People in Seoul went it frenzy, wondering if Kim Jong-un's secret daughter finally got pictured, pointing toward a little girl who appeared with the North Korean dictator in a recent stage show.

North Korea: Speculation mounts over Kim Jong Un's secret daughter

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

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As numerous cash-strapped builders in China hold construction midway amid the country's deep real estate problem, many home buyers are forced to live in unfinished apartments devoid of basic amenities like water, electricity and lifts.

China's broken housing market: Cash-strapped builders halt construction mid-way

Right-wing leader Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy's first woman prime minister. Meloni is expected to form Italy's most right-wing government since World War II.

Exit poll shows right-wing candidate Giorgia Meloni to become Italy's first woman prime minister

Nearly a week after announcing the partial mobilisation of troops to fight in Ukraine, Russia has admitted it had rushed the process and promised to fix the mistakes caused during the call-up.

Nearly a week after announcing the partial mobilisation of troops to fight in Ukraine, Russia has admitted it had rushed the process and promised to fix the mistakes caused during the call-up. Reportedly, upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko on Sunday came down heavily on the governors overseeing the mobilisation campaigns and directed them to avoid mistakes. In a statement released on Telegram, Matviyenko admitted that incorrect cases of mobilisation were causing outrage amongst the public. "Incorrect cases of mobilisation...are provoking fierce reactions in society, and rightly so. Some are assuming that handing in their report (to their superiors) quickly is more important than correctly fulfilling this important mission. This is unacceptable," said Matviyenko. "Make sure that partial mobilisation is carried out in full and complete compliance with the criteria. And without a single mistake!," she added. Incorrect cases of troop call-up Reportedly, after President Vladimir Putin announced a partial troop mobilisation after Ukraine made decisive gains in the ongoing war, the Russian authorities quickly swung into action and started recruiting people. While Putin said only people with 'relevant' skills or military experience needed to be recruited, the authorities took a rather panicked approach. According to an AFP report, in a case of incorrect recruitment, a 63-year-old diabetic ex-military officer was sent to a training camp in the southwestern region of Volgograd. Read more: Partial military mobilisation in Russia announcement makes oil, defence stocks surge Similarly, another 58-year-old school director received a call-up for recruitment, despite having no prior military experience. Both were eventually allowed to return, but it showed that the process was not transparent and clear in its objective. What is partial mobilisation? Succinctly put, military mobilisation refers to a situation when a nation assembles and readies military troops and supplies for war. If a country has ordered a mobilisation, it is organising its armed forces for active military service. The last time Russia ordered a general mobilisation, anyone who was 19 years old was obliged to join the Soviet Army. Those who were 18 were eligible to volunteer. WATCH | What is mobilisation? | Why is Russia resorting to partial mobilisation? × Currently, Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation which means that only a certain percentage of Russia’s potential fighters will be asked to join the offensive on Ukraine. As of now, Putin has signed a decree that will see 300,000 reservists who will be called to fight in Ukraine out of approximately 25 million potential fighters at Moscow's disposal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russia admits making mistakes in troop call-up during mobilisation; vows to fix issues

Australia plans to change privacy rules, allowing banks to be alerted faster to cyber attacks on companies, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, after hackers targeted the country's second-largest telecoms firm.

Optus cyber attack: Australia plans privacy rule changes

The SUV market is bursting at the seams, which means making a car stand out from the crowd in this segment is incredibly tricky. This problem goes a long way to explaining why the BMW X4 has taken on an SUV-coupe design, trading some of the practicality offered by the X3 on which it is based for a sportier exterior design and driving dynamics to match. So, let's continue this debate in the video because we recently spent some time with the new 2022 BMW X4, and here we are explaining how it feels on the Indian roads.

WION Pitstop: 2022 BMW X4 SUV-Coupe review

The original Katana was a breakthrough motorcycle for Suzuki, offering a revolutionary design and not to mention blistering performance. It was always going to be a task to replicate the original. The new Katana was launched in 2019, but recently it got a bunch of updates to meet the latest emission norms and give it a fresher look. We spent some time with the updated bike recently to find out if this new blade really cuts like the old one.

WION Pitstop: 2022 Suzuki Katana review

Six months since the last terror wave and subsequent security operations erupt Israel and the Palestinian territories, people are on alert in this Jewish New Year Festival season.

Israel: People on alert as Jewish New Year approaches, officials warn of an uptick in terror attacks

World leaders are gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly but many key meetings are taking place on the sidelines of the session, some of which you can even see the immediate ripple effect on geopolitics.

Beijing: US has no right to interfere in the Taiwan issue

Since Moscow announced partial military mobilisation, there have been some pretty unusual images that have been emerging from along the Russian borders, where residents have been seen lining up to immediately flee from the country. Berlin has now urged the Russian deserters to apply for asylum in Germany.

Berlin urges Russian deserters to seek asylum in Germany, voluntary surrender by forces a crime

Italy's right-wing coalition is set to win the upcoming polls. this will be the fist right-wing government in Rome since Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party won almost a century ago.

Italy goes to polls on Sunday, Giorgia Meloni tipped to be next PM

One of the top banks in the world, Barclays is now in legal trouble. It has been sued in the US District Court in Manhattan.

Multinational bank Barclays in legal trouble, sued for $17.6 bn debt sale blunder

It is well known that common people are the worst sufferers in a zone of conflict. The fog of allegations and counter allegations often hides the day-to-day sufferings of the people inhabiting the disputed territories.

Students cross army tanks to go to school; Masafer Yatta, major flash point in West Bank

Wipro firing 300 employees for moonlighting has opened a pandora's box. While the announcement triggered an immediate backlash against a Wipro boss Richard Premji, several Indian IT firms still denounced the practice and have now warned their employees against it.

WION Fineprint | Indian Minister: Futile to punish dual work; moonlighting is the future

South Africa is facing its worst electricity crisis rolling blackouts across the country almost on a daily basis. Weighing on the country's economy, the country's power utility ESCOM is under tremendous pressure to keep the lights on.

WION Fineprint | Netizens face eight hours of load-shedding every day in South Africa

Switzerland wants to enact stricter animal welfare regulations and ban factory farming, but a referendum on the issue has been rejected by Swiss citizens.

The proposal to make safeguarding the dignity of farm animals like cattle, poultry, and pigs a constitutional obligation was submitted to a referendum under the Swiss form of direct democracy, reports Reuters.&nbsp;

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However, VoteInfo app which uses the Federal Statistics Office collected data on election outcomes, showed a provisional result of 62.86 per cent of votes against the proposal.

The government had also advised against the idea, claiming that such modifications would violate trade agreements, raise investment and operating expenses, and increase food prices.

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According to the farming proposal, the government would have had to establish more stringent guidelines for both caring for and slaughtering animals. This would have included granting them access to the outdoors. The rules would have applied to imported animals and animal products as well.

Fabrice Drouin, a resident of Geneva, told Reuters that he voted no, because in his opinion while "There are farmers who are doing intensive farming with their animals" they respect animal welfare.&nbsp;

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He added that the nation must practise factory farming, at least in part, in order to feed the population, "otherwise, we won't be able to eat meat anymore."

Another Geneva resident Florian Barbon who also voted against the initiative said that he believes that "in general, people are regulating themselves on their own," and that "I don't think we need a legal framework for this."

Switzerland wants to enact stricter animal welfare regulations and ban factory farming, but a referendum on the issue has been rejected by Swiss citizens. The proposal to make safeguarding the dignity of farm animals like cattle, poultry, and pigs a constitutional obligation was submitted to a referendum under the Swiss form of direct democracy, reports Reuters.

Switzerland wants to enact stricter animal welfare regulations and ban factory farming, but a referendum on the issue has been rejected by Swiss citizens. The proposal to make safeguarding the dignity of farm animals like cattle, poultry, and pigs a constitutional obligation was submitted to a referendum under the Swiss form of direct democracy, reports Reuters. Watch | Non-vegetarians, will you make changes to save Earth? However, VoteInfo app which uses the Federal Statistics Office collected data on election outcomes, showed a provisional result of 62.86 per cent of votes against the proposal. The government had also advised against the idea, claiming that such modifications would violate trade agreements, raise investment and operating expenses, and increase food prices. Also read | Organisation wants meat-eating men 'banned from having sex'. Here's why According to the farming proposal, the government would have had to establish more stringent guidelines for both caring for and slaughtering animals. This would have included granting them access to the outdoors. The rules would have applied to imported animals and animal products as well. Fabrice Drouin, a resident of Geneva, told Reuters that he voted no, because in his opinion while "There are farmers who are doing intensive farming with their animals" they respect animal welfare. Also read | Red meat increases risk of heart diseases by 18%: Study He added that the nation must practise factory farming, at least in part, in order to feed the population, "otherwise, we won't be able to eat meat anymore." Another Geneva resident Florian Barbon who also voted against the initiative said that he believes that "in general, people are regulating themselves on their own," and that "I don't think we need a legal framework for this."

Switzerland: 62% people reject proposal to toughen animal protection laws, ban factory farming

Fans in Romania have stepped back in time 2000 years to raging battles between the Romans and the Dacians. Gathering on a site of a former Roman city, the fans recreate costumes and weapons.

Fans re-enact battle between Romans and Dacians, to promote cultural heritage

Discontent with Russia's mobilisation has spread even to President Putin's allies. Senior Russian lawmakers ordered regional officials to handle the situation after a string of complaints.

Protests against mobilisation draft, over 2000 anti protestors have been arrested

The death toll from Thursday's migrant boat accident in Syria has reached 76. The migrants were mostly Lebanese people fleeing the country which is facing economic turmoil. There were reportedly 45 children on the boat none of whom have survived.

Lebanon: 76 dead as migrant boat capsizes near Syria

What is making these hurricanes stronger and more dangerous? Well, it is climate change now. How is climate change affecting hurricanes?

WION Climate Tracker: Warmer atmosphere causes heavy rain

Car manufacturing of Ford Motors is unable to deliver vehicles as it does not have its signature blue brand name badges and nameplates that specify the car models.

WION Fineprint: Ford falls short of brand-name images

NASA described its plan to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket but the launch has now been delayed. The reason is the threat of a hurricane. The tropical storm Ian has strengthened. It is expected to slam into Florida early next week with full force.

WION Fineprint: Artemis I launch delayed due to expected hurricane

Italy Elections: Polls open as far right eyes historic victory, Giorgia Meloni tipped to be next PM

India's indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas has prompted International attention. A handful of countries have already shown interests to procure the aircraft.

India's 'Tejas' in full glory at Sulur base, strategic air base defends Southern India

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care.&nbsp;

CDC reports that with competent maternal care, which America lacks, in comparison to many of its peer developed nations,&nbsp;84.2 per cent of pregnancy-related deaths might have been avoided.

As per Daily Mail, deaths by suicide or drug overdose account for 22.7 per cent of these deaths, with a significant fraction of these incidents being linked to mental health issues.&nbsp;Haemorrhages, heart conditions, infections, and excessive blood pressure were some of the other major causes.&nbsp;

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Health professionals have long cautioned about the often-overlooked problem of maternal mortality in the United States.

According to research by The Commonwealth Fund, with 17.4 deaths for every 100,000 births, the United States had the highest rate of any developed country.

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Maternal mortality in the US was compared to ten peer countries, and America had twice as many deaths per 100,000 people as France, which had the second highest figures in the survey, and ten times more than New Zealand.

Among wealthy nations, maternal mortality is a problem that is specific to the United States since there are fewer doctors available there and more hurdles to availing care.

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The head of the CDC's Division of Reproductive Health, Dr Wanda Barfield, said in a statement that the research "paints a much clearer picture of pregnancy-related deaths in this country."

The CDC analysis examined data on maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019. The information dates from before the COVID-19 epidemic, which many experts believe made the country's problems with maternal mortality worse.

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A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care.

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care. CDC reports that with competent maternal care, which America lacks, in comparison to many of its peer developed nations, 84.2 per cent of pregnancy-related deaths might have been avoided. As per Daily Mail, deaths by suicide or drug overdose account for 22.7 per cent of these deaths, with a significant fraction of these incidents being linked to mental health issues. Haemorrhages, heart conditions, infections, and excessive blood pressure were some of the other major causes. Watch | Gravitas: U.S. panel recommends screening all American adults for anxiety Health professionals have long cautioned about the often-overlooked problem of maternal mortality in the United States. According to research by The Commonwealth Fund, with 17.4 deaths for every 100,000 births, the United States had the highest rate of any developed country. Also read | US maternal mortality rate rises, Black women 3 times more likely to die than White counterparts: Study Maternal mortality in the US was compared to ten peer countries, and America had twice as many deaths per 100,000 people as France, which had the second highest figures in the survey, and ten times more than New Zealand. Among wealthy nations, maternal mortality is a problem that is specific to the United States since there are fewer doctors available there and more hurdles to availing care. Also read | Explained: Pregnancy complications amid abortion row in the US The head of the CDC's Division of Reproductive Health, Dr Wanda Barfield, said in a statement that the research "paints a much clearer picture of pregnancy-related deaths in this country." The CDC analysis examined data on maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019. The information dates from before the COVID-19 epidemic, which many experts believe made the country's problems with maternal mortality worse. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

84.2% of pregnancy-related deaths in US could have been avoided with better care: CDC

Leaked audio tape allegedly featuring the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is doing the rounds in social media. The short audio clip contains a discussion regarding Maryam Nawaz's request for a power plant from India for her son-in-law.

Alleged audio leak of PM Shehbaz Sharif goes viral, talks about Maryam Nawaz's son-in-law

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has pushed its health care system to the brink. Residents are struggling to get basic medication and checkups with soaring inflation in the country.

Sri Lanka: Economic crisis pushes health system to the brink, struggles with medicine shortages

Can you be polluting the Earth by sending out an e-mail? Did you know that scrolling through Instagram, liking a photo and sharing a video can contribute to pollution?

Gravitas Plus | Digital Pollution: All you need to know

In an effort to strengthen the country's energy supplies and security, the UK has formally lifted a ban on fracking for Shale gas which has been in place since 2019.

Britain removes ban on fracking, scientists divided over shale gas extraction

Italian artist Dario Gambarin has unveiled his latest piece which depicts a nuclear missile. Gambarin is known for creating images of prominent figures like Pope Francis.

Italian artist unveils latest work, giant artwork depicts nuclear missile

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