UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) said he was not prepared to continue with the previous government's Rwanda migrant deportation plan. In other news, an Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said.

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UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) said he was not prepared to continue with the previous government's Rwanda migrant deportation plan.

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An Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said.

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In reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran has found a new president over a month after President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash which necessitated&nbsp;snap elections. A cardiac surgeon and single dad who is seen as an advocate of greater freedoms for women in post-revolution Iran, Pezeshkian will now confront&nbsp;the challenge of navigating through his reformist policy agenda in a deeply conservative polity.

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The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House&nbsp;and called&nbsp;"100% false."

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At least two persons died after a six-floor building in India's Surat collapsed on Saturday (July 6) afternoon. While one dead body was retrieved from the debris, efforts are still on to retrieve the other deceased body.

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In his first interview since last week's disastrous debate performance and amid demands from Democrats for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe&nbsp;Biden said, "If the Lord Almighty comes down and tells me that (stand down from the race), I might do that."

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Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in a stampede in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's (UP) Hathras was sent to 14-day judicial custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court on Saturday (July 6). This comes a day after Madhukar surrendered in New Delhi, his lawyer said on Friday.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first public appearance on Friday (July 5) since he survived an assassination attempt in May. Prime Minister Fico took part in an evening ceremony&nbsp;marking Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, a public holiday in&nbsp;Slovakia.&nbsp;He spoke standing at a podium at a castle ruins dating back over 11 centuries, a report by the news agency Reuters said.

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Zimbabwe beat T20 World Cup champions India by 13&nbsp;runs&nbsp;in a shocking turn of events on Saturday (Jul 5) in the first T20I of the five-match series. Chasing a below par total of 116, India batters were no match against Zimbabwe's accurate bowling and were bowled out for 102 in 19.5 overs.

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Indian actress Hina Khan is currently undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. To inspire her fans, the 36-year-old is documenting her fight against cancer via her social media posts.

UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) said he was not prepared to continue with the previous government's Rwanda migrant deportation plan. In other news, an Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said.

UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) said he was not prepared to continue with the previous government's Rwanda migrant deportation plan. In other news, an Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. Click on the headlines to read more Keir Starmer unwilling to proceed with Rwanda migrant deportation plan UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) said he was not prepared to continue with the previous government's Rwanda migrant deportation plan. Kulgam encounter: Soldier killed, 4 terrorists eliminated, says police An Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. Why reformist Pezeshkian may ease economic cooperation between India and Iran In reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran has found a new president over a month after President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash which necessitated snap elections. A cardiac surgeon and single dad who is seen as an advocate of greater freedoms for women in post-revolution Iran, Pezeshkian will now confront the challenge of navigating through his reformist policy agenda in a deeply conservative polity. Did Biden face 'medical emergency' on Air Force One? White House refutes The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House and called "100% false." India: One dead, many feared buried after building collapse in Gujarat At least two persons died after a six-floor building in India's Surat collapsed on Saturday (July 6) afternoon. While one dead body was retrieved from the debris, efforts are still on to retrieve the other deceased body. Biden's first interview after disastrous debate fails to ease Democrats' panic amid calls for withdrawal In his first interview since last week's disastrous debate performance and amid demands from Democrats for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe Biden said, "If the Lord Almighty comes down and tells me that (stand down from the race), I might do that." India stampede: Dev Prakash Madhukar, main accused sent to 14-day judicial custody Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in a stampede in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's (UP) Hathras was sent to 14-day judicial custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court on Saturday (July 6). This comes a day after Madhukar surrendered in New Delhi, his lawyer said on Friday. Slovak PM Robert Fico makes first public appearance since assassination attempt Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first public appearance on Friday (July 5) since he survived an assassination attempt in May. Prime Minister Fico took part in an evening ceremony marking Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, a public holiday in Slovakia. He spoke standing at a podium at a castle ruins dating back over 11 centuries, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Zimbabwe hand shock defeat to T20 WC winners India in 1st T20I Zimbabwe beat T20 World Cup champions India by 13 runs in a shocking turn of events on Saturday (Jul 5) in the first T20I of the five-match series. Chasing a below par total of 116, India batters were no match against Zimbabwe's accurate bowling and were bowled out for 102 in 19.5 overs. Hina Khan shares pics of her scars amid cancer treatment; gives health update Indian actress Hina Khan is currently undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. To inspire her fans, the 36-year-old is documenting her fight against cancer via her social media posts.

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Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round&nbsp;of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.

In other news, authorities in Iran on Sunday (July 7) arrested&nbsp;a lawyer who publicly criticised the government crackdown in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Massive unrest followed&nbsp;the death of the 22-year-old Amini, who was detained by the police&nbsp;for allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab properly.

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Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round&nbsp;of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.

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Authorities in Iran on Sunday (July 7) arrested&nbsp;a lawyer who publicly criticised the government crackdown in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Massive unrest followed&nbsp;the death of the 22-year-old Amini, who was detained by the police&nbsp;for allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab.

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A writ petition urging that K Armstrong, the state president of the Tamil Nadu BSP, be buried at the party's office&nbsp;was denied by the Madras High Court on Sunday (July 7).&nbsp;

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Hundreds of Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv on Sunday (July 7), pushing for a truce deal in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The protesters demanded that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should&nbsp;secure a hostage deal with Hamas.

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The Delhi Police on Sunday (July 7) filed an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra over her derogatory social media post on National Commission for Women (NCW) Chief Rekha Sharma.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has come under the cosh yet again after last month's debate debacle. Reports have claimed that Biden's team provided a list of questions in advance to the&nbsp;radio host&nbsp;who interviewed the president as he attempted to undo the damage to his presidential nomination.&nbsp;

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As France on Sunday (Jul&nbsp;7) holds its potentially 'seismic' snap legislative elections, far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella looks poised to become the prime minister. This significant feat at the young age of 28 depends on&nbsp;his party securing a majority, which, as per exit polls, is a huge possibility.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-plans-to-use-drones-to-blockade-taiwan-after-us-unveils-hellscape-strategy-738679">China plans to use drones to blockade Taiwan after US unveils 'Hellscape' strategy</a>

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The Chinese military has claimed that it has the capability to impose and maintain a blockade on an island, solely using drones. The claim has been made in a peer-reviewed paper in the&nbsp;Chinese academic journal Command Control &amp; Simulation, published last month.&nbsp;

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India came back strongly in the second T20I against Zimbabwe to equal the five-match series 1-1 with a dominating 100&nbsp;runs win on Sunday (Jul 7). The 2024 T20 World Cup champions were handed a shock loss in the first T20I on Saturday.

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Oscar-winning film producer Jon Landau died on Friday, July 5. He was 63. According to reports, the cause of death was cancer. Landau is survived by his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie. He is also survived by his siblings, Tina, Kathy, and Les Landau.

Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.

Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament. In other news, authorities in Iran on Sunday (July 7) arrested a lawyer who publicly criticised the government crackdown in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Massive unrest followed the death of the 22-year-old Amini, who was detained by the police for allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab properly. Click on the headlines to read more French elections 2024: High turnout in second round as far right eyes power Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament. Iran arrests lawyer who criticised crackdown following Mahsa Amini's death Authorities in Iran on Sunday (July 7) arrested a lawyer who publicly criticised the government crackdown in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Massive unrest followed the death of the 22-year-old Amini, who was detained by the police for allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab. Madras HC rejects plea seeking burial of slain TN BSP chief Armstrong in party office premises A writ petition urging that K Armstrong, the state president of the Tamil Nadu BSP, be buried at the party's office was denied by the Madras High Court on Sunday (July 7). Gaza war: Israeli protesters push for truce deal, block roads in Tel Aviv Hundreds of Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv on Sunday (July 7), pushing for a truce deal in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The protesters demanded that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should secure a hostage deal with Hamas. TMC MP Mahua Moitra booked for derogatory social media post on NCW chief The Delhi Police on Sunday (July 7) filed an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra over her derogatory social media post on National Commission for Women (NCW) Chief Rekha Sharma. ‘Rigged interview?’: Biden’s team provided questions in advance to radio hosts US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has come under the cosh yet again after last month's debate debacle. Reports have claimed that Biden's team provided a list of questions in advance to the radio host who interviewed the president as he attempted to undo the damage to his presidential nomination. Who is Jordan Bardella? Far-right leader poised to become France's youngest PM As France on Sunday (Jul 7) holds its potentially 'seismic' snap legislative elections, far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella looks poised to become the prime minister. This significant feat at the young age of 28 depends on his party securing a majority, which, as per exit polls, is a huge possibility. China plans to use drones to blockade Taiwan after US unveils 'Hellscape' strategy The Chinese military has claimed that it has the capability to impose and maintain a blockade on an island, solely using drones. The claim has been made in a peer-reviewed paper in the Chinese academic journal Command Control & Simulation, published last month. ZIM vs IND, 2nd T20 T20I: India level series after Abhishek's record ton India came back strongly in the second T20I against Zimbabwe to equal the five-match series 1-1 with a dominating 100 runs win on Sunday (Jul 7). The 2024 T20 World Cup champions were handed a shock loss in the first T20I on Saturday. Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau dies at 63 due to cancer Oscar-winning film producer Jon Landau died on Friday, July 5. He was 63. According to reports, the cause of death was cancer. Landau is survived by his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie. He is also survived by his siblings, Tina, Kathy, and Les Landau.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Kfar Azza, two of the worst-hit border communities after Hamas' attack. This was the first time that he visited the site. In other news,&nbsp;Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Kfar Azza, two of the worst-hit border communities after Hamas' attack. This was the first time that he visited the site over a week after the attack by the Palestinian militants.&nbsp;

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Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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The Louvre Museum in Paris and the Palace of Versailles were evacuated on Saturday (Oct 14) after receiving bomb threats, according to news agency AFP. This comes a day after the country raised the alert level to the highest.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-concedes-election-defeat-646744">New Zealand: Christopher Luxon claims election victory after incumbent PM Chris Hipkins concedes defeat 
 
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New Zealanders, on Saturday (Oct 14), voted for a change placing conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon in the position to be the next prime minister of the country.&nbsp;Incumbent Prime Minister and Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded his defeat and said that his party's six years in power were over.

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The Israeli army claims to have killed the commander of the Hamas’ commando forces, on Saturday (Oct 14) who led the deadly attack on southern Israel, last week. This comes after Israel said that it killed a senior commander of Hamas who headed their aerial operations in Gaza City.&nbsp;

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Australia, in a significant setback in its reconciliation efforts with the Indigenous population, rejected a referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the country's constitution on Saturday (Oct 14).

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The Lebanese army said on Saturday (Oct 14) that Israel was behind the cross-border rocket fire that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded others from AFP, Reuters and Al Jazeera. In a statement, the army said that Israeli forces fired a rocket shell that hit a civilian car belonging to a media team.&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (Oct 14) met Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, and both leaders held a joint press conference on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-pm-narendra-modi-confirms-2036-olympics-bid-646879">Indian PM Narendra Modi confirms 2036 Olympics bid 
 
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Oct 14) announced India's bid for the 2036 Olympics, saying the country will leave "no stone unturned" to successfully host the quadrennial event.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ind-vs-pak-arijit-sunidhi-and-others-gave-impressive-performance-at-pre-match-ceremony-watch-646784">Ind vs Pak: Arijit, Sunidhi and others gave impressive performance at pre-match ceremony - watch 
 
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India vs Pakistan, the most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023, is currently underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On Saturday (Oct 14), the match started with a high-beat performance by singers Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sukhwinder Singh.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Kfar Azza, two of the worst-hit border communities after Hamas' attack. This was the first time that he visited the site.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Kfar Azza, two of the worst-hit border communities after Hamas' attack. This was the first time that he visited the site. In other news, Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel-Hamas war LIVE | Israeli PM visits site of Hamas assault for first time, a week after the attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Kfar Azza, two of the worst-hit border communities after Hamas' attack. This was the first time that he visited the site over a week after the attack by the Palestinian militants. ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma's fifty paints Ahmedabad blue as India maintain perfect winning record vs Pakistan Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Palace of Versailles, Louvre Museum evacuated after bomb threats amid ‘high alert’ in France The Louvre Museum in Paris and the Palace of Versailles were evacuated on Saturday (Oct 14) after receiving bomb threats, according to news agency AFP. This comes a day after the country raised the alert level to the highest. New Zealand: Christopher Luxon claims election victory after incumbent PM Chris Hipkins concedes defeat New Zealanders, on Saturday (Oct 14), voted for a change placing conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon in the position to be the next prime minister of the country. Incumbent Prime Minister and Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded his defeat and said that his party's six years in power were over. Israel-Hamas war: Israeli army claims to have killed two Hamas commanders who led attack The Israeli army claims to have killed the commander of the Hamas’ commando forces, on Saturday (Oct 14) who led the deadly attack on southern Israel, last week. This comes after Israel said that it killed a senior commander of Hamas who headed their aerial operations in Gaza City. Australia rejects indigenous voice referendum seeking to amend 122-year-old constitution Australia, in a significant setback in its reconciliation efforts with the Indigenous population, rejected a referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the country's constitution on Saturday (Oct 14). Lebanon blames Israel for missile attack that hit journalists; Israeli army probes incident The Lebanese army said on Saturday (Oct 14) that Israel was behind the cross-border rocket fire that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded others from AFP, Reuters and Al Jazeera. In a statement, the army said that Israeli forces fired a rocket shell that hit a civilian car belonging to a media team. Antony Blinken meets Saudi foreign minister, says Hamas 'not representative' of Palestinians US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (Oct 14) met Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, and both leaders held a joint press conference on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Indian PM Narendra Modi confirms 2036 Olympics bid Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Oct 14) announced India's bid for the 2036 Olympics, saying the country will leave "no stone unturned" to successfully host the quadrennial event. Ind vs Pak: Arijit, Sunidhi and others gave impressive performance at pre-match ceremony - watch India vs Pakistan, the most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023, is currently underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On Saturday (Oct 14), the match started with a high-beat performance by singers Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sukhwinder Singh.

Top 10 world news: Israel-Hamas war updates, India wins ODI World Cup match against Pakistan, and more

India: The country's northeastern state of Sikkim has been receiving incessant rainfall since Tuesday night, with the southern regions receiving a record 98 mm of rain. East and West Sikkim also witnessed moderate rain. So far, at least eight&nbsp;people have lost their lives in the state.

FIFA: The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be played across three continents- South America, Africa and Europe- as per the announcement made on Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be the joint hosts for the marquee event, games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. As a result, all six nations will automatically qualify for the World Cup.&nbsp;

Asian Games: India won its 17th gold medal on Wednesday in the ongoing 2022 Asian Games in China.&nbsp;Neeraj Chopra defended his javelin throw title as he clinched the gold&nbsp;amid chaos during the final.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-flash-floods-hit-sikkim-23-army-personnel-missing-642342">India: Highways, buildings washed away in Sikkim flash floods; 8 dead, 22 army personnel among many missing</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383883-sikkim.jpg?imwidth=1920" />A flash flood has hit India’s northeastern Sikkim state after the Teesta River swelled to an alarming level due to a sudden cloud burst in the northern part of Mangan district.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-announces-2030-world-cup-to-be-held-in-europe-africa-and-south-america-642630">FIFA announces 2030 World Cup to be held in Europe, Africa and South America</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/05/02/349035-untitled-design-1.png?imwidth=1920" />Football's global governing body FIFA on Wednesday (October 4) announced it had reached an agreement to host the 2030 World Cup across three continents viz, South America, Africa and Europe.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-canada-row-withdrawal-of-diplomats-to-affect-your-canada-visa-application-642531">India-Canada row: Are you applying for Canada visa? Diplomat withdrawal can lead to delays</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383816-canadianhighcommissiondelhi1061.jpg?imwidth=1920" />As India reportedly ordered Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, experts are of the view that the move could severely impact the processing of Canadian visa applications.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-member-states-reach-preliminary-deal-on-how-to-deal-with-migrants-642554">EU member states reach preliminary deal on how to tackle migrants crisis</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383828-eu-migration-crisis-979119.jpg?imwidth=1920" />EU member states on Wednesday (Oct 4) reached the preliminary agreement on establishing common rules to tackle a massive influx of asylum seekers. According to experts, this is a major element of the European Union’s migration reforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-awarded-to-french-american-russian-trio-for-a-quantum-discovery-642504">Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to scientist trio for research in quantum dots</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383802-whatsapp-image-2023-10-04-at-155932.jpeg?imwidth=1920" />The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to&nbsp;French-born Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus of the United States and Russian-born Alexei Ekimov&nbsp;for research in tiny particles known as quantum dots, particles so small that their electrical and optical properties are influenced by quantum physics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-army-finds-teenaged-female-soldier-was-sexually-harassed-before-her-death-642524">British Army finds teenager female soldier took her life after sexual harassment by boss</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383812-british-army.jpg?imwidth=1920" />A British Army investigation has found that a teenager female soldier may have committed suicide due to months of sexual harassment by one of her bosses. Jaysley Beck, 19, who was a Royal Artillery gunner, was found dead at Larkhill camp in England in December 2021. An inquest into the exact cause of her death is pending.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-countrys-south-hit-by-61-magnitude-earthquake-642586">Philippines: Country's north hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/17/360091-succession-60.jpg?imwidth=1920" />A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-slammed-by-taliban-over-its-plan-to-expel-over-a-million-afghan-refugees-642620">Pakistan slammed by Taliban over its plan to expel over a million Afghan refugees</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383864-untitled-design-2023-10-04t201029876.png?imwidth=1920" />The Taliban government of Afghanistan slammed Pakistan's purported plan to expel "foreigners" Islamabad had said were illegally living in the country, and asked its neighbour to reconsider its decision.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-neeraj-chopra-defends-javelin-gold-amid-chaos-in-hangzhou-kishore-jena-bags-silver-642581">Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra wins javelin gold amid chaos in Hangzhou; Kishore Jena bags silver</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/04/383848-1-2023-10-04t185535003.jpg?imwidth=1920" />India’s Neeraj Chopra successfully defended his javelin throw title at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou as he clinched the gold on Wednesday (Oct 4) amid chaos during the final.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-loki-season-2-review-tom-hiddlestons-god-of-mischief-returns-with-more-multiverse-mayhem-642547">Loki Season 2 review: Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief returns with more multiverse mayhem</a>

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In the second season of Marvel's&nbsp;Loki, God of Mischief played by Tom Hiddleston is back, continuing his antics in the multiverse.

India: The country's northeastern state of Sikkim has been receiving incessant rainfall since Tuesday night, with the southern regions receiving a record 98 mm of rain.

India: The country's northeastern state of Sikkim has been receiving incessant rainfall since Tuesday night, with the southern regions receiving a record 98 mm of rain. East and West Sikkim also witnessed moderate rain. So far, at least eight people have lost their lives in the state. FIFA: The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be played across three continents- South America, Africa and Europe- as per the announcement made on Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be the joint hosts for the marquee event, games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. As a result, all six nations will automatically qualify for the World Cup. Asian Games: India won its 17th gold medal on Wednesday in the ongoing 2022 Asian Games in China. Neeraj Chopra defended his javelin throw title as he clinched the gold amid chaos during the final. Click on the headlines to read more. India: Highways, buildings washed away in Sikkim flash floods; 8 dead, 22 army personnel among many missing A flash flood has hit India’s northeastern Sikkim state after the Teesta River swelled to an alarming level due to a sudden cloud burst in the northern part of Mangan district. FIFA announces 2030 World Cup to be held in Europe, Africa and South America Football's global governing body FIFA on Wednesday (October 4) announced it had reached an agreement to host the 2030 World Cup across three continents viz, South America, Africa and Europe. India-Canada row: Are you applying for Canada visa? Diplomat withdrawal can lead to delays As India reportedly ordered Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, experts are of the view that the move could severely impact the processing of Canadian visa applications. EU member states reach preliminary deal on how to tackle migrants crisis EU member states on Wednesday (Oct 4) reached the preliminary agreement on establishing common rules to tackle a massive influx of asylum seekers. According to experts, this is a major element of the European Union’s migration reforms. Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to scientist trio for research in quantum dots The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French-born Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus of the United States and Russian-born Alexei Ekimov for research in tiny particles known as quantum dots, particles so small that their electrical and optical properties are influenced by quantum physics. British Army finds teenager female soldier took her life after sexual harassment by boss A British Army investigation has found that a teenager female soldier may have committed suicide due to months of sexual harassment by one of her bosses. Jaysley Beck, 19, who was a Royal Artillery gunner, was found dead at Larkhill camp in England in December 2021. An inquest into the exact cause of her death is pending. Philippines: Country's north hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Pakistan slammed by Taliban over its plan to expel over a million Afghan refugees The Taliban government of Afghanistan slammed Pakistan's purported plan to expel "foreigners" Islamabad had said were illegally living in the country, and asked its neighbour to reconsider its decision. Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra wins javelin gold amid chaos in Hangzhou; Kishore Jena bags silver India’s Neeraj Chopra successfully defended his javelin throw title at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou as he clinched the gold on Wednesday (Oct 4) amid chaos during the final. Loki Season 2 review: Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief returns with more multiverse mayhem In the second season of Marvel's Loki, God of Mischief played by Tom Hiddleston is back, continuing his antics in the multiverse.

Top 10 world news: Flash floods in India's Sikkim kill 8, FIFA announces 2030 WC venue, and more

Donald&nbsp;Trump's arraignment has been set for September 6 at 9:30 a.m. This makes&nbsp;him the first among the defendants to face proceedings in a comprehensive election racketeering case.&nbsp;In other news, just days after Japan began releasing water from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, the nation is reportedly facing harassment at the hands of Chinese citizens. Condemning the calls, Tokyo has called on Beijing to avoid&nbsp;unnecessarily raising "people's concerns with information that is not based on scientific evidence". Finally,&nbsp;on day 551 of the Russia-Ukraine war, in a unified stance, Poland and the Baltic nations&nbsp;have formally requested Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-trump-co-defendants-to-face-arraignment-in-georgia-on-september-6-630007">US: Trump, co-defendants to face arraignment in Georgia on September 6</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/21/374431-untitled-design-2023-08-21t070421113.png?imwidth=1920" />Former US President Trump's arraignment scheduled on charges related to his alleged involvement, along with 18 co-defendants, in efforts to overturn the state's election results has been announced.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-condemns-extremely-regrettable-harassment-calls-from-china-amid-fukushima-water-discharge-629938">Japan condemns 'extremely regrettable' harassment calls from China amid Fukushima water discharge row</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/28/375990-new-wion-2023-08-28t163640787.png?imwidth=1920" />Japan has raised concerns over "extremely regrettable" harassment phone calls it has received since the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. began releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poland-and-baltic-states-urge-belarus-to-expel-russian-fighters-629988">Poland and Baltic states urge Belarus to expel Russian fighters</a>

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In a unified stance, Poland and the Baltic nations, comprising Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have formally requested Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner. These fighters have sought refuge in Belarus following a failed rebellion against Moscow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-to-execute-man-for-criticising-government-on-x-account-with-only-nine-followers-629997">Saudi Arabia to execute man for criticising government on X account with only nine followers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/28/376025-new-wion-2023-08-28t194127783.png?imwidth=1920" />Saudi Arabia has reportedly sentenced to death Mohammed al-Ghamdi, a government critic, for denouncing alleged corruption and human rights abuses via his social media posts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-school-shaves-heads-of-14-girls-for-wearing-islamic-head-scarves-incorrectly-faces-backlash-629933">Indonesian school shaves heads of 14 girls for 'incorrectly' wearing Islamic head scarves</a>

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A school on Indonesia's main island has stirred controversy by partially shaving the heads of 14 girls. The school's headmaster said&nbsp;that this drastic action was taken after accusations that these students were wearing their Islamic hijab headscarves incorrectly.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-relaxes-entry-rules-no-more-predeparture-covid-19-tests-for-inbound-travelers-629966">China relaxes entry rules: No more predeparture COVID-19 tests for inbound travellers</a>

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China will soon lift the requirement for incoming travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test result. On Monday, (August 28) China announced that starting Wednesday (August 30) inbound travellers to the country will no longer be required to take up a pre-departure antigen test for COVID-19.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sergei-lavrov-to-represent-russia-in-g20-meet-vladimir-putin-tells-pm-modi-in-phone-call-629991">Sergey Lavrov to represent Russia in G20 meet: Vladimir Putin tells PM Modi in phone call</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/28/376021-putin-1.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed developing bilateral cooperation in the space sector, the expansion of BRICS membership, and the upcoming G20 Summit that will take place in the capital New Delhi in September, an official statement from India Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday (Aug 28).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-airspace-shuts-down-after-breakdown-of-air-traffic-control-system-629947">UK airspace shuts down after breakdown of air traffic control system</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/28/375993-untitled-design-2023-08-28t170513252.png?imwidth=1920" />Hundreds of thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom and beyond found themselves in the middle of chaos after the breakdown of the UK's air traffic control system.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/big-blow-to-luis-rubiales-spain-prosecutors-open-preliminary-sex-abuse-probe-over-kiss-controversy-629996">Big blow to Luis Rubiales! Spain prosecutors open preliminary sex abuse probe over kiss controversy</a>

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Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into&nbsp;Luis&nbsp;Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/from-snakes-to-humans-live-parasitic-roundworm-discovered-in-australian-womans-brain-629982">From snakes to humans: Live parasitic roundworm discovered in Australian woman's brain</a>

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In Australia, a medical case has left doctors and neurosurgeons flabbergasted as a 64-year-old woman was found to have a live parasitic roundworm living in her brain. What's more surprising is that the worm called Ophidascaris robertsi is usually found in snakes, pythons to be exact, and this is actually the first documented case of it being present in a human.

Donald Trump's arraignment has been set for September 6 at 9:30 a.m. This makes him the first among the defendants to face proceedings in a comprehensive election racketeering case.

Donald Trump's arraignment has been set for September 6 at 9:30 a.m. This makes him the first among the defendants to face proceedings in a comprehensive election racketeering case. In other news, just days after Japan began releasing water from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, the nation is reportedly facing harassment at the hands of Chinese citizens. Condemning the calls, Tokyo has called on Beijing to avoid unnecessarily raising "people's concerns with information that is not based on scientific evidence". Finally, on day 551 of the Russia-Ukraine war, in a unified stance, Poland and the Baltic nations have formally requested Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner. Click on the headlines to read more: US: Trump, co-defendants to face arraignment in Georgia on September 6 Former US President Trump's arraignment scheduled on charges related to his alleged involvement, along with 18 co-defendants, in efforts to overturn the state's election results has been announced. Japan condemns 'extremely regrettable' harassment calls from China amid Fukushima water discharge row Japan has raised concerns over "extremely regrettable" harassment phone calls it has received since the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. began releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. Poland and Baltic states urge Belarus to expel Russian fighters In a unified stance, Poland and the Baltic nations, comprising Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have formally requested Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner. These fighters have sought refuge in Belarus following a failed rebellion against Moscow. Saudi Arabia to execute man for criticising government on X account with only nine followers Saudi Arabia has reportedly sentenced to death Mohammed al-Ghamdi, a government critic, for denouncing alleged corruption and human rights abuses via his social media posts. Indonesian school shaves heads of 14 girls for 'incorrectly' wearing Islamic head scarves A school on Indonesia's main island has stirred controversy by partially shaving the heads of 14 girls. The school's headmaster said that this drastic action was taken after accusations that these students were wearing their Islamic hijab headscarves incorrectly. China relaxes entry rules: No more predeparture COVID-19 tests for inbound travellers China will soon lift the requirement for incoming travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test result. On Monday, (August 28) China announced that starting Wednesday (August 30) inbound travellers to the country will no longer be required to take up a pre-departure antigen test for COVID-19. Sergey Lavrov to represent Russia in G20 meet: Vladimir Putin tells PM Modi in phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed developing bilateral cooperation in the space sector, the expansion of BRICS membership, and the upcoming G20 Summit that will take place in the capital New Delhi in September, an official statement from India Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday (Aug 28). UK airspace shuts down after breakdown of air traffic control system Hundreds of thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom and beyond found themselves in the middle of chaos after the breakdown of the UK's air traffic control system. Big blow to Luis Rubiales! Spain prosecutors open preliminary sex abuse probe over kiss controversy Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault". From snakes to humans: Live parasitic roundworm discovered in Australian woman's brain In Australia, a medical case has left doctors and neurosurgeons flabbergasted as a 64-year-old woman was found to have a live parasitic roundworm living in her brain. What's more surprising is that the worm called Ophidascaris robertsi is usually found in snakes, pythons to be exact, and this is actually the first documented case of it being present in a human.

Top 10 world news: Trump arraignment, Fukushima water discharge row and more

Russia-Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who challenged the legitimacy of Russia's defence establishment through a short-lived mutiny in June, has been confirmed dead by Russian officials.&nbsp;The Russian authorities gave out the confirmation on Saturday, August 27, over three days after a private plane crashed.&nbsp;

India: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to embark on a state visit to India next month, coinciding with his participation in the Delhi G20 Summit.&nbsp;

Chandrayaan-3 mission update:&nbsp;In India, if you are in the deserts of Rajasthan (north-west) during peak summer, the temperature could well be around 50 degrees Centigrade while&nbsp;if you are in Jammu and Kashmir (north) during winters, the temperature could well be minus 10 degrees Centigrade or even colder.&nbsp;However, in the soil near the Lunar South Pole, one has to just drill 10 cm deep&nbsp;in order to see such extreme temperature variation.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who challenged the legitimacy of Russia's defence establishment through a short-lived mutiny in June, has been confirmed dead by Russian officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-on-state-visit-to-india-in-september-629719">Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to arrive on state visit soon after G20 Summit in India 
 
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to embark on a state visit to India next month, coinciding with his participation in the Delhi G20 Summit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/from-rajasthans-heat-to-kashmirs-cold-chandrayaan-3-rover-finds-temperature-variation-on-lunar-soil-629670">From Rajasthan's heat to Kashmir's cold: Chandrayaan-3 finds massive lunar soil temperature variation 
 
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In India, if you are in the deserts of Rajasthan (north-west) during peak summer, the temperature could well be around 50 degrees Centigrade while if you are in Jammu and Kashmir (north) during winters, the temperature could well be minus 10 degrees Centigrade or even colder. However, in the soil near the Lunar South Pole, one has to just drill 10 cm deep in order to see such extreme temperature variation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-initiates-legal-action-against-singer-advocating-veil-removal-629734">Iran initiates legal action against singer advocating veil removal 
 
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In a significant move, Iranian authorities have commenced legal proceedings against a prominent pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, for his recent song encouraging women to remove their mandatory headscarves.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-reports-raising-over-7-million-since-former-presidents-historic-mugshot-629740">Trump campaign reports raising over $7 million since former US president’s ‘historic’ mugshot 
 
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A campaign spokesperson said, on Saturday (August 26) that they have managed to raise $7.1 million since Thursday when he was booked at a county jail in the state of Georgia and became the first sitting or former US president to suffer the fate of having to pose for a prison mugshot.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/high-stakes-showdown-kim-jong-uns-assassination-scare-sparks-security-surge-629711">High-stakes showdown: Kim Jong-un's 'assassination scare' sparks security surge 
 
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An explosion has rocked the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, in what is being described as an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the country's supreme leader since 2011. This incident, which occurred in the past eight weeks, has led to heightened security measures around Kim Jong-un, as he reportedly feels increasingly uneasy about his safety, reported the Mirror.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-aircraft-crashes-during-exercise-in-australia-report-629602">Three US Marines killed as aircraft crashes during combat exercise in Australia 
 
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Australia's defence department said on Sunday (August 27) that a US military aircraft crashed on a remote island north of mainland Australia while it was taking part in war games. US officials have said that three US Marines were killed in the crash while 20 sustained injuries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-security-tightened-in-haryanas-nuh-after-govt-denies-permission-for-procession-629700">India: Security tightened in Haryana's Nuh after govt denies permission for procession 
 
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Security was tightened in Haryana's Nuh on Sunday (August 27) following a maha-panchayat's call for a procession on Monday. The Haryana government denied permission for the "Shobha Yatra" and section 144 was imposed in Nuh after the district saw incidents of violence last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-admits-losing-cipher-during-interrogation-by-fia-in-attock-jail-629664">Imran Khan admits losing cipher during interrogation by FIA in Attock jail 
 
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During an interrogation held inside the Attock jail on Sunday (August 27), Imran Khan, who was removed from the prime ministerial office following a no-confidence vote in April last year, responded to inquiries posed by a three-member team from the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cybercrime Circle.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ahmedabad-likely-to-host-cricket-world-cup-2023-opening-ceremony-on-october-4-629677">Ahmedabad likely to host Cricket World Cup 2023 opening ceremony on October 4 
 
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The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and Ahmedabad – the venue for the CWC opener and the final, is set to host the opening ceremony on October 4, one day before the start of the marquee event.&nbsp;

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Russia-Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who challenged the legitimacy of Russia's defence establishment through a short-lived mutiny in June, has been confirmed dead by Russian officials.

Russia-Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who challenged the legitimacy of Russia's defence establishment through a short-lived mutiny in June, has been confirmed dead by Russian officials. The Russian authorities gave out the confirmation on Saturday, August 27, over three days after a private plane crashed. India: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to embark on a state visit to India next month, coinciding with his participation in the Delhi G20 Summit. Chandrayaan-3 mission update: In India, if you are in the deserts of Rajasthan (north-west) during peak summer, the temperature could well be around 50 degrees Centigrade while if you are in Jammu and Kashmir (north) during winters, the temperature could well be minus 10 degrees Centigrade or even colder. However, in the soil near the Lunar South Pole, one has to just drill 10 cm deep in order to see such extreme temperature variation. Click on the headlines to read more: Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic analysis of plane crash victims: Russian officials Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who challenged the legitimacy of Russia's defence establishment through a short-lived mutiny in June, has been confirmed dead by Russian officials. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to arrive on state visit soon after G20 Summit in India Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to embark on a state visit to India next month, coinciding with his participation in the Delhi G20 Summit. From Rajasthan's heat to Kashmir's cold: Chandrayaan-3 finds massive lunar soil temperature variation In India, if you are in the deserts of Rajasthan (north-west) during peak summer, the temperature could well be around 50 degrees Centigrade while if you are in Jammu and Kashmir (north) during winters, the temperature could well be minus 10 degrees Centigrade or even colder. However, in the soil near the Lunar South Pole, one has to just drill 10 cm deep in order to see such extreme temperature variation. Iran initiates legal action against singer advocating veil removal In a significant move, Iranian authorities have commenced legal proceedings against a prominent pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, for his recent song encouraging women to remove their mandatory headscarves. Trump campaign reports raising over $7 million since former US president’s ‘historic’ mugshot A campaign spokesperson said, on Saturday (August 26) that they have managed to raise $7.1 million since Thursday when he was booked at a county jail in the state of Georgia and became the first sitting or former US president to suffer the fate of having to pose for a prison mugshot. High-stakes showdown: Kim Jong-un's 'assassination scare' sparks security surge An explosion has rocked the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, in what is being described as an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the country's supreme leader since 2011. This incident, which occurred in the past eight weeks, has led to heightened security measures around Kim Jong-un, as he reportedly feels increasingly uneasy about his safety, reported the Mirror. Three US Marines killed as aircraft crashes during combat exercise in Australia Australia's defence department said on Sunday (August 27) that a US military aircraft crashed on a remote island north of mainland Australia while it was taking part in war games. US officials have said that three US Marines were killed in the crash while 20 sustained injuries. India: Security tightened in Haryana's Nuh after govt denies permission for procession Security was tightened in Haryana's Nuh on Sunday (August 27) following a maha-panchayat's call for a procession on Monday. The Haryana government denied permission for the "Shobha Yatra" and section 144 was imposed in Nuh after the district saw incidents of violence last month. Imran Khan admits losing cipher during interrogation by FIA in Attock jail During an interrogation held inside the Attock jail on Sunday (August 27), Imran Khan, who was removed from the prime ministerial office following a no-confidence vote in April last year, responded to inquiries posed by a three-member team from the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cybercrime Circle. Ahmedabad likely to host Cricket World Cup 2023 opening ceremony on October 4 The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and Ahmedabad – the venue for the CWC opener and the final, is set to host the opening ceremony on October 4, one day before the start of the marquee event.

Top 10 world news: Russia confirms Wagner chief's death, Saudi crown prince to visit India next month & more

From Pakistan: Police in Pakistan went on an arrest spree Thursday (August 17), detaining over 120 people and booking over 600 under terror charges, after&nbsp;five churches came under attack in Jaranwala city of Faisalabad district on Wednesday.

From Russia-Ukraine crisis:&nbsp;Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday regretted it&nbsp;won't be able to use American F-16 fighter jets against Russia as&nbsp;no timing on the supply of the war planes has been given

Chandrayaan-3 mission:&nbsp;Around 1 pm IST, on Thursday, the Indian space agency ISRO announced that the Chandrayaan-3 integrated spacecraft had separated into two parts - the propulsion module and the lander module. The lander module is headed towards the Lunar surface. 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/over-100-arrested-600-booked-with-terrorism-charges-after-pakistan-mob-attacks-churches-626412">Over 120 arrested, 600 booked on terrorism charges after Pakistan mob attacks churches</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373778-church.jpg?imwidth=1920" />More than 100 people were arrested and at least 600 booked in two terror cases in the aftermath of the torching and ransacking of churches in eastern Pakistan city, police said on Thursday (Aug 17).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-sounds-defeatist-says-wont-be-able-to-use-f-16-fighter-jets-this-year-626397">Kyiv sounds defeatist, says 'won't be able' to use F-16 fighter jets this year</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/27/362598-untitled-design-52.png?imwidth=1920" />Sounding rather defeated, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat has conceded that his country will not be able to operate the F-16 fighter jets to defend itself from the Russian onslaught, at least this year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-mission-two-vehicles-have-done-their-job-two-more-to-go-626434">Chandrayaan-3 mission: Two vehicles have done their job, two more to go</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373729-chandrayaan-3-2.png?imwidth=1920" />As the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 entered its third and final phase, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander has now taken over the reins of the high-profile mission.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/jailed-terrorist-yasin-maliks-wife-added-to-pakistan-pms-caretaker-cabinet-626479">Jailed terrorist Yasin Malik's wife added to Pakistan PM's caretaker cabinet</a>

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In a move that is likely to ruffle feathers within the Indian establishment, Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday (Aug 17) added jailed terrorist Yasin Malik's wife Mushaal Hussein Mullick to his 19-member Cabinet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-plane-carrying-eight-people-crashes-into-a-road-all-dead-626352">Video | Plane carrying 8 crashes in landing bid in Malaysia; all aboard, 2 locals on ground dead</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373739-copy-of-untitled-4.png?imwidth=1920" />A small plane carrying two crew members and six passengers crashed in Malaysia's Selangor state while attempting a landing at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, the country's civil aviation authority (CAAM) announced on Thursday (August 17).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maui-wildfire-official-defend-decision-to-not-sound-emergency-sirens-626237">Maui wildfire: Why were emergency sirens not sounded? An official explains</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/10/372325-the-battle-for-kyiv-2023-08-10t131024912.png?imwidth=1920" />Herman Andaya, Maui's emergency management chief on Wednesday (August 17) defended the agency's decision to not sound sirens during last week's deadly wildfire. Questions are now being raised about whether sounding sirens might have saved lives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/plant-based-edible-vegan-bones-to-soon-be-reality-products-expected-by-august-end-626470">Plant-based edible vegan bones to soon be reality, products expected by August end</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373821-3840.jpg?imwidth=1920" />A Slovenia-based vegan food company is very close to realising the idea of manufacturing edible vegan bones. The company, named Juicy Marbles, initially wanted to produce bones that are compostable.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-executes-us-national-convicted-of-torturing-killing-his-egyptian-father-626325">Saudi Arabia executes US national convicted of torturing, killing his Egyptian father</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373723-succession-2023-08-17t135541044.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Aug 16) executed a US national who was convicted of torturing and killing his Egyptian father, as per state media reports. The latest sentence has brought to 19 the toll of foreign nationals sentenced to death this year in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jay-shah-held-two-hour-long-meeting-with-rahul-dravid-in-miami-ahead-of-usa-leg-against-west-indies-626359">Jay Shah held a two-hour long meeting with Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of USA leg against West Indies</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373742-untitled-design-2023-08-17t160704301.jpg?imwidth=1920" />The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is said to have held a two-hour long closed-door meeting with India men’s team coach Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of the USA leg against West Indies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-made-in-heaven-makers-deny-dalit-wedding-episode-appropriated-authors-work-we-categorically-deny-any-claim-626483">Made in Heaven makers deny Dalit wedding episode appropriated author's work</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373829-made-in-heaven-dalit-wedding.png?imwidth=1920" />Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, the creators of Amazon Prime Video India's popular series Made in Heaven, have responded to claims made by journalist and author Yashica Dutt.&nbsp;

From Pakistan: Police in Pakistan went on an arrest spree Thursday (August 17), detaining over 120 people and booking over 600 under terror charges, after five churches came under attack in Jaranwala city of Faisalabad district on Wednesday.

From Pakistan: Police in Pakistan went on an arrest spree Thursday (August 17), detaining over 120 people and booking over 600 under terror charges, after five churches came under attack in Jaranwala city of Faisalabad district on Wednesday. From Russia-Ukraine crisis: Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday regretted it won't be able to use American F-16 fighter jets against Russia as no timing on the supply of the war planes has been given Chandrayaan-3 mission: Around 1 pm IST, on Thursday, the Indian space agency ISRO announced that the Chandrayaan-3 integrated spacecraft had separated into two parts - the propulsion module and the lander module. The lander module is headed towards the Lunar surface. Click on the headlines to read more. Over 120 arrested, 600 booked on terrorism charges after Pakistan mob attacks churches More than 100 people were arrested and at least 600 booked in two terror cases in the aftermath of the torching and ransacking of churches in eastern Pakistan city, police said on Thursday (Aug 17). Kyiv sounds defeatist, says 'won't be able' to use F-16 fighter jets this year Sounding rather defeated, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat has conceded that his country will not be able to operate the F-16 fighter jets to defend itself from the Russian onslaught, at least this year. Chandrayaan-3 mission: Two vehicles have done their job, two more to go As the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 entered its third and final phase, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander has now taken over the reins of the high-profile mission. Jailed terrorist Yasin Malik's wife added to Pakistan PM's caretaker cabinet In a move that is likely to ruffle feathers within the Indian establishment, Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday (Aug 17) added jailed terrorist Yasin Malik's wife Mushaal Hussein Mullick to his 19-member Cabinet. Video | Plane carrying 8 crashes in landing bid in Malaysia; all aboard, 2 locals on ground dead A small plane carrying two crew members and six passengers crashed in Malaysia's Selangor state while attempting a landing at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, the country's civil aviation authority (CAAM) announced on Thursday (August 17). Maui wildfire: Why were emergency sirens not sounded? An official explains Herman Andaya, Maui's emergency management chief on Wednesday (August 17) defended the agency's decision to not sound sirens during last week's deadly wildfire. Questions are now being raised about whether sounding sirens might have saved lives. Plant-based edible vegan bones to soon be reality, products expected by August end A Slovenia-based vegan food company is very close to realising the idea of manufacturing edible vegan bones. The company, named Juicy Marbles, initially wanted to produce bones that are compostable. Saudi Arabia executes US national convicted of torturing, killing his Egyptian father Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Aug 16) executed a US national who was convicted of torturing and killing his Egyptian father, as per state media reports. The latest sentence has brought to 19 the toll of foreign nationals sentenced to death this year in the country. Jay Shah held a two-hour long meeting with Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of USA leg against West Indies The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is said to have held a two-hour long closed-door meeting with India men’s team coach Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of the USA leg against West Indies. Made in Heaven makers deny Dalit wedding episode appropriated author's work Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, the creators of Amazon Prime Video India's popular series Made in Heaven, have responded to claims made by journalist and author Yashica Dutt.

Top 10 world news: Pak police in action mode after church attacks, Kyiv raises doubt over F-16 jets, & more

Three suspected Russian spies have been arrested and charged in the United Kingdom after a major national security investigation, British media reported on Tuesday (August 15). In other news, three&nbsp;people lost their lives on Tuesday&nbsp;as a result of the Russian missile attacks in north-western Ukraine, local officials announced.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-russian-spies-arrested-after-major-uk-national-security-investigation-reports-625706">Three ‘Russian spies’ arrested after major UK national security investigation: Reports 
 
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Three suspected Russian spies have been arrested and charged in the United Kingdom after a major national security investigation, British media reported on Tuesday (August 15). According to BBC, all three defendants have been in detention since February.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-dead-as-russian-missile-hits-swedish-bearing-factory-in-ukraine-625758">Three dead as Russian missile hits Swedish bearing factory in Ukraine 
 
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Three people lost their lives on Tuesday (August 15) as a result of the Russian missile attacks in north-western Ukraine, local officials announced.&nbsp;All three deceased were employees of a Swedish bearing maker SKF, which employs around 1,100 people in Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wishes-pour-in-from-the-world-as-india-celebrates-its-77th-independence-day-625516">Wishes pour in from across the world as India celebrates its 77th Independence Day 
 
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As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday (Aug 15), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended heartfelt wishes, stating the two nations have an extremely 'strong bond'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-corps-commander-level-meeting-concludes-without-any-breakthrough-625806">India-China Corps Commander level meeting concludes without any breakthrough 
 
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The 19th round of India-China Corps Commander level meeting concluded on the Indian side on August 14 at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point, according to a statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-third-political-leader-killed-in-a-week-after-presidential-hopefuls-assassination-625774">Ecuador: Third political leader killed in a week after presidential hopeful's assassination 
 
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Ecuador is reeling from an unprecedented surge in violence that has claimed the life of yet another political leader named Pedro Briones, marking the third such killing in the past four weeks. This disturbing trend includes the assassination of a presidential hopeful, casting a dark shadow over the country's political landscape.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-to-boycott-2024-paris-olympics-if-russians-are-allowed-to-compete-pm-625787">Ukraine to boycott 2024 Paris Olympics if Russians are allowed to compete: PM 
 
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has declared on Telegram that his nation will boycott the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to be held in France’s Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/press-freedom-in-question-turkish-investigative-journalist-jailed-for-fifth-time-in-three-years-625799">Press freedom in question: Turkish investigative journalist jailed for fifth time in three years 
 
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Turkish investigative journalist Baris Pehlivan has found himself behind bars for the fifth time in just three years, further igniting concerns about press freedom in the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-and-us-scientists-say-2023-may-be-warmest-year-on-record-and-2024-can-be-even-hotter-625764">NASA and US scientists say 2023 may be warmest year on record, and 2024 can be even hotter 
 
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As the threat of global warming breaching historic records looms large, the US government climate experts have warned there is a 50 per cent chance that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded and predicted that next year could be even hotter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-heavy-rains-leave-part-of-kalka-shimla-railway-track-hanging-after-landslide-erodes-ground-beneath-625723">Watch | Heavy rains leave part of Kalka-Shimla railway track hanging after landslide erodes ground beneath 
 
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A segment of the Kalka-Shimla railway track, situated between Joyogh and Summer Hill railway station in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, was left suspended in mid-air due to a landslide, induced by heavy rains.&nbsp;

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Two years after Taliban extremists took over Kabul after democratically-elected President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan following a disastrous US withdrawal, the South Asian nation's new rulers continue to violate many human rights including implementing a system of total discrimination, exclusion and subjugation of women and girls, UN experts said on August 15.

Three suspected Russian spies have been arrested and charged in the United Kingdom after a major national security investigation, British media reported on Tuesday (August 15).

Three suspected Russian spies have been arrested and charged in the United Kingdom after a major national security investigation, British media reported on Tuesday (August 15). In other news, three people lost their lives on Tuesday as a result of the Russian missile attacks in north-western Ukraine, local officials announced. Click on the headlines to read more: Three ‘Russian spies’ arrested after major UK national security investigation: Reports Three suspected Russian spies have been arrested and charged in the United Kingdom after a major national security investigation, British media reported on Tuesday (August 15). According to BBC, all three defendants have been in detention since February. Three dead as Russian missile hits Swedish bearing factory in Ukraine Three people lost their lives on Tuesday (August 15) as a result of the Russian missile attacks in north-western Ukraine, local officials announced. All three deceased were employees of a Swedish bearing maker SKF, which employs around 1,100 people in Ukraine. Wishes pour in from across the world as India celebrates its 77th Independence Day As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday (Aug 15), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended heartfelt wishes, stating the two nations have an extremely 'strong bond'. India-China Corps Commander level meeting concludes without any breakthrough The 19th round of India-China Corps Commander level meeting concluded on the Indian side on August 14 at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point, according to a statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Ecuador: Third political leader killed in a week after presidential hopeful's assassination Ecuador is reeling from an unprecedented surge in violence that has claimed the life of yet another political leader named Pedro Briones, marking the third such killing in the past four weeks. This disturbing trend includes the assassination of a presidential hopeful, casting a dark shadow over the country's political landscape. Ukraine to boycott 2024 Paris Olympics if Russians are allowed to compete: PM Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has declared on Telegram that his nation will boycott the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to be held in France’s Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate. Press freedom in question: Turkish investigative journalist jailed for fifth time in three years Turkish investigative journalist Baris Pehlivan has found himself behind bars for the fifth time in just three years, further igniting concerns about press freedom in the country. NASA and US scientists say 2023 may be warmest year on record, and 2024 can be even hotter As the threat of global warming breaching historic records looms large, the US government climate experts have warned there is a 50 per cent chance that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded and predicted that next year could be even hotter. Watch | Heavy rains leave part of Kalka-Shimla railway track hanging after landslide erodes ground beneath A segment of the Kalka-Shimla railway track, situated between Joyogh and Summer Hill railway station in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, was left suspended in mid-air due to a landslide, induced by heavy rains. UN asks Taliban to reverse its course on treatment of Afghan women Two years after Taliban extremists took over Kabul after democratically-elected President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan following a disastrous US withdrawal, the South Asian nation's new rulers continue to violate many human rights including implementing a system of total discrimination, exclusion and subjugation of women and girls, UN experts said on August 15.

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Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in the Indian state of&nbsp;Gujarat's coast after&nbsp;more than 74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's Kutch district&nbsp;evacuated, on Thursday.&nbsp;Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar as the landfall process commenced over the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch&nbsp;and is said to continue until midnight. 
 
In other news, former UK prime minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled the parliament over the Partygate scandal, the House of Commons Privileges Committee found in its report published on June 15.&nbsp;

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Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat's coast after more than 74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's Kutch district evacuated, on Thursday. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar as the landfall process commenced over the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch and is said to continue until midnight.

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Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled the parliament over the Partygate scandal, the House of Commons Privileges Committee found in its report published on June 15.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-launched-unidentified-ballistic-missile-says-south-korea-amid-live-fire-drills-with-us-604800">North Korea launched two missiles say Japan, South Korea amid Seoul's live-fire drills with Washington 
 
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South Korean military, on Thursday (June 15) said that North Korea had fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, as per Reuters. This comes after North Korea condemned live fire drills South Korea is carrying out with the United States.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-on-verge-of-finalising-deal-to-jointly-produce-fighter-jet-engines-report-604613">India, US on verge of finalising deal to jointly produce fighter jet engines: Report 
 
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One of the major discussions going to take place between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the former’s visit to Washington would be on the joint manufacturing of fighter jet engines.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg, India and the US are close to signing a military deal that would allow them to jointly develop fighter jet engines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/khalistani-terrorist-avtar-singh-khanda-amritpal-singhs-aide-dies-in-london-604649">Khalistani terrorist Avtar Singh Khanda, handler of Amritpal Singh, dies in London 
 
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Khalistani terrorist Avtar Singh Khanda, who was suffering from blood cancer, reportedly died in London on Thursday, June 15.&nbsp;The cause of the death of Khanda, the chief of UK-based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and the main handler of Khalistani figurehead Amritpal Singh, is disputed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-9-years-more-than-100-trips-here-are-indian-pm-narendra-modis-foreign-visits-in-numbers-604764">Explained: 9 years, over a 100 trips. A look at Indian PM Narendra Modi's foreign tours in numbers 
 
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States from June 21 to June 24. The upcoming visit is one of the many visits the Indian PM has made to the US. However, as per reports, it is like none other. During the trip, he will be hosted by American President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden for an intimate visit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-plays-down-expectations-of-any-breakthrough-from-blinkens-china-visit-604811">US plays down expectations of any breakthrough from Blinken's China visit 
 
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The United States on Wednesday (June 14) played down expectations of any breakthrough of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China this weekend, following a tense call with China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-lawmaker-david-van-suspended-after-accused-of-sexual-assault-by-female-senator-604901">Australian lawmaker David Van suspended amid accusations of sexual assault by female senator 
 
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Australian lawmaker, Senator David Van from the opposition Liberal Party was suspended, on Thursday (June 15) by his party members after he was accused of sexual assault in Parliament House by a female colleague.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-tail-strike-ahmedabad-bound-flight-suffers-hit-while-landing-probe-underway-604886">Indigo tail strike: Ahmedabad bound flight suffers hit while landing, second time in five days 
 
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An IndiGo aircraft operating between Bengaluru-Ahmedabad flight suffered a tail strike while landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 15), second such incident in a span of five days, a DGCA official told PTI.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2023-acc-confirms-hybrid-model-for-continental-showpiece-as-pakistan-to-host-four-matches-604792">Asia Cup 2023: ACC confirms hybrid model for continental showpiece as Pakistan to host four matches 
 
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The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with the hybrid model in place for the tournament. As things stand after the official confirmation, Pakistan despite being the host will host only four matches while Sri Lanka will host nine matches including the final if India qualify.

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat's coast after more than 74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's Kutch district evacuated, on Thursday.

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat's coast after more than 74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's Kutch district evacuated, on Thursday. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar as the landfall process commenced over the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch and is said to continue until midnight. In other news, former UK prime minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled the parliament over the Partygate scandal, the House of Commons Privileges Committee found in its report published on June 15. Click on the headlines to read more: Cyclone Biparjoy LIVE updates | Landfall begins at Gujarat Coast expected to continue until midnight Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat's coast after more than 74,000 people living near the coast of western Gujarat's Kutch district evacuated, on Thursday. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar as the landfall process commenced over the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch and is said to continue until midnight. Partygate scandal: Boris Johnson intentionally misled UK parliament, report finds Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled the parliament over the Partygate scandal, the House of Commons Privileges Committee found in its report published on June 15. North Korea launched two missiles say Japan, South Korea amid Seoul's live-fire drills with Washington South Korean military, on Thursday (June 15) said that North Korea had fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, as per Reuters. This comes after North Korea condemned live fire drills South Korea is carrying out with the United States. India, US on verge of finalising deal to jointly produce fighter jet engines: Report One of the major discussions going to take place between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the former’s visit to Washington would be on the joint manufacturing of fighter jet engines. According to Bloomberg, India and the US are close to signing a military deal that would allow them to jointly develop fighter jet engines. Khalistani terrorist Avtar Singh Khanda, handler of Amritpal Singh, dies in London Khalistani terrorist Avtar Singh Khanda, who was suffering from blood cancer, reportedly died in London on Thursday, June 15. The cause of the death of Khanda, the chief of UK-based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and the main handler of Khalistani figurehead Amritpal Singh, is disputed. Explained: 9 years, over a 100 trips. A look at Indian PM Narendra Modi's foreign tours in numbers Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States from June 21 to June 24. The upcoming visit is one of the many visits the Indian PM has made to the US. However, as per reports, it is like none other. During the trip, he will be hosted by American President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden for an intimate visit. US plays down expectations of any breakthrough from Blinken's China visit The United States on Wednesday (June 14) played down expectations of any breakthrough of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China this weekend, following a tense call with China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Australian lawmaker David Van suspended amid accusations of sexual assault by female senator Australian lawmaker, Senator David Van from the opposition Liberal Party was suspended, on Thursday (June 15) by his party members after he was accused of sexual assault in Parliament House by a female colleague. Indigo tail strike: Ahmedabad bound flight suffers hit while landing, second time in five days An IndiGo aircraft operating between Bengaluru-Ahmedabad flight suffered a tail strike while landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 15), second such incident in a span of five days, a DGCA official told PTI. Asia Cup 2023: ACC confirms hybrid model for continental showpiece as Pakistan to host four matches The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with the hybrid model in place for the tournament. As things stand after the official confirmation, Pakistan despite being the host will host only four matches while Sri Lanka will host nine matches including the final if India qualify.

Top 10 world news: Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in India's Gujarat, UK Partygate scandal report, and more

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called on his supporters to stage protests across the country to "snatch the freedom back" for one hour starting 5:00 PM (1230 GMT). In another news from South Asia, Cyclone Mocha ravaged bordering areas of Myanmar and Bangladesh, threatening the livelihoods of millions of Rohingya refugees living in the Cox's Bazar area. A major development took place in the Russia-Ukraine war as Russia in a rare admission said it lost its two commanders near the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Responding to Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan's call for a nationwide "freedom" protest on Sunday (May 14th), his supporters took to the streets across the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/category-5-cyclone-mocha-hits-myanmar-bangladesh-border-threatens-rohingya-refugees-in-low-lying-regions-592249">'Very severe' cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar-Bangladesh border, threatens Rohingya refugees in low-lying regions</a>
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Cyclone Mocha made landfall at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border on Sunday, according to Bangladesh's weather office. It is destroying trees and pouring torrential rain to the region threatening hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-troops-western-arms-depots-hit-in-ternopil-petropavlivka-russian-defence-ministry-592312">Russia's rare announcement of battlefield losses: Two commanders killed in Ukraine's Bakhmut</a>
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In a rare announcement of its losses on the battlefield, Russia on Sunday said that two of its military commanders had been killed in combat near the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.

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Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-scammers-are-virtually-kidnapping-chinese-students-in-australia-592380">How scammers are ‘virtually kidnapping’ Chinese students in Australia</a>
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Police in Sydney, Australia have warned that “virtual kidnapping” scams are on the rise, targeting international Chinese students and causing serious financial and psychological harm.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientist-working-in-uk-for-last-20-years-joins-chinas-hypersonic-programme-592323">Scientist working in UK for last 20 years joins China’s hypersonic programme</a>
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A prominent physicist working in the UK for over 20 years on hypersonic technology has now joined China to lead an innovation team working to make hypersonic vehicles more efficient and effective.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-who-is-praveen-sood-karnataka-dgp-now-the-new-cbi-officer-592373">India: Who is Praveen Sood? IPS officer, now chief of CBI</a>
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The high-powered selection committee led by prime minister Narendra Modi nominated IPS officer Praveen Sood as the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a two-year term on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-kyiv-used-missiles-from-uk-to-attack-luhansk-says-russia-592157">Ukraine war: Kyiv used missiles from UK to attack Luhansk, claims Russia</a>
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<a>Russia claimed on Saturday (May 13) that Ukraine used long-range missiles from the United Kingdom to target civilian sites in the Russian-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Friday</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/heath-streak-zimbabwes-most-celebrated-all-rounder-gets-treated-for-cancer-remains-in-good-spirits-592393">Heath Streak - Zimbabwe's most celebrated all-rounder, gets treated for cancer, remains in good spirits</a>
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Zimbabwe’s most celebrated cricketer and former captain Heath Streak is currently getting treated for cancer under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nicki-minaj-drops-red-ruby-da-sleeze-music-video-on-mothers-day-watch-592353">Nicki Minaj drops Red Ruby Da Sleeze music video on Mother's Day | WATCH</a>
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Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter Nicki Minaj has treated her fans to the much-awaited music video of her first solo single of the year, "Red Ruby Da Sleeze".

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called on his supporters to stage protests across the country to "snatch the freedom back" for one hour starting 5:00 PM (1230 GMT).

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called on his supporters to stage protests across the country to "snatch the freedom back" for one hour starting 5:00 PM (1230 GMT). In another news from South Asia, Cyclone Mocha ravaged bordering areas of Myanmar and Bangladesh, threatening the livelihoods of millions of Rohingya refugees living in the Cox's Bazar area. A major development took place in the Russia-Ukraine war as Russia in a rare admission said it lost its two commanders near the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more. Pakistan participates in Imran Khan's 'freedom' protest; across country people take to streets Responding to Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan's call for a nationwide "freedom" protest on Sunday (May 14th), his supporters took to the streets across the country. 'Very severe' cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar-Bangladesh border, threatens Rohingya refugees in low-lying regions Cyclone Mocha made landfall at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border on Sunday, according to Bangladesh's weather office. It is destroying trees and pouring torrential rain to the region threatening hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees. Russia's rare announcement of battlefield losses: Two commanders killed in Ukraine's Bakhmut In a rare announcement of its losses on the battlefield, Russia on Sunday said that two of its military commanders had been killed in combat near the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Climate change | Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall claims 22 lives in Somalia, 450,000 affected: UN Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). How scammers are ‘virtually kidnapping’ Chinese students in Australia Police in Sydney, Australia have warned that “virtual kidnapping” scams are on the rise, targeting international Chinese students and causing serious financial and psychological harm. Scientist working in UK for last 20 years joins China’s hypersonic programme A prominent physicist working in the UK for over 20 years on hypersonic technology has now joined China to lead an innovation team working to make hypersonic vehicles more efficient and effective. India: Who is Praveen Sood? IPS officer, now chief of CBI The high-powered selection committee led by prime minister Narendra Modi nominated IPS officer Praveen Sood as the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a two-year term on Sunday. Ukraine war: Kyiv used missiles from UK to attack Luhansk, claims Russia Russia claimed on Saturday (May 13) that Ukraine used long-range missiles from the United Kingdom to target civilian sites in the Russian-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Friday Heath Streak - Zimbabwe's most celebrated all-rounder, gets treated for cancer, remains in good spirits Zimbabwe’s most celebrated cricketer and former captain Heath Streak is currently getting treated for cancer under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa. Nicki Minaj drops Red Ruby Da Sleeze music video on Mother's Day | WATCH Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter Nicki Minaj has treated her fans to the much-awaited music video of her first solo single of the year, "Red Ruby Da Sleeze".

Top 10 world news: Nationwide protests in Pakistan, Russia reveals battlefield losses, and more

Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis". This comes a day after Putin announced he would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that received widespread condemnation from all western quarters. Ukraine demanded an emergency UNSC meeting over Russia's decision.&nbsp;

In other events, a group advocating good governance urged Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday to penalise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned judicial reform legislation, which has sparked protracted demonstrations around the nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-russia-and-china-not-creating-military-alliance-accuses-west-of-starting-to-build-new-axis-575891">Putin says Russia and China not creating military alliance; accuses West of building WWII-like axis</a>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that Moscow and Beijing are not creating any military alliance. Putin further said that both nations don't have anything to hide in terms of their military cooperation and claimed that Russia does not threaten any countries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-wants-urgent-unsc-meet-over-russian-nuke-plans-in-belarus-575917">Ukraine wants urgent UNSC meet over Russia’s nuke deployment plans in Belarus</a> 
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Ukraine on Sunday (March 26) called for convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia's decision to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Kyiv has already said that Belarus has been held 'hostage' by Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israeli-group-asks-court-to-punish-netanyahu-over-proposed-legal-plan-pm-given-a-week-to-respond-575914">Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over proposed legal plan; PM given a week to respond</a> 
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A good governance group called Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), on Sunday (March 26) asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his proposed judicial reform bills which have led to widespread protests across the country for weeks now. Subsequently, the Israeli PM was given a week to respond to the petition filed by the group, ruled the Israeli&nbsp;high court on Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/khalistan-hooligans-attack-journalist-in-washington-indian-mission-deems-it-grave-unwarranted-575814">‘Khalistan’ hooligans attack journalist in Washington; Indian mission deems it ‘grave, unwarranted’</a> 
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Indian embassy in Washington strongly reacted against a physical attack faced by a Press Trust of India journalist while covering a demonstration by the&nbsp;supporters of a died-down separatist movement in North Indian state of Punjab.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-two-dead-after-shooting-in-hamburg-probe-on-575865">Germany: Two dead after shooting in Hamburg, probe on</a> 
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The German Police said on Sunday (March 26) that two men died after a shooting late Saturday in the port city of Hamburg. The police added they had concluded an initial response and were now investigating the incident. According to the prosecutor's office in Hamburg, one of the dead was believed to be the alleged shooter, a report by DW said, adding the shooter fired several shots at the other man before turning the gun on himself.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-perseverance-rover-sends-eerie-photo-of-dawn-on-mars-575949">NASA's Perseverance rover sends eerie photo of dawn on Mars</a> 
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It's just before sunrise. Sunrays have gently started piercing the distant atmosphere and clouds are seen moving in the early light. This can well be any morning right here on Earth. But thanks to NASA, we have been able to describe few moments taking place millions of miles away on Mars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-highways-infrastructure-to-match-us-by-2024-says-road-transport-and-highways-minister-575920">India's highways infrastructure to match US by 2024, says road transport and highways minister</a> 
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India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation's highways infrastructure will match that of the United States by 2024.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-sharif-criticises-president-alvi-for-partisan-attitude-575958">Pakistan PM Sharif criticises Pres Alvi for being 'blatantly partisan'; calls his letter a PTI 'press release'</a> 
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In a strongly worded letter Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday (March 26) responded to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter which was sent to him two days ago. The PM said that the president’s letter was “blatantly partisan” and in parts read like “a press release” of the opposition political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jonathan-majors-arrested-on-assault-charge-in-new-york-575760">Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York</a> 
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American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film&nbsp;The Last Black Man&nbsp;in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gold-medals-rain-for-indian-boxers-in-world-championships-as-lovlina-borgohain-clinches-maiden-top-prize-575963">Gold medals rain for Indian boxers in World Championships as Lovlina Borgohain clinches maiden top prize</a> 
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Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain wins her maiden gold medal in the ongoing 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. She defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker 5-2 in the 75 kg category to add another medal to her tally of two bronze medals.

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Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis".

Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis". This comes a day after Putin announced he would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that received widespread condemnation from all western quarters. Ukraine demanded an emergency UNSC meeting over Russia's decision. In other events, a group advocating good governance urged Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday to penalise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned judicial reform legislation, which has sparked protracted demonstrations around the nation. Putin says Russia and China not creating military alliance; accuses West of building WWII-like axis Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that Moscow and Beijing are not creating any military alliance. Putin further said that both nations don't have anything to hide in terms of their military cooperation and claimed that Russia does not threaten any countries. Ukraine wants urgent UNSC meet over Russia’s nuke deployment plans in Belarus Ukraine on Sunday (March 26) called for convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia's decision to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Kyiv has already said that Belarus has been held 'hostage' by Russia. Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over proposed legal plan; PM given a week to respond A good governance group called Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), on Sunday (March 26) asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his proposed judicial reform bills which have led to widespread protests across the country for weeks now. Subsequently, the Israeli PM was given a week to respond to the petition filed by the group, ruled the Israeli high court on Sunday. ‘Khalistan’ hooligans attack journalist in Washington; Indian mission deems it ‘grave, unwarranted’ Indian embassy in Washington strongly reacted against a physical attack faced by a Press Trust of India journalist while covering a demonstration by the supporters of a died-down separatist movement in North Indian state of Punjab. Germany: Two dead after shooting in Hamburg, probe on The German Police said on Sunday (March 26) that two men died after a shooting late Saturday in the port city of Hamburg. The police added they had concluded an initial response and were now investigating the incident. According to the prosecutor's office in Hamburg, one of the dead was believed to be the alleged shooter, a report by DW said, adding the shooter fired several shots at the other man before turning the gun on himself. NASA's Perseverance rover sends eerie photo of dawn on Mars It's just before sunrise. Sunrays have gently started piercing the distant atmosphere and clouds are seen moving in the early light. This can well be any morning right here on Earth. But thanks to NASA, we have been able to describe few moments taking place millions of miles away on Mars. India's highways infrastructure to match US by 2024, says road transport and highways minister India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation's highways infrastructure will match that of the United States by 2024. Pakistan PM Sharif criticises Pres Alvi for being 'blatantly partisan'; calls his letter a PTI 'press release' In a strongly worded letter Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday (March 26) responded to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter which was sent to him two days ago. The PM said that the president’s letter was “blatantly partisan” and in parts read like “a press release” of the opposition political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. Gold medals rain for Indian boxers in World Championships as Lovlina Borgohain clinches maiden top prize Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain wins her maiden gold medal in the ongoing 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. She defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker 5-2 in the 75 kg category to add another medal to her tally of two bronze medals.

Top 10 world news: Putin accuses West of creating WWII-like alliances, and more

In a round-up, a lot has been happening in the South Asian region with former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing to Thailand from Singapore. Meanwhile, India witnessed the oath taking ceremony of its 14th Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankar. In the ongoing Ukraine war, Russia has now put fresh accusations of 'Xenophobia' on Latvia. In the economic realm, US gasoline prices seem to have dropped below $4, bringing a sigh of relief to many Americans.&nbsp;

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his island nation last month after widespread protests, is expected to land in Thailand and spend some time there before moving on to another Southeast Asian nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-the-first-time-since-march-us-gasoline-costs-drop-below-4-505953">For the first time since March, US gasoline costs drop below $4</a>

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For the first time in more than five months, gas prices dropped to slightly under $4 per gallon in the United States. This is wonderful news for consumers who are dealing with high prices for many other necessities.

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A day after China ended its military drills near Taiwan, the island nation conducted live-fire drills on Thursday as reports claimed the army fired howitzers and flares as part of the defensive exercise.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-beatles-cell-member-held-in-uk-charged-over-terrorism-offences-505877">Islamic State 'Beatles' cell member held in UK; charged over terrorism offences</a>

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British police on Thursday charged a man alleged to be a&nbsp;member of the Islamic State (IS) terror cell nicknamed the "Beatles". Aine Davis, 38,&nbsp;was charged with terrorist offences. Davis reportedly landed at Luton airport on a flight from Turkey after being deported.

<meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armed-man-demanding-savings-holds-beirut-bank-staff-hostage-505934">Armed man demanding savings holds Beirut bank staff hostage</a>

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An armed Lebanese man stormed into a bank in Beirut on Thursday, holding staff members hostage and threatening to light himself on fire with gasoline if he didn't receive his trapped savings.

<meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-takes-oath-as-indias-14th-vice-president-505853">Jagdeep Dhankhar takes oath as India’s 14th vice president</a>

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President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Dhankhar at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dhankhar's predecessor M Venkaiah Naidu were also present during the swearing-in ceremony.

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In 1999, Chaturvedi bought two railway tickets for which he was charged 20 rupees ($0.25; £0.21) extra at Mathura cantonment railway station in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

<meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colossal-waste-australia-deletes-failed-covid-19-app-505829">'Colossal waste': Australia deletes 'failed' COVID-19 app</a>

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Australia’s health minister Mark Butler&nbsp;claimed the “former government wasted more than $21 million of taxpayer’s money on this failed app.”

<meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-israeli-students-accuse-ben-jerrys-of-occupying-us-tribal-land-505796">&nbsp;Now, Israeli students accuse Ben &amp; Jerry’s of occupying US tribal land</a>

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At least 1,000 Israeli students and academics have accused&nbsp;Ben &amp; Jerry’s of “hypocrisy” while stating in the letter that the land in Vermont once belonged to Abenaki native American tribe.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Anti-fascist groups criticise wine shops for selling wine with Adolf Hitler's face

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In a round-up, a lot has been happening in the South Asian region with former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing to Thailand from Singapore. Meanwhile, India witnessed the oath taking ceremony of its 14th Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankar.

In a round-up, a lot has been happening in the South Asian region with former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing to Thailand from Singapore. Meanwhile, India witnessed the oath taking ceremony of its 14th Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankar. In the ongoing Ukraine war, Russia has now put fresh accusations of 'Xenophobia' on Latvia. In the economic realm, US gasoline prices seem to have dropped below $4, bringing a sigh of relief to many Americans. Click on the headlines to read more: Sri Lanka president on the run: Rajapaksa exits Singapore for Thailand Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his island nation last month after widespread protests, is expected to land in Thailand and spend some time there before moving on to another Southeast Asian nation. For the first time since March, US gasoline costs drop below $4 For the first time in more than five months, gas prices dropped to slightly under $4 per gallon in the United States. This is wonderful news for consumers who are dealing with high prices for many other necessities. After Chinese military exercise, Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with howitzers A day after China ended its military drills near Taiwan, the island nation conducted live-fire drills on Thursday as reports claimed the army fired howitzers and flares as part of the defensive exercise. Islamic State 'Beatles' cell member held in UK; charged over terrorism offences British police on Thursday charged a man alleged to be a member of the Islamic State (IS) terror cell nicknamed the "Beatles". Aine Davis, 38, was charged with terrorist offences. Davis reportedly landed at Luton airport on a flight from Turkey after being deported. Armed man demanding savings holds Beirut bank staff hostage An armed Lebanese man stormed into a bank in Beirut on Thursday, holding staff members hostage and threatening to light himself on fire with gasoline if he didn't receive his trapped savings. Jagdeep Dhankhar takes oath as India’s 14th vice president President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Dhankhar at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dhankhar's predecessor M Venkaiah Naidu were also present during the swearing-in ceremony. 'Justice prevails': Indian man wins 22-year-old legal battle with railways over overpriced ticket In 1999, Chaturvedi bought two railway tickets for which he was charged 20 rupees ($0.25; £0.21) extra at Mathura cantonment railway station in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. 'Colossal waste': Australia deletes 'failed' COVID-19 app Australia’s health minister Mark Butler claimed the “former government wasted more than $21 million of taxpayer’s money on this failed app.” Now, Israeli students accuse Ben & Jerry’s of occupying US tribal land At least 1,000 Israeli students and academics have accused Ben & Jerry’s of “hypocrisy” while stating in the letter that the land in Vermont once belonged to Abenaki native American tribe. WATCH | Anti-fascist groups criticise wine shops for selling wine with Adolf Hitler's face

Top 10 news: Sri Lanka's former President on the run, Russia accusing Latvia of 'Xenophobia' and more

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Owing to the changes triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, not only in our lifestyle but in the restricted movement that has accompanied this change, cases of sexual abuse against may have risen in the United Kingdom.

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US tech giants face a reckoning over how Hong Kong's security law will reshape their businesses, with their suspension of processing government requests for user data a stop-gap measure as they weigh options, people close to the industry say.

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The foreign ministry spokesman asserted that China 'firmly opposes'&nbsp;acts by the United States as it imposed reciprocal visa restrictions on US individuals 'who behaved egregiously on the issue of Tibet'

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had earlier said the Trump administration was looking at banning Chinese apps including TikTok after it was banned by India

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According to the report by Space.com, the comet is set to be visible throughout July and it will be the closest to Earth on July 22.&nbsp;

United Kingdom lodges more cases of child sexual abuse during lockdown ' Owing to the changes triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, not only in our lifestyle but in the restricted movement that has accompanied this change, cases of sexual abuse against may have risen in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom lodges more cases of child sexual abuse during lockdown ' Owing to the changes triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, not only in our lifestyle but in the restricted movement that has accompanied this change, cases of sexual abuse against may have risen in the United Kingdom. US tech giants face hard choices under Hong Kong's new security law US tech giants face a reckoning over how Hong Kong's security law will reshape their businesses, with their suspension of processing government requests for user data a stop-gap measure as they weigh options, people close to the industry say. Tibet is our internal affair, never restricted access to foreigners, says China over US visa row The foreign ministry spokesman asserted that China 'firmly opposes' acts by the United States as it imposed reciprocal visa restrictions on US individuals 'who behaved egregiously on the issue of Tibet' Now, Trump considers banning China's TikTok US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had earlier said the Trump administration was looking at banning Chinese apps including TikTok after it was banned by India Could coronavirus be causing long-term brain damage even in mild cases? Scientists think so! Coronavirus could induce long-term brain damage even in mild cases of coronavirus, new data suggests. US death toll may rise over 208,200 by November 1, reveals new COVID-19 model According to a new coronavirus model, there could be 208,255 deaths in the United States by November 1 due to COVID-19. Bottled holy water, sterilised pebbles: Saudi issues new health guidelines during Hajj Saudi Arabia decided in June to limit the number of domestic pilgrims attending the hajj to around 1,000 to prevent the spread of the virus. Facebook not doing enough to fight discrimination, audit says The auditors' findings are likely to add further pressure to the company which is already facing a boycott by some 900 advertisers In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of 'silent epidemic' The shortage of reliable data afflicts many African nations, with some governments reluctant to acknowledge epidemics or to expose their crumbling health systems to outside scrutiny. 'Fireworks': Astronauts capture glimpse of Neowise comet from space! According to the report by Space.com, the comet is set to be visible throughout July and it will be the closest to Earth on July 22.

Top 10 world news today: China-US row over Tibet, Trump on TikTok ban and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-second-wave-us-still-knee-deep-in-first-wave-of-coronavirus-says-anthony-fauci-311405" hreflang="en">No second wave? US still 'knee deep' in first wave of coronavirus, says Anthony Fauci</a>

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"It's a serious situation that we have to address immediately," Fauci said in a web interview with National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dilemma-behind-opting-for-ivy-league-schools-in-covid-19-times-311398" hreflang="en">Dilemma behind opting for Ivy League schools in COVID-19 times</a>

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Harvard is not reducing its tuition costs for the fall semester, even though all classes will be taught remotely.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/number-of-homicides-jumped-in-28-major-us-cities-in-the-first-half-of-2020-311404" hreflang="en">Number of homicides jumped in 28 major US cities in the first-half of 2020</a>

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The number of murders in US cities has spiked in the first half of 2020, a new report claims.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/scientists-label-morbidly-curious-horror-fans-the-calmest-in-a-post-pandemic-world-311392" hreflang="en">Scientists label 'morbidly curious' horror fans the calmest in a post-pandemic world!</a>

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All those sleepless nights after binge watching the SAW series or Paranormal Activity may indeed have been worth it!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-in-australia-lockdown-ordered-in-melbourne-new-south-wales-to-close-border-311390" hreflang="en">COVID-19 in Australia: Lockdown ordered in Melbourne; New South Wales to close border</a>

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Melbourne authorities imposed six weeks restrictions amid growing coronavirus cases starting&nbsp;Wednesday as Australia continues to grapple with the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-to-travellers-keep-an-eye-on-covid-19-anywhere-and-everywhere-311378" hreflang="en">WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on COVID-19 'anywhere and everywhere'</a>

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The World Health Organization on Tuesday urged travellers to wear masks on planes and keep themselves informed as COVID-19 cases surge again in some countries, prompting new restrictions in places like Australia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/obey-the-law-china-tells-foreigners-they-have-nothing-to-fear-after-countries-issue-advisories-311374" hreflang="en">'Obey the law': China tells foreigners they have 'nothing to fear'</a>

Ever since Australia called for an independent international inquiry into the source of the coronavirus, the relationship between both the countries has soured

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-journalist-and-aide-to-russian-space-chief-held-on-treason-charges-311369" hreflang="en">Former journalist and aide to Russian space chief held on treason charges</a>

Roscosmos have said that the probe against Ivan Safranov (the accused) is underway and that he was "fully cooperating with the investigative authorities".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-warp-speed-us-injects-16-billion-in-novavax-for-coronavirus-vaccine-311370" hreflang="en">Operation Warp Speed: US injects $1.6 billion in Novavax for coronavirus vaccine</a>

Novavax shares surged 38 per cent in pre-market trading as the US government announced cash inflow into the company for a coronavirus vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/danger-to-society-vietnam-jails-man-for-8-years-citing-facebook-posts-critical-of-government-311367" hreflang="en">'Danger to society': Vietnam jails man for 8 years citing Facebook posts critical of government</a>

The Communist Party, which rules Vietnam, heavily censors the media and has been unaccepting of criticism

No second wave? US still 'knee deep' in first wave of coronavirus, says Anthony Fauci "It's a serious situation that we have to address immediately," Fauci said in a web interview with National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins.

No second wave? US still 'knee deep' in first wave of coronavirus, says Anthony Fauci "It's a serious situation that we have to address immediately," Fauci said in a web interview with National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins. Dilemma behind opting for Ivy League schools in COVID-19 times Harvard is not reducing its tuition costs for the fall semester, even though all classes will be taught remotely. Number of homicides jumped in 28 major US cities in the first-half of 2020 The number of murders in US cities has spiked in the first half of 2020, a new report claims. Scientists label 'morbidly curious' horror fans the calmest in a post-pandemic world! All those sleepless nights after binge watching the SAW series or Paranormal Activity may indeed have been worth it! COVID-19 in Australia: Lockdown ordered in Melbourne; New South Wales to close border Melbourne authorities imposed six weeks restrictions amid growing coronavirus cases starting Wednesday as Australia continues to grapple with the virus. WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on COVID-19 'anywhere and everywhere' The World Health Organization on Tuesday urged travellers to wear masks on planes and keep themselves informed as COVID-19 cases surge again in some countries, prompting new restrictions in places like Australia. 'Obey the law': China tells foreigners they have 'nothing to fear' Ever since Australia called for an independent international inquiry into the source of the coronavirus, the relationship between both the countries has soured Former journalist and aide to Russian space chief held on treason charges Roscosmos have said that the probe against Ivan Safranov (the accused) is underway and that he was "fully cooperating with the investigative authorities". Operation Warp Speed: US injects $1.6 billion in Novavax for coronavirus vaccine Novavax shares surged 38 per cent in pre-market trading as the US government announced cash inflow into the company for a coronavirus vaccine. 'Danger to society': Vietnam jails man for 8 years citing Facebook posts critical of government The Communist Party, which rules Vietnam, heavily censors the media and has been unaccepting of criticism

Top 10 world news today: Fauci on US COVID-19 crisis, lockdown in Melbourne and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-caused-great-damage-to-united-states-and-rest-of-the-world-fumes-trump-311117" hreflang="en">China has caused great damage to United States and rest of the world, fumes Trump</a>

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Several states in the United States&nbsp;cancelled the annual fireworks displays on July 4 due to the virus outbreak. At least 15 US states have reported record increases in coronavirus cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-5-spanish-population-exposed-to-covid-19-immunity-is-short-lived-study-311126" hreflang="en">More than 5% Spanish population exposed to COVID-19; immunity is short lived: study</a>

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Spain conducted a nationwide study on the spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers have now revealed that the according to their study, 5.2 per cent of the Spanish population is already infected by the coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-blazing-fireball-produced-a-sonic-boom-in-tokyo-skies-leaving-residents-confused-311108" hreflang="en">A blazing fireball produced a sonic boom in Tokyo skies, leaving residents confused!</a>

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A boom was heard in the skies of Tokyo on Thursday morning. At the same time, a bright and purple&nbsp;object was seen&nbsp;whirling towards the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mediterranean-marine-life-flourished-during-lockdown-italian-coastguard-311092" hreflang="en">Mediterranean marine life flourished during lockdown: Italian coastguard</a>

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The strict rules halting business and movement for two months offered an unprecedented opportunity to monitor the impact of human activity on the sea that surrounds Italy

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-induced-disruption-in-resources-may-cause-1-million-extra-deaths-due-to-other-diseases-311086" hreflang="en">Coronavirus-induced disruption in resources may cause 1 million extra deaths due to other diseases</a>

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The coronavirus pandemic has absorbed the focus of all health agencies and relief groups, leaving in the lurch many suffering&nbsp;life-threatening diseases like HIV, AIDS, and TB.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-conflict-with-china-to-nobel-peace-prize-journey-of-the-dalai-lama-311124" hreflang="en">From conflict with China to Nobel Peace Prize: Journey of the Dalai Lama</a>

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Dalai Lama is Tibet's political and spiritual leader and wants to make Tibet an independent and democratic state from China. He and his followers are exiled to India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-detains-law-professor-for-criticising-president-xi-jinping-over-coronavirus-pandemic-311076" hreflang="en">China detains law professor for criticising President Xi Jinping over coronavirus pandemic</a>

In February, Xu published an essay criticising the culture of deception and censorship fostered by Xi for the spread of the coronavirus in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/7-killer-viruses-that-emerged-in-china-and-ravaged-the-world-311142" hreflang="en">7 killer viruses that emerged in China and ravaged the world</a>

The coronavirus pandemic that began in Wuhan which falls in China’s Hubei province has raised the alarm over the safety imbued in food markets across China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-row-now-china-issues-travel-warning-against-canada-311150" hreflang="en">Hong Kong row: Now, China issues travel warning against Canada</a>

The Chinese embassy in Canada issued a separate travel warning urging citizens to be careful while visiting Canada

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapores-fake-news-law-trips-up-opposition-as-election-looms-311149" hreflang="en">Singapore's fake news law trips up opposition as election looms</a>

Concerns about immigration and jobs have dominated discussion during the campaigning as the city-state faces its deepest ever recession due to the coronavirus pandemic.

China has caused great damage to United States and rest of the world, fumes Trump Several states in the United States cancelled the annual fireworks displays on July 4 due to the virus outbreak.

China has caused great damage to United States and rest of the world, fumes Trump Several states in the United States cancelled the annual fireworks displays on July 4 due to the virus outbreak. At least 15 US states have reported record increases in coronavirus cases. More than 5% Spanish population exposed to COVID-19; immunity is short lived: study Spain conducted a nationwide study on the spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers have now revealed that the according to their study, 5.2 per cent of the Spanish population is already infected by the coronavirus. A blazing fireball produced a sonic boom in Tokyo skies, leaving residents confused! A boom was heard in the skies of Tokyo on Thursday morning. At the same time, a bright and purple object was seen whirling towards the city. Mediterranean marine life flourished during lockdown: Italian coastguard The strict rules halting business and movement for two months offered an unprecedented opportunity to monitor the impact of human activity on the sea that surrounds Italy Coronavirus-induced disruption in resources may cause 1 million extra deaths due to other diseases The coronavirus pandemic has absorbed the focus of all health agencies and relief groups, leaving in the lurch many suffering life-threatening diseases like HIV, AIDS, and TB. From conflict with China to Nobel Peace Prize: Journey of the Dalai Lama Dalai Lama is Tibet's political and spiritual leader and wants to make Tibet an independent and democratic state from China. He and his followers are exiled to India. China detains law professor for criticising President Xi Jinping over coronavirus pandemic In February, Xu published an essay criticising the culture of deception and censorship fostered by Xi for the spread of the coronavirus in China. 7 killer viruses that emerged in China and ravaged the world The coronavirus pandemic that began in Wuhan which falls in China’s Hubei province has raised the alarm over the safety imbued in food markets across China. Hong Kong row: Now, China issues travel warning against Canada The Chinese embassy in Canada issued a separate travel warning urging citizens to be careful while visiting Canada Singapore's fake news law trips up opposition as election looms Concerns about immigration and jobs have dominated discussion during the campaigning as the city-state faces its deepest ever recession due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Top 10 world news today: Trump lashes out at China, COVID-19 impact on Spain and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-surge-in-covid-19-cases-us-president-donald-trump-says-tremendous-victory-nearby-in-fight-against-pandemic-310766">Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic</a>

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The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.8 million cases and 130,000 deaths.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-man-in-famous-911-attacks-photograph-dies-from-coronavirus-310906">US: Man in famous 9/11 attacks photograph dies from coronavirus</a>

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While Cooper was unaware that his photograph was being taken, he was later very proud of the click, his family said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-dead-missing-in-japan-as-heavy-rain-causes-floods-310854">Several dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods</a>

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Japan is currently in its rainy season, which often causes floods and landslides and prompts local authorities to issue evacuation orders.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/columbus-statue-toppled-by-race-protesters-in-us-city-of-baltimore-310847">Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in US city of Baltimore</a>

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The countries in the 'green list' will be the ones that have the similar, if not less, rate of coronavirus cases to Ireland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/columbus-statue-toppled-by-race-protesters-in-us-city-of-baltimore-310847">Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in US city of Baltimore</a>

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Statues of figures connected to colonialism and slavery have been ripped from their plinths in the United States and around the world since Black Lives Matter protests were sparked by the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis in May.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/algeria-expects-france-to-apologise-for-colonial-past-310862">Algeria expects France to apologise for colonial past</a>

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President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday expressed hope that Emmanuel Macron would build on recent conciliatory overtures.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/rare-case-of-brain-destroying-amoeba-confirmed-in-florida-310845">Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida</a>

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In the US, there have been 143 known infected cases of the amoeba, according to the Florida DOH. Only four have survived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-researchers-discover-ancient-underwater-archaeological-sites-310889">Australian researchers discover ancient underwater archaeological sites</a>

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Archaeologists discovered hundreds of stone tools made by aboriginal people when the seabed was dry, at two ancient sites now submerged in the Dampier Archipelago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-secrecy-deception-and-cover-up-allowed-coronavirus-to-spread-all-over-world-trump-310775">China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed coronavirus to spread all over world: Trump</a>

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“China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed it to spread all over the world and China must be held fully accountable”, he added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-supporters-slam-ivanka-for-wearing-face-mask-310837">Trump supporters slam Ivanka for wearing face mask</a>

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The photo shows Ivanka and the two representatives outside. Rep. Westerman wears a suit and surgical mask, Rep. McCarthy has a gray cloth mask, and Ivanka is modeling a pretty blue watercolor mask.

Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.

Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.8 million cases and 130,000 deaths. US: Man in famous 9/11 attacks photograph dies from coronavirus While Cooper was unaware that his photograph was being taken, he was later very proud of the click, his family said. Several dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods Japan is currently in its rainy season, which often causes floods and landslides and prompts local authorities to issue evacuation orders. Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in US city of Baltimore The countries in the 'green list' will be the ones that have the similar, if not less, rate of coronavirus cases to Ireland. Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in US city of Baltimore Statues of figures connected to colonialism and slavery have been ripped from their plinths in the United States and around the world since Black Lives Matter protests were sparked by the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis in May. Algeria expects France to apologise for colonial past President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday expressed hope that Emmanuel Macron would build on recent conciliatory overtures. Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida In the US, there have been 143 known infected cases of the amoeba, according to the Florida DOH. Only four have survived. Australian researchers discover ancient underwater archaeological sites Archaeologists discovered hundreds of stone tools made by aboriginal people when the seabed was dry, at two ancient sites now submerged in the Dampier Archipelago. China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed coronavirus to spread all over world: Trump “China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed it to spread all over the world and China must be held fully accountable”, he added. Trump supporters slam Ivanka for wearing face mask The photo shows Ivanka and the two representatives outside. Rep. Westerman wears a suit and surgical mask, Rep. McCarthy has a gray cloth mask, and Ivanka is modeling a pretty blue watercolor mask.

Top 10 world news today: Columbus statue toppled in US, Japan's floods and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-president-vladimir-putin-signs-order-to-allow-his-rule-till-2036-310728">Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036</a>

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Putin also decreed the constitutional amendments would enter force on July 4 after they were backed by almost 78% of Russians, according to official results, in a week-long vote that ended on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-decides-to-go-big-for-july-4-amid-rising-coronavirus-cases-310726">Trump decides to 'go big' for July 4 amid rising coronavirus cases</a>

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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has made it clear that she has warned the federal government about the possible spread of the virus, but she cannot stop the event as it is happening on federal land, which is not in her jurisdiction.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/catalonia-curbs-movement-of-200000-people-after-new-coronavirus-outbreak-310701">Catalonia curbs movement of 2,00,000 people after new coronavirus outbreak</a>

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Residents in Segria, which includes the city of Lleida, will not be able to leave the area from 12 noon (1000 GMT) on Saturday, but will not be confined to their homes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/an-open-letter-to-chinese-president-xi-jinping-310718">An open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>

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As the first sign of making amends, which our persistent hope is that you want to, you must unblock WION.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democracy-books-disappear-from-hong-kong-libraries-310691">Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries</a>

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Beijing's new national security law is the most radical shift in how the semi-autonomous city is run since it was handed back to China by Britain in 1997.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-australias-victoria-reports-highest-jump-since-march-with-108-cases-310732">COVID 19: Australia's Victoria reports highest jump since March with 108 cases</a>

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Authorities are urging locals to stay indoors and step out only in case of emergencies. They have also been been urging people to wear face masks and maintain social distance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-rally-across-australia-in-black-lives-matter-protests-310666">Thousands rally across Australia in Black Lives Matter protests</a>

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Another protest is planned in Sydney on Sunday, a month since the first Black Lives Matter rallies in Australia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wirecard-fraud-ex-coo-marsaleks-immigration-papers-in-philippines-were-faked-310671">Wirecard fraud: Ex-COO Marsalek's immigration papers in Philippines were fake</a>

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The officials who are suspects of falsifying this information have been fired from the job and are under investigation, as of now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-left-wing-cultural-revolution-rails-against-removal-of-statues-at-mount-rushmore-310621">Trump blasts 'left wing cultural revolution'; rails against removal of statues at Mount Rushmore</a>

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Speaking underneath a famed landmark that depicts four US presidents, Trump warned that the demonstrations over racial inequality in American society threatened the foundations of the US political system.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/england-takes-its-first-steps-towards-normal-life-pubs-and-hairdressers-reopen-310715">England takes its first steps towards normal life; pubs and hairdressers reopen</a>

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Pubs were allowed to start serving from 6 a.m., sparking worries of over-indulgence on what the media dubbed a “Super Saturday” of coronavirus restrictions being eased. Some hairdressers were reported to have opened at the stroke of midnight.

Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036 Putin also decreed the constitutional amendments would enter force on July 4 after they were backed by almost 78% of Russians, according to official results, in a week-long vote that ended on Wednesday.

Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036 Putin also decreed the constitutional amendments would enter force on July 4 after they were backed by almost 78% of Russians, according to official results, in a week-long vote that ended on Wednesday. Trump decides to 'go big' for July 4 amid rising coronavirus cases Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has made it clear that she has warned the federal government about the possible spread of the virus, but she cannot stop the event as it is happening on federal land, which is not in her jurisdiction. Catalonia curbs movement of 2,00,000 people after new coronavirus outbreak Residents in Segria, which includes the city of Lleida, will not be able to leave the area from 12 noon (1000 GMT) on Saturday, but will not be confined to their homes. An open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping As the first sign of making amends, which our persistent hope is that you want to, you must unblock WION. Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries Beijing's new national security law is the most radical shift in how the semi-autonomous city is run since it was handed back to China by Britain in 1997. COVID 19: Australia's Victoria reports highest jump since March with 108 cases Authorities are urging locals to stay indoors and step out only in case of emergencies. They have also been been urging people to wear face masks and maintain social distance. Thousands rally across Australia in Black Lives Matter protests Another protest is planned in Sydney on Sunday, a month since the first Black Lives Matter rallies in Australia. Wirecard fraud: Ex-COO Marsalek's immigration papers in Philippines were fake The officials who are suspects of falsifying this information have been fired from the job and are under investigation, as of now. Trump blasts 'left wing cultural revolution'; rails against removal of statues at Mount Rushmore Speaking underneath a famed landmark that depicts four US presidents, Trump warned that the demonstrations over racial inequality in American society threatened the foundations of the US political system. England takes its first steps towards normal life; pubs and hairdressers reopen Pubs were allowed to start serving from 6 a.m., sparking worries of over-indulgence on what the media dubbed a “Super Saturday” of coronavirus restrictions being eased. Some hairdressers were reported to have opened at the stroke of midnight.

Top 10 world news today: UK reopens to normal life, Trump goes big for July 4 and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-never-reported-the-existence-of-coronavirus-outbreak-admits-who-310466">China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO</a>

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According to the American weekly news magazine The Washington Examiner, WHO changed the official timeline on their website removing the information about China reporting "a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-faces-the-worst-dengue-outbreak-in-its-history-records-more-than-1400-cases-in-a-week-310485">Singapore faces the worst dengue outbreak in its history; records more than 1,400 cases in a week</a>

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For the past three weeks, dengue cases have been exceeding 1,000, and a total of 1,468 cases were reported in the past one week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinablockswion-readers-stand-in-solidarity-with-us-310490">#ChinaBlocksWION: Readers stand in solidarity with us</a>

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GreatFire.org, a Chinese internet monitoring watchdog, confirmed that WION has been completely blocked in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law</a>

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Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations, setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more authoritarian track.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-denies-us-accusations-of-uighur-forced-labour-310479">China denies US accusations of Uighur forced labour</a>

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The advisory came one day before US customs officials revealed that they had seized 13 tonnes of human hair products exported from Xinjiang, which are believed to have been taken from Uighurs detained in the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-to-remove-words-like-master-blacklist-and-slave-from-its-code-310469">Twitter to remove words like 'master', 'blacklist' and 'slave' from its code</a>

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'We are committed to adopting inclusive language in our code, configuration, documentation and beyond,' tweeted Michael Montano, the head of Twitter's engineering team.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/im-pro-heritage-pm-boris-johnson-against-oxfords-decision-to-remove-rhodes-statue-310375">'I’m pro-heritage': PM Boris Johnson against Oxford's decision to remove Rhodes statue</a>

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Oriel College, Oxford, &nbsp;had said last month it wanted to remove the statue of Rhodes after a campaign by those who argued it glorifies racism and is an insult to black students.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-version-spreads-faster-but-does-not-make-people-sicker-finds-study-310419">New coronavirus version spreads faster but does not make people sicker, finds study</a>

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According to the study, even though the sequence diversity is very low, the natural selection can act upon certain rare favorable mutations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-calls-north-koreas-covid-19-response-shining-success-310371">Kim Jong-un calls North Korea's COVID-19 response 'shining success'</a>

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Addressing the politburo working party meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un&nbsp;said the country had 'thoroughly prevented the inroad of the malignant virus and maintained a stable anti-epidemic situation'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-bade-my-city-farewell-hong-kong-activist-nathan-law-flees-to-undisclosed-location-310357">I bade my city farewell: Hong Kong activist Nathan Law flees to undisclosed location</a>

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Nathan Law, who one of the most prominent activists in the pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong since last year, cited 'unknown dangers' as the reason behind his decision.

China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO According to the American weekly news magazine The Washington Examiner, WHO changed the official timeline on their website removing the information about China reporting "a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan".

China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO According to the American weekly news magazine The Washington Examiner, WHO changed the official timeline on their website removing the information about China reporting "a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan". Singapore faces the worst dengue outbreak in its history; records more than 1,400 cases in a week For the past three weeks, dengue cases have been exceeding 1,000, and a total of 1,468 cases were reported in the past one week. #ChinaBlocksWION: Readers stand in solidarity with us GreatFire.org, a Chinese internet monitoring watchdog, confirmed that WION has been completely blocked in China. Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations, setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more authoritarian track. China denies US accusations of Uighur forced labour The advisory came one day before US customs officials revealed that they had seized 13 tonnes of human hair products exported from Xinjiang, which are believed to have been taken from Uighurs detained in the region. Twitter to remove words like 'master', 'blacklist' and 'slave' from its code 'We are committed to adopting inclusive language in our code, configuration, documentation and beyond,' tweeted Michael Montano, the head of Twitter's engineering team. 'I’m pro-heritage': PM Boris Johnson against Oxford's decision to remove Rhodes statue Oriel College, Oxford, had said last month it wanted to remove the statue of Rhodes after a campaign by those who argued it glorifies racism and is an insult to black students. New coronavirus version spreads faster but does not make people sicker, finds study According to the study, even though the sequence diversity is very low, the natural selection can act upon certain rare favorable mutations. Kim Jong-un calls North Korea's COVID-19 response 'shining success' Addressing the politburo working party meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the country had 'thoroughly prevented the inroad of the malignant virus and maintained a stable anti-epidemic situation'. I bade my city farewell: Hong Kong activist Nathan Law flees to undisclosed location Nathan Law, who one of the most prominent activists in the pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong since last year, cited 'unknown dangers' as the reason behind his decision.

Top 10 world news today: #ChinaBlocksWION, WHO report on coronavirus and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-black-lives-matter-is-a-symbol-of-hate-310187">Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate'</a>

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Trump also criticised cuts to the city’s police department and wrote on Twitter that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to paint Black Lives Matter on the street outside Trump Tower is “denigrating this luxury Avenue”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-must-proceed-carefully-on-decisions-related-to-huawei-says-uk-pm-boris-johnson-310244">We must proceed carefully on decisions related to Huawei, says UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

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“I don’t want to see our critical national infrastructure at risk of being in any way controlled by potentially hostile state vendors,” Johnson said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-apologises-for-institutional-racism-while-addressing-at-the-diana-awards-310234">Prince Harry apologises for 'institutional racism' while addressing at the Diana Awards</a>

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On Wednesday, Prince Harry apologised for institutional racism during a speech he recorded for the Diana Awards.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trumps-resistance-to-intel-warnings-about-russia-led-his-team-to-brief-him-less-310180">How Trump's resistance to intel warnings about Russia led his team to brief him less</a>

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According to a report in CNN, the President's briefers had one simple rule with Trump -- never lead with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-teens-at-pong-fest-party-in-us-exposed-to-coronavirus-310254">Hundreds of teens at 'pong fest' party in US exposed to coronavirus</a>

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At the time of the party, several teens were waiting for their COVID-19 test results, and have since tested positive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-tokyo-witnesses-highest-surge-of-daily-cases-in-two-months-310202">Coronavirus: Tokyo witnesses highest surge of daily cases in two months</a>

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According to Tokyo's governor, Yuriko Koike, around 70 per cent of the cases were reported among the people in their 20s and 30s.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-recognises-guaido-as-venezuela-president-not-maduro-uk-high-court-310199">Britain recognises Guaido as Venezuela president, not Maduro: UK High Court</a>

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The judgement states that British government had formally recognised Guaido as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/retirement-home-in-belgium-offers-hug-curtain-for-safe-embrace-310207">Retirement home in Belgium offers 'hug curtain' for safe embrace</a>

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A large plastic curtain on June 14 at the Jardins de Picardie nursing home has proven very popular with the residents, who had not been allowed any visitors for 11 weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intelligence-to-brief-congressional-leaders-on-russia-bounty-report-310243">US intelligence to brief congressional leaders on Russia bounty report</a>

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The directors of U.S. intelligence agencies were scheduled to brief the "Gang of Eight" made up of congressional leaders and chairs of the intelligence committees in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-congratulates-putin-on-constitutional-vote-310246">PM Modi congratulates Putin on constitutional vote</a>

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The constitutional reforms approved in a nationwide vote by 77.92 per cent of Russian voters could allow Putin to extend his rule until 2036.

Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate' Trump also criticised cuts to the city’s police department and wrote on Twitter that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to paint Black Lives Matter on the street outside Trump Tower is “denigrating this luxury Avenue”.

Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate' Trump also criticised cuts to the city’s police department and wrote on Twitter that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to paint Black Lives Matter on the street outside Trump Tower is “denigrating this luxury Avenue”. We must proceed carefully on decisions related to Huawei, says UK PM Boris Johnson “I don’t want to see our critical national infrastructure at risk of being in any way controlled by potentially hostile state vendors,” Johnson said. Prince Harry apologises for 'institutional racism' while addressing at the Diana Awards On Wednesday, Prince Harry apologised for institutional racism during a speech he recorded for the Diana Awards. How Trump's resistance to intel warnings about Russia led his team to brief him less According to a report in CNN, the President's briefers had one simple rule with Trump -- never lead with Russia. Hundreds of teens at 'pong fest' party in US exposed to coronavirus At the time of the party, several teens were waiting for their COVID-19 test results, and have since tested positive. Coronavirus: Tokyo witnesses highest surge of daily cases in two months According to Tokyo's governor, Yuriko Koike, around 70 per cent of the cases were reported among the people in their 20s and 30s. Britain recognises Guaido as Venezuela president, not Maduro: UK High Court The judgement states that British government had formally recognised Guaido as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela. Retirement home in Belgium offers 'hug curtain' for safe embrace A large plastic curtain on June 14 at the Jardins de Picardie nursing home has proven very popular with the residents, who had not been allowed any visitors for 11 weeks. US intelligence to brief congressional leaders on Russia bounty report The directors of U.S. intelligence agencies were scheduled to brief the "Gang of Eight" made up of congressional leaders and chairs of the intelligence committees in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. PM Modi congratulates Putin on constitutional vote The constitutional reforms approved in a nationwide vote by 77.92 per cent of Russian voters could allow Putin to extend his rule until 2036.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's resistance to intel about Russia, Modi congratulates Putin and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eyes-july-20-25-launch-for-mars-rover-309957" hreflang="en">China eyes July 20-25 launch for Mars rover</a>

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China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-news-global-leaders-US-donald-trump-disparaged-global-leaders-called-germanys-merkel-stupid-on-the-phone-309915" hreflang="en">Trump 'disparaged' global leaders, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid'</a>

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Trump card that keeps giving: US president allegedly humiliated world leaders on call, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-tourism-stands-to-lose-up-to-33-trillion-from-covid-19-un-study-309942" hreflang="en">Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19: UN study</a>

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Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN&nbsp;study published on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-private-hiring-rebounds-adding-24-mn-jobs-in-june-309934" hreflang="en">US private hiring rebounds, adding 2.4 mn jobs in June</a>

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Industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of life in June, hiring 2.4 million workers, payroll services firm ADP said Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-creates-force-to-protect-monuments-amid-anti-racism-protests-309931" hreflang="en">US creates force to protect monuments amid anti-racism protests</a>

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The US Department of Homeland Security announce a special new task force Wednesday to protect historic monuments across the country, some of which have come under attack for glorifying the country's racist past.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-73-people-voted-in-favour-of-constitutional-amendments-in-russia-initial-reviews-suggest-309929" hreflang="en">Over 73% people voted in favour of constitutional amendments in Russia, initial reviews suggest</a>

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Initial results of the voting on constitutional amendments in Russia have revealed that nearly 73 per cent of the voters have backed the potential changes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-determined-to-control-social-media-platforms-erdogan-says-309920" hreflang="en">Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says</a>

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Ankara strictly polices social media content, especially during periods such as military operations and the current coronavirus pandemic

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-arrest-nearly-200-in-first-protest-under-new-security-law-309919" hreflang="en">Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law</a>

Beijing unveiled the details of the much-anticipated law late on Tuesday after weeks of uncertainty. Critics say the legislation is aimed at snuffing out dissent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-extends-immigration-rights-to-hong-kongers-on-23rd-anniversary-of-citys-handover-309917" hreflang="en">UK extends immigration rights to Hong Kongers on 23rd anniversary of city's handover</a>

Even before the law was formalised, the UK had promised assistance to Hong Kongers if China went ahead with the legislation

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In response, Japan told the United States that its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would be willing to attend the summit if it were to be held in late August.

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China eyes July 20-25 launch for Mars rover China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

China eyes July 20-25 launch for Mars rover China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. Trump 'disparaged' global leaders, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid' Trump card that keeps giving: US president allegedly humiliated world leaders on call, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid' Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19: UN study Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday. US private hiring rebounds, adding 2.4 mn jobs in June Industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of life in June, hiring 2.4 million workers, payroll services firm ADP said Wednesday. US creates force to protect monuments amid anti-racism protests The US Department of Homeland Security announce a special new task force Wednesday to protect historic monuments across the country, some of which have come under attack for glorifying the country's racist past. Over 73% people voted in favour of constitutional amendments in Russia, initial reviews suggest Initial results of the voting on constitutional amendments in Russia have revealed that nearly 73 per cent of the voters have backed the potential changes. Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says Ankara strictly polices social media content, especially during periods such as military operations and the current coronavirus pandemic Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law Beijing unveiled the details of the much-anticipated law late on Tuesday after weeks of uncertainty. Critics say the legislation is aimed at snuffing out dissent. UK extends immigration rights to Hong Kongers on 23rd anniversary of city's handover Even before the law was formalised, the UK had promised assistance to Hong Kongers if China went ahead with the legislation US is hoping for an in-person G7 summit in late August, say Japanese sources In response, Japan told the United States that its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would be willing to attend the summit if it were to be held in late August.

Top 10 world news today: Trump insults world leaders, Russia's new amendment and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/source-very-very-important-who-will-send-expert-team-to-china-to-investigate-covid-19s-origin-309694" hreflang="en">‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin</a>

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Calling the source of any virus “very, very important”, WHO chief said that fighting a virus is easier when one knows everything about it

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/activists-in-hong-kong-shut-shop-as-china-approves-national-security-law-309688" hreflang="en">Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law</a>

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In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/habitat-loss-in-an-australian-state-may-drive-koalas-to-extinction-by-2050-309664" hreflang="en">Habitat loss in an Australian state may drive koalas to extinction by 2050</a>

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A new report paints a grim picture of the future of koalas in Australia. In the Australian state of New South Wales, there may be no koalas left by 2050.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-french-prime-minister-francois-fillon-found-guilty-for-penelopegate-scandal-309657" hreflang="en">Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon found guilty for 'Penelopegate scandal'</a>

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According to the judgement, Francois Fillon was found guilty of paying about hundreds of thousands of euros to his wife and children as well as his assistant for non-existing jobs.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-news-as-china-warns-of-another-pandemic-from-pigs-who-insists-to-not-let-our-guard-down-309643" hreflang="en">As China warns of another pandemic from pigs, WHO insists to 'not let our guard down'</a>

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A new flu virus which has emerged among pigs in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic, while the world still reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected over 10 million people worldwide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/timeline-of-hong-kongs-struggle-against-chinese-hegemony-309674" hreflang="en">Timeline of Hong Kong's struggle against Chinese hegemony</a>

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Critics, rights groups and some Western nations say the legislation is just the latest step by China to chip away at the city's civil liberties over the years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-says-national-security-law-wont-undermine-autonomy-309637" hreflang="en">Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says national security law won't undermine autonomy</a>

Hong Kong was rocked by months of sometimes violent anti-China, pro-democracy unrest last year, with protesters angry at perceived meddling by Chinese Communist Party rulers in the city's freedoms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-california-texas-see-record-covid-19-surges-arizona-clamps-down-309630" hreflang="en">US: California, Texas see record COVID-19 surges, Arizona clamps down</a>

Los Angeles has become a new epicenter in the pandemic as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge there

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-may-retail-sales-tumble-as-spending-tourism-evaporate-309628" hreflang="en">Hong Kong May retail sales tumble as spending, tourism evaporate</a>

In volume terms, retail sales in May plummeted 33.9%, compared with a revised 37.5% fall in April

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swarms-of-locusts-devastate-parts-of-northern-kenya-309626" hreflang="en">Swarms of locusts devastate parts of northern Kenya</a>

Numbers of locusts exploded in East Africa and the Red Sea region in late 2019

‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin Calling the source of any virus “very, very important”, WHO chief said that fighting a virus is easier when one knows everything about it Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions.

‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin Calling the source of any virus “very, very important”, WHO chief said that fighting a virus is easier when one knows everything about it Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions. Habitat loss in an Australian state may drive koalas to extinction by 2050 A new report paints a grim picture of the future of koalas in Australia. In the Australian state of New South Wales, there may be no koalas left by 2050. Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon found guilty for 'Penelopegate scandal' According to the judgement, Francois Fillon was found guilty of paying about hundreds of thousands of euros to his wife and children as well as his assistant for non-existing jobs. As China warns of another pandemic from pigs, WHO insists to 'not let our guard down' A new flu virus which has emerged among pigs in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic, while the world still reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected over 10 million people worldwide. Timeline of Hong Kong's struggle against Chinese hegemony Critics, rights groups and some Western nations say the legislation is just the latest step by China to chip away at the city's civil liberties over the years. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says national security law won't undermine autonomy Hong Kong was rocked by months of sometimes violent anti-China, pro-democracy unrest last year, with protesters angry at perceived meddling by Chinese Communist Party rulers in the city's freedoms. US: California, Texas see record COVID-19 surges, Arizona clamps down Los Angeles has become a new epicenter in the pandemic as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge there Hong Kong May retail sales tumble as spending, tourism evaporate In volume terms, retail sales in May plummeted 33.9%, compared with a revised 37.5% fall in April Swarms of locusts devastate parts of northern Kenya Numbers of locusts exploded in East Africa and the Red Sea region in late 2019

Top 10 world news today: WHO on source of COVID-19, Hong Kong situation and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-issues-an-arrest-warrant-for-donald-trump-over-killing-of-top-general-qassem-soleimani-309419">Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani</a>

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Iran has issued an arrest warrant for Donald Trump over the killing of top general of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qassem Soleimani.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/build-back-better-poll-reveals-only-6-british-public-wants-a-pre-covid-style-economy-309430" hreflang="en">Poll reveals only 6% British public wants a pre-COVID style economy</a>

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A new poll has revealed that only six per cent of the British public wants the revitalisation of the economy as it existed before coronavirus wreaked havoc across the globe and decapitated the economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-coronavirus-vaccine-approved-for-military-use-309420" hreflang="en">Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved for military use</a>

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China's military has approved a coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks that has been developed by its research unit and a biotech firm, the company said Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-unveils-cross-border-wealth-management-scheme-with-hong-kong-macau-309415" hreflang="en">China unveils cross border wealth management scheme with Hong Kong, Macau</a>

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The announcement comes as China seeks to impose a new national security law on&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong, and just two days before the 23rd anniversary of the territory's return to Chinese rule.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netizens-lash-out-at-british-pm-boris-johnson-after-his-press-ups-309417" hreflang="en">Netizens lash out at British PM Boris Johnson after his 'press ups'</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was once infected with coronavirus,&nbsp;said that he is 'fit as a butcher's dog' and boasted his good health by doing some 'press ups'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-activist-greta-thunberg-lashes-out-at-world-leaders-for-using-her-fame-to-look-good-309391" hreflang="en">Climate activist Greta Thunberg lashes out at world leaders for using her fame to look good</a>

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Environment activist Greta Thunberg has hit out on world leaders who wanted to take pictures with her just to "look good".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-man-erroneously-orders-28-tesla-cars-worth-15-million-309384" hreflang="en">German man erroneously orders 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million</a>

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A man recently gained prominence on social media after erroneously ordering 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-american-brands-join-boycott-facebook-ads-campaign-309428" hreflang="en">Top American brands join boycott Facebook ads campaign!</a>

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A handful of US&nbsp;companies have pulled advertising from&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;Inc in support of a campaign that called out the social media giant for not doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/fighting-erupts-in-taiwanese-parliament-after-opposition-occupies-chamber-309414" hreflang="en">Fighting erupts in Taiwanese parliament after opposition occupies chamber</a>

Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-traditional-medicine-inspired-by-1800-year-old-text-continues-to-mint-money-309386" hreflang="en">Chinese traditional medicine inspired by 1,800-year-old text continues to mint money</a>

Lianhua Qingwen, a Chinese drug inspired by a medical textbook written nearly 1,800 years ago, has become hugely popular and seen a huge spike in sales

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani Iran has issued an arrest warrant for Donald Trump over the killing of top general of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qassem Soleimani.

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani Iran has issued an arrest warrant for Donald Trump over the killing of top general of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qassem Soleimani. Poll reveals only 6% British public wants a pre-COVID style economy A new poll has revealed that only six per cent of the British public wants the revitalisation of the economy as it existed before coronavirus wreaked havoc across the globe and decapitated the economy. Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved for military use China's military has approved a coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks that has been developed by its research unit and a biotech firm, the company said Monday. China unveils cross border wealth management scheme with Hong Kong, Macau The announcement comes as China seeks to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong, and just two days before the 23rd anniversary of the territory's return to Chinese rule. Netizens lash out at British PM Boris Johnson after his 'press ups' British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was once infected with coronavirus, said that he is 'fit as a butcher's dog' and boasted his good health by doing some 'press ups'. Climate activist Greta Thunberg lashes out at world leaders for using her fame to look good Environment activist Greta Thunberg has hit out on world leaders who wanted to take pictures with her just to "look good". German man erroneously orders 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million A man recently gained prominence on social media after erroneously ordering 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million. Top American brands join boycott Facebook ads campaign! A handful of US companies have pulled advertising from Facebook Inc in support of a campaign that called out the social media giant for not doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms. Fighting erupts in Taiwanese parliament after opposition occupies chamber Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny". Chinese traditional medicine inspired by 1,800-year-old text continues to mint money Lianhua Qingwen, a Chinese drug inspired by a medical textbook written nearly 1,800 years ago, has become hugely popular and seen a huge spike in sales

Top 10 world news today: Britons vote for pre-COVID economy, Iran's warrant against Trump and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-ready-to-quit-eu-on-australia-terms-if-no-brexit-deal-pm-johnson-says-309038" hreflang="en">UK ready to quit EU on 'Australia terms' if no Brexit deal, PM Johnson says</a>

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Britain says it will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future relationship is reached.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-will-have-weaker-economic-ties-with-eu-post-brexit-angela-merkel-309011" hreflang="en">'Britain will have weaker economic ties with EU post Brexit': Angela Merkel</a>

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that UK will have to accept the consequences of having&nbsp;weaker economic links with the European Union (EU) post Brexit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portrayal-of-jesus-as-white-should-be-reconsidered-says-archbishop-of-canterbury-309010" hreflang="en">Portrayal of Jesus as white should be reconsidered, says Archbishop of Canterbury</a>

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The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England has said the church should reconsider its portrayal of Jesus as a White man.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-migrants-dead-dozens-rescued-off-libya-coast-un-309008" hreflang="en">Six migrants dead, dozens rescued off Libya coast: UN</a>

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Six migrants died along the way, and 93 others were rescued off Libyan shores -- including a woman who gave birth at sea -- as they tried to reach Europe, the UN's migration agency said Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-khamenei-warns-economy-will-worsen-if-coronavirus-spreads-309004" hreflang="en">Iran's Khamenei warns economy will worsen if coronavirus spreads</a>

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Iran's supreme leader warned on Saturday that the country's economic problems would worsen if the novel coronavirus spreads unchecked, saying the initial momentum to contain it had since "waned".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iceland-president-set-for-landslide-election-win-309002" hreflang="en">Iceland president set for landslide election win</a>

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Iceland began voting in a presidential election on Saturday, the second European country to hold polls since coronavirus lockdowns were lifted, with incumbent Gudni Johannesson widely expected to win a second four-year mandate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-canadian-cop-convicted-of-beating-black-teenager-308998" hreflang="en">White Canadian cop convicted of beating black teenager</a>

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A Canadian court convicted a white police officer on Friday of beating a young black man in Toronto in 2016.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baseless-russia-denies-accusation-of-giving-bounties-to-taliban-to-attack-us-forces-308996" hreflang="en">'Baseless': Russia denies accusation of giving bounties to Taliban to attack US forces</a>

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Russia has lashed out at the New York Times report claiming that Moscow's spies had offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan. The Russian embassy in Washington DC called these accusations "baseless".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-grandma-who-played-major-role-in-sabotaging-trumps-rally-joins-bidens-campaign-308992" hreflang="en">'TikTok grandma' who played major role in sabotaging Trump's rally joins Biden's campaign</a>

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Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-people-died-one-permanently-blinded-after-drinking-hand-sanitiser-in-us-308989" hreflang="en">Three people died, one permanently blinded after drinking hand sanitiser in US</a>

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Three people died and one has got&nbsp;permanently blind from methanol poisoning after drinking hand sanitiser in New Mexico.

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UK ready to quit EU on 'Australia terms' if no Brexit deal, PM Johnson says Britain says it will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future relationship is reached.

UK ready to quit EU on 'Australia terms' if no Brexit deal, PM Johnson says Britain says it will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future relationship is reached. 'Britain will have weaker economic ties with EU post Brexit': Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that UK will have to accept the consequences of having weaker economic links with the European Union (EU) post Brexit. Portrayal of Jesus as white should be reconsidered, says Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England has said the church should reconsider its portrayal of Jesus as a White man. Six migrants dead, dozens rescued off Libya coast: UN Six migrants died along the way, and 93 others were rescued off Libyan shores -- including a woman who gave birth at sea -- as they tried to reach Europe, the UN's migration agency said Saturday. Iran's Khamenei warns economy will worsen if coronavirus spreads Iran's supreme leader warned on Saturday that the country's economic problems would worsen if the novel coronavirus spreads unchecked, saying the initial momentum to contain it had since "waned". Iceland president set for landslide election win Iceland began voting in a presidential election on Saturday, the second European country to hold polls since coronavirus lockdowns were lifted, with incumbent Gudni Johannesson widely expected to win a second four-year mandate. White Canadian cop convicted of beating black teenager A Canadian court convicted a white police officer on Friday of beating a young black man in Toronto in 2016. 'Baseless': Russia denies accusation of giving bounties to Taliban to attack US forces Russia has lashed out at the New York Times report claiming that Moscow's spies had offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan. The Russian embassy in Washington DC called these accusations "baseless". 'TikTok grandma' who played major role in sabotaging Trump's rally joins Biden's campaign Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden. Three people died, one permanently blinded after drinking hand sanitiser in US Three people died and one has got permanently blind from methanol poisoning after drinking hand sanitiser in New Mexico.

Top 10 world news today: UK on Brexit, Russia denies putting bounty on US force and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-five-iranian-ship-captains-over-venezuela-oil-delivery-308479" hreflang="en">US sanctions five Iranian ship captains over Venezuela oil delivery</a>

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The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-five-iranian-ship-captains-over-venezuela-oil-delivery-308479">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russians-cast-early-votes-in-ballot-on-president-putins-reforms-to-constitution-308521" hreflang="en">Russians cast early votes in ballot on President Putin's reforms to constitution</a>

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Russia has begun voting on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir Putin to serve another two terms in office. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russians-cast-early-votes-in-ballot-on-president-putins-reforms-to-constitution-308521">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolton-says-donald-trump-had-turned-a-blind-eye-to-coronavirus-pandemic-308499" hreflang="en">Bolton says Donald Trump had turned 'a blind eye' to coronavirus pandemic</a>

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Former White House national security advisor John Bolton, who has created quite a stir with his memoir on US President Donald Trump, has said his former boss was "turning a blind eye" at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak because he did not want to hear "bad news" about his "friend," China President Xi Jinping. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolton-says-donald-trump-had-turned-a-blind-eye-to-coronavirus-pandemic-308499">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/pentagon-names-huawei-and-hikvision-among-20-chinese-military-backed-firms-308500">Pentagon names Huawei and Hikvision among 20 Chinese military-backed firms</a>

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The Pentagon put Huawei Technologies and Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology on a list of 20 companies it says are owned or controlled by China’s military, opening them up to potential additional US&nbsp;sanctions. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/pentagon-names-huawei-and-hikvision-among-20-chinese-military-backed-firms-308500">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-senator-blocks-us-bill-to-punish-beijing-over-national-security-law-at-white-house-request-308571" hreflang="en">Republican senator blocks US bill to punish Beijing over national security law at White House request</a>

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Republican senator Kevin Cramer has blocked a United States bill to punish Beijing over Hong Kong national security law&nbsp;at the request of White House. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-senator-blocks-us-bill-to-punish-beijing-over-national-security-law-at-white-house-request-308571">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-warns-possible-lack-of-oxygen-as-cases-near-10-million-308449" hreflang="en">COVID 19: WHO warns possible lack of oxygen as cases near 10 million</a>

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With a rapid increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning of possible shortage of oxygen in the world. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-warns-possible-lack-of-oxygen-as-cases-near-10-million-308449">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-witnesses-huge-surge-in-cases-death-toll-goes-past-53000-308429">Coronavirus: Brazil witnesses huge surge in cases; death toll goes past 53,000</a>

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Brazil has recorded a steep surge in single day spike of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-witnesses-huge-surge-in-cases-death-toll-goes-past-53000-308429">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-service-agents-to-be-quarantined-after-trumps-tulsa-rally-as-precaution-308516">Secret Service agents to be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally as precaution</a>

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Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-service-agents-to-be-quarantined-after-trumps-tulsa-rally-as-precaution-308516">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-million-hectares-of-endangered-species-habitat-cleared-without-federal-approval-308547" hreflang="en">Australia: Land of endangered species' habitat cleared without assessments</a>

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A new analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia has found that over 1.19 million hectares of threatened species’ habitat was cleared for agriculture in New South Wales and Queensland without proper environmental assessment. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-million-hectares-of-endangered-species-habitat-cleared-without-federal-approval-308547">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-accuses-russia-of-election-meddling-seeks-talks-with-putin-308559" hreflang="en">Belarus accuses Russia of election meddling, seeks talks with Putin</a>

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused Russian and Polish forces of meddling in his country’s presidential election campaign and trying to discredit him. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-accuses-russia-of-election-meddling-seeks-talks-with-putin-308559">Read more</a>

US sanctions five Iranian ship captains over Venezuela oil delivery The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate.

US sanctions five Iranian ship captains over Venezuela oil delivery The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate. Read more Russians cast early votes in ballot on President Putin's reforms to constitution Russia has begun voting on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir Putin to serve another two terms in office. Read more Bolton says Donald Trump had turned 'a blind eye' to coronavirus pandemic Former White House national security advisor John Bolton, who has created quite a stir with his memoir on US President Donald Trump, has said his former boss was "turning a blind eye" at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak because he did not want to hear "bad news" about his "friend," China President Xi Jinping. Read more Pentagon names Huawei and Hikvision among 20 Chinese military-backed firms The Pentagon put Huawei Technologies and Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology on a list of 20 companies it says are owned or controlled by China’s military, opening them up to potential additional US sanctions. Read more Republican senator blocks US bill to punish Beijing over national security law at White House request Republican senator Kevin Cramer has blocked a United States bill to punish Beijing over Hong Kong national security law at the request of White House. Read more COVID 19: WHO warns possible lack of oxygen as cases near 10 million With a rapid increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning of possible shortage of oxygen in the world. Read more Coronavirus: Brazil witnesses huge surge in cases; death toll goes past 53,000 Brazil has recorded a steep surge in single day spike of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. Read more Secret Service agents to be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally as precaution Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more Australia: Land of endangered species' habitat cleared without assessments A new analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia has found that over 1.19 million hectares of threatened species’ habitat was cleared for agriculture in New South Wales and Queensland without proper environmental assessment. Read more Belarus accuses Russia of election meddling, seeks talks with Putin Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused Russian and Polish forces of meddling in his country’s presidential election campaign and trying to discredit him. Read more

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