The Spanish La Liga have stepped up their attack on cash-rich clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester city. The league claims that the two clubs have continuously breached financial fair play rules and have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA.

La Liga claim continuous 'FFP breaches' against Manchester City, PSG

Satellite images have revealed that Iran could be preparing to launch a rocket. The United States has urged Tehran to de-escalate tensions. Palki Sharma tells you why America is worried.

Gravitas: Iran is preparing for a rocket launch

K-pop band BTS have announced they will take some time off to focus on solo projects. From Beatles to Backstreet Boys, several top bands have taken a break or broken up at the peak of their careers. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: K-Pop band BTS announce hiatus

After Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Laos is staring at a default., The country's cash reserves have plummeted and there is a serious shortage of fuel. Laos owes $14.5 Billion to its creditors. About half of the public debt is owed to China. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Another Chinese Debtor faces default

India has rejected a WTO draft proposal seeking to end fishery subsidies. The government has defended its position as necessary to protect the vulnerable fishing community in India. Palki Sharma tells you why India's opposition is justified.

Gravitas: India fights for fishery subsidies at WTO meeting

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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Hundreds of dead penguins are washing up daily on New Zealand's beaches. At least 500 Korora penguins have died in 30 days. Experts say the birds were killed by climate change. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Dead Penguins wash up on New Zealand beaches

Japan has announced a one-year jail term and a $2,200 fine for online insults. The decision follows a celebrity suicide in 2020 linked to online hate messages. Will the new law cut down online insults? How can Big Tech contribute? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Japan announces one-year jail term for online insults

A survey has found that more and more people are turning away from news because they find it depressing. But what makes news depressing in the first place? Palki Sharma tells you how news bulletins reflect what's happening around us.

Gravitas: Survey finds more people are turning away from 'depressing' news

Boris Johnson's plan to move illegal migrants to Rwanda has backfired. A European Court grounded the first flight. The Church of England called it an "immoral policy that shames Britain". Reports claim Prince Charles is "appalled" by the move. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Johnson's Rwanda plan backfires

Pakistan's planning and development minister has asked people to reduce tea intake by 1 or 2 cups. The move is expected to conserve valuable foreign exchange amid a worsening economic crisis. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan minister asks people to drink less tea

The troubles continue for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his ethics adviser Lord Geidt has quit. The resignation came a day after Lord say that there was a legitimate question about whether the Prime Minister broke ministerial rules over partygate.

Trouble mounts for UK PM Boris Johnson after his ethics adviser Lord Geidt quits

A recent report indicates that groceries in United Kingdom are going to become costlier this summer. Analysists have predicted that the prices will rise 15%.

Food inflation to accelerate this summer, vulnerable people to 'skip meals'

Indian government unveiled a new recruiting scheme for its three defence services called Agnipath; the scheme was approved by council of ministers and aims at recruiting the young.

Indian govt unveils new recruiting scheme for its defence services, both men and women are eligible

The whiskey war over an arctic island has officially ended, it was a 49-year-old feud between Denmark and Canada. A 1.2 square kilometer island was at the center of the territorial dispute which has been resolved in a historic way.

End of Whiskey War: Canada and Denmark end decades-long dispute

The wives of Pakistan Premieres are richer than their husbands. The statements of assets filed for the fiscal year of 2020 with the Election Commission of Pakistan revealed that wives of both Shehbaz Sharif and Imran Khan own more wealth than them, let us tell you how much.

From Nusrat Sharif to Bushra Bibi- The wives of Pakistan Premieres are richer than their husbands

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on homosexuality-related goods in the country. Shops in the national capital of Riyadh were raided by the officials where they seized rainbow-colored toys and articles of clothing.

Saudi officials conduct raid in capital, seizes Rainbow toys

Recent weeks have seen an especially intense set of revelations about sexual assault and misconduct in US churches, the #ChurchToo movement which started back in 2017 is under the lens again.

Return of #ChurchToo: New cases emerge in Churches across the world

Is it possible for an animal to be considered a human being? Now, a New York court has given its judgment and the answer is an unequivocal 'NO'. A New York court has ruled that Happy the elephant who currently lives in Bronx zoo cannot be legally considered a person.

US court rules: Happy- the elephant is not a 'person'

K-Pop megastar BTS are going on an extended break with members saying they are exhausted and want to explore their individual careers. This move has exposed how K-Pop industry can often take a toll on the mental health of stars. Molly Gambhir tells you all about the dark side of K-pop on WION Fineprint.

BTS to take a break as K-Pop members announce ‘hiatus’

Ryanair has dropped its controversial Afrikaans quiz after it mandated that the South African passport holders must answer before they could board their flights to or from London in the United Kingdom.

Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash

Meanwhile in the United States, people looking for tampons and other menstrual products are in for a rude shock. The country is running out of tampons- the reason the war in Ukraine and staff shortages. The pandemic has led to staff shortages in many major companies there is also a rise in prices of raw materials.

Amid ongoing gun violence, US is battling lack of tampons, baby formula shortage

The War in Ukraine has everlasting implications. Europe's largest country is now home to landmine litter, concerning enough to threaten the lives of thousands of Ukrainians.

Ukraine in urgent need of demining, civilian lives endangered by mines

How often have you heard of a watchdog probing the engine of a car? This is what is happening in the U.S. Why has an investigation been filed against the 2021 Ford Bronco engines?

Ford Bronco engine under scanner, US watch dog launches probe

The once touted king of web browsers, Internet Explorer is retiring today. Microsoft is pulling the plug on the browser that introduced the generations to the internet.

Internet Explorer- Good bye to the first web browser

The Ukraine War has been raging on for months. West has provided Kyiv with military support. But now, with domestic crises intensifying within the western nations, how long will they be able to help Ukraine hold out the Russian invasion?

Russia intensifies fight in Ukraine, Zelensky calls for speedy arms delivery

It's a brand new day and a brand new trend has taken over social media, it's called an internal shower and it is as bizarre as it sounds. A mixture of three ingredients- water, chia seeds and lemon, it is now being called a miracle drink, a magic potion if you will why because social media says it is the perfect detox drink. But who are saying this? Are these self-proclaimed? Listen in.

The Good Life | Internal Shower: The latest life hack

Amid a raging war between Russia and Ukraine, the European Union is now turning towards Israel for its natural gas supply needs as the bloc claims that it has been blackmailed by Moscow for its gas supplies after siding with Kyiv.

'Want to reduce dependence on Russia,' European Union turns to Israel for gas supply

Pakistan and the United States are looking at strengthening their ties. Both the nations are trying to fix their relation that are turned sour, this as the US has said that it is ready to put behind the allegations leveled by ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan who has been citing US conspiracy.

Pakistan envoy discusses bid to strengthen ties with United States

A Cambodian court has ordered jail sentences for nearly 60 opposition figures for conspiring to commit treason, it also includes prominent American-Cambodian lawyer Theary Seng; she has been sentenced to six years in jail.

Cambodian court orders jail sentences for nearly 60 opposition figures including Prominent lawyer Theary Seng

Brazilian police have made an arrest related to the case of a missing British journalist and an indigenous expert who disappeared in the Amazon. The case of the two missing men is starting to take on the shape of a homicide investigation.

Brazil: Progress in Amazon missing case, second suspect arrested by police

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