the process, tortured the leader. They allege that Khan, his lawyers and supporters were assaulted during the arrest. The party's lawyer Faisal Chaudhry says, "Imran Khan has been arrested by Rangers outside the IHC. Lawyers have been subjected to torture and PTI workers and supporters are also being arrested." As per a video posted by PTI, Khan's lawyer was tortured by members of the paramilitary force. The video shows a bloodied lawyer receiving medical attention. Imran Khan’s lawyer badly injured inside the premises of IHC. Black day for our democracy and country. pic.twitter.com/iQ8xWsXln7 — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × 2:45 pm | PTI party member confirms arrest, alleges torture Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Musarrat Cheema said: "They are torturing Imran Khan right now, they are beating Khan sahib. They have done something with Khan sahib." The party claims that during the arrest, Khan was hit on his injured leg and on his head. فسطائیت اپنے عروج پر ہے،ملک کے سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان کی ٹانگ زخمی ہونے کے باوجود ان پر تشدد کیا گیا۔ #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/LgDVzKfxj3 — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × Barrister Gohar, while talking to Dawn, claims that "they hit Imran's head and leg," and that the PTI chairman’s wheelchair was also tossed aside during the arrest. عمران خان کی زخمی ٹانگ پر رینجرز نے لاتیں ماریں، مرچوں والا سپرے کیا گیا، بیرسٹر گوہر تفصیلات بتا رہے ہیں۔ #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/uD54XQmPOq — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × 3:30 pm | Arrest warrant made public The arrest was made on National Accountability Bureau (NAB) instructions. Officials say arrest warrants for the former premier in the Al-Qadir trust case were issued on May 1. عمران خان کو قادر ٹرسٹ کیس میں گرفتار کیاگیا ہے۔ آئی جی اسلام آباد ۔ حالات معمول کے مطابق ہیں ۔ آئی جی اسلام آباد دفعہ 144 نافذ العمل ہے خلاف ورزی کی صورت میں کارروائی عمل میں لائی جائے گی ۔ — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) May 9, 2023 × #NewsAlert | Former Pakistan PM #ImranKhan arrested in corruption case. (Copy of arrest warrant) pic.twitter.com/fZcY5cqA6w — WION (@WIONews) May 9, 2023 × 4:00 pm | Khan predicted the arrest As per a video shared by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Instagram, the senior leader had predicted that he would be locked up over a "najayaz" (illegitimate) case. Watch what he said here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imran Khan (@imrankhan.pti) × 4:15 pm | IHC chief justice summons police chief IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq directed the Islamabad police chief, the interior ministry secretary and the additional attorney general to appear before the court within 15 minutes. Farooq said that he was showing "restraint" and warned that he would "summon" the prime minister if the Islamabad police chief did not appear before the court. "Come to court and tell us why Imran has been arrested and in which case," Justice Farooq said. The Islamabad IG appeared before the court alongside the additional attorney general and the interior secretary, 30 minutes late. "We told you to appear in court within 15 minutes but you came after 45 minutes," the IHC CJ observed. Islamabad IG says didn't know about the arrest IG said he found out about Imran’s arrest from the media. "He has been arrested in a case pertaining to corrupt practices," he said while submitting the PTI chief’s arrest warrant. "But as far as I know and from what the court staff said, Imran was not arrested by the NAB," Justice Farooq noted. "I will issue an appropriate order if the arrest was in violation of the law," he added. Imran Khan supporters take to the streets PTI issues a clarion call as section 144 was imposed in Islamabad. If you don’t come out to save your country today, then the scene we are seeing right now will continue till years to come. Our dear Pakistan, its a never before opportunity for you, take it! #نکلو_خان_کی_زندگی_بچاؤ — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × لاہور کے ورکرز اور سپورٹرز فوری طور پر لبرٹی پہنچیں #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/GiaBwTcbLV — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × Faisalabad! #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/lAfdxFLS0A — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × بہاولپور بئ پاس چوک ملتان #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/749rQTgXM4 — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × PTI party demands live coverage of Khan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party demands live coverage of Imran Khan says "People of Pakistan trust Imran Khan, but they are not ready to trust those who abducted him now. Show Imran Khan LIVE." Live coverage of PTI Chairman @ImranKhanPTI must be ensured. People of Pakistan trust Imran Khan, but they are not ready to trust those who abducted him now. Show Imran Khan LIVE. #ReleaseImranKhan — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × Protests turn violent Protesters displayed their rage against the military by raiding the home of the corps commander in Lahore and besieging the entrance to the army's general headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Law enforcement used tear gas and water cannons to break up the group of Khan supporters in Karachi and Lahore, while protesters impeded roads in Islamabad, Peshawar, and other cities. (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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As per the United Nations, last month, in Haiti, more than 600 people died in gang violence — around a 28 per cent spike from the number of deaths recorded last quarter. As per the UN, these deaths happened in areas where authorities lacked the capacity to protect civilians.

Speaking to the press, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk said: "Every report I get from Haiti underlines the scale of the suffering and rams home the message that Haitians need urgent support and they need it now."

He further reiterated his call for the international community to send a specialised force to help out Haiti police and authorities in their quest to restore peace.

"The government, with support from the international community, must do its utmost to comply with its obligation to provide people with regular and unimpeded access to clean water, food, health and shelter," he said.

UN's quarterly update for the months of January to March found that in the nation, violence was "becoming more extreme and more frequent (and) spreading relentlessly as gangs seek to extend their control".

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Citing the report which was released on Tuesday (May 9th) the UN high commissioner's office said: "In the month of April alone, more than 600 people were killed in a new wave of extreme violence that hit several districts across the capital."&nbsp;

"This follows the killing of at least 846 people in the first three months of 2023, in addition to 393 injured and 395 kidnapped during that period — a 28-per cent increase in violence on the previous quarter."

As per Turk's office, the areas that were previously considered safe were now affected.

Gangs are reportedly using snipers to "indiscriminately" shoot people in the streets and are also "firing into homes".

Furthermore, people were "being burned alive on public transport," but authorities do not have the "capacity to respond," forcing civilians to form vigilante groups to fight the gangs.

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This, as per AFP, has led to a rise in "mob killings and lynchings of alleged gang members". In April, at least 164 such murders were documented.

Volker Turk, who last week warned that Haiti is "dangling over an abyss" says that the vigilante killings "will only fuel the spiral of violence."

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As per the United Nations, last month, in Haiti, more than 600 people died in gang violence — around a 28 per cent spike from the number of deaths recorded last quarter.

As per the United Nations, last month, in Haiti, more than 600 people died in gang violence — around a 28 per cent spike from the number of deaths recorded last quarter. As per the UN, these deaths happened in areas where authorities lacked the capacity to protect civilians. Speaking to the press, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk said: "Every report I get from Haiti underlines the scale of the suffering and rams home the message that Haitians need urgent support and they need it now." He further reiterated his call for the international community to send a specialised force to help out Haiti police and authorities in their quest to restore peace. "The government, with support from the international community, must do its utmost to comply with its obligation to provide people with regular and unimpeded access to clean water, food, health and shelter," he said. UN's quarterly update for the months of January to March found that in the nation, violence was "becoming more extreme and more frequent (and) spreading relentlessly as gangs seek to extend their control". Also read | Haiti: UN flags violence as 531 die in gang wars in 2023 so far Citing the report which was released on Tuesday (May 9th) the UN high commissioner's office said: "In the month of April alone, more than 600 people were killed in a new wave of extreme violence that hit several districts across the capital." "This follows the killing of at least 846 people in the first three months of 2023, in addition to 393 injured and 395 kidnapped during that period — a 28-per cent increase in violence on the previous quarter." As per Turk's office, the areas that were previously considered safe were now affected. Gangs are reportedly using snipers to "indiscriminately" shoot people in the streets and are also "firing into homes". Furthermore, people were "being burned alive on public transport," but authorities do not have the "capacity to respond," forcing civilians to form vigilante groups to fight the gangs. Also read | Haiti: Over dozen suspected gang members lynched, burned alive by residents This, as per AFP, has led to a rise in "mob killings and lynchings of alleged gang members". In April, at least 164 such murders were documented. Volker Turk, who last week warned that Haiti is "dangling over an abyss" says that the vigilante killings "will only fuel the spiral of violence." (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.

UN sounds alarm over 'new wave of extreme violence' in Haiti; 600 killed in April

Moving away from a constitution that focused on social benefits, environmental rights, gender parity and indigenous rights, Chile on Sunday voted for the nation's right-wing parties to elect advisers who will draft a new constitution.&nbsp;

This, as per Reuters, marks a sharp shift from a progressive majority that drafted a failed first constitutional rewrite.&nbsp;

A tally of about 95.13 per cent of the ballots revealed that Chile's Republican Party, led by Jose Antonio Kast, secured nearly 35 per cent of the votes.

Of the rest of the votes, a coalition of traditional right-wing parties gained just over 20 per cent, while President Gabriel Boric's left-wing coalition received about 29 per cent of the votes. The remaining votes went to centrist parties.

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Former conservative firebrand presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in 2021, during a speech in Santiago branded his opponent's government a "failed" one.

"Chile has defeated a failed government."

"Today is the first day of a better future, a new start for Chile," said Kast.

The final results will determine the exact makeup of a 50-seat Constitutional Council that will be in charge of drafting a new constitution.&nbsp;

Any articles will be approved with a three-fifths majority.&nbsp;

The constitutional advisers elected on Sunday will commence the process of drafting a new constitution in June. The draft will be based on a draft compiled by 24 constitutional experts appointed by Congress in March. Once the draft is complete, voters will have the opportunity to approve or reject it in December.

Reuters reported&nbsp;that this marks the latest step in a years-long effort to overhaul Chile's dictatorship-era text. The effort began after nearly 80 per cent of Chileans voted to draft a new constitution in 2020. This was preceded by violent protests against inequality.

The first rewrite was drafted by largely independent and left-leaning constituents with a focus on social welfare, environmental protections, gender equality, and indigenous rights. Despite being viewed as one of the most progressive constitutions globally, a lot of voters deemed it too divisive, and the procedure was embroiled in controversies.

The draft was rejected by 62 per cent of the voters. For backing the first constitution rewrite, Boric has suffered a setback and his approval ratings have plummeted.

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In March of last year, Boric assumed office amid high hopes of reform, but as the struggling economy and rising crime&nbsp;become the foremost concerns of voters, his popularity has waned.&nbsp;

Since voter rejection of the first draft, the president has distanced himself from the process while promising to support it. Boric reassured reporters after casting his vote on Sunday that the government would respect the council's autonomy and serve as a guarantor while assisting its requests.

"The government won't meddle with the process and will respect the entity's autonomy in its deliberation."

Delivered remarks from Santiago's La Moneda presidential palace he called for unity and urged the opposition to learn from the previous failed attempt, stating that he wanted the Republican Party, to avoid making the same blunders as his party. Boric stated that the process should not be about vendettas but prioritising Chile's interests.

"I want to invite the Republican Party, that's won an unquestionable majority, to not make the same mistakes we made," he said. "This process can't be about vendettas, but putting Chile first."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Moving away from a constitution that focused on social benefits, environmental rights, gender parity and indigenous rights, Chile on Sunday voted for the nation's right-wing parties to elect advisers who will draft a new constitution. This, as per Reuters, marks a sharp shift from a progressive majority that drafted a failed first constitutional rewrite. A tally of about 95.13 per cent of the ballots revealed that Chile's Republican Party, led by Jose Antonio Kast, secured nearly 35 per cent of the votes. Of the rest of the votes, a coalition of traditional right-wing parties gained just over 20 per cent, while President Gabriel Boric's left-wing coalition received about 29 per cent of the votes. The remaining votes went to centrist parties. Also read | IN PICS | Protests, rallies, demonstrations: Here's how people marked May Day across the world Former conservative firebrand presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in 2021, during a speech in Santiago branded his opponent's government a "failed" one. "Chile has defeated a failed government." "Today is the first day of a better future, a new start for Chile," said Kast. The final results will determine the exact makeup of a 50-seat Constitutional Council that will be in charge of drafting a new constitution. Any articles will be approved with a three-fifths majority. The constitutional advisers elected on Sunday will commence the process of drafting a new constitution in June. The draft will be based on a draft compiled by 24 constitutional experts appointed by Congress in March. Once the draft is complete, voters will have the opportunity to approve or reject it in December. Reuters reported that this marks the latest step in a years-long effort to overhaul Chile's dictatorship-era text. The effort began after nearly 80 per cent of Chileans voted to draft a new constitution in 2020. This was preceded by violent protests against inequality. The first rewrite was drafted by largely independent and left-leaning constituents with a focus on social welfare, environmental protections, gender equality, and indigenous rights. Despite being viewed as one of the most progressive constitutions globally, a lot of voters deemed it too divisive, and the procedure was embroiled in controversies. The draft was rejected by 62 per cent of the voters. For backing the first constitution rewrite, Boric has suffered a setback and his approval ratings have plummeted. Also read | Chileans reject new proposed constitution in referendum In March of last year, Boric assumed office amid high hopes of reform, but as the struggling economy and rising crime become the foremost concerns of voters, his popularity has waned. Since voter rejection of the first draft, the president has distanced himself from the process while promising to support it. Boric reassured reporters after casting his vote on Sunday that the government would respect the council's autonomy and serve as a guarantor while assisting its requests. "The government won't meddle with the process and will respect the entity's autonomy in its deliberation." Delivered remarks from Santiago's La Moneda presidential palace he called for unity and urged the opposition to learn from the previous failed attempt, stating that he wanted the Republican Party, to avoid making the same blunders as his party. Boric stated that the process should not be about vendettas but prioritising Chile's interests. "I want to invite the Republican Party, that's won an unquestionable majority, to not make the same mistakes we made," he said. "This process can't be about vendettas, but putting Chile first." (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 fire broke out in a small gold mine in southern Peru on Saturday, killing 27 people, according to official figures. The incident, as per Reuters, is the nation's single-deadliest mining accident in more than two decades.

In a statement, the local government said that preliminary findings have established that the cause of the blaze was a short-circuit, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in the southern region of Arequipa.

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Images clicked by local media from the scene showed thick, dark plumes of smoke rising from the mine.&nbsp;

Talking to local media on Sunday, local prosecutor Giovanni Matos said that: "It's been confirmed by the Yanaquihua police station, there are 27 dead."

The mine is operated by a small-scale company called Yanaquihua.&nbsp;

For Peru, which is the world's largest gold producer and second-largest copper producer, this incident as per data from the nation's Ministry of Energy and Mines, is the single-deadliest mining incident since 2000.

The previous highest toll occurred in 2002 when 73 people died in different mining accidents. In 2022, mining accidents in Peru caused 38 fatalities, underscoring safety concerns in Latin American mining.

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A fire broke out in a small gold mine in southern Peru on Saturday, killing 27 people, according to official figures. The incident, as per Reuters, is the nation's single-deadliest mining accident in more than two decades.

A fire broke out in a small gold mine in southern Peru on Saturday, killing 27 people, according to official figures. The incident, as per Reuters, is the nation's single-deadliest mining accident in more than two decades. In a statement, the local government said that preliminary findings have established that the cause of the blaze was a short-circuit, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in the southern region of Arequipa. Also read | 12 killed, 31 injured in multi-car crash in Turkey; victims burnt alive in resulting blaze Images clicked by local media from the scene showed thick, dark plumes of smoke rising from the mine. Talking to local media on Sunday, local prosecutor Giovanni Matos said that: "It's been confirmed by the Yanaquihua police station, there are 27 dead." The mine is operated by a small-scale company called Yanaquihua. For Peru, which is the world's largest gold producer and second-largest copper producer, this incident as per data from the nation's Ministry of Energy and Mines, is the single-deadliest mining incident since 2000. The previous highest toll occurred in 2002 when 73 people died in different mining accidents. In 2022, mining accidents in Peru caused 38 fatalities, underscoring safety concerns in Latin American mining. (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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At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province.

Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

Citing officials, the Kathmandu Post, reported that 14 people from Patarasi municipality in the district had gone to Chyarkhu to collect Yarshagumba (caterpillar fungus) when the avalanche happened. Of them, three died and the remaining nine sustained minor injuries in the natural disaster.

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"So far in the incident a total of three people have died and nine others have got injured. A team of police personnel moved to the incident site," reported the Kathmandu Post.

Hundreds of local people have reportedly journeyed to the mountainous region of Mugu district to gather Yarsagumba, despite the fact that the regional authorities have prohibited pickers from accessing the location until May 18.&nbsp;

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Allegedly, the three people who perished in the avalanche had taken informal paths to reach the highlands, locally known as Patan, to collect the caterpillar fungus.

Yarsagumba or caterpillar fungus is also known as 'Himalayan viagra' and is used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to increase energy, decrease fatigue and as an aphrodisiac.

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At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province. Citing officials, the Kathmandu Post, reported that 14 people from Patarasi municipality in the district had gone to Chyarkhu to collect Yarshagumba (caterpillar fungus) when the avalanche happened. Of them, three died and the remaining nine sustained minor injuries in the natural disaster. Also read | 12 killed, 31 injured in multi-car crash in Turkiye; victims burnt alive in resulting blaze "So far in the incident a total of three people have died and nine others have got injured. A team of police personnel moved to the incident site," reported the Kathmandu Post. Hundreds of local people have reportedly journeyed to the mountainous region of Mugu district to gather Yarsagumba, despite the fact that the regional authorities have prohibited pickers from accessing the location until May 18. Also read | Millions to be affected as Cyclone Mocha begins build-up over Bay of Bengal, alert sounded Allegedly, the three people who perished in the avalanche had taken informal paths to reach the highlands, locally known as Patan, to collect the caterpillar fungus. Yarsagumba or caterpillar fungus is also known as 'Himalayan viagra' and is used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to increase energy, decrease fatigue and as an aphrodisiac. (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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In the latest,&nbsp;The coronation of Charles III and his wife,&nbsp;Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place today&nbsp;at Westminster Abbey in London. Former president Donald Trump's deposition video in E Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit had been made available to the public. In other news, over&nbsp;13,000 have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada&nbsp;after a week-long&nbsp;record-hot weather.&nbsp;

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King Charles III will officially be crowned the British monarch. Following the passing of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last year Charles ascended to the throne. Today, amidst a backdrop of tradition, pageantry, and centuries-old customs, the royal crown will be placed upon his head, signifying, officially, the start of his reign. The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, which has been the venue of coronations in the UK since 11th century. Dignitaries from across the globe have gathered to pay their respects and witness the moment.&nbsp;

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Russian president&nbsp;Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack&nbsp;on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President.&nbsp;The disclosure&nbsp;raises concerns about whether the US and its European allies may have been better prepared for the attack in 2014 when Russia invaded the Donbas&nbsp;and annexed Crimea.

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A video showing former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public on Friday. Written transcripts&nbsp;had been made public but it is the first time that the video from the October 2022 deposition has been released which shows Trump vehemently denying the allegations of having raped journalist E. Jean Carroll.&nbsp;

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More than 13,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada, as of Friday (May 5), after a week of record-hot weather, exceeding seasonal averages by as much as 10 degrees Celsius, which have since triggered wildfires. On the other hand, rapid snow melt has trigged flooding across interior British Columbia.&nbsp;

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A day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector, another encounter has broken out in the Baramulla region of the union territory. The encounter started in the Karhama Kunzer area of Baramulla and one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist had already been killed.&nbsp;

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In the latest, The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place today at Westminster Abbey in London.

In the latest, The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place today at Westminster Abbey in London. Former president Donald Trump's deposition video in E Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit had been made available to the public. In other news, over 13,000 have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada after a week-long record-hot weather. Click on the headlines to read more. King Charles III's Coronation LIVE UPDATES: Buckingham Palace gears up for the big day King Charles III will officially be crowned the British monarch. Following the passing of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last year Charles ascended to the throne. Today, amidst a backdrop of tradition, pageantry, and centuries-old customs, the royal crown will be placed upon his head, signifying, officially, the start of his reign. The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, which has been the venue of coronations in the UK since 11th century. Dignitaries from across the globe have gathered to pay their respects and witness the moment. 'Just a matter of time': Was Bill Clinton aware of Putin's plan to attack Ukraine? Russian president Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President. The disclosure raises concerns about whether the US and its European allies may have been better prepared for the attack in 2014 when Russia invaded the Donbas and annexed Crimea. Trump's deposition video in E. Jean Carroll’s rape lawsuit made public A video showing former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public on Friday. Written transcripts had been made public but it is the first time that the video from the October 2022 deposition has been released which shows Trump vehemently denying the allegations of having raped journalist E. Jean Carroll. Thousands forced to flee after wildfire and floods across western Canada More than 13,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada, as of Friday (May 5), after a week of record-hot weather, exceeding seasonal averages by as much as 10 degrees Celsius, which have since triggered wildfires. On the other hand, rapid snow melt has trigged flooding across interior British Columbia. Fresh encounter underway in J&K's Baramulla, a day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed A day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector, another encounter has broken out in the Baramulla region of the union territory. The encounter started in the Karhama Kunzer area of Baramulla and one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist had already been killed.

Morning news brief: King Charles III's coronation, Trump's deposition video in rape trial goes public, & more

Iran on Saturday executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Farajollah Chaab for being "corrupt on earth," and allegedly leading an Arab separatist group accused of multiple attacks, including a 2018 one that killed 25 people.

Chaab, as per Reuters, was sentenced to death for his alleged offence, i.e., being "corrupt on earth," a capital offence that in Iran carries the death penalty under the nation's strict Islamic laws.&nbsp;

"The death sentence for Habib Chaab... nicknamed Habib Asyud, the head of the Harakat al-Nidal terrorist group... was carried out today, Saturday morning," reported the judiciary's Mizan Online website.

"He was hanged," it added.

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The Swedish-Iranian national, as per AFP, had been held in Iran since October 2020 after vanishing during a visit to Turkey.&nbsp;According to Iran, in 2020 its forces 'detained' the alleged Arab separatist group leader in Turkey. From there, he was taken to Tehran.

He was brought to trial by Iran in 2022, wherein he was charged with leading the Harakat al-Nidal, or Arab Struggle Movement, for the Liberation of Ahwaz. The outfit, as per reports, seeks a separate state in the oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran.

The group is also blamed for plotting and carrying out "numerous bombings and terrorist operations" including one on a military parade in 2018, in which 25 people were killed, and almost 250 were wounded.

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In March, six other members of Harakat al-Nidal were sentenced to death over attacks carried out by "orders of their European leaders,"&nbsp;reported Mizan Online.

Swedish government which had reportedly voiced its concerns over the case has reacted to it with dismay at Chaab's execution. Talking to the press, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said that the execution was "inhuman" and that his government had pleaded with Iran not to carry out the sentence.

"The death penalty is an inhuman and irreversible punishment and Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application under all circumstances," said the Swedish Foreign Minister.

Previously Iranian state television had aired a video of Chaab in which he confessed to the 2018 attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, the capital of the southwestern province of Khuzestan.

In the footage, Chaab also admitted to working with Saudi intelligence services.However, such confessions are frequently condemned by rights groups based outside of Iran as "forced", arguing they are often obtained under duress. According to rights groups including Amnesty International, every year, Iran&nbsp;executes more people than any other nation — except China —&nbsp;with those sentenced to death hanged.

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Iran on Saturday executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Farajollah Chaab for being "corrupt on earth," and allegedly leading an Arab separatist group accused of multiple attacks, including a 2018 one that killed 25 people. Chaab, as per Reuters, was sentenced to death for his alleged offence, i.e., being "corrupt on earth," a capital offence that in Iran carries the death penalty under the nation's strict Islamic laws. "The death sentence for Habib Chaab... nicknamed Habib Asyud, the head of the Harakat al-Nidal terrorist group... was carried out today, Saturday morning," reported the judiciary's Mizan Online website. "He was hanged," it added. Also read | 'Inhumane': Sweden condemns Iran for upholding death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident The Swedish-Iranian national, as per AFP, had been held in Iran since October 2020 after vanishing during a visit to Turkey. According to Iran, in 2020 its forces 'detained' the alleged Arab separatist group leader in Turkey. From there, he was taken to Tehran. He was brought to trial by Iran in 2022, wherein he was charged with leading the Harakat al-Nidal, or Arab Struggle Movement, for the Liberation of Ahwaz. The outfit, as per reports, seeks a separate state in the oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. The group is also blamed for plotting and carrying out "numerous bombings and terrorist operations" including one on a military parade in 2018, in which 25 people were killed, and almost 250 were wounded. Also read | Iran's Supreme Court upholds death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident In March, six other members of Harakat al-Nidal were sentenced to death over attacks carried out by "orders of their European leaders," reported Mizan Online. Swedish government which had reportedly voiced its concerns over the case has reacted to it with dismay at Chaab's execution. Talking to the press, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said that the execution was "inhuman" and that his government had pleaded with Iran not to carry out the sentence. "The death penalty is an inhuman and irreversible punishment and Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application under all circumstances," said the Swedish Foreign Minister. Previously Iranian state television had aired a video of Chaab in which he confessed to the 2018 attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, the capital of the southwestern province of Khuzestan. In the footage, Chaab also admitted to working with Saudi intelligence services.However, such confessions are frequently condemned by rights groups based outside of Iran as "forced", arguing they are often obtained under duress. According to rights groups including Amnesty International, every year, Iran executes more people than any other nation — except China — with those sentenced to death hanged. (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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In the latest, Ukrainian Air Force shot down one of its own drones which they&nbsp;say&nbsp;had lost control above Kyiv. On the&nbsp;“Shakahola forest massacre”, a court in Kenya has released a pastor accused of&nbsp;inciting cult members to starve to death. In other news, red-hot rock and ash streamed down the slopes of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire towards an area ravaged by a devastating 2018 eruption, forcing over 250 families to evacuate.&nbsp;

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Hours after a series of&nbsp;explosions shook the capital, the Ukrainian air force said it downed its own drone that lost control over Kyiv on Thursday, reported AFP. 
 
"At about 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial device lost control during a scheduled flight in the Kyiv region...the target was destroyed!" said the air force, as quoted by AFP, and cited the cause as a "likely" technical malfunction.

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A court in Kenya released the rich and well-known televangelist, on Thursday (May 4) after he was detained last week for the ongoing investigation into the religious starvation cult where at least 109 people were found buried in what has been dubbed the “Shakahola forest massacre.” The bodies were found last month after which the police said that these people had starved themselves to death on the instructions of a cult leader.

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Authorities in Guatemala scramble to evacuate hundreds of people after Central America's most active volcano, often known as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupted Thursday (May 4). Firefighters said residents of the hamlet of Panimache were taken to shelters, reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;

A civil protection official Rodolfo Garcia told AFP, that some 350 residents were evacuated from communities near the foot of the volcano which was seen spewing thick clouds of ash over farms and towns not far from the capital city.

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After the diplomat expulsion row with Canada, China on Thursday denied claims of Chinese diplomats targeting a Canadian MP for his anti-Beijing stance.&nbsp;Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday that she will consider expelling Chinese diplomats. This comes after a 2021 Canadian &nbsp;intelligence report indicated that one of these Chinese diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker's relatives living in Hong Kong.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Ukrainian Air Force shot down one of its own drones which they say had lost control above Kyiv. On the “Shakahola forest massacre”, a court in Kenya has released a pastor accused of inciting cult members to starve to death.

In the latest, Ukrainian Air Force shot down one of its own drones which they say had lost control above Kyiv. On the “Shakahola forest massacre”, a court in Kenya has released a pastor accused of inciting cult members to starve to death. In other news, red-hot rock and ash streamed down the slopes of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire towards an area ravaged by a devastating 2018 eruption, forcing over 250 families to evacuate. Click on the headlines to read more. Ukraine downs own drone over Kyiv after it 'lost control' Hours after a series of explosions shook the capital, the Ukrainian air force said it downed its own drone that lost control over Kyiv on Thursday, reported AFP. "At about 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial device lost control during a scheduled flight in the Kyiv region...the target was destroyed!" said the air force, as quoted by AFP, and cited the cause as a "likely" technical malfunction. Court releases pastor accused of links to Kenya starvation death cult’s leader A court in Kenya released the rich and well-known televangelist, on Thursday (May 4) after he was detained last week for the ongoing investigation into the religious starvation cult where at least 109 people were found buried in what has been dubbed the “Shakahola forest massacre.” The bodies were found last month after which the police said that these people had starved themselves to death on the instructions of a cult leader. Guatemala: More than 300 people evacuated as ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupts Authorities in Guatemala scramble to evacuate hundreds of people after Central America's most active volcano, often known as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupted Thursday (May 4). Firefighters said residents of the hamlet of Panimache were taken to shelters, reported the Associated Press. A civil protection official Rodolfo Garcia told AFP, that some 350 residents were evacuated from communities near the foot of the volcano which was seen spewing thick clouds of ash over farms and towns not far from the capital city. China denies targeting Canadian lawmaker amid diplomat expulsion row After the diplomat expulsion row with Canada, China on Thursday denied claims of Chinese diplomats targeting a Canadian MP for his anti-Beijing stance. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday that she will consider expelling Chinese diplomats. This comes after a 2021 Canadian intelligence report indicated that one of these Chinese diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker's relatives living in Hong Kong. WATCH | Four Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol riot

Morning news brief: Ukraine downs own drone, 'Volcano of fire' erupts in Guatemala, and more

In the latest, Russia's&nbsp;deputy chairman of the&nbsp;Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said there are no other options left other than the physical elimination of&nbsp;Vladimir Zelensky "and his clique". In other news,&nbsp;former US President Donald Trump called&nbsp;writer E. Jean Carroll's&nbsp;claims a “ridiculous, disgusting story”&nbsp;while denying rape allegations against him in a video testimony. Additionally, Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times has been dismissed by a US judge. The US Federal Reserve has raised its interest rates for the 10th consecutive time, indicating a pause in further hike.

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After President Vladimir Putin was targeted by Ukraine in a drone assassination attack, the country's deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev,&nbsp;in a strong-worded statement said Wednesday that now there are no other options left other than the physical elimination of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky "and his clique," reported TASS news agency.&nbsp;

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A New York judge dismissed Donald Trump's 2021 lawsuit in which he claimed that New York Times reporters had engaged in a "insidious plot" to obtain his tax records.

Additionally, the former president has been mandated to cover all legal costs and fees endured by the New York Times and its reporters. According to the lawsuit, the newspaper tracked down Mary Trump, Trump's niece, and convinced her "to smuggle the records out of her attorney's office."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-at-least-one-killed-three-injured-in-atlanta-police-issues-alert-asks-to-shelter-in-place-588639">US: One killed, four injured in shooting at medical facility in Atlanta, suspect arrested</a>

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At least one person has been killed and&nbsp;four&nbsp;others were injured after a shooting incident in the US state of Georgia's capital city of Atlanta, on Wednesday (May 3), said the&nbsp;Atlanta Police Department. The man&nbsp;accused of opening fire in the waiting room of a&nbsp;medical facility in Atlanta on Wednesday, killing a woman and wounding four others, was arrested in a neighbouring county after hours of&nbsp;manhunt, police said.

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Former United States President Donald Trump while denying rape allegations against him by writer E. Jean Carroll called her claims a “ridiculous, disgusting story” in a deposition video played on Wednesday (May 3). This comes amid the ongoing civil trial against the former president as he has sought to defend himself without testifying in person.

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The United States Federal Reserve raised its interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point for a 10th&nbsp;consecutive time, on Wednesday (May 3), while indicating a pause in further increases. This comes amid recent bank failures as well as Congress’ ongoing deadlock over the debt ceiling issue.&nbsp;

The central bank has been aggressively raising interest rates since March, last year, in a bid to control the US’ soaring inflation and pushed its benchmark overnight interest rate somewhere in the 5.00 per cent and 5.25 per cent range. In the statement, the Fed also said that it would “take into account” the impact of tighter monetary policy and “economic and financial developments” going forward.

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In the latest, Russia's deputy chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said there are no other options left other than the physical elimination of Vladimir Zelensky "and his clique".

In the latest, Russia's deputy chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said there are no other options left other than the physical elimination of Vladimir Zelensky "and his clique". In other news, former US President Donald Trump called writer E. Jean Carroll's claims a “ridiculous, disgusting story” while denying rape allegations against him in a video testimony. Additionally, Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times has been dismissed by a US judge. The US Federal Reserve has raised its interest rates for the 10th consecutive time, indicating a pause in further hike. Click on the headlines to read more. No choice but to physically eliminate Zelensky: Russia after drone assassination attempt on Putin After President Vladimir Putin was targeted by Ukraine in a drone assassination attack, the country's deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, in a strong-worded statement said Wednesday that now there are no other options left other than the physical elimination of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky "and his clique," reported TASS news agency. US judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit against New York Times, orders him to pay all legal fees A New York judge dismissed Donald Trump's 2021 lawsuit in which he claimed that New York Times reporters had engaged in a "insidious plot" to obtain his tax records. Additionally, the former president has been mandated to cover all legal costs and fees endured by the New York Times and its reporters. According to the lawsuit, the newspaper tracked down Mary Trump, Trump's niece, and convinced her "to smuggle the records out of her attorney's office." US: One killed, four injured in shooting at medical facility in Atlanta, suspect arrested At least one person has been killed and four others were injured after a shooting incident in the US state of Georgia's capital city of Atlanta, on Wednesday (May 3), said the Atlanta Police Department. The man accused of opening fire in the waiting room of a medical facility in Atlanta on Wednesday, killing a woman and wounding four others, was arrested in a neighbouring county after hours of manhunt, police said. Trump calls E. Jean Carroll’s rape claim ‘ridiculous, disgusting story’ in video testimony at trial Former United States President Donald Trump while denying rape allegations against him by writer E. Jean Carroll called her claims a “ridiculous, disgusting story” in a deposition video played on Wednesday (May 3). This comes amid the ongoing civil trial against the former president as he has sought to defend himself without testifying in person. US Federal Reserve announces quarter-point interest rate hike, signals potential pause The United States Federal Reserve raised its interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point for a 10th consecutive time, on Wednesday (May 3), while indicating a pause in further increases. This comes amid recent bank failures as well as Congress’ ongoing deadlock over the debt ceiling issue. The central bank has been aggressively raising interest rates since March, last year, in a bid to control the US’ soaring inflation and pushed its benchmark overnight interest rate somewhere in the 5.00 per cent and 5.25 per cent range. In the statement, the Fed also said that it would “take into account” the impact of tighter monetary policy and “economic and financial developments” going forward.

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