The Swedish embassy in Baghdad came under literal fire by the demonstrators ahead of a planned burning of Quran in Stockholm. In New Zealand's Auckland, a 'serious' shooting incident killed two people ahead of the opening of Women's FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, in India, the disturbing visuals of two women being paraded naked in northeastern state of Manipur, which is under the grip of ethnic violence for over two months, have led to massive outrage on and off the social media.

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The embassy of Sweden was set on fire by protesters in the Iraqi capital Baghdad early on Thursday, stated an AFP journalist, ahead of the Quran's planned burning in Sweden. The government authorities in Sweden had given approval to an assembly which is scheduled to be held later on Thursday outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm where organisers have planned to burn an Iraqi flag and a copy of the Quran.&nbsp;

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In New Zealand's major city of Auckland, a shooter fatally shot two individuals at a construction site on Thursday (July 20). The incident&nbsp;coincides&nbsp;with the&nbsp;FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament that begins the same day.

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Ukrainian authorities claimed early Thursday (July 20) that nine people were injured, including five children, after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv.&nbsp;

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Two women from Kuki-Zo tribe were paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a mob of men in violence-hit Manipur state in India.

A video of the incident went viral on Wednesday (July 19), and according to media reports, it took place about two months ago when the violence first started.

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The Swedish embassy in Baghdad came under literal fire by the demonstrators ahead of a planned burning of Quran in Stockholm. In New Zealand's Auckland, a 'serious' shooting incident killed two people ahead of the opening of Women's FIFA World Cup.

The Swedish embassy in Baghdad came under literal fire by the demonstrators ahead of a planned burning of Quran in Stockholm. In New Zealand's Auckland, a 'serious' shooting incident killed two people ahead of the opening of Women's FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, in India, the disturbing visuals of two women being paraded naked in northeastern state of Manipur, which is under the grip of ethnic violence for over two months, have led to massive outrage on and off the social media. Click on the headlines to read more. Protesters torch Sweden's embassy in Baghdad ahead of planned burning of Quran The embassy of Sweden was set on fire by protesters in the Iraqi capital Baghdad early on Thursday, stated an AFP journalist, ahead of the Quran's planned burning in Sweden. The government authorities in Sweden had given approval to an assembly which is scheduled to be held later on Thursday outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm where organisers have planned to burn an Iraqi flag and a copy of the Quran. Auckland shooting: At least two killed hours before Women’s World Cup opening In New Zealand's major city of Auckland, a shooter fatally shot two individuals at a construction site on Thursday (July 20). The incident coincides with the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament that begins the same day. Russian strike on Ukraine's Mykolaiv injures nine, including children Ukrainian authorities claimed early Thursday (July 20) that nine people were injured, including five children, after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv. India: Two women paraded naked, sexually assaulted in violence-hit Manipur, video sparks outrage Two women from Kuki-Zo tribe were paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a mob of men in violence-hit Manipur state in India. A video of the incident went viral on Wednesday (July 19), and according to media reports, it took place about two months ago when the violence first started. Netflix adds nearly 6mn new subscribers amid widening password-sharing crackdown Netflix said that it added 5.9 million new subscribers globally in the second quarter of 2023 amid its password-sharing crackdown. 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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Ukraine said early Tuesday (July 18) that Russia launched overnight air attacks on Ukraine's south and east using drones and possibly ballistic missiles. Taking to Telegram, the Ukrainian Air Force said the southern port of Odesa and the Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions were under threat of Russian drone attacks.&nbsp;

Typhoon Talim made landfall in China late Monday forcing authorities to cancel flights, and trains, issue flood warnings and order people to stay indoors. Thousands of people have been evacuated.&nbsp;

In other news, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a three-stop tour of the Persian Gulf states to help boost his nation’s ailing economy.

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Ukrainian Air Force said early on Tuesday that Russia launched overnight air attacks on Ukraine's south and east using drones and possibly ballistic missiles.&nbsp; On the Telegram messaging app, the Air Force said that the southern port of Odesa and the Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions were under threat of Russian drone attacks.&nbsp;

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Continuing the trend of extreme climatic conditions across the globe, typhoon Talim made landfall in China late Monday evening, forcing authorities to cancel flights, trains, issue flood warnings and order people to stay indoors.&nbsp;The typhoon made landfall around 10:20 pm, local time in&nbsp;Zhanjiang city of Guangdong province.

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Turkish President&nbsp;Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;is on a three-stop tour of the Persian Gulf states to help boost his nation’s ailing economy. He landed in&nbsp;Saudi Arabia&nbsp;on Monday where the Turkish leader signed various memorandums of understanding (MoU) in various sectors, including defence, energy and direct investments.&nbsp;

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Ukraine said early Tuesday (July 18) that Russia launched overnight air attacks on Ukraine's south and east using drones and possibly ballistic missiles. Taking to Telegram, the Ukrainian Air Force said the southern port of Odesa and the Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions were under threat of Russian drone attacks.

Ukraine said early Tuesday (July 18) that Russia launched overnight air attacks on Ukraine's south and east using drones and possibly ballistic missiles. Taking to Telegram, the Ukrainian Air Force said the southern port of Odesa and the Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions were under threat of Russian drone attacks. Typhoon Talim made landfall in China late Monday forcing authorities to cancel flights, and trains, issue flood warnings and order people to stay indoors. Thousands of people have been evacuated. In other news, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a three-stop tour of the Persian Gulf states to help boost his nation’s ailing economy. Click on the headlines to read more: Air attacks on Ukraine: Russia possibly using ballistic missiles, says Kyiv Ukrainian Air Force said early on Tuesday that Russia launched overnight air attacks on Ukraine's south and east using drones and possibly ballistic missiles. On the Telegram messaging app, the Air Force said that the southern port of Odesa and the Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions were under threat of Russian drone attacks. Typhoon Talim makes landfall in southern China as authorities evacuate thousands Continuing the trend of extreme climatic conditions across the globe, typhoon Talim made landfall in China late Monday evening, forcing authorities to cancel flights, trains, issue flood warnings and order people to stay indoors. The typhoon made landfall around 10:20 pm, local time in Zhanjiang city of Guangdong province. Erdogan signs defence and energy deals with Saudi Arabia to fix Turkey’s ailing economy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a three-stop tour of the Persian Gulf states to help boost his nation’s ailing economy. He landed in Saudi Arabia on Monday where the Turkish leader signed various memorandums of understanding (MoU) in various sectors, including defence, energy and direct investments. Temperatures reach new highs: World witnesses record-breaking heat Heatwaves and devastating wildfires are scorching the Northern Hemisphere, leading to record-breaking temperatures across continents and prompting authorities to issue warnings about the severe impacts of global warming. Watch | China's military expansion raises concern over regional stability ×

Morning brief: Russia possibly using ballistic missiles, says Ukraine, and more

Temperatures are soaring in the United States and Europe with millions of people battling record heatwaves. In Europe, hundreds of flights were grounded due to strikes by airlines and airport staff and thousands of travellers were left stranded in the sweltering heatwave.&nbsp;

On Sunday (July 16), the United States, Japan and South Korea held a joint missile defence exercise aimed at bolstering their response to rising nuclear and missile threats from North Korea. The joint drill comes days after North Korea launched its "most powerful" Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday.

And in India, the water level of the Yamuna River has receded to 206.14 metres. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy weather for Sunday in the national capital region, accompanied by light or moderate rain.&nbsp;

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Millions of people faced dangerously high temperatures on Saturday across the globe, including the United States, as experts forecasted record heatwaves in Europe and Japan.&nbsp;Hundreds of flights were grounded due to strikes by airline and airport staff and thousands of travellers were left stranded in the sweltering heatwave of Europe.

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US, South Korea and Japan held a joint missile defence exercise Sunday aimed at bolstering their response to rising nuclear and missile threats from Pyongyang. The exercise saw destroyers equipped with Aegis radar systems come together in an attempt to tame the China-backed rogue nation.

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A fresh spell of rain that lashed Delhi and parts of Northern India Saturday and Sunday morning has further exacerbated Delhi’s flood crisis. Visuals recorded Sunday showed key areas—Mukherjee Nagar, Yamuna Bazar, Hakikat Nagar and Jaitpur, Mayur Vihar—still submerged due to water logging.

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A Mexican journalist was shot dead by assailants on Saturday in a store parking lot in the southern tourist town of Acapulco, stated the regional authorities. This is the second killing of a journalist that has taken place in the country within a week.

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Temperatures are soaring in the United States and Europe with millions of people battling record heatwaves. In Europe, hundreds of flights were grounded due to strikes by airlines and airport staff and thousands of travellers were left stranded in the sweltering heatwave.

Temperatures are soaring in the United States and Europe with millions of people battling record heatwaves. In Europe, hundreds of flights were grounded due to strikes by airlines and airport staff and thousands of travellers were left stranded in the sweltering heatwave. On Sunday (July 16), the United States, Japan and South Korea held a joint missile defence exercise aimed at bolstering their response to rising nuclear and missile threats from North Korea. The joint drill comes days after North Korea launched its "most powerful" Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. And in India, the water level of the Yamuna River has receded to 206.14 metres. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy weather for Sunday in the national capital region, accompanied by light or moderate rain. Click on the headlines to read more: Millions battle record heatwaves as temperatures dangerously soar in US, Europe Millions of people faced dangerously high temperatures on Saturday across the globe, including the United States, as experts forecasted record heatwaves in Europe and Japan. Hundreds of flights were grounded due to strikes by airline and airport staff and thousands of travellers were left stranded in the sweltering heatwave of Europe. US, South Korea and Japan hold missile defence drill days after N Korea’s ICBM launch US, South Korea and Japan held a joint missile defence exercise Sunday aimed at bolstering their response to rising nuclear and missile threats from Pyongyang. The exercise saw destroyers equipped with Aegis radar systems come together in an attempt to tame the China-backed rogue nation. Delhi on high alert even as Yamuna water level recedes to 206.14 metres A fresh spell of rain that lashed Delhi and parts of Northern India Saturday and Sunday morning has further exacerbated Delhi’s flood crisis. Visuals recorded Sunday showed key areas—Mukherjee Nagar, Yamuna Bazar, Hakikat Nagar and Jaitpur, Mayur Vihar—still submerged due to water logging. Mexico: Another journalist killed in tourist town of Acapulco A Mexican journalist was shot dead by assailants on Saturday in a store parking lot in the southern tourist town of Acapulco, stated the regional authorities. This is the second killing of a journalist that has taken place in the country within a week. Watch | India and France to co-develop and co-produce combat aircraft engines ×

Morning brief: Temperatures dangerously soar in Europe, US; S.Korea, Japan and US hold missile defence drills

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned citizens on Friday (July 14) that Russia had been putting all resources into a campaign aimed at halting Ukrainian troops from taking forth the counter-offensive. "We must all understand very clearly, as clearly as possible, that Russian forces in our southern and eastern lands are doing everything they can in order to stop our soldiers," President Zelensky said in his nightly address.&nbsp;

Further rainfall is predicted in India's capital city Delhi with experts warning that stormwater may overflow and take longer than usual to drain out. Parts of Delhi are still submerged underwater because of the rising levels of the Yamuna River. But for now, the water level of the river has come down to 207.58 metres from 208.40 metres a day earlier.&nbsp;

And the recent outbreak of wildfires in western Canada is sending a plume of unhealthy smoke into the United States. A report by CNN on Friday said that parts of the US would be at risk of smoke for the foreseeable future depending on weather patterns and fire flareups (in Canada.)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the citizens that Russia has been putting all its resources into a campaign which is aimed at halting Kyiv's troops from taking forth the counter-offensive. The statement came at a time when the top general reported about Kyiv's new progress on the southern front.

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After wreaking havoc on Delhiites for the last few days, the raging Yamuna finally showed some signs of calmness on Saturday. The water level of the river came down to 207.58&nbsp;metres from 208.40 metres a day earlier, which led to the water level at the Old Railway Bridge gradually recede.

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The recent outbreak of wildfires in western Canada is sending a plume of unhealthy smoke into the United States. According to a report by CNN on Friday (July 14), the smoke is moving into the Northern Plains and will spread into the Upper Midwest. The smoke could also issues in Iowa and Illinois, including Chicago.

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Taiwan announced its plans to construct a new generation of biosafety research and development facilities for bolstering its defence against the ongoing biological warfare as pressure ramps up on the self-ruled island by the People’s Liberation Army.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned citizens on Friday (July 14) that Russia had been putting all resources into a campaign aimed at halting Ukrainian troops from taking forth the counter-offensive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned citizens on Friday (July 14) that Russia had been putting all resources into a campaign aimed at halting Ukrainian troops from taking forth the counter-offensive. "We must all understand very clearly, as clearly as possible, that Russian forces in our southern and eastern lands are doing everything they can in order to stop our soldiers," President Zelensky said in his nightly address. Further rainfall is predicted in India's capital city Delhi with experts warning that stormwater may overflow and take longer than usual to drain out. Parts of Delhi are still submerged underwater because of the rising levels of the Yamuna River. But for now, the water level of the river has come down to 207.58 metres from 208.40 metres a day earlier. And the recent outbreak of wildfires in western Canada is sending a plume of unhealthy smoke into the United States. A report by CNN on Friday said that parts of the US would be at risk of smoke for the foreseeable future depending on weather patterns and fire flareups (in Canada.) Click on the headlines to read more: Russia throwing all its resources to halt Ukraine's troops, says Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the citizens that Russia has been putting all its resources into a campaign which is aimed at halting Kyiv's troops from taking forth the counter-offensive. The statement came at a time when the top general reported about Kyiv's new progress on the southern front. Delhi floods: Water level of Yamuna recedes to 207.58 metres, further rainfall predicted After wreaking havoc on Delhiites for the last few days, the raging Yamuna finally showed some signs of calmness on Saturday. The water level of the river came down to 207.58 metres from 208.40 metres a day earlier, which led to the water level at the Old Railway Bridge gradually recede. Recent Canadian wildfires sending plume of unhealthy smoke into US The recent outbreak of wildfires in western Canada is sending a plume of unhealthy smoke into the United States. According to a report by CNN on Friday (July 14), the smoke is moving into the Northern Plains and will spread into the Upper Midwest. The smoke could also issues in Iowa and Illinois, including Chicago. Taiwan claims not developing 'bioweapons' in new biosafety lab Taiwan announced its plans to construct a new generation of biosafety research and development facilities for bolstering its defence against the ongoing biological warfare as pressure ramps up on the self-ruled island by the People’s Liberation Army. Watch | Moscow turns down South Africa’s request for Putin not to attend BRICS summit ×

Morning brief: Russia-Ukraine war updates, further rain predicted in Delhi, and more

Even as Ukraine called on NATO nations to throw more support for the war-battered nation on Wednesday, a massive overnight drone strike by Russia ended up killing at least one person in the capital city of Kyiv. Meanwhile, North Korea on Thursday acknowledged it test-fired an advanced solid-fuel ICBM under the guidance of leader Kim Jong Un, following allegations that the US violated the North's airspace by sending a spy plane. Australia's defence minister on the sidelines of the NATO summit cast doubts over the proposal of sending retired fighter jets to Ukraine, saying the matter was "complicated" than other forms of military support.

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A massive overnight drone attack was carried out by Russia on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv in which one person was killed and at least four others suffered injuries, said authorities on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-says-it-test-fired-solid-fuel-icbm-that-shook-whole-planet-614907">North Korea says it test-fired solid-fuel ICBM that 'shook whole planet'</a>
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North Korea revealed Thursday it launched its new solid-fuel-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called Hwasong-18.

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Not long after the NATO summit in Lithuania wrapped up, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed its dismay at it, stating that the Western alliance was reverting to "Cold War schemes".

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Casting doubt over a proposal to supply Ukraine with retired fighter jets, Australia on Thursday said the matter was “complicated.”&nbsp;

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Huw Edwards was named by his wife Flind in a public statement. He has been accused of paying someone for sexually explicit photos, beginning when they were 17. Others have since alleged inappropriate contact.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has denied allegations of plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, media reports said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-asks-putin-to-extend-black-sea-grain-deal-in-return-for-swift-access-614889">UN asks Putin to extend Black Sea grain deal in return for SWIFT access</a>
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine in return for connecting a subsidiary of Russia's agricultural bank to the SWIFT international payment system.

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President Joe Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having a "craven lust for land and power" at the end of a NATO summit on Wednesday where Ukraine won new security assurances from the US and its allies for its defence against Moscow.

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India's Central Water Commission estimated that the level of River Yamuna can reach up to 208.75 metres between 3-5 pm on Thursday in the national capital New Delhi.

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India’s star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin was full of praise for young debutant star Yashasvi Jaiswal after starting brightly on Day 1 of the first Test match against West Indies in Dominica.

Even as Ukraine called on NATO nations to throw more support for the war-battered nation on Wednesday, a massive overnight drone strike by Russia ended up killing at least one person in the capital city of Kyiv.

Even as Ukraine called on NATO nations to throw more support for the war-battered nation on Wednesday, a massive overnight drone strike by Russia ended up killing at least one person in the capital city of Kyiv. Meanwhile, North Korea on Thursday acknowledged it test-fired an advanced solid-fuel ICBM under the guidance of leader Kim Jong Un, following allegations that the US violated the North's airspace by sending a spy plane. Australia's defence minister on the sidelines of the NATO summit cast doubts over the proposal of sending retired fighter jets to Ukraine, saying the matter was "complicated" than other forms of military support. Click on the headlines to read in detail. One killed, four injured after Russia carries out 'massive' overnight strike on Kyiv A massive overnight drone attack was carried out by Russia on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv in which one person was killed and at least four others suffered injuries, said authorities on Thursday. North Korea says it test-fired solid-fuel ICBM that 'shook whole planet' North Korea revealed Thursday it launched its new solid-fuel-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called Hwasong-18. NATO reviving 'Cold War schemes', Kremlin vows to employ 'all means' in response: Russia Not long after the NATO summit in Lithuania wrapped up, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed its dismay at it, stating that the Western alliance was reverting to "Cold War schemes". ‘It’s complicated,’ Australia snubs Ukraine’s request for fighter jets Casting doubt over a proposal to supply Ukraine with retired fighter jets, Australia on Thursday said the matter was “complicated.” BBC presenter Huw Edwards named by wife amidst row over sexual messages Huw Edwards was named by his wife Flind in a public statement. He has been accused of paying someone for sexually explicit photos, beginning when they were 17. Others have since alleged inappropriate contact. Bolsonaro denies plotting coup to stay in power Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has denied allegations of plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, media reports said. UN asks Putin to extend Black Sea grain deal in return for SWIFT access UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine in return for connecting a subsidiary of Russia's agricultural bank to the SWIFT international payment system. NATO allies offer Ukraine security assurances as Biden hits out at 'craven' Putin President Joe Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having a "craven lust for land and power" at the end of a NATO summit on Wednesday where Ukraine won new security assurances from the US and its allies for its defence against Moscow. Extreme flood alert in Indian capital as River Yamuna breaches critical 208.46 metre mark India's Central Water Commission estimated that the level of River Yamuna can reach up to 208.75 metres between 3-5 pm on Thursday in the national capital New Delhi. IND vs WI 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin heaps praise on THIS young star, says 'he is very vibrant' India’s star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin was full of praise for young debutant star Yashasvi Jaiswal after starting brightly on Day 1 of the first Test match against West Indies in Dominica.

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The governments of South Korea and Japan said on Wednesday (July 12) that North Korea fired a ballistic missile, which is said to be its 12th this year. Japan's Coast Guard noted that the missile seemed to land outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, roughly 550 kilometres east of the Korean peninsula.&nbsp;

Former US president Donald Trump lost his legal shield as the Department of Justice reversed its earlier position in a lawsuit brought by writer E Jean Carroll. In the court documents filed on Tuesday, the department said new evidence surfaced since Trump left office.&nbsp;

LandSpace, a Chinese aerospace company, defeated Elon Musk's SpaceX by successfully launching a rocket using methane and liquid oxygen.

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South Korea and Japan said on Wednesday (July 12) that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, which is said to be its 12th this year.&nbsp;This comes amid fierce claims and counterclaims over US "spy" planes "violating" North Korean airspace.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump might be staring at an uphill legal battle after the Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday reversed its earlier position in a lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.&nbsp;In the court documents filed on Tuesday, the department said new evidence had surfaced since Trump left office

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/china-defeats-spacex-to-successfully-launch-worlds-first-methane-powered-rocket-614515">China defeats SpaceX to successfully launch world’s first methane-powered rocket</a>

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Beating Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a Chinese aerospace company called LandSpace has successfully launched a rocket using methane and liquid oxygen. The rocket, called Zhuque-2, blasted off Wednesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi desert. It successfully deposited a test payload into the sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-of-using-similar-weapons-if-us-provides-cluster-bombs-to-ukraine-614506">Russia warns of using 'similar weapons' if US provides cluster bombs to Ukraine</a>

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In a tit-for-tat response, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that if the United States supplies cluster bombs to Ukraine, Russia would be compelled to use similar weapons, reports said citing Russian news agencies.

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The governments of South Korea and Japan said on Wednesday (July 12) that North Korea fired a ballistic missile, which is said to be its 12th this year. Japan's Coast Guard noted that the missile seemed to land outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, roughly 550 kilometres east of the Korean peninsula.

The governments of South Korea and Japan said on Wednesday (July 12) that North Korea fired a ballistic missile, which is said to be its 12th this year. Japan's Coast Guard noted that the missile seemed to land outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, roughly 550 kilometres east of the Korean peninsula. Former US president Donald Trump lost his legal shield as the Department of Justice reversed its earlier position in a lawsuit brought by writer E Jean Carroll. In the court documents filed on Tuesday, the department said new evidence surfaced since Trump left office. LandSpace, a Chinese aerospace company, defeated Elon Musk's SpaceX by successfully launching a rocket using methane and liquid oxygen. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile, 12th this year South Korea and Japan said on Wednesday (July 12) that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, which is said to be its 12th this year. This comes amid fierce claims and counterclaims over US "spy" planes "violating" North Korean airspace. Trump loses his legal shield as DoJ reverses its position in Carroll defamation lawsuit Donald Trump might be staring at an uphill legal battle after the Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday reversed its earlier position in a lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. In the court documents filed on Tuesday, the department said new evidence had surfaced since Trump left office China defeats SpaceX to successfully launch world’s first methane-powered rocket Beating Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a Chinese aerospace company called LandSpace has successfully launched a rocket using methane and liquid oxygen. The rocket, called Zhuque-2, blasted off Wednesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi desert. It successfully deposited a test payload into the sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). Russia warns of using 'similar weapons' if US provides cluster bombs to Ukraine In a tit-for-tat response, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that if the United States supplies cluster bombs to Ukraine, Russia would be compelled to use similar weapons, reports said citing Russian news agencies. Watch | Is South Sudan ready for election? ×

Morning brief: North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile, and more

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shocked the world on Monday by agreeing to support Sweden's bid to join NATO, ending months-long drama. US President Joe Biden and NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the announcement. Also, a key NATO meeting is going to start on Tuesday (July 11) in Lithuania's Vilnius where Russia-Ukraine war and Sweden's membership are some key issues on the table. Ahead of the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his demand to admit his nation into the military alliance, saying it 'deserved' the membership.&nbsp;

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden's membership in NATO, bloc's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday, in a surprising turn of events.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-overtake-us-to-become-second-largest-economy-by-2075-report-614097">India to overtake US to become second-largest economy by 2075: Report</a>
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Stamping a seal of approval on India's growth story, investment bank Goldman Sachs in its recent report has said the country is poised to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075

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Wagner fighters had successfully reached a Russian nuclear base, Voronezh-45, with the intention of seizing small Soviet-era nukes to "raise the stakes" in the now-failed mutiny, reported Reuters quoting Ukraine's head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/thousands-of-us-users-face-outage-on-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp-614075">Thousands face outage on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp</a>
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Thousands of users in the United States experienced outages on Meta Platforms' social media platforms Instagram and Facebook, as well as the messaging app WhatsApp, on Monday, reported Reuters citing Downdetector.com

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Gal Luft, the whistleblower responsible for exposing US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden of corruption has been charged by the Department of Justice (DoJ). The federal prosecutors in New York charged Luft for acting as an "unregistered agent of China", with the GOP lawmakers terming it a pressure tactic.&nbsp;

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western allies to provide a "clear signal" regarding his country's prospects of joining NATO.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-summit-live-zelensky-and-biden-to-hold-meeting-in-lithuania-614084">NATO summit LIVE: Biden welcomes Turkey's support to Sweden's membership bid</a>
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Lithuania’s Vilnius is hosting a two-day NATO summit starting today which will not only determine the future of the alliance but could also have implications for the Russia-Ukraine war. Track live updates here.

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At least five people were reported dead following a collision between a school bus and an SUV in India's Ghaziabad. The accident occurred on the Delhi-Meerut expressway at 7:00 AM IST. The tragic accident crushed the car, killing five people on the spot, including two children.&nbsp;

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic has entered the last eight with an impressive win over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 6-4, on Monday (July 10). With this win, the Serbian continues to march ahead as he chases his 24th Grand Slam title.

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The first trailer for Ridley Scott's Napoleon is out. The film, as the title suggests, is an epic historical film about the rise of one Napoleon Bonaparte, the Emperor of the French, and his relationship with his first wife, Empress Joséphine.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shocked the world on Monday by agreeing to support Sweden's bid to join NATO, ending months-long drama. US President Joe Biden and NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the announcement.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shocked the world on Monday by agreeing to support Sweden's bid to join NATO, ending months-long drama. US President Joe Biden and NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the announcement. Also, a key NATO meeting is going to start on Tuesday (July 11) in Lithuania's Vilnius where Russia-Ukraine war and Sweden's membership are some key issues on the table. Ahead of the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his demand to admit his nation into the military alliance, saying it 'deserved' the membership. Click on the headlines to read in detail. 'Historic day' as Erdogan backs Sweden's NATO membership: Stoltenberg Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden's membership in NATO, bloc's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday, in a surprising turn of events. India to overtake US to become second-largest economy by 2075: Report Stamping a seal of approval on India's growth story, investment bank Goldman Sachs in its recent report has said the country is poised to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075 Wagner fighters tried to seize Soviet-era nukes to 'raise stakes' in mutiny: Report Wagner fighters had successfully reached a Russian nuclear base, Voronezh-45, with the intention of seizing small Soviet-era nukes to "raise the stakes" in the now-failed mutiny, reported Reuters quoting Ukraine's head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov. Thousands face outage on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Thousands of users in the United States experienced outages on Meta Platforms' social media platforms Instagram and Facebook, as well as the messaging app WhatsApp, on Monday, reported Reuters citing Downdetector.com Missing whistleblower who exposed Bidens hit with federal charges Gal Luft, the whistleblower responsible for exposing US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden of corruption has been charged by the Department of Justice (DoJ). The federal prosecutors in New York charged Luft for acting as an "unregistered agent of China", with the GOP lawmakers terming it a pressure tactic. Zelensky urges 'clear signal' for Ukraine's NATO membership, says it 'deserves' to be in alliance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western allies to provide a "clear signal" regarding his country's prospects of joining NATO. NATO summit LIVE: Biden welcomes Turkey's support to Sweden's membership bid Lithuania’s Vilnius is hosting a two-day NATO summit starting today which will not only determine the future of the alliance but could also have implications for the Russia-Ukraine war. Track live updates here. VIDEO: At least five killed in Ghaziabad as school bus crashes with SUV At least five people were reported dead following a collision between a school bus and an SUV in India's Ghaziabad. The accident occurred on the Delhi-Meerut expressway at 7:00 AM IST. The tragic accident crushed the car, killing five people on the spot, including two children. Tennis: Wimbledon 2023 - Novak Djokovic enters last eight with hard-fought win over Hubert Hurkacz Defending champion Novak Djokovic has entered the last eight with an impressive win over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 6-4, on Monday (July 10). With this win, the Serbian continues to march ahead as he chases his 24th Grand Slam title. WATCH | Napoleon trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is Emperor of the French in this historical epic The first trailer for Ridley Scott's Napoleon is out. The film, as the title suggests, is an epic historical film about the rise of one Napoleon Bonaparte, the Emperor of the French, and his relationship with his first wife, Empress Joséphine.

Morning brief: Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO membership bid, NATO summit in Lithuania, and more

United States President Joe Biden said that Ukraine is not ready for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the ongoing war with Russia, according to a report by CNN on Sunday (July 9). "I don't think there is unanimity in NATO about whether or not to bring Ukraine into the NATO family now, at this moment, in the middle of a war," President Biden told CNN.&nbsp;

Monsoon has wreaked havoc in northern India with several people dead and tens of millions of people affected. India's capital city New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend.&nbsp;

And North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden said that war-ravaged Ukraine is not ready to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. However, Biden also said that the US and other allies will continue to provide Ukrainian forces with the security and weaponry needed for the Russia-Ukraine war, which was started last year in February.&nbsp;

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North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights and stated that, even though Pyongyang was exercising restraint, it may shoot down such flights.&nbsp;It further condemned the plans of Washington of deploying a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-six-dead-one-injured-in-stabbing-in-kindergarten-in-guangdong-says-report-613719">China: Six killed, one injured in stabbing in kindergarten in Guangdong</a>

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Six people were killed and one other was injured in a stabbing in a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province on Monday (July 10), according to a report by BBC. Speaking to the BBC, the police said they arrested a 25-year-old man and were probing the cause of the attack.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden said that Ukraine is not ready for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the ongoing war with Russia, according to a report by CNN on Sunday (July 9).

United States President Joe Biden said that Ukraine is not ready for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the ongoing war with Russia, according to a report by CNN on Sunday (July 9). "I don't think there is unanimity in NATO about whether or not to bring Ukraine into the NATO family now, at this moment, in the middle of a war," President Biden told CNN. Monsoon has wreaked havoc in northern India with several people dead and tens of millions of people affected. India's capital city New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend. And North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights. Click on the headlines to read more: Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership in the middle of war United States President Joe Biden said that war-ravaged Ukraine is not ready to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. However, Biden also said that the US and other allies will continue to provide Ukrainian forces with the security and weaponry needed for the Russia-Ukraine war, which was started last year in February. Several dead, tens of millions affected as Monsoon rains wreak havoc in northern India North Korea accuses US of violating airspace, condemns move to deploy nuclear missile submarine North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights and stated that, even though Pyongyang was exercising restraint, it may shoot down such flights. It further condemned the plans of Washington of deploying a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula. China: Six killed, one injured in stabbing in kindergarten in Guangdong Six people were killed and one other was injured in a stabbing in a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province on Monday (July 10), according to a report by BBC. Speaking to the BBC, the police said they arrested a 25-year-old man and were probing the cause of the attack. Watch | UK's National Crime Agency and Spain's Guardia Civil come together, seize more than 700 firearms ×

Morning brief: Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership amid war, and more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent interview blamed the West for his country's slow counteroffensive against the invading Russian forces, saying that the delay in weapon delivery led to more casualties on the Ukrainian side. In West Asia, Iranian forces on Wednesday tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait of Hormuz; however, the attempt was foiled as the US Navy dispatched a guided missile destroyer to the scene. In a major development from South Africa, at least 16 people lost their lives due to a toxic gas leak near Johannesburg. The incident is reportedly linked to illegal gold mining in the area.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while speaking to CNN in an exclusive interview on Wednesday, said that the counteroffensive of Ukraine has been “slowed down” because of entrenched Russian defences.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-attempts-to-seize-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-prompts-us-navy-response-612454">Iran attempts to seize oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, prompts US Navy response</a>
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In the early hours of Wednesday, Iran made an attempt to seize two oil tankers near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cocaine-in-the-white-house-found-where-west-wing-visitors-taking-tours-leave-cellphones-report-612438">Cocaine in White House found where West Wing visitors taking tours leave cellphones: Report</a>
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In the latest development in the probe launched into the discovery of cocaine at the White House, officials have found out that the stash of the drug was discovered near the place where "visitors taking tours of the West Wing are instructed to leave their cellphones," as per The Washington Post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johannesburg-gas-leak-at-least-16-dead-and-several-hospitalised-incident-linked-to-illegal-mining-612467">Johannesburg gas leak: At least 16 dead, several hospitalised; incident linked to illegal mining</a>
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Tragedy struck the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg, a city on the outskirts of Johannesburg, as at least 16 individuals, including three children, lost their lives in a toxic gas leak, the Guardian reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-launches-criminal-probe-after-renowned-reporter-attacked-in-chechnya-612444">Russia launches criminal probe after renowned reporter attacked in Chechnya</a>
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Russian investigators on Wednesday said that a criminal probe has been launched following an assault on journalist Yelena Milashina in Chechnya

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philadelphia-files-lawsuit-against-ghost-gun-manufacturers-612450">Philadelphia files lawsuit against 'ghost gun' manufacturers</a>
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Philadelphia city officials have announced the filing of a lawsuit against two manufacturers of ghost guns, namely JSD Supply and Polymer 80, as per a local TV channel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nuclear-tensions-rise-after-russia-ukraine-trade-barbs-over-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-612361">Nuclear tensions rise after Russia, Ukraine trade barbs over probable attacks on Zaporizhzhia plant</a>
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Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday accused each other of planning to attack the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the southern Ukraine as concerns were raised over the plant being the target of fresh artillery and rocket attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/zuckerberg-launches-twitter-copycat-threads-app-to-outfox-elon-musk-at-microblogging-game-612460">Zuckerberg launches Twitter copycat Threads app to outfox Elon Musk at microblogging game</a>
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The Threads is now live and users across the world have started downloading another social media offering of Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse.

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India have announced their T20I squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma getting their maiden call-ups.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch--killers-of-the-flower-moons-riveting-new-trailer-martin-scorsese-promises-an-epic-western-drama-612366">WATCH | Killers of the Flower Moon's riveting new trailer: Martin Scorsese promises an epic western drama</a>
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The new trailer for Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated film Killers of the Flower Moon has been released, showcasing an epic western crime drama based on the true events described in David Grann's book.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent interview blamed the West for his country's slow counteroffensive against the invading Russian forces, saying that the delay in weapon delivery led to more casualties on the Ukrainian side.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent interview blamed the West for his country's slow counteroffensive against the invading Russian forces, saying that the delay in weapon delivery led to more casualties on the Ukrainian side. In West Asia, Iranian forces on Wednesday tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait of Hormuz; however, the attempt was foiled as the US Navy dispatched a guided missile destroyer to the scene. In a major development from South Africa, at least 16 people lost their lives due to a toxic gas leak near Johannesburg. The incident is reportedly linked to illegal gold mining in the area. Click on the headlines to read more. Delivery of Western weapons would have led to counteroffensive starting 'much earlier', says Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while speaking to CNN in an exclusive interview on Wednesday, said that the counteroffensive of Ukraine has been “slowed down” because of entrenched Russian defences. Iran attempts to seize oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, prompts US Navy response In the early hours of Wednesday, Iran made an attempt to seize two oil tankers near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. Cocaine in White House found where West Wing visitors taking tours leave cellphones: Report In the latest development in the probe launched into the discovery of cocaine at the White House, officials have found out that the stash of the drug was discovered near the place where "visitors taking tours of the West Wing are instructed to leave their cellphones," as per The Washington Post. Johannesburg gas leak: At least 16 dead, several hospitalised; incident linked to illegal mining Tragedy struck the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg, a city on the outskirts of Johannesburg, as at least 16 individuals, including three children, lost their lives in a toxic gas leak, the Guardian reported. Russia launches criminal probe after renowned reporter attacked in Chechnya Russian investigators on Wednesday said that a criminal probe has been launched following an assault on journalist Yelena Milashina in Chechnya Philadelphia files lawsuit against 'ghost gun' manufacturers Philadelphia city officials have announced the filing of a lawsuit against two manufacturers of ghost guns, namely JSD Supply and Polymer 80, as per a local TV channel. Nuclear tensions rise after Russia, Ukraine trade barbs over probable attacks on Zaporizhzhia plant Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday accused each other of planning to attack the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the southern Ukraine as concerns were raised over the plant being the target of fresh artillery and rocket attacks. Zuckerberg launches Twitter copycat Threads app to outfox Elon Musk at microblogging game The Threads is now live and users across the world have started downloading another social media offering of Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma get maiden T20I call as India announce squad for West Indies tour India have announced their T20I squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma getting their maiden call-ups. WATCH | Killers of the Flower Moon's riveting new trailer: Martin Scorsese promises an epic western drama The new trailer for Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated film Killers of the Flower Moon has been released, showcasing an epic western crime drama based on the true events described in David Grann's book.

Morning brief: Zelensky blames West for slow counteroffensive, toxic gas leak kills 16 in S Africa, and more

During a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised apprehensions regarding Russia's potential execution of "risky acts" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, presently under Moscow's jurisdiction. In other news, after facing difficulties in identifying a successor for the leader of the alliance, NATO's member states decided to prolong Jens Stoltenberg's term by an additional year. In the United States,&nbsp;a roller coaster malfunction left eight individuals suspended upside down for several hours&nbsp;at a fair in Wisconsin.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/europe/dangerous-provocations-by-russia-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-zelensky-to-macron-612025">'Dangerous provocations' by Russia at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Zelensky to Macron</a>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, expressed concerns about Russia's intentions to carry out "dangerous provocations" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Moscow's control.&nbsp;The plant, Europe's largest, has been a subject of ongoing safety concerns amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for over a year now. Zelensky stressed the need to maintain maximum control over the situation and involve the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in addressing the potential risks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-extends-jens-stoltenbergs-tenure-as-chief-of-alliance-by-a-year-611955">NATO extends Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as chief of alliance by a year</a>

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NATO's members, after struggling to find a replacement for the alliance head, extended Jens Stoltenberg's tenure for one more year.&nbsp;

The announcement was made a week ahead of a summit of NATO leaders in Vilnius, Lithuania that will be mostly focusing on the Western military alliance's response to the conflict and Kyiv's push for membership.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/us-people-stuck-hanging-upside-down-for-hours-after-roller-coaster-stopped-612039">US: People stuck hanging upside down for hours after roller coaster stopped</a>

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Eight people were stuck upside down for hours after a roller coaster got stuck midway on Sunday at a fair in Wisconsin state of the United States. Seven of the stuck passengers were children. No injuries were reported, but according to the chief of the fire department, one person was transported to the hospital with reason unknown.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Simmering tensions between China and Taiwan

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">A tragic shooting incident killed six individuals, including two women, in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, reported AFP news agency.&nbsp;Monterrey is one of Mexico's major industrial and business hub. It is home to numerous national and international corporations and has a strong presence in various sectors.&nbsp;</div>

During a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised apprehensions regarding Russia's potential execution of "risky acts" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, presently under Moscow's jurisdiction.

During a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised apprehensions regarding Russia's potential execution of "risky acts" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, presently under Moscow's jurisdiction. In other news, after facing difficulties in identifying a successor for the leader of the alliance, NATO's member states decided to prolong Jens Stoltenberg's term by an additional year. In the United States, a roller coaster malfunction left eight individuals suspended upside down for several hours at a fair in Wisconsin. Click on the headlines to read more: 'Dangerous provocations' by Russia at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Zelensky to Macron Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, expressed concerns about Russia's intentions to carry out "dangerous provocations" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Moscow's control. The plant, Europe's largest, has been a subject of ongoing safety concerns amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for over a year now. Zelensky stressed the need to maintain maximum control over the situation and involve the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in addressing the potential risks. NATO extends Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as chief of alliance by a year NATO's members, after struggling to find a replacement for the alliance head, extended Jens Stoltenberg's tenure for one more year. The announcement was made a week ahead of a summit of NATO leaders in Vilnius, Lithuania that will be mostly focusing on the Western military alliance's response to the conflict and Kyiv's push for membership. US: People stuck hanging upside down for hours after roller coaster stopped Eight people were stuck upside down for hours after a roller coaster got stuck midway on Sunday at a fair in Wisconsin state of the United States. Seven of the stuck passengers were children. No injuries were reported, but according to the chief of the fire department, one person was transported to the hospital with reason unknown. WATCH | Simmering tensions between China and Taiwan Mexico: Six killed in tragic shooting in Monterrey industrial hub A tragic shooting incident killed six individuals, including two women, in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, reported AFP news agency. Monterrey is one of Mexico's major industrial and business hub. It is home to numerous national and international corporations and has a strong presence in various sectors.

Morning brief: Zelensky warns Macron of Russian 'provocations', roller coaster malfunction in US, and more

France saw sporadic violence on Saturday (July 1) after the funeral of a teenager of North African descent, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest since Tuesday. On Sunday morning, the situation in France was calmer than the previous four nights.&nbsp;

Russia on Saturday launched its first overnight drone attack on Kyiv in 12 days, a Ukrainian military official said, with air defence systems preliminarily destroying all targets on their approach.

And in England, a record 170,000 staffers left the National Health Service (NHS) last year as they cope with some of the worst pressures ever seen in the country’s health system, as per a report by The Guardian on Saturday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-riots-sporadic-violence-across-country-after-teenagers-funeral-top-points-610943">France riots | Sporadic violence across country after teenager's funeral: Top points</a>

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There were sporadic incidents of violence across France on Saturday (July 1) after the funeral of a teenager of North African descent, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest since Tuesday. According to a report by the news agency Reuters early Sunday, around 45,000 police personnel were on the streets with specialised elite units, armoured vehicles, and helicopters brought in to reinforce Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-faces-first-overnight-drone-attack-by-russia-in-12-days-610957">Ukraine faces first overnight drone attack by Russia in 12 days</a>

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An overnight drone attack was launched by Russia on Kyiv after a 12-day break, confirmed a Ukrainian military official on Sunday, with all targets being destroyed by air defence systems preliminarily on their approach.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/record-170k-staffers-left-nhs-england-last-year-govt-vows-huge-recruitment-drive-610959">Record 170k staffers left NHS England last year; govt vows huge recruitment drive</a>

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A record 170,000 staffers left the National Health Service (NHS) in England last year as they cope with some of the worst pressures ever seen in the country’s health system. According to a report by The Guardian on Saturday (July 1), over 41,000 nurses were among those who left their jobs in NHS hospitals and community health services, with the highest leaving rate for at least a decade.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cia-director-calls-russia-ukraine-war-once-in-a-generation-opportunity-to-recruit-spies-610944">CIA director calls Russia-Ukraine war 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to recruit spies</a>

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CIA Director William Burns, who had recently visited Ukraine and held talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and intelligence officials, said that the war has given a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to recruit Russian spies.

Watch | Oceangate announces expedition to Titanic wreckage again

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France saw sporadic violence on Saturday (July 1) after the funeral of a teenager of North African descent, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest since Tuesday.

France saw sporadic violence on Saturday (July 1) after the funeral of a teenager of North African descent, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest since Tuesday. On Sunday morning, the situation in France was calmer than the previous four nights. Russia on Saturday launched its first overnight drone attack on Kyiv in 12 days, a Ukrainian military official said, with air defence systems preliminarily destroying all targets on their approach. And in England, a record 170,000 staffers left the National Health Service (NHS) last year as they cope with some of the worst pressures ever seen in the country’s health system, as per a report by The Guardian on Saturday. Click on the headlines to read more: France riots | Sporadic violence across country after teenager's funeral: Top points There were sporadic incidents of violence across France on Saturday (July 1) after the funeral of a teenager of North African descent, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest since Tuesday. According to a report by the news agency Reuters early Sunday, around 45,000 police personnel were on the streets with specialised elite units, armoured vehicles, and helicopters brought in to reinforce Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Ukraine faces first overnight drone attack by Russia in 12 days An overnight drone attack was launched by Russia on Kyiv after a 12-day break, confirmed a Ukrainian military official on Sunday, with all targets being destroyed by air defence systems preliminarily on their approach. Record 170k staffers left NHS England last year; govt vows huge recruitment drive A record 170,000 staffers left the National Health Service (NHS) in England last year as they cope with some of the worst pressures ever seen in the country’s health system. According to a report by The Guardian on Saturday (July 1), over 41,000 nurses were among those who left their jobs in NHS hospitals and community health services, with the highest leaving rate for at least a decade. CIA director calls Russia-Ukraine war 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to recruit spies CIA Director William Burns, who had recently visited Ukraine and held talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and intelligence officials, said that the war has given a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to recruit Russian spies. Watch | Oceangate announces expedition to Titanic wreckage again ×

Morning brief: Sporadic violence in France, Ukraine faces first overnight drone attack by Russia, & more

Paris continued to be marred by violent protests after a teen's fatal police shooting. The protesters clashed with police officials and luxury stores were looted, increasing pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. After Supreme Court's decision to bring down the student loan relief programme faced the anger of millions of Americans, United States President Joe Biden announced fresh measures for easing the financial burden. Meanwhile, a bus caught fire in the Indian state of Maharashtra in which 25 people were charred to death and eight others suffered injuries.&nbsp;

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The violent protests in France triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teen continued for a fourth straight night. Violent protesters, mostly young, clashed with police and looted luxury stores, putting further pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-announces-new-measures-for-student-loan-relief-after-supreme-court-setback-610717">US President Joe Biden announces new measures for student loan relief after Supreme Court setback</a> 
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After millions of Americans expressed anger over Supreme Court bringing down the student loan relief program, United States President Joe Biden announced new measures to ease the financial burden.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-25-people-charred-to-death-eight-injured-after-bus-catches-fire-on-maharashtra-expressway-610728">India: 25 people charred to death, eight injured after bus catches fire on Maharashtra Expressway</a>

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Around 25 people, including three children,&nbsp;were charred to death and eight others suffered injuries after a bus, in which they were travelling, caught fire on the Maharashtra expressway.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/road-crash-in-kenya-claims-lives-of-at-least-48-610700">Road crash in Kenya claims lives of at least 48</a> 
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At least 48 people lost their lives after a truck rammed into several other vehicles at a busy junction in western Kenya on Friday night, said the police.

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Paris continued to be marred by violent protests after a teen's fatal police shooting. The protesters clashed with police officials and luxury stores were looted, increasing pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.

Paris continued to be marred by violent protests after a teen's fatal police shooting. The protesters clashed with police officials and luxury stores were looted, increasing pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. After Supreme Court's decision to bring down the student loan relief programme faced the anger of millions of Americans, United States President Joe Biden announced fresh measures for easing the financial burden. Meanwhile, a bus caught fire in the Indian state of Maharashtra in which 25 people were charred to death and eight others suffered injuries. Click on the headlines to read more: France protests: Hundreds arrested as Macron appeals for calm; Mbappé reacts The violent protests in France triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teen continued for a fourth straight night. Violent protesters, mostly young, clashed with police and looted luxury stores, putting further pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. US President Joe Biden announces new measures for student loan relief after Supreme Court setback After millions of Americans expressed anger over Supreme Court bringing down the student loan relief program, United States President Joe Biden announced new measures to ease the financial burden. India: 25 people charred to death, eight injured after bus catches fire on Maharashtra Expressway Around 25 people, including three children, were charred to death and eight others suffered injuries after a bus, in which they were travelling, caught fire on the Maharashtra expressway. Road crash in Kenya claims lives of at least 48 At least 48 people lost their lives after a truck rammed into several other vehicles at a busy junction in western Kenya on Friday night, said the police. Pro-democracy radio shuts shop in Hong Kong

Morning brief: France protests, Joe Biden's new measures for student loan relief, and more

At a time when Russia is falling short of friends due to its armed aggression in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin called upon a 'friend of Russia' in Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, a country with which Moscow shares a historic relationship. Meanwhile, protests in France continued to rage for third consecutive night in reaction to the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded his 'friend'&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative to take the economy to new heights, according to state-controlled news channel RT.&nbsp;

Putin made the comments at an annual forum&nbsp;"Strong ideas of our time" held by the state Agency for Strategic Initiatives&nbsp;in Moscow wherein he&nbsp;drew on India's experience to promote the development of domestic products and brands.

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At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John.&nbsp;On Wednesday evening, Macron was filmed at Paris's Accor Arena, watching the singer on his farewell tour.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-gets-last-minute-relief-from-imf-to-avoid-sovereign-default-610325">Pakistan secures initial relief from IMF in its bid to avoid sovereign default</a>

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Pakistan has managed to clinch a last-minute relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it secured an initial program from the IMF&nbsp;for a $3 billion loan program. The development lowers the risk of a sovereign default as the South Asian nation continues to grapple with sky-high inflation and staggeringly low exchange reserves.&nbsp;

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At a time when Russia is falling short of friends due to its armed aggression in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin called upon a 'friend of Russia' in Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, a country with which Moscow shares a historic relationship.

At a time when Russia is falling short of friends due to its armed aggression in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin called upon a 'friend of Russia' in Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, a country with which Moscow shares a historic relationship. Meanwhile, protests in France continued to rage for third consecutive night in reaction to the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops. Click on the headlines to read more: Putin lauds Modi for 'Make in India' initiative, says no harm in emulating similar exercise in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded his 'friend' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative to take the economy to new heights, according to state-controlled news channel RT. Putin made the comments at an annual forum "Strong ideas of our time" held by the state Agency for Strategic Initiatives in Moscow wherein he drew on India's experience to promote the development of domestic products and brands. President Emmanuel Macron seen partying with Elton John as France descends into chaos, destruction At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John. On Wednesday evening, Macron was filmed at Paris's Accor Arena, watching the singer on his farewell tour. Pakistan secures initial relief from IMF in its bid to avoid sovereign default Pakistan has managed to clinch a last-minute relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it secured an initial program from the IMF for a $3 billion loan program. The development lowers the risk of a sovereign default as the South Asian nation continues to grapple with sky-high inflation and staggeringly low exchange reserves. Starting July 1, THIS nation will allow psychedelics for PTSD, depression Starting Saturday (July 1), Australia will become the world's first country to allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat psychiatric conditions such as depression and Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although the decision was taken in February earlier this year, it remains a controversial move.

Morning brief: Putin hails 'friend of Russia' in Modi, French protests rage on, and more

Nearly 80 people were arrested in France as violent protests continued on Wednesday (June 28) night over the killing of an African teenager by the police. Videos going viral on social media purportedly showed angry mobs torching cars and ransacking shops.&nbsp;

Switzerland has blocked the sale of big arms to Ukraine. The Swiss cabinet said that such a sale would be contrary to the war material act and would entail an adjustment of Switzerland's neutrality policy.

And in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and many other organisations were affected by a hacking campaign that exploited a flaw in file-transfer software called MOVEit.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/77-people-arrested-in-france-as-violent-protests-continue-over-police-killing-of-teenager-609903">77 people arrested in France as violent protests continue over fatal shooting of teenager</a>

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France continued to simmer for the second consecutive day as thousands of more security forces were deployed across the nation to prevent violent protests sparked by the killing of an African teenager by the police.&nbsp;At least 77 people have been arrested in France even as around 2,000 riot police have been deployed to suburbs around Paris.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/neutral-switzerland-blocks-big-arms-sale-to-ukraine-boosts-russian-fortunes-in-ongoing-war-609887">'Neutral' Switzerland blocks big arms sale to Ukraine, boosts Russian fortunes in ongoing war</a>

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In a major snub to Ukraine's war-effort against Russia, Switzerland blocked Bern-headquartered Ruag AG from selling nearly 100 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, it was revealed on Wednesday. The blocking of the sale, however, is not related to a separate sale of 25 Leopard 1&nbsp;tanks of the Swiss army to the German company Rheinmetall AG, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-health-department-other-companies-affected-by-hacking-campaign-609892#google_vignette">US health department, other companies affected by hacking campaign</a>

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The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and many other organisations were affected by a hacking campaign that exploited a flaw in file-transfer software called MOVEit. According to a report by the news agency Bloomberg late Wednesday (June 28), a health department official said the hackers gained access to data by exploiting MOVEit software used by third-party vendors.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/godfather-of-ai-calls-for-action-before-ai-is-smarter-than-us-warns-looming-takeover-isnt-science-fiction-609899">Godfather of AI calls for action 'before AI is smarter than us', warns looming takeover isn't science fiction</a>

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Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) who is often called one of the 'godfathers of AI', has called on governments to intervene and prevent machines from taking control of society. Speaking at the Collision tech conference in Toronto, Hinton emphasised the importance of understanding how AI might attempt to take control before it surpasses human intelligence.

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Nearly 80 people were arrested in France as violent protests continued on Wednesday (June 28) night over the killing of an African teenager by the police. Videos going viral on social media purportedly showed angry mobs torching cars and ransacking shops.

Nearly 80 people were arrested in France as violent protests continued on Wednesday (June 28) night over the killing of an African teenager by the police. Videos going viral on social media purportedly showed angry mobs torching cars and ransacking shops. Switzerland has blocked the sale of big arms to Ukraine. The Swiss cabinet said that such a sale would be contrary to the war material act and would entail an adjustment of Switzerland's neutrality policy. And in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and many other organisations were affected by a hacking campaign that exploited a flaw in file-transfer software called MOVEit. Click on the headlines to read more: 77 people arrested in France as violent protests continue over fatal shooting of teenager France continued to simmer for the second consecutive day as thousands of more security forces were deployed across the nation to prevent violent protests sparked by the killing of an African teenager by the police. At least 77 people have been arrested in France even as around 2,000 riot police have been deployed to suburbs around Paris. 'Neutral' Switzerland blocks big arms sale to Ukraine, boosts Russian fortunes in ongoing war In a major snub to Ukraine's war-effort against Russia, Switzerland blocked Bern-headquartered Ruag AG from selling nearly 100 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, it was revealed on Wednesday. The blocking of the sale, however, is not related to a separate sale of 25 Leopard 1 tanks of the Swiss army to the German company Rheinmetall AG, Bloomberg reported. US health department, other companies affected by hacking campaign The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and many other organisations were affected by a hacking campaign that exploited a flaw in file-transfer software called MOVEit. According to a report by the news agency Bloomberg late Wednesday (June 28), a health department official said the hackers gained access to data by exploiting MOVEit software used by third-party vendors. Godfather of AI calls for action 'before AI is smarter than us', warns looming takeover isn't science fiction Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) who is often called one of the 'godfathers of AI', has called on governments to intervene and prevent machines from taking control of society. Speaking at the Collision tech conference in Toronto, Hinton emphasised the importance of understanding how AI might attempt to take control before it surpasses human intelligence. Watch| Meta adds parental control tools in Instagram and Facebook ×

Morning brief: Protests in France over teen's killing, and more

A 17-year-old delivery driver in Paris was killed by a police officer on Tuesday (June 27). The incident triggered a wave of anger among residents, leading to clashes with the police, barricades set ablaze, and the deployment of tear gas.

The United States on Tuesday announced a fresh set of arms for war-torn Ukraine which include armoured vehicles, precision munitions and mine-clearing equipment. According to the Pentagon, the package of $500 million "includes key capabilities to support Ukraine's counteroffensive operations, strengthen its air defences to help Ukraine protect its people... and other equipment to help Ukraine push back on Russia's war of aggression."

Russian strikes hit a restaurant in Ukraine's Kramatorsk, killing four and injuring 42 others. As per Ukrainian police, Russia fired two S-300 surface-to-air missiles at the city.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-tensions-escalate-in-paris-suburb-after-death-of-17-year-old-during-police-standoff-609470">Tensions escalate in Paris suburb after death of 17-year-old during police standoff</a>

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A tragic incident unfolded in a Paris suburb on Tuesday (June 27), where a 17-year-old delivery driver was shot and killed by a police officer, as stated by the victim's family lawyers. The shocking incident triggered a wave of anger among local residents, leading to clashes with the police, barricades set ablaze, and the deployment of tear gas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-announces-500-mn-in-armour-air-defence-for-ukraine-to-bolster-counteroffensive-against-russia-609434">US announces $500 million&nbsp;in armour, air defence for Ukraine to bolster counteroffensive against Russia</a>

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In order to bolster Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces, the United States on Tuesday announced a fresh set of arms for Kyiv which included armoured vehicles, precision munitions and mine-clearing equipment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-strikes-on-ukraine-restaurant-kills-at-least-injures-22-people-609413">Russian strikes on Ukraine restaurant kills at least 4, injures 42 people</a>

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The rocket strikes hit a restaurant in Kramatorsk, located in eastern Ukraine. A crowd quickly gathered at the site of the strike where the fires continued to burn as soldiers and rescue workers searched for other victims.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ubs-plans-to-sack-more-than-half-or-35000-credit-suisse-staff-report-609469">UBS plans to sack 'more than half' or 35,000 Credit Suisse staff: Report</a>

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UBS Group is preparing to reduce more than half of the Credit Suisse Group's workforce following the emergency takeover of the bank. The impact of these job cuts is expected to be felt primarily by bankers, traders, and support staff in Credit Suisse's investment bank located in London, New York, and certain parts of Asia.

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A 17-year-old delivery driver in Paris was killed by a police officer on Tuesday (June 27). The incident triggered a wave of anger among residents, leading to clashes with the police, barricades set ablaze, and the deployment of tear gas.

A 17-year-old delivery driver in Paris was killed by a police officer on Tuesday (June 27). The incident triggered a wave of anger among residents, leading to clashes with the police, barricades set ablaze, and the deployment of tear gas. The United States on Tuesday announced a fresh set of arms for war-torn Ukraine which include armoured vehicles, precision munitions and mine-clearing equipment. According to the Pentagon, the package of $500 million "includes key capabilities to support Ukraine's counteroffensive operations, strengthen its air defences to help Ukraine protect its people... and other equipment to help Ukraine push back on Russia's war of aggression." Russian strikes hit a restaurant in Ukraine's Kramatorsk, killing four and injuring 42 others. As per Ukrainian police, Russia fired two S-300 surface-to-air missiles at the city. Click on the headlines to read more: Tensions escalate in Paris suburb after death of 17-year-old during police standoff A tragic incident unfolded in a Paris suburb on Tuesday (June 27), where a 17-year-old delivery driver was shot and killed by a police officer, as stated by the victim's family lawyers. The shocking incident triggered a wave of anger among local residents, leading to clashes with the police, barricades set ablaze, and the deployment of tear gas. US announces $500 million in armour, air defence for Ukraine to bolster counteroffensive against Russia In order to bolster Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces, the United States on Tuesday announced a fresh set of arms for Kyiv which included armoured vehicles, precision munitions and mine-clearing equipment. Russian strikes on Ukraine restaurant kills at least 4, injures 42 people The rocket strikes hit a restaurant in Kramatorsk, located in eastern Ukraine. A crowd quickly gathered at the site of the strike where the fires continued to burn as soldiers and rescue workers searched for other victims. UBS plans to sack 'more than half' or 35,000 Credit Suisse staff: Report UBS Group is preparing to reduce more than half of the Credit Suisse Group's workforce following the emergency takeover of the bank. The impact of these job cuts is expected to be felt primarily by bankers, traders, and support staff in Credit Suisse's investment bank located in London, New York, and certain parts of Asia. Watch | Meta launches subscription plan for Quest Plus VR headsets ×

Morning brief: Delivery driver killed by cop in Paris, US announces fresh arms for Ukraine, & more

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was charged with mutiny by the Russian authorities after he appealed to his troops to oust the military leadership of the country. The Wagner chief faced accusation of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he appealed to Russians to support his 25,000 Wagner armed forces in their fight against Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders. In his big announcement for the H1B visa holders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people now will not be required to travel abroad to renew their work visas.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-issues-arrest-warrant-against-wagner-chief-after-his-call-for-mutiny-608089">Russia issues arrest warrant against Wagner chief after his call for mutiny</a>

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The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership. The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-makes-big-announcement-for-h1b-visa-holders-in-address-to-indian-diaspora-608075">PM Modi makes big announcement for H1B visa holders in address to Indian diaspora&nbsp;</a>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC, made a big announcement for the H1B visa holders. Giving relief to the professionals, he said that now people will not have to travel abroad to renew their work visas.

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No direct evidence was found by United States intelligence agencies which proved that coronavirus was created in any incident which took place at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology, said a report declassified on Friday.&nbsp;

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A new mission is underway to the Titan submersible debris site, which was discovered near the wreckage of the Titanic, a spokesperson for Pelagic Research Services told CNN on Friday. Jeff Mahoney, who is the spokesperson, said that the mission of the Odysseus 6 remotely operated vehicle is to continue searching and mapping out the debris sites.&nbsp;

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Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was charged with mutiny by the Russian authorities after he appealed to his troops to oust the military leadership of the country.

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was charged with mutiny by the Russian authorities after he appealed to his troops to oust the military leadership of the country. The Wagner chief faced accusation of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he appealed to Russians to support his 25,000 Wagner armed forces in their fight against Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders. In his big announcement for the H1B visa holders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people now will not be required to travel abroad to renew their work visas. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia issues arrest warrant against Wagner chief after his call for mutiny The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership. The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders. PM Modi makes big announcement for H1B visa holders in address to Indian diaspora Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC, made a big announcement for the H1B visa holders. Giving relief to the professionals, he said that now people will not have to travel abroad to renew their work visas. US intelligence claims no direct evidence to prove coronavirus created in Wuhan lab No direct evidence was found by United States intelligence agencies which proved that coronavirus was created in any incident which took place at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology, said a report declassified on Friday. New mission near Titan submersible debris site currently underway: Report A new mission is underway to the Titan submersible debris site, which was discovered near the wreckage of the Titanic, a spokesperson for Pelagic Research Services told CNN on Friday. Jeff Mahoney, who is the spokesperson, said that the mission of the Odysseus 6 remotely operated vehicle is to continue searching and mapping out the debris sites. Watch | IMF disappointed with Pakistan's annual budget

Morning brief: Wagner chief's mutiny against Russia, PM Modi on H1B visa, and more

In a grand State Dinner hosted by the Bidens in visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour, US president Joe Biden invoked legendary Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali' lessons as a mark towards furtherance of democratic principles worldwide. In the Atlantic, over a century-old Titanic debris came back in spotlight after a 'debris field' was discovered&nbsp;by an underwater robot searching five people aboard the Titan submersible.&nbsp;

In other news, Meryl Streep, one of the greatest Hollywood actresses of all time, turned 74.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-updates-pm-narendra-modi-at-white-house-607410">Modi’s State Visit will take US-India ties to the next level, says White House</a>

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Shortly after the State Dinner hosted by the Bidens in visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour, the White House hailed India and the US as the world’s oldest and largest democracies who are the key security providers in the Indo-Pacific.

"The United States and India are a combined force for global good," the White House said.

"Today’s State Visit will take US-India ties to the next level as we build the future&nbsp;we&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;see," it added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-the-mind-is-without-fear-biden-invokes-tagore-in-state-dinner-for-modi-607649">'Where the mind is without fear': Biden invokes Tagore in State Dinner for Modi</a>

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The Bidens hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a State Dinner in the White House on June 22, in which a roaring democracy-based bilateral convergence of India and the United States was heard in an elite gathering consisting of Indian billionaire Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Adobe’s CEO Shantanu Narayen and close to 100 well-known public figures.&nbsp;

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OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board. It said that the passengers have "sadly been lost".&nbsp;

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Filmmaker James Cameron, who directed the iconic film&nbsp;Titanic, has said many warnings around safety were ignored by tourists on board the&nbsp;submersible that imploded near the famous shipwreck, killing five people. Cameron is also a deep-sea explorer.&nbsp;Cameron said the sub had been the source of widespread concern in the close-knit ocean exploration community, and drew parallels to the 1912 ocean liner sinking in which around 1,500 people died.

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Today marks the 74th birthday of Meryl Streep, a true icon of the silver screen. To celebrate the birthday of this legendary actress, let's explore one of her greatest (and isn't that saying something?) performances to showcase the depth and authenticity she brings to her characters, even in cases when the script is not up to the mark. In the 2011 film&nbsp;The Iron Lady, Streep's portrayal of late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher exemplifies her ability to transcend boundaries, challenge expectations, and deliver a tour de force performance that solidifies her status as one of the greatest actors of our time.

In a grand State Dinner hosted by the Bidens in visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour, US president Joe Biden invoked legendary Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali' lessons as a mark towards furtherance of democratic principles worldwide.

In a grand State Dinner hosted by the Bidens in visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour, US president Joe Biden invoked legendary Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali' lessons as a mark towards furtherance of democratic principles worldwide. In the Atlantic, over a century-old Titanic debris came back in spotlight after a 'debris field' was discovered by an underwater robot searching five people aboard the Titan submersible. In other news, Meryl Streep, one of the greatest Hollywood actresses of all time, turned 74. Click on the headlines to read more: Modi’s State Visit will take US-India ties to the next level, says White House Shortly after the State Dinner hosted by the Bidens in visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour, the White House hailed India and the US as the world’s oldest and largest democracies who are the key security providers in the Indo-Pacific. "The United States and India are a combined force for global good," the White House said. "Today’s State Visit will take US-India ties to the next level as we build the future we want to see," it added. 'Where the mind is without fear': Biden invokes Tagore in State Dinner for Modi The Bidens hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a State Dinner in the White House on June 22, in which a roaring democracy-based bilateral convergence of India and the United States was heard in an elite gathering consisting of Indian billionaire Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Adobe’s CEO Shantanu Narayen and close to 100 well-known public figures. No survivors from missing Titanic submersible, all five on board believed to be dead: US Coast Guard OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board. It said that the passengers have "sadly been lost". James Cameron says Titanic sub warnings went 'unheeded' : It was too experimental Filmmaker James Cameron, who directed the iconic film Titanic, has said many warnings around safety were ignored by tourists on board the submersible that imploded near the famous shipwreck, killing five people. Cameron is also a deep-sea explorer. Cameron said the sub had been the source of widespread concern in the close-knit ocean exploration community, and drew parallels to the 1912 ocean liner sinking in which around 1,500 people died. Meryl Streep turns 74! Celebrating her unforgettable performance in The Iron Lady Today marks the 74th birthday of Meryl Streep, a true icon of the silver screen. To celebrate the birthday of this legendary actress, let's explore one of her greatest (and isn't that saying something?) performances to showcase the depth and authenticity she brings to her characters, even in cases when the script is not up to the mark. In the 2011 film The Iron Lady, Streep's portrayal of late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher exemplifies her ability to transcend boundaries, challenge expectations, and deliver a tour de force performance that solidifies her status as one of the greatest actors of our time.

Morning brief: Modi-Biden raise toast for 'next-level' India-US ties, Titanic submersible implodes, and more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in the United States for a state visit, pitched his vision to transform the upcoming years of the 2020s into a "tech decade", coining the term "Techade" to encapsulate the idea. Prime Minister Modi said he was confident that India's dream of "techade" would be fulfilled by its innovators and their patents.&nbsp;

In China, at least 31 people were killed in a major explosion at a restaurant in Yinchuan. "A leak of liquefied petroleum gas... caused an explosion during the operation of a barbecue restaurant," state news agency Xinhua said.&nbsp;

And rescue teams from around the world are searching for the missing Titan submersible near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean. The five people onboard the submersible reportedly have a few hours of oxygen left.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched his vision to transform the upcoming years of 2020s into a "tech decade", coining the term "Techade" to encapsulate the idea.&nbsp;"I am confident that India's dream of techade will be fulfilled by its innovators and their patents," Modi said.

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A major explosion at a&nbsp;restaurant in the northwestern Chinese city of Yinchuan has left at least 31 people dead, state media reported Thursday.&nbsp;"A leak of liquefied petroleum gas... caused an explosion during the operation of a barbecue restaurant," state news agency Xinhua said of the Wednesday evening blast, adding that seven more people were "receiving all-out rescue&nbsp;treatment".

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The world is looking transfixed as rescue teams from all around the globe frantically search for a lost submersible near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp;

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The greatest Pay-Per-View (PPV) fight of the century might be in the works. If one is to go by the social media posts of Twitter boss Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the duo might soon lock horns, that too in a cage match fight.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in the United States for a state visit, pitched his vision to transform the upcoming years of the 2020s into a "tech decade", coining the term "Techade" to encapsulate the idea.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in the United States for a state visit, pitched his vision to transform the upcoming years of the 2020s into a "tech decade", coining the term "Techade" to encapsulate the idea. Prime Minister Modi said he was confident that India's dream of "techade" would be fulfilled by its innovators and their patents. In China, at least 31 people were killed in a major explosion at a restaurant in Yinchuan. "A leak of liquefied petroleum gas... caused an explosion during the operation of a barbecue restaurant," state news agency Xinhua said. And rescue teams from around the world are searching for the missing Titan submersible near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean. The five people onboard the submersible reportedly have a few hours of oxygen left. Click on the headlines to read more: India's PM Modi sets 'techade' agenda for 2020s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched his vision to transform the upcoming years of 2020s into a "tech decade", coining the term "Techade" to encapsulate the idea. "I am confident that India's dream of techade will be fulfilled by its innovators and their patents," Modi said. 31 killed after major explosion rips apart restaurant in northwestern China A major explosion at a restaurant in the northwestern Chinese city of Yinchuan has left at least 31 people dead, state media reported Thursday. "A leak of liquefied petroleum gas... caused an explosion during the operation of a barbecue restaurant," state news agency Xinhua said of the Wednesday evening blast, adding that seven more people were "receiving all-out rescue treatment". Breathless countdown for Titanic submersible left with hours of air The world is looking transfixed as rescue teams from all around the globe frantically search for a lost submersible near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean. Fight of the century? Musk and Zuckerberg 'agree' to fight each other in cage match The greatest Pay-Per-View (PPV) fight of the century might be in the works. If one is to go by the social media posts of Twitter boss Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the duo might soon lock horns, that too in a cage match fight. Watch | FTC sues Amazon for allegedly tricking millions of users into Prime subscriptions ×

Morning brief: Modi sets 'techade' agenda for 2020s, 31 killed in explosion in China, and more

With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi currently in the United States for a state visit, the White House said on Wednesday (June 21) that India has a vibrant democracy, adding the two countries would continue to work on their bilateral relations.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a "dictator", a day after Xi met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Addressing a fundraiser event in California, Biden said &nbsp;Xi was ‘very embarrassed’ when a Chinese spy balloon flying over sensitive American sites was shot down.&nbsp;

After meeting Indian PM Modi, Elon Musk responded to Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's claim that the Indian government threatened to boot out the social media giant. “Twitter doesn't have a choice but to obey local governments. If we don't obey local government laws then we will get shut down," Musk said.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United States for a state visit. Amid the much-awaited visit, the White House, in a statement, said that India, like the United States, is a vibrant democracy and that the two nations are going to continue to work on their bilateral relations.

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US President Joe Biden called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping “a dictator” on Tuesday while attending a fundraiser event in California. Joe Biden also added that Xi was ‘very embarrassed’ when a Chinese spy balloon flying over sensitive American sites was shot down.&nbsp;

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Twitter boss Elon Musk after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the&nbsp;New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Tuesday commented on the recent statements made by his predecessor Jack Dorsey. Twitter founder and&nbsp;former CEO Dorsey had recently claimed that the social media platform received threats of being booted out of India&nbsp;after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protest by the government.&nbsp;

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Former CNN producer John Griffin was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, revealed prosecutors. Griffin earlier pleaded guilty to child sex charges last December as a part of a plea deal which saw two other counts of child sex charges initially filed against him dropped.&nbsp;

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With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi currently in the United States for a state visit, the White House said on Wednesday (June 21) that India has a vibrant democracy, adding the two countries would continue to work on their bilateral relations.

With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi currently in the United States for a state visit, the White House said on Wednesday (June 21) that India has a vibrant democracy, adding the two countries would continue to work on their bilateral relations. US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a "dictator", a day after Xi met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Addressing a fundraiser event in California, Biden said Xi was ‘very embarrassed’ when a Chinese spy balloon flying over sensitive American sites was shot down. After meeting Indian PM Modi, Elon Musk responded to Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's claim that the Indian government threatened to boot out the social media giant. “Twitter doesn't have a choice but to obey local governments. If we don't obey local government laws then we will get shut down," Musk said. Click on the headlines to read more: US says 'India has vibrant democracy,' both nations will continue to work on bilateral relations Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United States for a state visit. Amid the much-awaited visit, the White House, in a statement, said that India, like the United States, is a vibrant democracy and that the two nations are going to continue to work on their bilateral relations. Joe Biden calls Chinese President ‘dictator’ a day after Xi-Blinken meet in Beijing US President Joe Biden called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping “a dictator” on Tuesday while attending a fundraiser event in California. Joe Biden also added that Xi was ‘very embarrassed’ when a Chinese spy balloon flying over sensitive American sites was shot down. Elon Musk responds to Jack Dorsey’s claim that India threatened to boot out Twitter Twitter boss Elon Musk after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Tuesday commented on the recent statements made by his predecessor Jack Dorsey. Twitter founder and former CEO Dorsey had recently claimed that the social media platform received threats of being booted out of India after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protest by the government. Former CNN producer John Griffin given 19 years in jail for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl Former CNN producer John Griffin was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, revealed prosecutors. Griffin earlier pleaded guilty to child sex charges last December as a part of a plea deal which saw two other counts of child sex charges initially filed against him dropped. Watch | Titanic submarine: Missing submersible has about 30 hours of air ×

Morning brief: US says India has vibrant democracy, Biden calls Xi a 'dictator', and more

The United States recorded three mass shootings on Saturday (June 17), leaving three dead and injuring at least 38 others. The first shooting occurred in central Pennsylvania while the second shooting occurred near Washington State during an electronic dance music festival. And the third shooting occurred in Illinois.&nbsp;

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is set to face trial, where he will be tried on charges of "extremism" that carry the potential of keeping him imprisoned for several decades. The trial will start on Monday and will be conducted in the maximum-security IK-6 penal colony in Melekhovo.&nbsp;

And as the war in Ukraine rages on, classified German defence ministry documents stated that Ukrainian saboteurs may have been involved in the destruction of the Togliatti-Odesa ammonia pipeline.&nbsp;

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It was a bloody Saturday for the United States as it recorded three mass shootings in a day, leaving three dead, and at least 38 injured.&nbsp;The first shooting occurred in central Pennsylvania on Saturday morning where two state troopers were shot, one fatally, in a multi-scene shootout with a man who initially fired bullets into state police vehicles outside police barracks, reported CNN on Sunday.

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Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is set to face trial, where he will be tried on charges of "extremism" that carry the potential of keeping him imprisoned for several decades.&nbsp;The trial starts Monday. It will be conducted in the maximum-security IK-6 penal colony in Melekhovo, located approximately 250 kilometres (155 miles) east of Moscow, where Navalny is currently incarcerated.

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Ukrainian saboteurs may have been involved in the destruction of the Togliatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline that was subjected to intense shelling earlier this month, according to classified German defence ministry documents accessed by The Bild.&nbsp;

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A joint operation by Delhi Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Interpol busted a call centre gang operating from India which scammed US citizens out of $20 million by impersonating a high-ranking officer from the US Drugs Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to Delhi Police. The team arrested six individuals.

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The United States recorded three mass shootings on Saturday (June 17), leaving three dead and injuring at least 38 others. The first shooting occurred in central Pennsylvania while the second shooting occurred near Washington State during an electronic dance music festival. And the third shooting occurred in Illinois. Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is set to face trial, where he will be tried on charges of "extremism" that carry the potential of keeping him imprisoned for several decades. The trial will start on Monday and will be conducted in the maximum-security IK-6 penal colony in Melekhovo. And as the war in Ukraine rages on, classified German defence ministry documents stated that Ukrainian saboteurs may have been involved in the destruction of the Togliatti-Odesa ammonia pipeline. Click on the headlines to read more: Three mass shootings in a day rock US, three killed, at least 38 shot It was a bloody Saturday for the United States as it recorded three mass shootings in a day, leaving three dead, and at least 38 injured. The first shooting occurred in central Pennsylvania on Saturday morning where two state troopers were shot, one fatally, in a multi-scene shootout with a man who initially fired bullets into state police vehicles outside police barracks, reported CNN on Sunday. Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces decades in prison for 'rehabilitating Nazi ideology' and other crimes Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is set to face trial, where he will be tried on charges of "extremism" that carry the potential of keeping him imprisoned for several decades. The trial starts Monday. It will be conducted in the maximum-security IK-6 penal colony in Melekhovo, located approximately 250 kilometres (155 miles) east of Moscow, where Navalny is currently incarcerated. Ukrainian saboteurs may have destroyed Togliatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline: Reports Ukrainian saboteurs may have been involved in the destruction of the Togliatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline that was subjected to intense shelling earlier this month, according to classified German defence ministry documents accessed by The Bild. Delhi Police, FBI bust call centre scam which conned US citizens of $20 million A joint operation by Delhi Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Interpol busted a call centre gang operating from India which scammed US citizens out of $20 million by impersonating a high-ranking officer from the US Drugs Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to Delhi Police. The team arrested six individuals. Watch | Blinken in Beijing: Antony Blinken likely to meet President Xi ×

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for a "rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon" during their meeting on Friday. The talks took place as Lebanon failed to elect a new president for the 12th time increasing the risk of a prolonged power vacuum. The US Justice Department's report has exposed the excessive force and discriminatory practices routinely used by Minneapolis police against Black and Native American people, three years after George Floyd's killing. 

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks on Friday in Paris, where the two leaders called for a "rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon", stated the Elysee.

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Over three years after Black US citizen George Floyd's last words 'Let me breathe' became a rallying cry against racism in the United States, it has been revealed that the police in Minneapolis routinely use excessive force and discriminate against Black and Native American people. 
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One of the closest aides of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is found to have harboured plans for a military coup in the country to prevent the transition of power following the October presidential elections last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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People’s Liberation Army (PLA) lieutenant general He Lei said that Taiwan, after unification with mainland China, can give its own governance ideas as they do not violate the “one China” principle.

Iranian President Raisi meets Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for a "rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon" during their meeting on Friday.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for a "rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon" during their meeting on Friday. The talks took place as Lebanon failed to elect a new president for the 12th time increasing the risk of a prolonged power vacuum. The US Justice Department's report has exposed the excessive force and discriminatory practices routinely used by Minneapolis police against Black and Native American people, three years after George Floyd's killing. Click on the headlines to read more: Macron, Saudi's crown prince call for 'rapid end to political vacuum in Lebanon' French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks on Friday in Paris, where the two leaders called for a "rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon", stated the Elysee. George Floyd's killing: Justice department's report exposes racist face of Minneapolis Police Over three years after Black US citizen George Floyd's last words 'Let me breathe' became a rallying cry against racism in the United States, it has been revealed that the police in Minneapolis routinely use excessive force and discriminate against Black and Native American people. Bolsonaro’s closest aide had plans ready for military coup in Brazil: Police One of the closest aides of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is found to have harboured plans for a military coup in the country to prevent the transition of power following the October presidential elections last year. Taiwan can propose governance ideas after unifying with China: PLA People’s Liberation Army (PLA) lieutenant general He Lei said that Taiwan, after unification with mainland China, can give its own governance ideas as they do not violate the “one China” principle. Iranian President Raisi meets Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel

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India and Pakistan have evacuated more than 180,000 people as cyclone Biparjoy made landfall at India's Gujarat coast on late Thursday evening. Across the Atlantic, in a rally attended by over a million people to celebrate maiden NBA win of Denver Nuggets, a police officer was run over by a firetruck while two others were shot at in what is reported to be a targeted shooting incident. Meanwhile, the skies are bracing for a new space race as British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced the launch date of its commercial space mission that will have space tourists aboard.

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More than&nbsp;74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's&nbsp;Kutch district were evacuated as officials make haste ahead of&nbsp;cyclone Biparjoy's impending landfall.&nbsp;Disaster management units have been deployed for rescue and relief measures.&nbsp;With the cyclone in the Arabian Sea hurling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, the Met department said.

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Months after Elon Musk's SpaceX sent off world's first privately funded crewed space mission to the International Space Station with four members aboard, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced plans to conduct its first commercial passenger space mission Galactic 01.

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The ethnic violence between the&nbsp;Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern state of Manipur in India&nbsp;is far from being over. On Thursday night, a mob torched&nbsp;Union Minister of State for External Affairs RK Ranjan Singh's residence at Kongba in the capital city of Imphal.&nbsp;

India and Pakistan have evacuated more than 180,000 people as cyclone Biparjoy made landfall at India's Gujarat coast on late Thursday evening. Across the Atlantic, in a rally attended by over a million people to celebrate maiden NBA win of Denver Nuggets, a police officer was run over by a firetruck while two others were shot at in what is reported to be a targeted shooting incident.

India and Pakistan have evacuated more than 180,000 people as cyclone Biparjoy made landfall at India's Gujarat coast on late Thursday evening. Across the Atlantic, in a rally attended by over a million people to celebrate maiden NBA win of Denver Nuggets, a police officer was run over by a firetruck while two others were shot at in what is reported to be a targeted shooting incident. Meanwhile, the skies are bracing for a new space race as British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced the launch date of its commercial space mission that will have space tourists aboard. Click on the headlines to read more: Cyclone Biparjoy updates | 940 villages without power, Rajasthan to receive heavy rainfall on Friday More than 74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's Kutch district were evacuated as officials make haste ahead of cyclone Biparjoy's impending landfall. Disaster management units have been deployed for rescue and relief measures. With the cyclone in the Arabian Sea hurling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, the Met department said. NBA Denver Nuggets victory parade: Police officer injured, two people shot in rally with over a million people Two people were shot at on Thursday (June 15) during a public rally to celebrate the Denver Nuggets first NBA championship. In a separate incident during the same event, a police officer was run over by a firetruck, authorities were quoted as saying in multiple media reports. More than one million people reportedly attended Thursday's parade and rally. Musk-Branson space race heats up as Virgin Galactic announces launch of commercial space mission Months after Elon Musk's SpaceX sent off world's first privately funded crewed space mission to the International Space Station with four members aboard, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced plans to conduct its first commercial passenger space mission Galactic 01. Manipur violence: Union ministers' house set on fire by arsonists The ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern state of Manipur in India is far from being over. On Thursday night, a mob torched Union Minister of State for External Affairs RK Ranjan Singh's residence at Kongba in the capital city of Imphal.

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The&nbsp;earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT).&nbsp;The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In other news, Elon Musk's popular social media platform Twitter has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 17 music publishers, including&nbsp;Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, have accused Twitter of completely refusing to license the millions of songs available on its service. Meanwhile, with a 0.1 per cent dip in GDP, New Zealand has slipped into recession. Finally, Microsoft's co-founder is in China. During his visit, he is expected to meet&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday,&nbsp;the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

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New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/15/359584-1200x800.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday arrived in China first time since 2019 and is expected to have a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting could take place on Friday, and the agenda of the meeting is still unknown.&nbsp;

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In other news, Elon Musk's popular social media platform Twitter has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 17 music publishers, including Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, have accused Twitter of completely refusing to license the millions of songs available on its service. Meanwhile, with a 0.1 per cent dip in GDP, New Zealand has slipped into recession. Finally, Microsoft's co-founder is in China. During his visit, he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Click on the headlines to read more Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila. Music publishers sue Musk's Twitter for copyright infringement, and 'fueling its business' with stolen content A group of music publishers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's Twitter. The case filed in a federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, accuses the social media giant of fueling its business with numerous copyright music infringements. New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction. Bill Gates to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday arrived in China first time since 2019 and is expected to have a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting could take place on Friday, and the agenda of the meeting is still unknown. Watch | Great Wall of Doubt: China's Real Estate sector on shaky ground

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Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said late Saturday (June 10). The IMD said that the cyclonic storm was about 700 km from Goa, 620 km from Mumbai, 580 km from Porbandar, and 890 from Karachi (Pakistan).&nbsp; 
In the United States, former president Donald Trump made his first public appearance after being indicted in the classified documents case. Addressing Georgia's state

Republican convention, Trump alleged on Saturday that President Joe Biden orchestrated the criminal charges to undermine his main political rival's 20204 presidential campaign.

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Biparjoy cyclonic storm, which was deemed a 'very severe' cyclonic storm, is very likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours. However, in a major respite for the populations living along the Arabian sea's coastline in the state of Gujarat, the likely extremely severe cyclonic storm may not hit the Porbandar coast as per the current forecast, according to Indian Meteorological Department.

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Former United States president Donald Trump hit out at the Justice Department, accusing prosecutors, without any evidence, of a politically motivated campaign to keep him from the White House. Making his first public appearance on Saturday (June 10) after being indicted in the classified documents case, Trump, 77, alleged that US President Joe Biden orchestrated the criminal charges to undermine his main political rival's 20204 presidential campaign.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (June 10) criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. In his evening address, President Zelensky said “Now, unfortunately, we see that at some levels, the world is simply shamefully indifferent to the ecocide and human tragedy caused by the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station,” the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said late Saturday (June 10).

Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said late Saturday (June 10). The IMD said that the cyclonic storm was about 700 km from Goa, 620 km from Mumbai, 580 km from Porbandar, and 890 from Karachi (Pakistan). In the United States, former president Donald Trump made his first public appearance after being indicted in the classified documents case. Addressing Georgia's state Republican convention, Trump alleged on Saturday that President Joe Biden orchestrated the criminal charges to undermine his main political rival's 20204 presidential campaign. And as the Ukraine war rages on, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. Click on the headlines to read more: Biparjoy cyclone to turn 'extremely severe', India's Gujarat, Maharashtra on alert, Pakistan to be worst hit Biparjoy cyclonic storm, which was deemed a 'very severe' cyclonic storm, is very likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours. However, in a major respite for the populations living along the Arabian sea's coastline in the state of Gujarat, the likely extremely severe cyclonic storm may not hit the Porbandar coast as per the current forecast, according to Indian Meteorological Department. 'Most horrific abuses of power in US history': Donald Trump on indictment in classified documents case Former United States president Donald Trump hit out at the Justice Department, accusing prosecutors, without any evidence, of a politically motivated campaign to keep him from the White House. Making his first public appearance on Saturday (June 10) after being indicted in the classified documents case, Trump, 77, alleged that US President Joe Biden orchestrated the criminal charges to undermine his main political rival's 20204 presidential campaign. Ukraine dam collapse: Zelensky says world 'shamefully indifferent' to disaster Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (June 10) criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. In his evening address, President Zelensky said “Now, unfortunately, we see that at some levels, the world is simply shamefully indifferent to the ecocide and human tragedy caused by the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station,” the news agency Reuters reported. Emmanuel Macron urges Iran to 'immediately end' support to Russia in war against Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi to stop backing Russia's efforts in the invasion of Ukraine. Macron asked Raisi to "immediately end" Tehran's support to Russia in the war against Ukraine, including the supply of drones, said the Elysee. WATCH | Several British royal guards faint due to heat during ceremony with Prince William ×

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Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of&nbsp;top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House. The federal prosecutors in their&nbsp;indictment say that the files kept by Trump at his residence included records from the Pentagon, CIA and National Security Agency and that the sensitive documents lay unsecured at the property, which often hosted large social events. In other news, four children, including a 12-month-old, have been rescued after five weeks in a dense jungle. On May 1st, the airplane they were travelling on with their parents crashed into the jungle. While the parents and the pilot perished in the crash, the children survived. A search for them had been underway for around 40 days.

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The federal prosecutors on Friday (June 9) unsealed an indictment of Donald Trump and accused the former US president of holding on to top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after leaving the White House.

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Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House.

Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House. The federal prosecutors in their indictment say that the files kept by Trump at his residence included records from the Pentagon, CIA and National Security Agency and that the sensitive documents lay unsecured at the property, which often hosted large social events. In other news, four children, including a 12-month-old, have been rescued after five weeks in a dense jungle. On May 1st, the airplane they were travelling on with their parents crashed into the jungle. While the parents and the pilot perished in the crash, the children survived. A search for them had been underway for around 40 days. Click on the headlines to read more Trump in trouble: Unsealed indictment accuses him of hiding nuclear secrets at Mar-a-Lago The federal prosecutors on Friday (June 9) unsealed an indictment of Donald Trump and accused the former US president of holding on to top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after leaving the White House. 'Joy for whole country' four Colombian children rescued from dense jungle five weeks after plane crash Canada: Official probing Chinese meddling in elections quits Breaking Bad actor Mike Batayeh dies from heart attack Watch | Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia under way

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Former US President Donald Trump has pulled off a Donald Trump&nbsp;by fetching all global attention on himself during the moments of a raging war, gloom around a possible recession and AI boom threatening jobs all over the world. Trump has been indicted in classified documents row following which the Biden administration will seek to convict a potential rival to the US president in the run up to 2024 US elections.

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Former US President Donald Trump has been charged in connection to a probe into classified documents that were reportedly taken to his Mar-a-Lago home after he left the White House. Trump said that he has been summoned to self-report to a district court in Florida's Miami on Tuesday at 3:00 PM (Wednesday, 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time).&nbsp;

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Ukraine dismissed reports of&nbsp;a long-anticipated counteroffensive against Russia. Several experts said that a Ukrainian counteroffensive could emerge as a crucial phase in the ongoing war.&nbsp;

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In scenes uncommon for Japan’s normally sedate parliament, the left-wing lawmakers engaged in a brawl with other parliamentarians in an attempt to block a controversial immigration bill, the New York Post reported.&nbsp;

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Ajinkya Rahane and KS Bharat would need to shoulder some responsibility early on day three if India were to avoid the follow-on in the first innings of the ongoing WTC Final against Australia. After the Indian team got reduced to 151 for five at stumps the previous day, tensions rose in the dressing room, with the remaining batters needing to score at least a hundred more runs to help India gain a little momentum.

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A law firm representing the frontman of German rock band Rammstein, who has been hit by a wave of sexual assault claims, on Thursday categorically denied the allegations.

Former US President Donald Trump has pulled off a Donald Trump by fetching all global attention on himself during the moments of a raging war, gloom around a possible recession and AI boom threatening jobs all over the world.

Former US President Donald Trump has pulled off a Donald Trump by fetching all global attention on himself during the moments of a raging war, gloom around a possible recession and AI boom threatening jobs all over the world. Trump has been indicted in classified documents row following which the Biden administration will seek to convict a potential rival to the US president in the run up to 2024 US elections. Click on the headlines to read more: Get, set, arrest? What future looks like for Donald Trump after indictment in classified documents row Former US President Donald Trump has been charged in connection to a probe into classified documents that were reportedly taken to his Mar-a-Lago home after he left the White House. Trump said that he has been summoned to self-report to a district court in Florida's Miami on Tuesday at 3:00 PM (Wednesday, 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time). Ukraine dismisses reports of counteroffensive in Russian-held regions Ukraine dismissed reports of a long-anticipated counteroffensive against Russia. Several experts said that a Ukrainian counteroffensive could emerge as a crucial phase in the ongoing war. Watch | Scuffle inside Japanese parliament as lawmakers spar over controversial refugee bill In scenes uncommon for Japan’s normally sedate parliament, the left-wing lawmakers engaged in a brawl with other parliamentarians in an attempt to block a controversial immigration bill, the New York Post reported. WTC Final, Day 3: Preview - Rahane, Bharat must save India's sinking ship as Australia eye big lead in 2nd innings Ajinkya Rahane and KS Bharat would need to shoulder some responsibility early on day three if India were to avoid the follow-on in the first innings of the ongoing WTC Final against Australia. After the Indian team got reduced to 151 for five at stumps the previous day, tensions rose in the dressing room, with the remaining batters needing to score at least a hundred more runs to help India gain a little momentum. Rammstein frontman denies sexual assault allegations A law firm representing the frontman of German rock band Rammstein, who has been hit by a wave of sexual assault claims, on Thursday categorically denied the allegations.

Morning brief: Get, set, arrest for Trump? No counteroffensive from Ukraine yet, and more

The political heat from the fire lit by Donald Trump's March 30 indictment has not cooled down yet. But the US Department of Justice has given it another moment of refueling as it notified former US president's legal team that his role into possible mishandling of classified US documents is being investigated. In another major development in North America, the wildfires in Canada are not showing the signs of dying down as locals awaited reinforcements amid mass exodus. The fire made the US megacity of&nbsp;New York to top the world's most polluted city list, a tag that the US media reported with rare embarrassment.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump may be headed for another indictment as the US Justice Department informed the former US president's legal team that a federal probe is investigating the real estate tycoon-turned-politician's alleged role in possible mishandling of classified US government documents. Trump is accused of retaining classified US documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after leaving the office in January 2021.&nbsp;

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Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec, which has emerged to be the main epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze. Meanwhile, smoke from the Canadian wildfires <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-wildfire-smoke-covers-us-skies-new-york-issues-alert-601926">turned</a>&nbsp;New York City air worst in the world, as officials issued alert.

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Hundreds of Indian students have been on a sit-in protest since last week in Canada’s Brampton city against the risk of being deported back due to fake admission letters.

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Kenyan authorities will be converting the coastal forest where bodies of more than 250 people linked to a doomsday Christian cult were killed and buried, into a national memorial, according to&nbsp;Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki.&nbsp;

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Loss unites humanity as nothing else can. We've all lost someone we loved, and their deaths have left a space nothing and no one can fill. However, many startups are using the many technological capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to try to do just that. As per an AFP news report, these firms use AI to allow you to talk to your deceased loved ones.&nbsp;

The political heat from the fire lit by Donald Trump's March 30 indictment has not cooled down yet. But the US Department of Justice has given it another moment of refueling as it notified former US president's legal team that his role into possible mishandling of classified US documents is being investigated.

The political heat from the fire lit by Donald Trump's March 30 indictment has not cooled down yet. But the US Department of Justice has given it another moment of refueling as it notified former US president's legal team that his role into possible mishandling of classified US documents is being investigated. In another major development in North America, the wildfires in Canada are not showing the signs of dying down as locals awaited reinforcements amid mass exodus. The fire made the US megacity of New York to top the world's most polluted city list, a tag that the US media reported with rare embarrassment. Click on the headlines to read more: Trump may face another indictment over possible mishandling of classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago Donald Trump may be headed for another indictment as the US Justice Department informed the former US president's legal team that a federal probe is investigating the real estate tycoon-turned-politician's alleged role in possible mishandling of classified US government documents. Trump is accused of retaining classified US documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after leaving the office in January 2021. Quebec, the epicentre of Canadian wildfires, awaits reinforcement as thousands flee Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec, which has emerged to be the main epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze. Meanwhile, smoke from the Canadian wildfires turned New York City air worst in the world, as officials issued alert. At least 700 Indian students facing deportation from Canada launch protest Hundreds of Indian students have been on a sit-in protest since last week in Canada’s Brampton city against the risk of being deported back due to fake admission letters. Kenya doomsday cult death site to be turned into national memorial Kenyan authorities will be converting the coastal forest where bodies of more than 250 people linked to a doomsday Christian cult were killed and buried, into a national memorial, according to Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki. AI attempts to bring dead back to life, give people closure Loss unites humanity as nothing else can. We've all lost someone we loved, and their deaths have left a space nothing and no one can fill. However, many startups are using the many technological capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to try to do just that. As per an AFP news report, these firms use AI to allow you to talk to your deceased loved ones.

Morning brief: Trump may face another indictment, Canadian wildfires smoke pollute NYC, and more

Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. The incident occurred at around 5 pm (local time) when gunshots were heard outside Monroe Park, near the Altria Theatre. The victims were an 18-year-old student and a 36-year-old man who were attending the graduation.&nbsp;

Iran has reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia for the first time in seven years. The location is near Syria's embassy, the reopening of which is expected soon following Saudi outreach to Damascus.&nbsp;

In other news, the United States knew of a Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream pipelines as early as three months before underwater explosions damaged them, The Washington Post reported citing leaked information posted online. The report said that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) learned in June last year that a Ukrainian special operations force consisting of six people intended to blow up the pipelines.

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Two people were killed and five injured during a shootout outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia.&nbsp;The grisly incident occurred on Tuesday towards the end of the Huguenot High School graduation event around 5 pm (local time) when gunshots were heard outside at Monroe Park, near the Altria Theatre.

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Iran on Tuesday (June 6) reopened it embassy in Saudi Arabia for the first time in seven years. The move has reaffirmed a Chinese-brokered rapprochement between two formerly antagonistic powers in West Asia. The rapprochement is likely to change the equations in the region greatly. The Iranian mission has opened in its former premises in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter.

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The US knew of a Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream pipelines as early as three months before underwater explosions damaged them, claimed the Washington Post in a report. The news outlet cited leaked information posted online.&nbsp;

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The European Union (EU) is considering a mandatory ban on the member states using companies that might pose a security risk in their 5G networks, including China's Huawei. According to a report by The Financial Times on Tuesday (June 6), the move comes as a response to increasing concerns in Brussels about certain national governments delaying action on the matter.&nbsp;

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Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. The incident occurred at around 5 pm (local time) when gunshots were heard outside Monroe Park, near the Altria Theatre. The victims were an 18-year-old student and a 36-year-old man who were attending the graduation. Iran has reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia for the first time in seven years. The location is near Syria's embassy, the reopening of which is expected soon following Saudi outreach to Damascus. In other news, the United States knew of a Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream pipelines as early as three months before underwater explosions damaged them, The Washington Post reported citing leaked information posted online. The report said that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) learned in June last year that a Ukrainian special operations force consisting of six people intended to blow up the pipelines. Click on the headlines to read more Two killed, five injured in shooting during Virginia high school graduation event, one held Two people were killed and five injured during a shootout outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. The grisly incident occurred on Tuesday towards the end of the Huguenot High School graduation event around 5 pm (local time) when gunshots were heard outside at Monroe Park, near the Altria Theatre. Iran reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia after seven years Iran on Tuesday (June 6) reopened it embassy in Saudi Arabia for the first time in seven years. The move has reaffirmed a Chinese-brokered rapprochement between two formerly antagonistic powers in West Asia. The rapprochement is likely to change the equations in the region greatly. The Iranian mission has opened in its former premises in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter. US knew of Ukrainian plan to blow up Nord Stream three months before blasts: Report The US knew of a Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream pipelines as early as three months before underwater explosions damaged them, claimed the Washington Post in a report. The news outlet cited leaked information posted online. EU mulls mandatory ban on member states using Huawei to build 5G: Report The European Union (EU) is considering a mandatory ban on the member states using companies that might pose a security risk in their 5G networks, including China's Huawei. According to a report by The Financial Times on Tuesday (June 6), the move comes as a response to increasing concerns in Brussels about certain national governments delaying action on the matter. WATCH | Nova Kakhovka damage sparks flooding, evacuation ×

Morning brief: Two killed in shooting in Virginia, Iran reopnes embassy in Saudi Arabia, and more

The Monday morning in Asia was blued out by an unprecedented development from across the Atlantic as newsrooms worldwide aired the news of sonic boom which echoed over Washington, following which an F-16 fighter jet chased an aircraft. In Moscow, scores of supporters of the Kremlin critic Alexie Navalny were arrested sending shockwaves across multiple global capitals.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sonic-boom-echoes-over-washington-as-fighter-jets-chase-cessna-600620">US: Sonic boom echoes over Washington as fighter jets chase small aircraft before it crashes</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/109-navalny-supporters-including-underage-child-arrested-by-russian-police-600624">Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's 109 supporters, including underage child arrested by Russian police</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/05/356902-new-wion-41.png?imwidth=1920" />As the Ukraine war shows no signs of abetting and nears 500 days of conflict, the situation inside Russia remains stifling. In the latest move to stifle opposition, Russia arrested more than 100 supporters of opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Sunday. The people, as per a protest monitoring group, had taken to the streets to mark the 47th birthday of their jailed leader.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/05/356914-amit.png?imwidth=1920" />Indian Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly met the protesting wrestlers at his official residence in the New Delhi capital city late Saturday night.

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The Monday morning in Asia was blued out by an unprecedented development from across the Atlantic as newsrooms worldwide aired the news of sonic boom which echoed over Washington, following which an F-16 fighter jet chased an aircraft.

The Monday morning in Asia was blued out by an unprecedented development from across the Atlantic as newsrooms worldwide aired the news of sonic boom which echoed over Washington, following which an F-16 fighter jet chased an aircraft. In Moscow, scores of supporters of the Kremlin critic Alexie Navalny were arrested sending shockwaves across multiple global capitals. Click on the headlines to read more: US: Sonic boom echoes over Washington as fighter jets chase small aircraft before it crashes A sonic boom rattled Washington on Sunday (June 4) as two F-16 fighter jets were scrambling to intercept an unresponsive aircraft that later crashed in Virginia. The F-16s responded to an unresponsive Cessna 560 Citation V aircraft over Washington, DC, and northern Virginia, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said in a statement. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a person familiar with developments said that four people were on board the Cessna. Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's 109 supporters, including underage child arrested by Russian police As the Ukraine war shows no signs of abetting and nears 500 days of conflict, the situation inside Russia remains stifling. In the latest move to stifle opposition, Russia arrested more than 100 supporters of opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Sunday. The people, as per a protest monitoring group, had taken to the streets to mark the 47th birthday of their jailed leader. 'Office or a prison': Did an Indian ed-tech firm lock its staff down? Here's what we know A video doing round on social media shows a security guard locking down the office door of a Gurugram-based startup near New Delhi allegedly with employees still inside. Protesting Indian wrestlers met Home Minister Amit Shah, pressed for action against WFI chief: Report Indian Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly met the protesting wrestlers at his official residence in the New Delhi capital city late Saturday night. Serie A: Napoli celebrate title, Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement Napoli fans watched their heroes finally lift the Serie A trophy on Sunday as coach Luciano Spalletti walked away from Naples, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football.

Morning brief: Sonic boom rocks Washington, Moscow arrests scores of Navalny supporters, and more

The death toll from the train tragedy in the Balasore district of eastern India's Odisha state climbed to 294 on Sunday (June 4) and over 1,000 people have been injured. The restoration work is underway at the spot of the accident. As the war in Ukraine rages on, a Russian-installed official claimed on Sunday that a drone was shot down in Dzhankoi in annexed Crimea and caused damage to some infrastructure.&nbsp;

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The death toll from the triple-train crash in Balasore district of eastern India's Odisha state rose to 294, with the close relatives of the victims scrambling through a local school-turned-temporary mortuary to identify the deceased. So far, India's deadliest railway tragedy in more than 30 years has left more than 1,000 people injured.&nbsp;

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A Russian-installed official claimed on Sunday (June 4), that a drone was shot down in Dzhankoi in annexed Crimea and caused damage to some infrastructure. Meanwhile, at least 20 people, including five children, were injured after an explosion near the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Saturday&nbsp;which hit a two-storey dwelling, said the regional governor.&nbsp;

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began his third decade in power by replacing almost all members of his cabinet except for the ministers for health and culture. The changes made, especially in foreign and finance portfolios, reflect the country's economic concerns and relations with the West as topping the re-elected president's agenda.&nbsp;

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The death toll from the train tragedy in the Balasore district of eastern India's Odisha state climbed to 294 on Sunday (June 4) and over 1,000 people have been injured.

The death toll from the train tragedy in the Balasore district of eastern India's Odisha state climbed to 294 on Sunday (June 4) and over 1,000 people have been injured. The restoration work is underway at the spot of the accident. As the war in Ukraine rages on, a Russian-installed official claimed on Sunday that a drone was shot down in Dzhankoi in annexed Crimea and caused damage to some infrastructure. And in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began his third decade in power by replacing almost all members of his cabinet except for the ministers for health and culture. Click on the headlines to read more: Odisha train crash: Survivors recount horror; restoration work begins as Modi lauds humane reaction of locals The death toll from the triple-train crash in Balasore district of eastern India's Odisha state rose to 294, with the close relatives of the victims scrambling through a local school-turned-temporary mortuary to identify the deceased. So far, India's deadliest railway tragedy in more than 30 years has left more than 1,000 people injured. Russian official says drone shot down in Crimea; at least 20 injured after blast in Ukraine’s Dnipro A Russian-installed official claimed on Sunday (June 4), that a drone was shot down in Dzhankoi in annexed Crimea and caused damage to some infrastructure. Meanwhile, at least 20 people, including five children, were injured after an explosion near the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Saturday which hit a two-storey dwelling, said the regional governor. Erdogan replaces nearly all faces in new cabinet with focus on economy, foreign policy Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began his third decade in power by replacing almost all members of his cabinet except for the ministers for health and culture. The changes made, especially in foreign and finance portfolios, reflect the country's economic concerns and relations with the West as topping the re-elected president's agenda. Fifty-four Ugandan soldiers killed by al-Shabaab militants in Somalia The Ugandan government said on Saturday (June 3) that 54 Ugandan peacekeepers were killed in an attack last week by the militant group al Shabaab on a military base in Somalia. According to a report by the news agency Reuters early Sunday, al-Shabaab militants targeted the base last Friday (May 26) in Bulamarer, around 130 kilometres southwest of Somalia's capital city Mogadishu. WATCH | Shangri-La Dialogue underway in Singapore, agreement made on real-time data sharing × 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.

Morning brief: Odisha train crash death toll climbs to 294, Russia-Ukraine war updates, & more

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured. Amid the tragedy, reports of locals queuing up all night to donate blood, to help the injured, have emerged. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' to prevent any miscalculation or conflict. In other news, just three days into the Pride Month, a major scuffle broke out at an anti-LGBTQ rally outside a Los Angeles school between opposing groups of parents. Finally, In Senegal, the death toll from clashes has risen to 10.

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A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288&nbsp;individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the&nbsp;railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Stay tuned to WION for all the updates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-train-tragedy-locals-in-odishas-balasore-queue-up-all-night-to-donate-blood-for-wounded-599885">India train tragedy: Locals in Odisha's Balasore queue up all-night to donate blood for wounded</a>

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Locals in India's Odisha state's Balasore district queued up all-night to donate blood for the wounded victims of one of country's worst train accidents ever. The visuals shared on social media showed locals lined up at a blood bank in a hospital where the wounded from the tragedy are being treated.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senegal-death-toll-rises-to-10-as-clashes-continue-599923">Senegal: Death toll rises to 10 as clashes continue</a>

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Police and protesters in Senegal clashed for a second day which resulted in death of one more person on Friday (June 2). The protests and clashes have erupted after sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The violence is one of the deadliest in recent memory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-talks-essential-to-eliminate-chance-of-conflict-austin-599889">US-China talks 'essential' to eliminate chance of conflict: Austin</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/09/337627-000339b87p.jpg?imwidth=1920" />US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' in order to prevent any miscalculation which potentially can lead to conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/propaganda-vs-bullying-groups-of-parents-clash-at-anti-lgbtq-protest-outside-los-angeles-school-599920">'Propaganda' vs 'bullying': Groups of parents clash at anti-LGBTQ protest outside Los Angeles school</a>

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In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.&nbsp;

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured.

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured. Amid the tragedy, reports of locals queuing up all night to donate blood, to help the injured, have emerged. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' to prevent any miscalculation or conflict. In other news, just three days into the Pride Month, a major scuffle broke out at an anti-LGBTQ rally outside a Los Angeles school between opposing groups of parents. Finally, In Senegal, the death toll from clashes has risen to 10. Click on the headlines to read more LIVE three-train crash in India's Odisha: Death toll rises; at least 288 dead, 900 injured A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288 individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Stay tuned to WION for all the updates. India train tragedy: Locals in Odisha's Balasore queue up all-night to donate blood for wounded Locals in India's Odisha state's Balasore district queued up all-night to donate blood for the wounded victims of one of country's worst train accidents ever. The visuals shared on social media showed locals lined up at a blood bank in a hospital where the wounded from the tragedy are being treated. Senegal: Death toll rises to 10 as clashes continue Police and protesters in Senegal clashed for a second day which resulted in death of one more person on Friday (June 2). The protests and clashes have erupted after sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The violence is one of the deadliest in recent memory. US-China talks 'essential' to eliminate chance of conflict: Austin US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' in order to prevent any miscalculation which potentially can lead to conflict. 'Propaganda' vs 'bullying': Groups of parents clash at anti-LGBTQ protest outside Los Angeles school In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.

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