The total death toll in the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has climbed to 34,000, as residents struggle to survive with no water, electricity or shelter. In the quake-hit Aleppo, Syria, the survivors narrate their ordeal as WION reports from ground zero. In other news, thousands of people were left in a blackout and flights were grounded in New Zealand on Monday as the north of the country was lashed by a tropical storm called "Gabrielle".&nbsp;

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The total death toll in the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has climbed to 34,000, as residents struggle to survive with no water, electricity or shelter. In the quake-hit Aleppo, Syria, the survivors narrate their ordeal as WION reports from ground zero.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-left-without-power-as-cyclone-gabriell-batters-new-zealand-561306">More than 58,000 left without power as Cyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand</a>

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Thousands of people were left in a blackout and flights were grounded in New Zealand on Monday as the north of the country was lashed by a tropical storm called "Gabrielle".&nbsp;Emergency management minister Kieran McAnulty called it a "critical day" because of a "highly dangerous" combination of heavy rain and high winds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-us-spy-balloons-entered-airspace-more-than-10-times-since-january-2022-561503">China says US spy balloons entered airspace more than 10 times since January 2022</a>

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Beijing claimed on Monday (February 13), that Washington has sent spy balloons into its airspace more than 10 times since January 2022, after an alleged Chinese surveillance craft was shot down over the United States recently.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-accuses-china-of-using-military-grade-laser-to-hinder-resupply-mission-in-south-china-sea-561531">Philippines accuses China of using ‘military-grade laser’ to hinder resupply mission in South China Sea</a>

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The Philippines on Monday (February 13) accused a Chinese coast guard ship of using a “military-grade laser” to hinder its resupply mission and urged Beijing to refrain from committing any “provocative act” endangering the lives of people. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/european-commission-raises-eurozone-growth-forecast-for-2023-is-expected-to-avoid-recession-561561">European Commission raises eurozone growth forecast for 2023 as inflation eases</a>

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The European Commission (EC), on Monday (February 13), raised its growth forecast for the eurozone this year and also expects inflation to be lower than previously estimated at the end of 2022. The expected GDP for the eurozone was raised by 0.9 per cent which was up from the previously predicted 0.3 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senator-calls-for-ban-on-tiktok-claims-the-app-leaks-information-to-chinese-govt-561578">US senator calls for ban on TikTok, claims the app leaks information to Chinese gov't</a>

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Senator Chuck Schumer of the United States thinks that a proposal to outlaw the widely used short-form video hosting site TikTok in the nation "should be looked at." Schumer told ABC news Sunday, "We do know there is Chinese ownership of the company that owns TikTok.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moldovas-president-maia-sandu-reveals-russias-plans-to-topple-the-government-561581">Moldovan President Maia Sandu reveals Russia’s plans to topple its government</a>

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Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, on Monday (February 13) accused Russia of planning to use foreign saboteurs to overthrow her country’s government which aspires to join the European Union amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with the bordering nation Ukraine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-defence-specialists-builing-200-km-water-pipeline-to-donbas-report-561574">Russia building 200-km water pipeline to Ukraine's Donbas region, says Report</a>

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As the invasion by Moscow in Kyiv is approaching a grim one-year milestone, thousands of specialists from Russia's defence ministry are building a water pipeline system that would connect the country's Rostov region bordering Ukraine to Donbas, the state agency TASS reported on Sunday. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-abuja-pastor-carries-ak-47-during-sermon-police-open-probe-561593">WATCH | Abuja pastor carries AK-47 during sermon, police open probe</a>

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Nigerian police vowed to investigate an Abuja based pastor who brandished a rifle during a recent sermon, the videos of which went viral, local media reported. On Sunday (February 13), pastor Uche Aigbe of the house on the rock church in Abuja, the nation's capital, mounted the pulpit while carrying a firearm, stirring up the congregation. 
 
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Tamil nationalist leader Pazha Nedumaran on Monday claimed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is alive and will appear in public 'at the right time'. The claim has invited ridicule and has been vehemently slammed by the Sri Lankan media.

The total death toll in the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has climbed to 34,000, as residents struggle to survive with no water, electricity or shelter. In the quake-hit Aleppo, Syria, the survivors narrate their ordeal as WION reports from ground zero.

The total death toll in the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has climbed to 34,000, as residents struggle to survive with no water, electricity or shelter. In the quake-hit Aleppo, Syria, the survivors narrate their ordeal as WION reports from ground zero. In other news, thousands of people were left in a blackout and flights were grounded in New Zealand on Monday as the north of the country was lashed by a tropical storm called "Gabrielle". Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey-Syria earthquake LIVE | WION reports from Aleppo; toll soars past 35,000 The total death toll in the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has climbed to 34,000, as residents struggle to survive with no water, electricity or shelter. In the quake-hit Aleppo, Syria, the survivors narrate their ordeal as WION reports from ground zero. More than 58,000 left without power as Cyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand Thousands of people were left in a blackout and flights were grounded in New Zealand on Monday as the north of the country was lashed by a tropical storm called "Gabrielle". Emergency management minister Kieran McAnulty called it a "critical day" because of a "highly dangerous" combination of heavy rain and high winds. China says US spy balloons entered airspace more than 10 times since January 2022 Beijing claimed on Monday (February 13), that Washington has sent spy balloons into its airspace more than 10 times since January 2022, after an alleged Chinese surveillance craft was shot down over the United States recently. Philippines accuses China of using ‘military-grade laser’ to hinder resupply mission in South China Sea The Philippines on Monday (February 13) accused a Chinese coast guard ship of using a “military-grade laser” to hinder its resupply mission and urged Beijing to refrain from committing any “provocative act” endangering the lives of people. European Commission raises eurozone growth forecast for 2023 as inflation eases The European Commission (EC), on Monday (February 13), raised its growth forecast for the eurozone this year and also expects inflation to be lower than previously estimated at the end of 2022. The expected GDP for the eurozone was raised by 0.9 per cent which was up from the previously predicted 0.3 per cent. US senator calls for ban on TikTok, claims the app leaks information to Chinese gov't Senator Chuck Schumer of the United States thinks that a proposal to outlaw the widely used short-form video hosting site TikTok in the nation "should be looked at." Schumer told ABC news Sunday, "We do know there is Chinese ownership of the company that owns TikTok. Moldovan President Maia Sandu reveals Russia’s plans to topple its government Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, on Monday (February 13) accused Russia of planning to use foreign saboteurs to overthrow her country’s government which aspires to join the European Union amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with the bordering nation Ukraine. Russia building 200-km water pipeline to Ukraine's Donbas region, says Report As the invasion by Moscow in Kyiv is approaching a grim one-year milestone, thousands of specialists from Russia's defence ministry are building a water pipeline system that would connect the country's Rostov region bordering Ukraine to Donbas, the state agency TASS reported on Sunday. WATCH | Abuja pastor carries AK-47 during sermon, police open probe Nigerian police vowed to investigate an Abuja based pastor who brandished a rifle during a recent sermon, the videos of which went viral, local media reported. On Sunday (February 13), pastor Uche Aigbe of the house on the rock church in Abuja, the nation's capital, mounted the pulpit while carrying a firearm, stirring up the congregation. Sri Lanka Army dismisses claim of Tamil politician that LTTE ex-chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is still alive Tamil nationalist leader Pazha Nedumaran on Monday claimed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is alive and will appear in public 'at the right time'. The claim has invited ridicule and has been vehemently slammed by the Sri Lankan media.

Top 10 world news: Turkey-Syria quake death toll crosses 35,000, Cyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand & more

The death toll due to the massive earthquake that hit Turkey&nbsp;and Syria crossed the 33,000 mark on Sunday (February 12). The United Nations (UN) has warned that the final number may double. According to officials and medics, 29,605 people had died in Turkey&nbsp;while Syria recorded 3574 deaths since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region on Monday. In other news,&nbsp;North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg does not intend to seek a fourth term renewal and expects to be replaced in October, according to a statement released by the military alliance on Sunday (February 12).&nbsp; 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkiye-syria-earthquake-death-toll-crosses-33000-mark-561253">Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll crosses 33,000 mark</a>

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The death toll due to the massive earthquake that hit Turkey&nbsp;and Syria crossed the 33,000 mark on Sunday (February 12). The United Nations (UN) has warned that the final number may double. According to officials and medics, 29,605 people had died in Turkey&nbsp;while Syria recorded 3574 deaths since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-chief-stoltenberg-plans-to-step-down-in-october-spokesperson-561190">NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg plans to step down in October, not keen for fourth term: Spokesperson</a>

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Long-serving North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg does not intend to seek a fourth term renewal and expects to be replaced in October, according to a statement released by the military alliance on Sunday (February 12).&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/f-16-fighter-jets-should-be-given-to-ukraine-only-after-consensus-poland-561225">F-16 Fighter jets should be given to Ukraine only after consensus: Poland</a>

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Polish President Andrzej Duda has said that giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would have to be a decision that allies take after consensus. He was speaking with BBC. The pre-recorded interview was aired on Sunday (February 12). 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-shoots-down-ufo-what-are-these-objects-and-why-are-these-being-spotted-more-than-ever-561141">US shoots down another unidentified object: What are these &amp; why are they being spotted more now?</a>

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The United States shot down another unidentified object, the third in the last one week, on Saturday (February 11), this time over Canada. The ongoing saga of these high-altitude flying objects started with the spotting of a white-coloured Chinese balloon flying in US airspace. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israeli-pm-netanyahu-vows-action-against-palestinian-attackers-police-seal-jerusalem-attackers-home-561248">Israeli PM Netanyahu vows action against Palestinian attackers; police seal Jerusalem attacker’s home</a>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (February 12), prior to the cabinet meeting, vowed a stronger Israeli response in dealing with a recent spike in Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank. This comes two days after a car-ramming attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem which killed three Israelis and injured several others.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-death-to-the-islamic-republic-hackers-take-over-raisis-revolution-anniversary-speech-561139">WATCH | 'Death to the Islamic Republic': Hackers take over Raisi's revolution anniversary speech</a>

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On Saturday, the Islamic Republic marked the Iranian revolution's 44th anniversary with state-organised rallies, as President Ebrahim Raisi's televised speech was briefly interrupted by anti-government hackers. Raisi, who is being called out by young protesters to step down, asked the “deceived youth” to repent so that the supreme leader of Iran can pardon them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-biden-hosts-democrats-republican-governors-at-white-house-lauds-bipartisan-progress-561210">US President Biden hosts Democrats, Republican governors at White House lauds ‘bipartisan progress’</a>

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United States President Joe Biden, late Saturday (February 11) hosted both Republican and Democratic governors for a black-tie event at the White House, during which he appealed to them to work across political divides for improving American lives and rebuilding the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions caused by it.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-teams-proactively-assisting-search-and-rescue-operations-says-indian-ambassador-to-turkey-561252">Indian teams proactively assisting search and rescue operations, says Indian ambassador to Turkey</a>

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Pointing to the proactive role played by Indian relief and rescue teams, Indian ambassador to Turkey, Dr&nbsp;Virander Paul while speaking to WION,&nbsp;said that Indian relief and rescue "teams on the ground are carrying out their own work" and "focus has mainly been on assisting the Turkish authorities to carry out search&nbsp;and rescue operations."&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-army-sets-up-hospital-in-turkiye-to-help-earthquake-victims-561250">Indian army sets up hospital in Turkey&nbsp;to help earthquake victims</a>

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The Indian army has set up a hospital in Turkey&nbsp;to help victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the country just days ago. The army hospital is providing relief packages and medical assistance to the victims. The hospital has been set up as part of Operation Dost launched by India to help Turkey in the aftermath of the earthquake. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mohammad-shahabuddin-chuppu-poised-to-become-the-next-president-of-bangladesh-561180">Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu poised to become the next president of Bangladesh</a>

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Former judge and Awami League leader, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, is poised to become the next president of Bangladesh, as his party which secured a majority in the parliament has chosen him as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The announcement was made by the party’s General Secretary, Obaidul Quader, on Sunday (February 12), as per local media reports.&nbsp;

The death toll due to the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria crossed the 33,000 mark on Sunday (February 12). The United Nations (UN) has warned that the final number may double.

The death toll due to the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria crossed the 33,000 mark on Sunday (February 12). The United Nations (UN) has warned that the final number may double. According to officials and medics, 29,605 people had died in Turkey while Syria recorded 3574 deaths since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region on Monday. In other news, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg does not intend to seek a fourth term renewal and expects to be replaced in October, according to a statement released by the military alliance on Sunday (February 12). Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll crosses 33,000 mark The death toll due to the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria crossed the 33,000 mark on Sunday (February 12). The United Nations (UN) has warned that the final number may double. According to officials and medics, 29,605 people had died in Turkey while Syria recorded 3574 deaths since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region on Monday. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg plans to step down in October, not keen for fourth term: Spokesperson Long-serving North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg does not intend to seek a fourth term renewal and expects to be replaced in October, according to a statement released by the military alliance on Sunday (February 12). F-16 Fighter jets should be given to Ukraine only after consensus: Poland Polish President Andrzej Duda has said that giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would have to be a decision that allies take after consensus. He was speaking with BBC. The pre-recorded interview was aired on Sunday (February 12). US shoots down another unidentified object: What are these & why are they being spotted more now? The United States shot down another unidentified object, the third in the last one week, on Saturday (February 11), this time over Canada. The ongoing saga of these high-altitude flying objects started with the spotting of a white-coloured Chinese balloon flying in US airspace. Israeli PM Netanyahu vows action against Palestinian attackers; police seal Jerusalem attacker’s home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (February 12), prior to the cabinet meeting, vowed a stronger Israeli response in dealing with a recent spike in Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank. This comes two days after a car-ramming attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem which killed three Israelis and injured several others. WATCH | 'Death to the Islamic Republic': Hackers take over Raisi's revolution anniversary speech On Saturday, the Islamic Republic marked the Iranian revolution's 44th anniversary with state-organised rallies, as President Ebrahim Raisi's televised speech was briefly interrupted by anti-government hackers. Raisi, who is being called out by young protesters to step down, asked the “deceived youth” to repent so that the supreme leader of Iran can pardon them. US President Biden hosts Democrats, Republican governors at White House lauds ‘bipartisan progress’ United States President Joe Biden, late Saturday (February 11) hosted both Republican and Democratic governors for a black-tie event at the White House, during which he appealed to them to work across political divides for improving American lives and rebuilding the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions caused by it. Indian teams proactively assisting search and rescue operations, says Indian ambassador to Turkey Pointing to the proactive role played by Indian relief and rescue teams, Indian ambassador to Turkey, Dr Virander Paul while speaking to WION, said that Indian relief and rescue "teams on the ground are carrying out their own work" and "focus has mainly been on assisting the Turkish authorities to carry out search and rescue operations." Indian army sets up hospital in Turkey to help earthquake victims The Indian army has set up a hospital in Turkey to help victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the country just days ago. The army hospital is providing relief packages and medical assistance to the victims. The hospital has been set up as part of Operation Dost launched by India to help Turkey in the aftermath of the earthquake. Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu poised to become the next president of Bangladesh Former judge and Awami League leader, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, is poised to become the next president of Bangladesh, as his party which secured a majority in the parliament has chosen him as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The announcement was made by the party’s General Secretary, Obaidul Quader, on Sunday (February 12), as per local media reports.

Top 10 world news: Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll crosses 33,000, NATO chief to step down, and more

In an interview, on Friday (February 10), the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, spoke about how Russian forces must capture the strategic Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to proceed with their “special military operation” in the country.&nbsp;During the interview, Prigozhin said that Russia could take at least two years to control Ukraine's eastern region, whose capture Moscow has stated as a key goal of the conflict. In other news,&nbsp;Saturday marked 44 years of the 1979 Islamic Revolution which led to the foundation of the present Islamic rule in Iran, even as the anti-regime protests continued across the nation, seeking to overthrow the current monarchical system.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-mercenary-group-wagner-chief-admits-facing-resistance-in-capturing-ukrainian-city-bakhmut-560926">Russian mercenary group Wagner chief says Moscow could take two years to capture eastern Ukrainian regions</a>

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In an interview, on Friday (February 10), the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, spoke about how Russian forces must capture the strategic Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to proceed with their “special military operation” in the country.&nbsp;During the interview, Prigozhin said that Russia could take at least two years to control Ukraine's eastern region, whose capture Moscow has stated as a key goal of the conflict. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-marks-44the-anniversary-of-1979-islamic-revolution-amidst-anti-regime-protests-560980">Iran marks 44th anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution amidst anti-regime protests</a>

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Saturday marked the 44 years of the 1979 Islamic Revolution which led to the foundation of the present Islamic rule in Iran, even as the anti-regime protests continued across the nation, seeking to overthrow the current monarchical system.&nbsp;Thousands of Iranians hit the streets carrying flags, balloons and placards containing religious and revolutionary slogans. 
 
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A land border crossing between Turkey and Armenia was opened for the first time in 35 years on Saturday with Yerevan agreeing to aid Ankara's quake-related rescue and rehabilitation mission by opening the Alican border crossing. Five trucks with aid including food and water arrived in Turkey from the Alican border crossing, tweeted Serdar Kilic, Turkey's special envoy for dialogue with Armenia.

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A violent mob stormed a police station in Pakistan’s Punjab province, grabbed an accused arrested of blasphemy charges, stripped him naked, hanged him and then set him on fire. According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Warburton Police Station in Nankana Sahib.&nbsp;The faith of the person killed is unknown. He was accused of “desecrating the Quran”.

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An Indian national who was previously missing since the series of earthquakes hit Turkey, on February 6, was found dead on Saturday (February 11) under the rubble of a hotel he was staying in. The Indian embassy in Turkey confirmed that the victim, Vijay Kumar Gaud’s body was found and identified among the debris of a hotel in Malatya where he was on a business trip. 
 
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United States President Joe Biden told CNN that the shooting down of the unidentified object which was flying over Alaska on Friday (February 10) "was a success". The order to take down the object, which was first detected on Thursday, was given to the US military by the commander-in-chief, the national security officials revealed.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-detain-eu-lawmaker-for-questioning-in-corruption-scandal-560881">Belgian police detain EU lawmaker Marc Tarabella for questioning in corruption scandal</a>

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Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office on Friday detained an EU lawmaker for questioning in a corruption scandal that rocked the EU Parliament in December, as police continued to conduct further raids. The office stated that a banking safe which belonged to Belgian lawmaker Marc Tarabella was searched by the police in the city of Liege.&nbsp; 
 
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Singapore became the second member country of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to ratify its agreement which sets global rules that ban harmful fishing subsidies in a bid to protect the world’s oceans, on Friday (February 10). 
 
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One of the coalition parties of the ruling government has proposed that English be adopted as the second official language of Germany in a bid to attract more skilled labourers from other English speaking nations in the European country.&nbsp; 
 
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India will send the second plane of humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Syria, the Syrian Ambassador to India, Dr Bassam Alkhatib told WION, while appreciating New Delhi’s support in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on February 6th.&nbsp;"My brothers at the Ministry of External Affairs are sending another plane," said Alkhatib.&nbsp;

In an interview, on Friday (February 10), the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, spoke about how Russian forces must capture the strategic Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to proceed with their “special military operation” in the country.

In an interview, on Friday (February 10), the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, spoke about how Russian forces must capture the strategic Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to proceed with their “special military operation” in the country. During the interview, Prigozhin said that Russia could take at least two years to control Ukraine's eastern region, whose capture Moscow has stated as a key goal of the conflict. In other news, Saturday marked 44 years of the 1979 Islamic Revolution which led to the foundation of the present Islamic rule in Iran, even as the anti-regime protests continued across the nation, seeking to overthrow the current monarchical system. Click on the headlines to read more: Russian mercenary group Wagner chief says Moscow could take two years to capture eastern Ukrainian regions In an interview, on Friday (February 10), the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, spoke about how Russian forces must capture the strategic Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to proceed with their “special military operation” in the country. During the interview, Prigozhin said that Russia could take at least two years to control Ukraine's eastern region, whose capture Moscow has stated as a key goal of the conflict. Iran marks 44th anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution amidst anti-regime protests Saturday marked the 44 years of the 1979 Islamic Revolution which led to the foundation of the present Islamic rule in Iran, even as the anti-regime protests continued across the nation, seeking to overthrow the current monarchical system. Thousands of Iranians hit the streets carrying flags, balloons and placards containing religious and revolutionary slogans. To allow aid to quake-hit Turkey, Armenia briefly buries old hatchet of tensions A land border crossing between Turkey and Armenia was opened for the first time in 35 years on Saturday with Yerevan agreeing to aid Ankara's quake-related rescue and rehabilitation mission by opening the Alican border crossing. Five trucks with aid including food and water arrived in Turkey from the Alican border crossing, tweeted Serdar Kilic, Turkey's special envoy for dialogue with Armenia. Violent mob storms Pakistan police station, sets man accused of blasphemy on fire A violent mob stormed a police station in Pakistan’s Punjab province, grabbed an accused arrested of blasphemy charges, stripped him naked, hanged him and then set him on fire. According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Warburton Police Station in Nankana Sahib. The faith of the person killed is unknown. He was accused of “desecrating the Quran”. Turkey earthquake: Missing Indian man found dead, tattoo on hand helps family identify body An Indian national who was previously missing since the series of earthquakes hit Turkey, on February 6, was found dead on Saturday (February 11) under the rubble of a hotel he was staying in. The Indian embassy in Turkey confirmed that the victim, Vijay Kumar Gaud’s body was found and identified among the debris of a hotel in Malatya where he was on a business trip. US shoots down 'high-altitude object', Biden calls it 'success', Justin Trudeau supports decision United States President Joe Biden told CNN that the shooting down of the unidentified object which was flying over Alaska on Friday (February 10) "was a success". The order to take down the object, which was first detected on Thursday, was given to the US military by the commander-in-chief, the national security officials revealed. Belgian police detain EU lawmaker Marc Tarabella for questioning in corruption scandal Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office on Friday detained an EU lawmaker for questioning in a corruption scandal that rocked the EU Parliament in December, as police continued to conduct further raids. The office stated that a banking safe which belonged to Belgian lawmaker Marc Tarabella was searched by the police in the city of Liege. Singapore becomes second member country of WTO to sign agreement banning harmful fishing subsidies Singapore became the second member country of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to ratify its agreement which sets global rules that ban harmful fishing subsidies in a bid to protect the world’s oceans, on Friday (February 10). Calls grow to make English the second official language of Germany to attract skilled workers One of the coalition parties of the ruling government has proposed that English be adopted as the second official language of Germany in a bid to attract more skilled labourers from other English speaking nations in the European country. India to send second plane of assistance to quake-hit Syria India will send the second plane of humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Syria, the Syrian Ambassador to India, Dr Bassam Alkhatib told WION, while appreciating New Delhi’s support in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on February 6th. "My brothers at the Ministry of External Affairs are sending another plane," said Alkhatib.

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The United States will seek to take action against individuals or companies linked with&nbsp;China's military that supported the flight of a Chinese spy balloon into the airspace of the United States last week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday. In other news,&nbsp;North Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s wife was spotted wearing a pendant in the shape of a ballistic missile ahead of a major military parade that is scheduled to take place in North Korea. Finally,&nbsp;South Africa on Thursday (February 9) declared a national "state of disaster" over the crippling power shortages in the country.&nbsp;

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In spite of its recent successes against Russian forces, Ukraine is still on the receiving end from Russian attacks. WION brings you Live updates from the conflict that is on the verge of completing a year.

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Washington is confident that the manufacturer of the Chinese balloon shot down by the US forces last week, had a "direct relationship" with the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre repeated that the United States would look at taking action against such entities.&nbsp;

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Ri Sol Ju was snapped wearing the pendant at a banquet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang, North Korea, according to the Associated Press.&nbsp;The silver pendant, in the shape of North Korea’s largest intercontinental ballistic missile, took the spotlight from other accessories Ri Sol Ju wore on Tuesday night (February 7).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-declares-national-state-of-disaster-to-tackle-power-crisis-560691">South Africa declares national&nbsp;'state of disaster' to tackle power crisis</a>

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the massive power outages posed an existetial threat to the economy and social fabric.

The electricity crunch has been years in the making, a product of delays in building new coal-fired power stations, corruption in coal-supply contracts, criminal sabotage and failures to ease up regulation to enable private providers to swiftly bring renewable energy on tap.

 
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Amid the outrage from lawmakers in the UK, who highlighted the abuse of the rights against Uyghyr Muslims in the Xinjiang region, the United Kingdom defended the possibility that its officials will hold talks with Erkin Tuniyaz, the governor of the Chinese region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/italian-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni-may-visit-india-in-march-560624">Plans are on for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's India&nbsp;visit&nbsp;in&nbsp;March</a>

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Plans are afoot for the visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni&nbsp;to India next month, which will be her visit to the country in her current capacity since taking office in October of last year. Talks are on between the two sides on the highly-anticipated visit that comes as both nations look to strengthen their bilateral ties in trade, investment, counter-terrorism, and people-to-people relations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soon-h1-b-l1-visa-holders-may-get-their-visa-re-stamped-in-the-us-itself-560709">Soon, H1-B, L1 visa holders may get their visa re-stamped in the US itself</a>

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The United States will resume "domestic visa revalidation" in a selected few categories on a pilot basis. The pilot project is set to launch later in 2023. The move, once fully implemented, would be a big relief for the thousands of Indian professionals in the United States who wouldn't need to get out of the United States to get their passports re-stamped after the expiration of their stay.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/multiple-people-injured-in-east-jerusalems-terror-ramming-israel-police-560648">Two people, including a child, killed in East Jerusalem's 'terror' ramming</a>

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In East Jerusalem, a suspected assailant rammed his car into several pedestrians, in which two people, including a child and a 20-year-old, were killed.&nbsp;Five more people, including another child, were wounded.&nbsp;

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The United States will seek to take action against individuals or companies linked with China's military that supported the flight of a Chinese spy balloon into the airspace of the United States last week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.

The United States will seek to take action against individuals or companies linked with China's military that supported the flight of a Chinese spy balloon into the airspace of the United States last week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday. In other news, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s wife was spotted wearing a pendant in the shape of a ballistic missile ahead of a major military parade that is scheduled to take place in North Korea. Finally, South Africa on Thursday (February 9) declared a national "state of disaster" over the crippling power shortages in the country. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine war LIVE updates: Intercepted 61 Russian missiles, says Ukrainian Air Force In spite of its recent successes against Russian forces, Ukraine is still on the receiving end from Russian attacks. WION brings you Live updates from the conflict that is on the verge of completing a year. Biden administration may soon sanction Chinese entities linked with spy balloon row Washington is confident that the manufacturer of the Chinese balloon shot down by the US forces last week, had a "direct relationship" with the People's Liberation Army (PLA). White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre repeated that the United States would look at taking action against such entities. North Korea: Kim Jong Un’s wife spotted wearing missile shaped pendant before major military parade Ri Sol Ju was snapped wearing the pendant at a banquet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang, North Korea, according to the Associated Press. The silver pendant, in the shape of North Korea’s largest intercontinental ballistic missile, took the spotlight from other accessories Ri Sol Ju wore on Tuesday night (February 7). South Africa declares national 'state of disaster' to tackle power crisis South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the massive power outages posed an existetial threat to the economy and social fabric. The electricity crunch has been years in the making, a product of delays in building new coal-fired power stations, corruption in coal-supply contracts, criminal sabotage and failures to ease up regulation to enable private providers to swiftly bring renewable energy on tap. UK government defends possible talks with Xinjiang governor Erkin Tuniyaz amid outrage from MPs Amid the outrage from lawmakers in the UK, who highlighted the abuse of the rights against Uyghyr Muslims in the Xinjiang region, the United Kingdom defended the possibility that its officials will hold talks with Erkin Tuniyaz, the governor of the Chinese region. Plans are on for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's India visit in March Plans are afoot for the visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to India next month, which will be her visit to the country in her current capacity since taking office in October of last year. Talks are on between the two sides on the highly-anticipated visit that comes as both nations look to strengthen their bilateral ties in trade, investment, counter-terrorism, and people-to-people relations. Soon, H1-B, L1 visa holders may get their visa re-stamped in the US itself The United States will resume "domestic visa revalidation" in a selected few categories on a pilot basis. The pilot project is set to launch later in 2023. The move, once fully implemented, would be a big relief for the thousands of Indian professionals in the United States who wouldn't need to get out of the United States to get their passports re-stamped after the expiration of their stay. Two people, including a child, killed in East Jerusalem's 'terror' ramming In East Jerusalem, a suspected assailant rammed his car into several pedestrians, in which two people, including a child and a 20-year-old, were killed. Five more people, including another child, were wounded. Watch | IMF seeks more time to conclude Pakistan deal worth $1.1 billion Watch | UK Chancellor: Economy is resilient after avoiding recession

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In a big development, the Church of England's governing body on Thursday (February 9) endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples. In other news, following Turkey's deadly earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai-Ing wen and Vice president William Lai will donate a month's salary for the&nbsp;relief efforts. Finally,&nbsp;Russia on Thursday (February 9) responded to the claims made by the international prosecutors that there were "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all on board.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-earthquake-hospital-parking-turns-makeshift-morgue-as-people-scramble-to-identify-their-kins-560364">Turkey earthquake: Hospital parking turns makeshift morgue as people scramble to identify their kin</a>

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A car parking space in Southern Turkey has become a makeshift morgue, revealing the heart-wrenching realities of earthquake-hit Turkey. A report by AFP cited Rania Zaboubi, a Syrian refugee, seen scouring the body bags laid out in the car parking of a hospital in search of her uncle who went missing after Monday's series of earthquakes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/church-of-england-decides-to-bless-same-sex-couples-560382">Church of England decides to bless same-sex couples</a>

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The Church's General Synod -- comprising hundreds of elected members, which meets two or three times a year -- backed the proposals by a wide margin following an eight-hour debate across two days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwanese-president-vice-president-to-donate-a-months-salary-for-turkey-relief-efforts-560374">Taiwan's president, vice president to donate&nbsp;a&nbsp;month's salary for Turkey relief efforts</a>

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The office said, "Hope to do their part to help Turkey rebuild its homeland as soon as possible."

The salary contribution will add to the existing aid that has been sent already by the island nation.&nbsp;According to estimates, President Tsai-Ing wen earns about T$400,000 ($13,330) monthly.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-lambast-hair-removal-ad-campaign-that-compared-women-with-orangatuns-560375">Chinese lambast hair removal ad campaign that compared women with orangutans</a>

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A Singapore-based hair removal chain, 'Ministry of Wax', became a focal&nbsp;hot topic on Chinese social media after its advertisement implied that women who do not remove their body hair are like Orangutans. The&nbsp;advertisements featured&nbsp;photos of hairy orangutans against attractive human models. As the advertisement surfaced on Chinese social media platforms Weibo and Douyin,&nbsp;it immediately stoked people to call out, what they said, was an act of misogyny by the company.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-responds-to-claims-that-vladimir-putin-was-involved-in-mh17-downing-560358">Russia rejects prosecutors’ claim that Vladimir Putin was involved in MH17 downing</a>

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Dismissing the allegations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia "could not accept" the results of the probe that the nation was involved. Peskov also said that the investigators had not publicly presented evidence to support their claims.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-british-mp-jailed-for-corruption-to-fund-his-drug-abuse-560394">Former British MP jailed for corruption to fund his drug abuse</a>

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A former UK parliamentarian with an autistic health condition&nbsp;has been jailed for four years for making untrue and fraudulent claims of expenses of about £52,000 ($63,354)&nbsp;to fund an extensive drug addiction to cocaine when he was still in office.&nbsp;The Labour Party leader Jared O'Mara, who previously represented Sheffield Hallam, about 166 miles northwest of London, was on trial at Leeds Crown Court for submitting "dishonest" invoices to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. O'Mara was a Labour MP from Sheffield Hallam from 2017 to 2019.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-prevents-ukraine-from-using-starlink-internet-for-controlling-drones-560371">SpaceX prevents Ukraine from using Starlink internet for controlling drones</a>

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SpaceX has curbed Ukraine's use of Starlink internet devices for controlling drones in the region during the country's war with Russia. The space company's president said on Wednesday that steps have been taken to prevent Ukrainian forces from using the satellite internet service for controlling drones as they don't want it to be used for "offensive purposes".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-52-magnitude-earthquake-hits-indonesias-papua-four-dead-560337">Indonesia: 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua, four killed as building collapses</a>

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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Papua on Thursday and claimed lives of four people besides damaging&nbsp;many buildings, the country's disaster agency said. Agency's head Asep Khalid in a statement said that the victims were at a cafe when the quake hit, causing the building to collapse, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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In a big development, the Church of England's governing body on Thursday (February 9) endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples. In other news, following Turkey's deadly earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai-Ing wen and Vice president William Lai will donate a month's salary for the relief efforts.

In a big development, the Church of England's governing body on Thursday (February 9) endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples. In other news, following Turkey's deadly earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai-Ing wen and Vice president William Lai will donate a month's salary for the relief efforts. Finally, Russia on Thursday (February 9) responded to the claims made by the international prosecutors that there were "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all on board. Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey earthquake: Hospital parking turns makeshift morgue as people scramble to identify their kin A car parking space in Southern Turkey has become a makeshift morgue, revealing the heart-wrenching realities of earthquake-hit Turkey. A report by AFP cited Rania Zaboubi, a Syrian refugee, seen scouring the body bags laid out in the car parking of a hospital in search of her uncle who went missing after Monday's series of earthquakes. Church of England decides to bless same-sex couples The Church's General Synod -- comprising hundreds of elected members, which meets two or three times a year -- backed the proposals by a wide margin following an eight-hour debate across two days. Taiwan's president, vice president to donate a month's salary for Turkey relief efforts The office said, "Hope to do their part to help Turkey rebuild its homeland as soon as possible." The salary contribution will add to the existing aid that has been sent already by the island nation. According to estimates, President Tsai-Ing wen earns about T$400,000 ($13,330) monthly. Chinese lambast hair removal ad campaign that compared women with orangutans A Singapore-based hair removal chain, 'Ministry of Wax', became a focal hot topic on Chinese social media after its advertisement implied that women who do not remove their body hair are like Orangutans. The advertisements featured photos of hairy orangutans against attractive human models. As the advertisement surfaced on Chinese social media platforms Weibo and Douyin, it immediately stoked people to call out, what they said, was an act of misogyny by the company. Russia rejects prosecutors’ claim that Vladimir Putin was involved in MH17 downing Dismissing the allegations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia "could not accept" the results of the probe that the nation was involved. Peskov also said that the investigators had not publicly presented evidence to support their claims. Former British MP jailed for corruption to fund his drug abuse A former UK parliamentarian with an autistic health condition has been jailed for four years for making untrue and fraudulent claims of expenses of about £52,000 ($63,354) to fund an extensive drug addiction to cocaine when he was still in office. The Labour Party leader Jared O'Mara, who previously represented Sheffield Hallam, about 166 miles northwest of London, was on trial at Leeds Crown Court for submitting "dishonest" invoices to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. O'Mara was a Labour MP from Sheffield Hallam from 2017 to 2019. SpaceX prevents Ukraine from using Starlink internet for controlling drones SpaceX has curbed Ukraine's use of Starlink internet devices for controlling drones in the region during the country's war with Russia. The space company's president said on Wednesday that steps have been taken to prevent Ukrainian forces from using the satellite internet service for controlling drones as they don't want it to be used for "offensive purposes". Indonesia: 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua, four killed as building collapses A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Papua on Thursday and claimed lives of four people besides damaging many buildings, the country's disaster agency said. Agency's head Asep Khalid in a statement said that the victims were at a cafe when the quake hit, causing the building to collapse, Reuters reported. Watch | IMF seeks flood rehabilitation expenditure details from Pakistan Watch | Fiji's Deputy PM Prasad speaks to WION, says 'Fiji considers India an old friend'

Top 10 world news: Turkey earthquake updates, Church of England to bless same-sex couples, and more

Iran&nbsp;revealed "Eagle 44", an underground air force base on Tuesday. The Iranian state media reported Eagle 44 as the first of its kind large enough underground air force base that can house fighter jets. In other news,&nbsp;Russia on Tuesday (February 7) claimed that its forces are advancing with success in eastern Ukraine. Finally,&nbsp;British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled several government ministries on Tuesday (February 7), and named a new head of the Conservative Party, following the dismissal of a key ally last month over dubious tax dealings.&nbsp;

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More than 5,000 people have been killed and thousands of buildings reduced to rubble after a devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude&nbsp;struck Turkey and Syria, even as rescuers try to look for survivors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-rishi-sunak-creates-four-ministries-appoints-new-tory-chair-in-mini-cabinet-reshuffle-559707">UK: Rishi Sunak creates four ministries, appoints new Tory chair in mini Cabinet reshuffle</a>

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Sunak, who last week celebrated his 100th day in office at 10 Downing Street, said that party leader and cabinet minister&nbsp;Nadhim Zahawi had been replaced by close ally Greg Hands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reveals-underground-air-force-base-threatens-israel-with-response-559681">Iran reveals underground air force base, threatens Israel with 'response'</a>

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The "Eagle 44" base is capable of storing and operating fighter jets and drones, Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said. The report did not specify the location of the base.

The IRNA reported that it was one of the country's most important air force bases. It is reportedly built deep underground, housing fighters equipped with long-range cruise missiles.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-release-new-footage-moments-before-black-amputee-anthony-lowe-was-shot-multiple-times-559574">Police release new footage moments before Black amputee Anthony Lowe was shot multiple times</a>

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The US authorities have released new footage of the moments before the death of Anthony Lowe, a 36-year-old Black double amputee who was shot by police last month near Los Angeles. Anthony Lowe was shot dead by police last month. The police alleged that Lowe was shot after he refused to drop a butcher's knife.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-moscows-forces-progressing-with-success-in-east-ukraine-559649">Russia claims Moscow's forces 'progressing with success' in east Ukraine</a>

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As quoted by news agencies, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu issued a warning to the West against increasing arms supplies to Kyiv and stated that the Russian forces were "progressing with success" near the eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Vugledar.&nbsp;

The Russia-Ukraine war is escalating with incessant fighting on the eastern front as two towns in the Donetsk region have become the epicentre of hostilities.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-london-cop-jailed-for-life-over-series-of-rapes-as-met-police-officer-559654">Former London cop jailed for life over series of rapes</a>

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David Carrick, a London cop, who was accused of sexually assaulting women during a course of 17 years, has been jailed for life after being convicted of&nbsp;85 serious offences, including rapes, sexual assaults, false imprisonment, and coercive and controlling behaviour.&nbsp;The 48-year-old was sentenced to life and must serve a minimum term of 32 years&nbsp;before he can even be considered for release, a London court judge ruled.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/daniel-suidani-solomon-islands-prominent-china-critic-ousted-from-office-559700">Daniel Suidani, Solomon Islands' prominent China critic, ousted from office</a>

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A Solomon Islands lawmaker attributed as a 'vocal critic of China' was removed from the office after he lost a no-confidence vote in a provincial legislature. Daniel Suidani, premier of the Solomon Islands' Malaita province has been a longtime critic of his South Pacific nation's deepening relations with China. He has banned Chinese companies from Malaita and chose to accept development aid from the United States.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-india-gave-musharraf-a-second-chance-but-his-sins-could-not-be-washed-away-ex-envoy-to-pakistan-559678">Exclusive: India gave Musharraf a second chance, but his sins could not be washed away: Ex-envoy to Pakistan&nbsp;</a>

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Pervez Musharraf, the former president of Pakistan, was laid to rest on Tuesday (Feb 7) in Karachi. What's left for India is his ambiguous legacy. In an interview with WION, the former envoy to Pakistan from&nbsp;2017 to 2020,&nbsp;Ajay Bisaria, discussed how Musharraf, the former military dictator, had “a mind of a guerrilla," with surprise and deceit as his weapons.

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Iran revealed "Eagle 44", an underground air force base on Tuesday. The Iranian state media reported Eagle 44 as the first of its kind large enough underground air force base that can house fighter jets.

Iran revealed "Eagle 44", an underground air force base on Tuesday. The Iranian state media reported Eagle 44 as the first of its kind large enough underground air force base that can house fighter jets. In other news, Russia on Tuesday (February 7) claimed that its forces are advancing with success in eastern Ukraine. Finally, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled several government ministries on Tuesday (February 7), and named a new head of the Conservative Party, following the dismissal of a key ally last month over dubious tax dealings. Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey-Syria earthquake Live Updates | Erdogan imposes three-month state of emergency as combined death toll surpasses 5,000 More than 5,000 people have been killed and thousands of buildings reduced to rubble after a devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude struck Turkey and Syria, even as rescuers try to look for survivors. UK: Rishi Sunak creates four ministries, appoints new Tory chair in mini Cabinet reshuffle Sunak, who last week celebrated his 100th day in office at 10 Downing Street, said that party leader and cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi had been replaced by close ally Greg Hands. Iran reveals underground air force base, threatens Israel with 'response' The "Eagle 44" base is capable of storing and operating fighter jets and drones, Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said. The report did not specify the location of the base. The IRNA reported that it was one of the country's most important air force bases. It is reportedly built deep underground, housing fighters equipped with long-range cruise missiles. Police release new footage moments before Black amputee Anthony Lowe was shot multiple times The US authorities have released new footage of the moments before the death of Anthony Lowe, a 36-year-old Black double amputee who was shot by police last month near Los Angeles. Anthony Lowe was shot dead by police last month. The police alleged that Lowe was shot after he refused to drop a butcher's knife. Russia claims Moscow's forces 'progressing with success' in east Ukraine As quoted by news agencies, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu issued a warning to the West against increasing arms supplies to Kyiv and stated that the Russian forces were "progressing with success" near the eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Vugledar. The Russia-Ukraine war is escalating with incessant fighting on the eastern front as two towns in the Donetsk region have become the epicentre of hostilities. Former London cop jailed for life over series of rapes David Carrick, a London cop, who was accused of sexually assaulting women during a course of 17 years, has been jailed for life after being convicted of 85 serious offences, including rapes, sexual assaults, false imprisonment, and coercive and controlling behaviour. The 48-year-old was sentenced to life and must serve a minimum term of 32 years before he can even be considered for release, a London court judge ruled. Daniel Suidani, Solomon Islands' prominent China critic, ousted from office A Solomon Islands lawmaker attributed as a 'vocal critic of China' was removed from the office after he lost a no-confidence vote in a provincial legislature. Daniel Suidani, premier of the Solomon Islands' Malaita province has been a longtime critic of his South Pacific nation's deepening relations with China. He has banned Chinese companies from Malaita and chose to accept development aid from the United States. Exclusive: India gave Musharraf a second chance, but his sins could not be washed away: Ex-envoy to Pakistan Pervez Musharraf, the former president of Pakistan, was laid to rest on Tuesday (Feb 7) in Karachi. What's left for India is his ambiguous legacy. In an interview with WION, the former envoy to Pakistan from 2017 to 2020, Ajay Bisaria, discussed how Musharraf, the former military dictator, had “a mind of a guerrilla," with surprise and deceit as his weapons. Watch | A look at the int'l aid promised to Turkiye Watch | Historical milestone for Indian Navy

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Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.&nbsp;Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved. Meanwhile, in South Asia,&nbsp;Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement.

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Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.

"The situation is difficult, the scale of the accident is significant, it is impossible to quickly restore power supply, in particular to critical infrastructure," wrote Shmyhal on Telegram.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/adani-groups-122-million-bond-plan-shelved-amid-hindenburg-row-558791">Adani Group’s $122 million bond plan shelved after Hindenburg allegations</a>

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Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved, reported Bloomberg News on Saturday.&nbsp;Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm had decided that the public note issuance will take place in January, working with AK Capital, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd, Trust Capital and JM Financial, however, the activity has been stopped now, stated the report citing people who have knowledge of the matter, said the report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-imran-khan-calls-for-jail-bharo-movement-against-government-558839">Pakistan: Imran Khan calls for ‘Jail Bharo’ movement against government</a>

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement.

The comments were made by the ousted prime minister during his television address in which he was seen speaking from his Zaman Park residence on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ohio-train-derailment-sparks-massive-fire-rescue-ops-continue-558831">Ohio: Train derailment sparks massive fire; rescue ops continue</a>

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A massive fire broke out after a train derailed on Friday night in northeastern Ohio. The fire broke out when the train was reportedly near the Pennsylvania state border, following which the evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents were issued. So far, there are no reports of casualties either due to derailment or the fire that ensued soon after.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-weapons-supply-to-ukraine-russian-envoy-says-the-us-could-go-to-absolute-madness-558786">Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador</a>

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The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.&nbsp;"Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-entity-with-robinhood-credentials-files-for-bankruptcy-558773">FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried entity with ‘Robinhood’ credentials, files for bankruptcy</a>

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Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing follows a tussle among stakeholders over who should get the stock following the collapse of FTX group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singaporean-man-sues-woman-for-226m-for-friendzoning-him-558798">Singaporean man sues woman for $2.26m for ‘friendzoning’ him</a>

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A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend.&nbsp;The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”.

According to court documents, he has sought compensation to cover loss in earnings and investments, as well as “rehabilitation and therapy programmes to overcome the sustained trauma”. &nbsp;Moreover, he has accused Tan of "allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”, the Metro newspaper reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronomers-spot-jupiters-12-new-moons-in-latest-discovery-making-it-the-planet-with-highest-number-of-moons-558779">Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally</a>

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In a new discovery, astronomers spotted 12 new moons around Jupiter, as the total count of the number of its satellites reached a record-breaking 92.&nbsp;With this, Jupiter became the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system. Saturn, which was till now the planet with the highest number of 83 moons, now stands in second place.

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A 16-year-old girl was killed by a shark in Australia after she jumped into a river to swim near a pod of dolphins. The incident took place in Western Australia. The girl was bitten by an unknown species of shark during an outing with friends on the Swan River in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle.&nbsp;The girl was pulled out from the river, but died at the scene due to her injuries after efforts to revive her failed, said Paul Robinson, acting police inspector for the Fremantle district.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-pathaan-box-office-shah-rukh-khans-film-raises-over-rs-7-billion-worldwide-558817">Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan's film raises over Rs 7 billion worldwide</a>

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'Pathaan', featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, has earned Rs 7.29 billion gross worldwide in less than two weeks. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), the Siddharth Anand directorial's&nbsp;domestic gross collection has crossed Rs 4.53 billion&nbsp;in ten days.

In the overseas territories, the film has raised Rs 2.76 billion. The total worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 7.29 billion (Rs 729 crore).&nbsp;According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the movie made Rs 150 million on its second Thursday.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine. Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved. Meanwhile, in South Asia, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement. Click on the headlines to read more: New blow to power grid in Ukraine after major accident in Odesa, says PM Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine. "The situation is difficult, the scale of the accident is significant, it is impossible to quickly restore power supply, in particular to critical infrastructure," wrote Shmyhal on Telegram. Adani Group’s $122 million bond plan shelved after Hindenburg allegations Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved, reported Bloomberg News on Saturday. Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm had decided that the public note issuance will take place in January, working with AK Capital, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd, Trust Capital and JM Financial, however, the activity has been stopped now, stated the report citing people who have knowledge of the matter, said the report. Pakistan: Imran Khan calls for ‘Jail Bharo’ movement against government Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement. The comments were made by the ousted prime minister during his television address in which he was seen speaking from his Zaman Park residence on Saturday. Ohio: Train derailment sparks massive fire; rescue ops continue A massive fire broke out after a train derailed on Friday night in northeastern Ohio. The fire broke out when the train was reportedly near the Pennsylvania state border, following which the evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents were issued. So far, there are no reports of casualties either due to derailment or the fire that ensued soon after. Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday. "Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried entity with ‘Robinhood’ credentials, files for bankruptcy Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing follows a tussle among stakeholders over who should get the stock following the collapse of FTX group. Singaporean man sues woman for $2.26m for ‘friendzoning’ him A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend. The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”. According to court documents, he has sought compensation to cover loss in earnings and investments, as well as “rehabilitation and therapy programmes to overcome the sustained trauma”. Moreover, he has accused Tan of "allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”, the Metro newspaper reported. Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally In a new discovery, astronomers spotted 12 new moons around Jupiter, as the total count of the number of its satellites reached a record-breaking 92. With this, Jupiter became the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system. Saturn, which was till now the planet with the highest number of 83 moons, now stands in second place. Australia: Girl jumps in river to swim with dolphins, gets attacked by shark, succumbs A 16-year-old girl was killed by a shark in Australia after she jumped into a river to swim near a pod of dolphins. The incident took place in Western Australia. The girl was bitten by an unknown species of shark during an outing with friends on the Swan River in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle. The girl was pulled out from the river, but died at the scene due to her injuries after efforts to revive her failed, said Paul Robinson, acting police inspector for the Fremantle district. Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan's film raises over Rs 7 billion worldwide 'Pathaan', featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, has earned Rs 7.29 billion gross worldwide in less than two weeks. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), the Siddharth Anand directorial's domestic gross collection has crossed Rs 4.53 billion in ten days. In the overseas territories, the film has raised Rs 2.76 billion. The total worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 7.29 billion (Rs 729 crore). According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the movie made Rs 150 million on its second Thursday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-says-suspected-chinese-spy-balloon-in-us-airspace-is-civilian-airship-used-for-research-558615">Beijing says suspected Chinese spy balloon in US airspace is civilian 'airship' used for research</a>

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Chinese foreign ministry has responded to the suspected Chinese spy balloon, which has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, saying that the balloon was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes. Beijing also expressed regret over the unintended entry of the airship into US airspace.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-congress-says-f-16-sale-to-turkiye-only-if-ankara-lets-finland-sweden-join-nato-558509">US Congress says F-16 sale to Türkiye only if Ankara lets Finland, Sweden join NATO</a>

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A bipartisan group of senators in the US Congress \said that Washington will not support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye&nbsp;until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-man-admits-to-injure-queen-elizabeth-ii-in-2021-says-report-558561">UK man admits 'threatening to kill' Queen Elizabeth II</a>

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A 21-year-old man in the United Kingdom (UK) pleaded guilty at London's&nbsp;Old Bailey court on Friday (February 3)&nbsp;to an offence under the Treason Act and threatening to kill late Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.&nbsp;Jaswant Singh Chail admitted the offences after&nbsp;he was arrested wearing a hood, mask and gloves in the grounds of the castle to the west of London on Christmas day in 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-unveils-case-against-wagner-chief-yevgeny-prigozhin-558620">Ukraine unveils case against Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin</a>

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The Ukrainian government on Friday (February 3) unveiled a case against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Russian mercenary group Wagner which has been supporting Russia in its offensive in Ukraine. Taking to Facebook, Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said that the Prosecutor General's Office served a notice to the head of Russian mercenary group Wagner.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-confirms-offer-of-two-year-moratorium-to-sri-lanka-on-loan-repayments-558581">China confirms offer of two-year moratorium to Sri Lanka on loan repayments</a>

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China confirmed offer of&nbsp;a two-year moratorium to Sri Lanka on loan repayments. The loan was provided by China to Sri Lanka under the multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative programme of Beijing aimed at increasing trade through the construction of ports and other infrastructure across Africa and Asia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistani-court-orders-release-of-tv-anchor-arrested-after-questioning-armys-apolitical-credentials-558555">Pakistani court orders release of TV anchor arrested after questioning army's 'apolitical' credentials</a>

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This is the second time Imran Riaz Khan was&nbsp;arrested by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency after the TV anchor questioned Pakistani army's claims of staying apolitical in country's polity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-supreme-court-issues-notice-to-govt-on-pleas-against-blocking-bbcs-documentary-on-gujarat-riots-558599https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-supreme-court-issues-notice-to-govt-on-pleas-against-blocking-bbcs-documentary-on-gujarat-riots-558599">India's Supreme Court issues notice to govt on pleas against blocking BBC's documentary on Gujarat riots</a>

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India's Supreme Court on Friday (February 3) issued a notice to the central government on pleas challenging its decision to block the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots- “India: The Modi Question”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/columbian-judge-uses-chatgpt-to-decide-if-autistic-boy-should-get-medical-funding-558544">Columbian judge uses ChatGPT to decide if autistic boy should get medical funding</a>

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Judges require a law degree and extensive experience to make sensitive rulings. The use of ChatGPT by a Colombian judge has instilled a deep fear in people who are stuck in figuring out if the AI application is at a stage to replace judges, presiding over the rulings and making decisions which require moral involvement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/erik-ten-hag-reacts-for-the-first-time-after-greenwoods-rape-charges-are-dropped-558622">Erik ten Hag reacts for the first time after Greenwood's rape charges are dropped</a>

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag toed a safe line, a day after rape and assault charges were dropped against academy graduate Mason Greenwood. The Dutch manager refused to comment on the issue and directed reporters toward the club's statement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-palace-kate-winslets-first-look-revealed-in-hbo-series-see-photo-558595">The Palace: Kate Winslet's first look revealed in HBO series. See photo</a>

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The first look of Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries&nbsp;The Palace&nbsp;has been released to mark the beginning of the filming. HBO's official Twitter handle shared the look. "A new regime. The Palace (WT), an HBO Original Limited Series starring Kate Winslet, is now in production," the text behind the image read. 
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Click on the headlines to read more Beijing says suspected Chinese spy balloon in US airspace is civilian 'airship' used for research Chinese foreign ministry has responded to the suspected Chinese spy balloon, which has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, saying that the balloon was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.

Click on the headlines to read more Beijing says suspected Chinese spy balloon in US airspace is civilian 'airship' used for research Chinese foreign ministry has responded to the suspected Chinese spy balloon, which has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, saying that the balloon was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes. Beijing also expressed regret over the unintended entry of the airship into US airspace. US Congress says F-16 sale to Türkiye only if Ankara lets Finland, Sweden join NATO A bipartisan group of senators in the US Congress \said that Washington will not support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland. UK man admits 'threatening to kill' Queen Elizabeth II A 21-year-old man in the United Kingdom (UK) pleaded guilty at London's Old Bailey court on Friday (February 3) to an offence under the Treason Act and threatening to kill late Queen Elizabeth II in 2021. Jaswant Singh Chail admitted the offences after he was arrested wearing a hood, mask and gloves in the grounds of the castle to the west of London on Christmas day in 2021. Ukraine unveils case against Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin The Ukrainian government on Friday (February 3) unveiled a case against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Russian mercenary group Wagner which has been supporting Russia in its offensive in Ukraine. Taking to Facebook, Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said that the Prosecutor General's Office served a notice to the head of Russian mercenary group Wagner. China confirms offer of two-year moratorium to Sri Lanka on loan repayments China confirmed offer of a two-year moratorium to Sri Lanka on loan repayments. The loan was provided by China to Sri Lanka under the multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative programme of Beijing aimed at increasing trade through the construction of ports and other infrastructure across Africa and Asia. Pakistani court orders release of TV anchor arrested after questioning army's 'apolitical' credentials This is the second time Imran Riaz Khan was arrested by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency after the TV anchor questioned Pakistani army's claims of staying apolitical in country's polity. India's Supreme Court issues notice to govt on pleas against blocking BBC's documentary on Gujarat riots India's Supreme Court on Friday (February 3) issued a notice to the central government on pleas challenging its decision to block the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots- “India: The Modi Question”. Columbian judge uses ChatGPT to decide if autistic boy should get medical funding Judges require a law degree and extensive experience to make sensitive rulings. The use of ChatGPT by a Colombian judge has instilled a deep fear in people who are stuck in figuring out if the AI application is at a stage to replace judges, presiding over the rulings and making decisions which require moral involvement. Erik ten Hag reacts for the first time after Greenwood's rape charges are dropped Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag toed a safe line, a day after rape and assault charges were dropped against academy graduate Mason Greenwood. The Dutch manager refused to comment on the issue and directed reporters toward the club's statement. The Palace: Kate Winslet's first look revealed in HBO series. See photo The first look of Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries The Palace has been released to mark the beginning of the filming. HBO's official Twitter handle shared the look. "A new regime. The Palace (WT), an HBO Original Limited Series starring Kate Winslet, is now in production," the text behind the image read.

Top 10 world news: China clarifies on its balloon in US airspace, and more

Ukrainian forces claimed that they have repelled an attack in the area of Blahodatne in the eastern part of the Donetsk region, but Wagner has claimed control. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party.

Ukrainian forces claimed that they have repelled an attack in the area of Blahodatne in the eastern part of the Donetsk region, but Wagner has claimed control. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party. Also read about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which continues to intensify, with latest reports claiming that Israeli guards killed a teen near a settlement in West Bank. Novak Djokovic won his tenth Australian Open title - his 22nd Grand Slam, read the report for match details. Click on the links to read the full report Ukrainian forces 'repel attacks' near Blahodatne, Russia's Wagner claims control The Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate with fighting raging in the Donetsk region. In the latest development, Ukraine claimed that it has repelled an attack in the area of Blahodatne in the eastern part of the Donetsk region. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires Tory party chairman Nadhim Zahawi UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party on Sunday. Zahawi had come under fire for his tax arrangements. In a letter, Sunak wrote, “clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code". Novak Djokovic wins his 10th Australian Open title, beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets Novak Djokovic won his tenth Australian Open title - his 22nd Grand Slam crown overall - on Sunday by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets (6-3, 7-6, 7-6) in the final at the Rod Laver arena in Melbourne. Israeli guards kill teen Palestinian in West Bank; Jenin raid death toll climbs to 10 Palestinian health officials said on Sunday (January 29) that Israeli guards killed a teen near a settlement in the occupied West Bank, as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies. Iran government condemns drone attack on defence site, calls it 'cowardly' The government of Iran condemned the night-time drone attack at a defence ministry site on Sunday, calling it "cowardly", at a time when tensions have heightened over the country's nuclear programme and Russia has been engaged in a war in Ukraine. NATO's Jens Stoltenberg slams North Korea's missile tests, calls it 'reckless' The West has often raised concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and its powerful missile tests and in the latest remarks, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has now called it "reckless". China to resume issuing visas for Japanese citizens, no decision on South Koreans yet China on Sunday (January 29) announced that it would resume issuing visas for Japanese citizens, weeks after suspending them as a retaliatory step against Tokyo's decision to require Covid testing for travellers arriving from China. Turkiye issues travel warning for Europe and United States. Here’s why Turkiye on Saturday (January 28) issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens over "possible Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist attacks" in Europe and the United States. Issuing two separate travel advisories, the Turkish foreign ministry recommended citizens its in European countries and the US to act calmly in the face of possible xenophobic and racist harassment and attacks. Israel seals family home of Palestinian synagogue shooter As part of extreme measures adopted to revoke some rights of relatives of the attackers, the family home of the Palestinian synagogue shooter, who killed seven people, was sealed in Israel. ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ becomes 4th highest-grossing movie ever, surpasses ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens' James Cameron's hard work is paying off ! Ace-director's science-fiction 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is the king of the box office. It's been more than a month since the release of the film, but the movie is still ruling the box office worldwide.

Top 10 world news: Ukrainian forces ‘repel attacks’ near Blahodatne, Djokovic wins Aus Open, and more

Russia claimed that around 14 people were killed and 24 others were injured after Ukraine launched strikes in eastern Lugansk region. The strikes were at a hospital, stated the Russian defence ministry. In other news, the Czech Republic elected retired NATO general Petr Pavel as its new president in the elections against populist billionaire Andrej Babis. Pavel received 57.8 per cent of the votes while 42.2 per cent votes went to Babis. Meanwhile, hours after the disturbing video of police assaulting Tyre Nichols was released by the Memphis Police in the United States, people got down on the streets and started protesting against the brutality.&nbsp;

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Russia on Saturday (January 28) claimed that at least 14 people were killed and 24 were injured in the Ukrainian strike in the eastern Lugansk region. The Russian defence ministry said that the strikes were at a hospital. In a statement, the defence ministry said that on Saturday morning in the town of Novoaidar, the Ukrainian forces "deliberately attacked the building of a district hospital with rockets of a US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/retired-gen-pavel-elected-as-new-president-of-czech-republic-556874">Retired Gen Pavel elected as new president of Czech Republic</a>

Retired NATO general Petr Pavel on Saturday won the presidential election run-off, defeating populist billionaire Andrej Babis. Petr Pavel, aged 61, will succeed controversy-courting Milos Zeman as Czech Republic's president, a prestigious but largely ceremonial post. Pavel clinched 57.8 per cent of votes while Babis received only 42.2 per cent, as the Czech Statistical Office completed the counting of 97 per cent of ballots of almost 15,000 polling stations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tyre-nichols-death-protests-break-out-across-us-after-police-release-assault-video-556710">Tyre Nichols death: Protests break out across US after police release assault video</a>

Protests broke out across the United States hours after the Memphis Police released the disturbing video of Tyre Nichols being assaulted by the cops. On Friday, the police released the bodycam footage showing Nichols being kicked, punched in the face and head, and assaulted with a baton on January 7.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-synagogue-shooting-leaves-seven-dead-including-gunman-556680">Jerusalem synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, including gunman</a>

A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-alleges-us-of-training-ukrainian-it-army-recruiting-hackers-556807">Russia accuses US of training ‘Ukrainian IT Army’, recruiting hackers for cyberattacks</a>

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov, while speaking to the Russian news agency TASS, said that Moscow is aware of the operations being conducted by the United States against them in the information space by recruiting hackers and providing training to Ukraine's IT army.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-calls-us-a-unilateral-bully-amid-exchange-of-criticisms-over-disputes-at-wto-meeting-556798">China calls US ‘unilateral bully’ amid exchange of accusations over disputes at WTO meeting</a>

During a World Trade Organisation meeting on Friday (January 27), the United States and China engaged in a war of words as the latter called the former a “unilateral bully” and “supply chain disruptor”, reported Reuters. Meanwhile, Washington reportedly accused Beijing of imposing “illegal unilateral retaliatory measures” on US exports. This comes as Washington had lodged an appeal against several WTO rulings which included China, Turkiye, Norway, and Switzerland after it was found that US metal tariffs breached global rules.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peru-congress-rejects-president-dina-boluartes-plan-for-early-poll-as-protests-rage-on-556833">Peru Congress rejects President Dina Boluarte's plan for early poll as protests rage on</a>

Peru's Congress on Saturday (January 28) rejected a request by President Dina Boluarte for early election in the country which has been rocked by anti-government protests since December last year following the arrest of Pedro Castillo- the former president. On Friday, Boluarte said that she was considering moving up the general election to later this year, describing the ongoing political crisis as a "quagmire." However, Congress rejected the proposal with 45 votes in favour, 65 against and two abstentions, a report by the news agency AFP said.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-two-killed-two-missing-in-auckland-after-record-rainfall-flash-floods-556686">New Zealand: Three killed in Auckland after record rainfall, flash floods</a>

New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), and the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkiye-summons-danish-envoy-after-quran-was-burned-in-front-of-denmark-mosque-turkish-embassy-556829">Turkiye summons Danish envoy after Quran-burning protest outside Denmark mosque, Turkish embassy</a>

Turkiye summoned the Danish ambassador to the Turkish Foreign Ministry and “strongly condemned” and accused Denmark of endorsing a “hate crime” after Rasmus Paludan, a right-wing activist burned copies of the Muslim holy book, the Quran again in two different locations in Denmark on Friday (January 27). This comes after a week the leader of the Danish right-wing political party Stram Kurs or Hard Line who also holds citizenship of Sweden, staged a Quran-burning protest in Sweden.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In the past few months, Taliban shut down schools and universities for Afghan women, practically depriving them of all education and job opportunities. As the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is expected to meet Taliban leaders, WION's Mukul Sharma spoke to some of these women. Here are their thoughts, unfiltered.

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Russia claimed that around 14 people were killed and 24 others were injured after Ukraine launched strikes in eastern Lugansk region. The strikes were at a hospital, stated the Russian defence ministry.

Russia claimed that around 14 people were killed and 24 others were injured after Ukraine launched strikes in eastern Lugansk region. The strikes were at a hospital, stated the Russian defence ministry. In other news, the Czech Republic elected retired NATO general Petr Pavel as its new president in the elections against populist billionaire Andrej Babis. Pavel received 57.8 per cent of the votes while 42.2 per cent votes went to Babis. Meanwhile, hours after the disturbing video of police assaulting Tyre Nichols was released by the Memphis Police in the United States, people got down on the streets and started protesting against the brutality. Click on the links to read the full report Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims 14 killed in Ukraine strike on hospital Russia on Saturday (January 28) claimed that at least 14 people were killed and 24 were injured in the Ukrainian strike in the eastern Lugansk region. The Russian defence ministry said that the strikes were at a hospital. In a statement, the defence ministry said that on Saturday morning in the town of Novoaidar, the Ukrainian forces "deliberately attacked the building of a district hospital with rockets of a US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system". Retired Gen Pavel elected as new president of Czech Republic Retired NATO general Petr Pavel on Saturday won the presidential election run-off, defeating populist billionaire Andrej Babis. Petr Pavel, aged 61, will succeed controversy-courting Milos Zeman as Czech Republic's president, a prestigious but largely ceremonial post. Pavel clinched 57.8 per cent of votes while Babis received only 42.2 per cent, as the Czech Statistical Office completed the counting of 97 per cent of ballots of almost 15,000 polling stations. Tyre Nichols death: Protests break out across US after police release assault video Protests broke out across the United States hours after the Memphis Police released the disturbing video of Tyre Nichols being assaulted by the cops. On Friday, the police released the bodycam footage showing Nichols being kicked, punched in the face and head, and assaulted with a baton on January 7. Jerusalem synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, including gunman A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said. Russia accuses US of training ‘Ukrainian IT Army’, recruiting hackers for cyberattacks Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov, while speaking to the Russian news agency TASS, said that Moscow is aware of the operations being conducted by the United States against them in the information space by recruiting hackers and providing training to Ukraine's IT army. China calls US ‘unilateral bully’ amid exchange of accusations over disputes at WTO meeting During a World Trade Organisation meeting on Friday (January 27), the United States and China engaged in a war of words as the latter called the former a “unilateral bully” and “supply chain disruptor”, reported Reuters. Meanwhile, Washington reportedly accused Beijing of imposing “illegal unilateral retaliatory measures” on US exports. This comes as Washington had lodged an appeal against several WTO rulings which included China, Turkiye, Norway, and Switzerland after it was found that US metal tariffs breached global rules. Peru Congress rejects President Dina Boluarte's plan for early poll as protests rage on Peru's Congress on Saturday (January 28) rejected a request by President Dina Boluarte for early election in the country which has been rocked by anti-government protests since December last year following the arrest of Pedro Castillo- the former president. On Friday, Boluarte said that she was considering moving up the general election to later this year, describing the ongoing political crisis as a "quagmire." However, Congress rejected the proposal with 45 votes in favour, 65 against and two abstentions, a report by the news agency AFP said. New Zealand: Three killed in Auckland after record rainfall, flash floods New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), and the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. Turkiye summons Danish envoy after Quran-burning protest outside Denmark mosque, Turkish embassy Turkiye summoned the Danish ambassador to the Turkish Foreign Ministry and “strongly condemned” and accused Denmark of endorsing a “hate crime” after Rasmus Paludan, a right-wing activist burned copies of the Muslim holy book, the Quran again in two different locations in Denmark on Friday (January 27). This comes after a week the leader of the Danish right-wing political party Stram Kurs or Hard Line who also holds citizenship of Sweden, staged a Quran-burning protest in Sweden. Afghan women speak to WION from the ground: 'We want our freedoms back' | WION Originals In the past few months, Taliban shut down schools and universities for Afghan women, practically depriving them of all education and job opportunities. As the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is expected to meet Taliban leaders, WION's Mukul Sharma spoke to some of these women. Here are their thoughts, unfiltered.

Top 10 world news: Russia-Ukraine war updates, Czech Republic elects new president, & more

An official from the European Union (EU) said that Russia has taken the Ukraine war to a different level,&nbsp;from the initial 'special operation' and is now at "war against NATO and the West". The remarks come after the United States and Germany agreed to send battle tanks to Kyiv. On Friday (January 27), there was exchange of fire from Israel&nbsp;and the Gaza Strip, raising fears of&nbsp;further escalation following one the deadliest army raids in the occupied West Bank in years on Thursday. And in Pakistan, around 18 people, mostly children, have been killed&nbsp;by a mysterious illness in&nbsp;Kemari's Mawach Goth area between January 10 and 25.

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The dynamics of the 11-month-old Russia-Ukraine war appear to be shifting gradually from its initial state and is taking an indirect&nbsp;form of&nbsp;a global conflict.&nbsp;A European Union official however went ahead to claim that Moscow has taken the war to a different level from the initial 'special operation' and is now at "war against NATO and the West".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israel-responds-with-air-strikes-on-gaza-following-overnight-rocket-fire-556373">Israel retaliates with air strikes on Gaza following overnight firing of rockets</a>

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There was exchange of fire from Israel&nbsp;and the Gaza Strip on Friday, raising fears of&nbsp;further escalation following one the deadliest army raids in the occupied West Bank in years on Thursday.&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;later said that it had "targeted an underground rocket manufacturing site" belonging to the Hamas and a north Gaza military base used by the group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israel-responds-with-air-strikes-on-gaza-following-overnight-rocket-fire-556373">Pakistan: 18 people, including children, killed by 'mysterious illness'</a>

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Around 18 people have been killed by a mysterious illness, which includes mostly children, in the Kemari area of Karachi with health officials failing to discover the cause of the deaths in this southern port city of Pakistan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/18-people-killed-by-mysterious-illness-in-pakistan-556577">Police arrest 29-year-old woman for enrolling as high school student in New Jersey</a>

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The police identified the woman as Hyejeong Shin and charged her with submitting a fake identification document to get admission to New Brunswick High School.&nbsp;The school authorities stated that the matter is being investigated by the police, and a review of the enrolment process of the district will be conducted by the authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/transgender-rapist-to-be-moved-to-mens-jail-says-minister-sturgeon-556552">Scotland: Transgender rapist to be moved to men's jail, says minister Sturgeon&nbsp;</a>

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday said that the transgender woman, who has been held guilty of raping two women before transition, won’t serve the sentence in the only all-female prison in Scotland.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-expects-more-clashes-with-chinese-troops-in-ladakh-region-report-556596">India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Ladakh region: Report</a>

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India is expecting&nbsp;more skirmishes with the Chinese soldiers in future, the news agency Reuters reported citing a security assessment by Indian police in the Himalayan region of Ladakh. This comes as several reports have suggested that China has been ramping up military infrastructure in the region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-likely-to-finalise-half-of-jumbo-plane-order-claims-industry-sources-556595">Air India likely to finalise half of jumbo plane order, claim&nbsp;industry sources</a>

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After months of negotiations, Air India will be placing an order of &nbsp;20 Boeing 787s, 10 Boeing 777X and 190 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody planes on the day which will mark the completion of a year since Tata group took back the former state-run carrier's control, stated the sources while speaking to Reuters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/high-school-students-create-robotic-hand-to-help-classmate-in-tennessee-556606">High school students create robotic hand to help classmate in Tennessee</a>

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Tennessee high school students created a robotic hand to help a classmate whose right hand was not fully formed, in an act of friendship which the latter hailed as 'life-changing'.

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A rampant Novak Djokovic surged into a 10th Australian Open final Friday to close in on a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown, with only Stefanos Tsitsipas now standing in his way. The Serbian fourth seed overcame an early wobble to romp past unseeded American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in style.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alan-cumming-to-return-his-obe-due-to-the-toxicity-of-the-british-empire-556600">Alan Cumming to return his OBE due to the 'toxicity of the British Empire'</a>

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On his 58th birthday, actor Alan Cumming has decided to give back the OBE he was awarded back in 2009.&nbsp;Cumming was honoured with the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for his work in performing arts.

An official from the European Union (EU) said that Russia has taken the Ukraine war to a different level, from the initial 'special operation' and is now at "war against NATO and the West".

An official from the European Union (EU) said that Russia has taken the Ukraine war to a different level, from the initial 'special operation' and is now at "war against NATO and the West". The remarks come after the United States and Germany agreed to send battle tanks to Kyiv. On Friday (January 27), there was exchange of fire from Israel and the Gaza Strip, raising fears of further escalation following one the deadliest army raids in the occupied West Bank in years on Thursday. And in Pakistan, around 18 people, mostly children, have been killed by a mysterious illness in Kemari's Mawach Goth area between January 10 and 25. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine war: EU official says ‘Russia has changed ‘special operation’ into war with NATO and West’ The dynamics of the 11-month-old Russia-Ukraine war appear to be shifting gradually from its initial state and is taking an indirect form of a global conflict. A European Union official however went ahead to claim that Moscow has taken the war to a different level from the initial 'special operation' and is now at "war against NATO and the West". Israel retaliates with air strikes on Gaza following overnight firing of rockets There was exchange of fire from Israel and the Gaza Strip on Friday, raising fears of further escalation following one the deadliest army raids in the occupied West Bank in years on Thursday. Israel later said that it had "targeted an underground rocket manufacturing site" belonging to the Hamas and a north Gaza military base used by the group. Pakistan: 18 people, including children, killed by 'mysterious illness' Around 18 people have been killed by a mysterious illness, which includes mostly children, in the Kemari area of Karachi with health officials failing to discover the cause of the deaths in this southern port city of Pakistan. Police arrest 29-year-old woman for enrolling as high school student in New Jersey The police identified the woman as Hyejeong Shin and charged her with submitting a fake identification document to get admission to New Brunswick High School. The school authorities stated that the matter is being investigated by the police, and a review of the enrolment process of the district will be conducted by the authorities. Scotland: Transgender rapist to be moved to men's jail, says minister Sturgeon Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday said that the transgender woman, who has been held guilty of raping two women before transition, won’t serve the sentence in the only all-female prison in Scotland. India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Ladakh region: Report India is expecting more skirmishes with the Chinese soldiers in future, the news agency Reuters reported citing a security assessment by Indian police in the Himalayan region of Ladakh. This comes as several reports have suggested that China has been ramping up military infrastructure in the region. Air India likely to finalise half of jumbo plane order, claim industry sources After months of negotiations, Air India will be placing an order of 20 Boeing 787s, 10 Boeing 777X and 190 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody planes on the day which will mark the completion of a year since Tata group took back the former state-run carrier's control, stated the sources while speaking to Reuters. High school students create robotic hand to help classmate in Tennessee Tennessee high school students created a robotic hand to help a classmate whose right hand was not fully formed, in an act of friendship which the latter hailed as 'life-changing'. Novak Djokovic reaches 10th Australian Open final, to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in summit clash A rampant Novak Djokovic surged into a 10th Australian Open final Friday to close in on a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown, with only Stefanos Tsitsipas now standing in his way. The Serbian fourth seed overcame an early wobble to romp past unseeded American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in style. Alan Cumming to return his OBE due to the 'toxicity of the British Empire' On his 58th birthday, actor Alan Cumming has decided to give back the OBE he was awarded back in 2009. Cumming was honoured with the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for his work in performing arts.

Top 10 world news: EU official says Russia has taken Ukraine war to a different level, & more

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 11 people on Thursday. Click on the live link to get Russia-Ukraine war updates. Also, read the key moment from India's 74th Republic Day celebrations.

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 11 people on Thursday. Click on the live link to get Russia-Ukraine war updates. Also, read the key moment from India's 74th Republic Day celebrations. How Bhutan might emerge as a fresh reason for disputes between neighbours India and China. Read in detail the latest geopolitical developments from the region. Also, read the report on Netflix password-sharing conundrum. The company tried to bounce back with measures like cheaper, ad-supported plans and suppression of password-sharing after it reported losses of subscribers last year. These are already active in a handful of countries, though they will be employed widely this year. As per reports, password-sharing out of one household or location will be chargeable. Click on the links to read the full report LIVE updates: Russia-Ukraine war | Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 11, say emergency services Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 11 people and left another 11 injured on Thursday, the country's emergency services said. "Eleven people died, another eleven were injured," Ukrainian emergency services said on Telegram, after a massive new wave of Russian attacks targeted the pro-Western country's energy infrastructure, triggering emergency blackouts in a number of regions. Republic Day 2023: Major highlights from India's spectacular 74th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path India celebrated its 74th Republic Day with full enthusiasm. The event saw many first-of-its-kind moments on the Kartavya Path. The world's biggest democracy celebrated its 74 years of being a Republic with meticulously designed tableaus, different marching contingents, tricolour decorations, and a fun-filled crowd. Russia criticises West for giving tanks to Ukraine, terms it ‘direct involvement’ in ongoing conflict In response to recent announcements by the West about its decision of sending tanks to Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia, the Kremlin on Thursday (January 26), said that these actions are perceived as “direct involvement” by Moscow. Are China and Bhutan talks headache for India? Bhutan may emerge as a fresh reason for disputes between neighbours India and China, the latest geopolitical developments indicate. Media reports have mentioned that Beijing has been infesting settlements of villages across the disputed regions, even though China promised to attempt to settle border disputes with Bhutan. Chinese engineer sentenced to eight years in United States prison for spying A Chinese engineer and former graduate student from the United States’ Chicago was sentenced to eight years in prison on Wednesday (January 25) for gathering information on possible recruits for Beijing like engineers and scientists in the US, said the Department of Justice (DOJ). Japan's 300 schools, universities receive bomb, death threats; panic ensues Hundreds of schools as well as universities across Japan received fax messages with bomb and death threats on Wednesday, stoking panic and subsequent closure of the schools. Most schools, however, were reopened on Thursday. United States arms exports to foreign governments rose 49% in fiscal 2022 The US State Department said on Wednesday (January 25) that the sales of military equipment to foreign governments increased 49 per cent to $205.6 billion in the latest fiscal year. Layoffs and firings: German software-maker SAP to cut thousands of jobs Germany's enterprise application software-maker SAP will cut 3,000 jobs, or 2.5 per cent of its total workforce globally. SAP will also explore the options to sell off its 71 per cent stake in Qualtrics, another software company of Germany that focuses on cloud computing business. The company will cut a little for than 200 jobs in Germany, where it is currently headquartered. UK PM Rishi Sunak’s climate minister in spotlight for donations from fuel company Graham Stuart, the climate minister in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet, received campaign donations from Rix Petroleum, one of the largest fossil fuel distributors in the UK. Stuart also received donations from an aviation consultant and recruiter, The Guardian reported. Netflix plans wide implementation of measures to curb password-sharing soon After Netflix reported losses of subscribers last year, the company had tried to bounce back with measures like cheaper, ad-supported plans and suppression of password-sharing. These are already active in a handful of countries, though they will be employed widely this year. As per reports, password-sharing out of one household or location will be chargeable.

Top 10 world news: Russia-Ukraine war updates, India's Republic Day celebrations, and more

The top Russian official in Germany has warned about possible escalation amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine after Berlin approved supplying Leopard 2 tanks following mounting pressure from Kyiv and its Western allies. In other news, a case related to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was found 'partially admissible' by the European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday. The case, brought by the Netherlands and Ukraine, has put Russia's alleged role in the incident in the spotlight.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-dangerous-russia-warns-of-potential-escalation-as-germany-agrees-to-send-tanks-to-ukraine-555897">‘Extremely dangerous’: Russia warns of potential escalation as Germany agrees to send tanks to Ukraine 
 
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The top Russian official in Germany has warned about possible escalation amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine after Berlin approved supplying Leopard 2 tanks following mounting pressure from Kyiv and its Western allies.&nbsp;In a statement, on Wednesday (January 25) the Russian ambassador to Germany, Sergei Nechaev, called this decision “extremely dangerous”.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-airlines-mh17-downing-case-against-russia-partially-admissible-555935">Malaysia airlines MH17 downing: Case against Russia 'partially admissible', rules European court</a> 
 
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A case related to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was found 'partially admissible' by the European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday. The case, brought by the Netherlands and Ukraine, has put Russia's alleged role in the incident in spotlight.&nbsp;The Strasbourg, France-based court will issue a formal ruling in the matter at a later date. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pti-leader-fawad-chaudhry-arrested-for-sedition-imran-khan-may-be-put-under-house-arrest-555909">Pakistan: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry arrested for sedition, Imran Khan may be put under house arrest 
 
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Fawad Chaudhry, leader of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was arrested on Wednesday for "inciting violence against a constitutional institution", widely attributed in the Pakistani media as 'charges of sedition'. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/being-homosexual-not-a-crime-pope-francis-critcises-laws-that-criminalise-homosexuality-555894">Being homosexual not a crime: Pope Francis critcises laws that criminalise homosexuality</a>

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Pope Francis said that being homosexual is not a crime as he criticised the laws that criminalise homosexuality as unjust. In an interview with the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday (January 24), Pope Francis said that God loves all his children and called on Catholic Bishops who support such laws to welcome LGBTQ people into churches. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-all-flights-at-berlins-brandenburg-airport-cancelled-rescheduled-due-to-labour-strike-555882">Germany: All flights at Berlin’s Brandenburg airport cancelled, rescheduled due to labour strike</a>

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All passenger flights from Germany’s Berlin Brandenburg airport which are scheduled to take off and land, on Wednesday (January 25) have either been cancelled or rescheduled due to a labour strike over a wage dispute. At least 300 flights and as many as 35,000 passengers scheduled to pass through the airport have been affected, as per media reports. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/calls-grow-to-sack-zahawi-as-uk-pm-sunak-parries-labour-onslaught-in-parliament-amid-tax-row-555921">Calls grow to sack Zahawi, as UK PM Sunak parries Labour onslaught in parliament amid tax row</a>

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Tory party chairman Nadhim Zahawi is facing increasing pressure from his party colleagues to resign over the controversy regarding his tax dispute with the HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC).&nbsp;Robert Antony Hayward became the latest Conservative Party member to seek Zahawi’s resignation until the inquiry concludes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/act-of-war-rwanda-shoots-at-dr-congos-fighter-jet-for-allegedly-violating-its-airspace-555862">‘Act of war’: Rwanda shoots at DR Congo’s fighter jet for allegedly violating its airspace</a>

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Rwandan forces on Tuesday (January 24) shot at a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and accused them of violating its airspace, reported Reuters. In turn, the Congolese government denying this accusation called the move an “act of war”, in a statement. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-foreign-minister-jaishankar-displeased-with-pompeos-remarks-on-predecessor-sushma-swaraj-555891">India’s foreign minister Jaishankar displeased with Pompeo’s remarks on predecessor Sushma Swaraj 
 
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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed strong displeasure over the observations made by former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on his predecessor Sushma Swaraj in his latest book.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-sharif-says-government-will-agree-to-stringent-conditions-by-imf-for-revival-of-loan-program-555942">Pakistan PM Sharif says government will agree to ‘stringent’ conditions by IMF for revival of loan program</a>

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Addressing the ‘PM Youth Loan Scheme for Business and Agriculture’ on Tuesday (January 24), Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is ready to swallow the bitter pill of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) “stringent” conditions to revive the loan program, as per a report by the Dawn. 
 
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The top Russian official in Germany has warned about possible escalation amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine after Berlin approved supplying Leopard 2 tanks following mounting pressure from Kyiv and its Western allies.

The top Russian official in Germany has warned about possible escalation amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine after Berlin approved supplying Leopard 2 tanks following mounting pressure from Kyiv and its Western allies. In other news, a case related to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was found 'partially admissible' by the European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday. The case, brought by the Netherlands and Ukraine, has put Russia's alleged role in the incident in the spotlight. Click on the headlines to read more: ‘Extremely dangerous’: Russia warns of potential escalation as Germany agrees to send tanks to Ukraine The top Russian official in Germany has warned about possible escalation amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine after Berlin approved supplying Leopard 2 tanks following mounting pressure from Kyiv and its Western allies. In a statement, on Wednesday (January 25) the Russian ambassador to Germany, Sergei Nechaev, called this decision “extremely dangerous”. Malaysia airlines MH17 downing: Case against Russia 'partially admissible', rules European court A case related to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was found 'partially admissible' by the European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday. The case, brought by the Netherlands and Ukraine, has put Russia's alleged role in the incident in spotlight. The Strasbourg, France-based court will issue a formal ruling in the matter at a later date. Pakistan: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry arrested for sedition, Imran Khan may be put under house arrest Fawad Chaudhry, leader of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was arrested on Wednesday for "inciting violence against a constitutional institution", widely attributed in the Pakistani media as 'charges of sedition'. Being homosexual not a crime: Pope Francis critcises laws that criminalise homosexuality Pope Francis said that being homosexual is not a crime as he criticised the laws that criminalise homosexuality as unjust. In an interview with the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday (January 24), Pope Francis said that God loves all his children and called on Catholic Bishops who support such laws to welcome LGBTQ people into churches. Germany: All flights at Berlin’s Brandenburg airport cancelled, rescheduled due to labour strike All passenger flights from Germany’s Berlin Brandenburg airport which are scheduled to take off and land, on Wednesday (January 25) have either been cancelled or rescheduled due to a labour strike over a wage dispute. At least 300 flights and as many as 35,000 passengers scheduled to pass through the airport have been affected, as per media reports. Calls grow to sack Zahawi, as UK PM Sunak parries Labour onslaught in parliament amid tax row Tory party chairman Nadhim Zahawi is facing increasing pressure from his party colleagues to resign over the controversy regarding his tax dispute with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Robert Antony Hayward became the latest Conservative Party member to seek Zahawi’s resignation until the inquiry concludes. ‘Act of war’: Rwanda shoots at DR Congo’s fighter jet for allegedly violating its airspace Rwandan forces on Tuesday (January 24) shot at a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and accused them of violating its airspace, reported Reuters. In turn, the Congolese government denying this accusation called the move an “act of war”, in a statement. India’s foreign minister Jaishankar displeased with Pompeo’s remarks on predecessor Sushma Swaraj India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed strong displeasure over the observations made by former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on his predecessor Sushma Swaraj in his latest book. Pakistan PM Sharif says government will agree to ‘stringent’ conditions by IMF for revival of loan program Addressing the ‘PM Youth Loan Scheme for Business and Agriculture’ on Tuesday (January 24), Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is ready to swallow the bitter pill of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) “stringent” conditions to revive the loan program, as per a report by the Dawn. WATCH | Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in India for Republic Day, meets President & PM Modi

Top 10 world news: Russia's warning on sending tanks to Ukraine, Malaysia airlines MH17 downing case, & more

Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24).&nbsp;After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. Meanwhile,&nbsp;At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poland-has-officially-requested-germany-to-send-leopard-2-tanks-to-ukraine-555491">Poland officially requests Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, will ask compensation from EU</a>

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Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24). This comes as Berlin is facing mounting pressure from European allies to send tanks to Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. However, Warsaw has recently cranked up the pressure on Berlin to give its approval. The announcement comes a day after the&nbsp;Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, said Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/indian-film-rrrs-naatu-naatu-gets-oscar-nod-for-best-original-song-555596">Indian film RRR's Naatu Naatu gets Oscar nod for best original song</a>

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After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. 'Naatu Naatu' has become something of a phenomenon across the world, with thousands of people recreating the song's choreography and sharing it on social media sites. Everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood has found themselves transfixed by the audacious action of the film and the direction of Rajamouli. The director had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies, though 'RRR' arguably has an even bigger impact.

Check the full list of Oscar nominations <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-2023-nominations-complete-list-555532">here.&nbsp;</a>

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At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police, reported Associated Press. The incident in&nbsp;Oakland took place hours after two other mass shootings&nbsp;in the United States’, California. The state has now witnessed three mass shootings within three days.

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Taking note of the deaths of over 300 children linked to cough syrups in three countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has decided to launch a probe to find whether these medicines were contaminated from the manufacturers’ end, Reuters news agency reported citing sources familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

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Around 92 per cent of Beijing’s 22 million population would have been infected with COVID-19 by the end of January, a new study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong.&nbsp;

The study estimated that by January 31 more than 90 per cent of Beijing's population would have had Covid. As of December 22, around 76 per cent of Beijing residents had contracted coronavirus, reported South China Morning Post.&nbsp;

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Amazon announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its foray into the healthcare industry by providing a $5 monthly subscription plan for its US prime members.

That will cover a variety of generic medications and their doorstep delivery under its healthcare service, 'RxPass'.

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Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that growing up, he was routinely called the 'N-word' and that bananas were thrown at him by the bullies.&nbsp;

“For me, school was probably the most traumatising and most difficult part of my life.I already was being bullied at the age of 6," said Hamilton&nbsp;in an interview for the On Purpose podcast.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/climate-related-disasters-become-a-cause-of-human-trafficking-un-report-555320">Climate-related disasters become a cause of human trafficking: UN report</a>

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The UN said on Tuesday that there is mounting evidence that gang-based crime is taking advantage of an increasing number of displaced people as a result of climate-related disasters.&nbsp;According to a&nbsp;report published&nbsp;by the&nbsp;United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime&nbsp;(UNODC), the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is another risk factor for a rise in human trafficking.

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A shooting was&nbsp;reported from a charter school for at-risk-children in Des Moines, Iowa, where two students died and an employee was injured following a "targeted" attack, police said.

Police responded to a report of a shooting at Starts Right Here, which runs a programme for at-risk youths. Upon reaching the scene, they found three people wounded, two of them critically.

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A rare glowing comet is making a trip back to planet earth after a long gap of about 50,000 years. For all the stargazers, you can catch the glimpse of the glowing comet as it will be closest Wednesday and Thursday next week. How close will the comet be to Earth? Well, the exotic comet will shoot past the planet at a mere distance of 2.5 light minutes which is just 27m miles.

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Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24).

Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24). After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. Meanwhile, At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police Click on the headlines to read more: Poland officially requests Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, will ask compensation from EU Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24). This comes as Berlin is facing mounting pressure from European allies to send tanks to Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. However, Warsaw has recently cranked up the pressure on Berlin to give its approval. The announcement comes a day after the Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, said Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Indian film RRR's Naatu Naatu gets Oscar nod for best original song After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. 'Naatu Naatu' has become something of a phenomenon across the world, with thousands of people recreating the song's choreography and sharing it on social media sites. Everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood has found themselves transfixed by the audacious action of the film and the direction of Rajamouli. The director had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies, though 'RRR' arguably has an even bigger impact. Check the full list of Oscar nominations here. US: Biden calls for assault weapons ban after California witnesses third mass shooting within three days At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police, reported Associated Press. The incident in Oakland took place hours after two other mass shootings in the United States’, California. The state has now witnessed three mass shootings within three days. WHO to probe Indian, Indonesian firms over cough syrup linked deaths Taking note of the deaths of over 300 children linked to cough syrups in three countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has decided to launch a probe to find whether these medicines were contaminated from the manufacturers’ end, Reuters news agency reported citing sources familiar with the matter. 92% of Beijing population could be infected with Covid by January-end: Study Around 92 per cent of Beijing’s 22 million population would have been infected with COVID-19 by the end of January, a new study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong. The study estimated that by January 31 more than 90 per cent of Beijing's population would have had Covid. As of December 22, around 76 per cent of Beijing residents had contracted coronavirus, reported South China Morning Post. Amazon starts medicines delivery in the US at a $5 monthly subscription Amazon announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its foray into the healthcare industry by providing a $5 monthly subscription plan for its US prime members. That will cover a variety of generic medications and their doorstep delivery under its healthcare service, 'RxPass'. 'People threw bananas at me, used the N-word': Lewis Hamilton opens up about racial abuse at school Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that growing up, he was routinely called the 'N-word' and that bananas were thrown at him by the bullies. “For me, school was probably the most traumatising and most difficult part of my life.I already was being bullied at the age of 6," said Hamilton in an interview for the On Purpose podcast. Climate-related disasters become a cause of human trafficking: UN report The UN said on Tuesday that there is mounting evidence that gang-based crime is taking advantage of an increasing number of displaced people as a result of climate-related disasters. According to a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is another risk factor for a rise in human trafficking. Shooting at Iowa charter school leaves two students dead, injures one employee A shooting was reported from a charter school for at-risk-children in Des Moines, Iowa, where two students died and an employee was injured following a "targeted" attack, police said. Police responded to a report of a shooting at Starts Right Here, which runs a programme for at-risk youths. Upon reaching the scene, they found three people wounded, two of them critically. Rare exotic green comet to shoot past earth after 50,000 years A rare glowing comet is making a trip back to planet earth after a long gap of about 50,000 years. For all the stargazers, you can catch the glimpse of the glowing comet as it will be closest Wednesday and Thursday next week. How close will the comet be to Earth? Well, the exotic comet will shoot past the planet at a mere distance of 2.5 light minutes which is just 27m miles. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Top 10 world news: Poland intervenes in Ukraine-Germany Leopard 2 tank row, 'RRR' gets Academy nod, and more

On Monday, Russia warned the West against sending tanks to Ukraine stating that the Ukrainian people will have to suffer. The warning was issued days after the United States and other allies decided to extend fresh military assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. In other news, Russia and Estonia's diplomatic relations were downgraded after the Estonian ambassador was expelled on the accusation of "total Russophobia". Meanwhile, the gunman who killed 10 people in Los Angeles was found dead after he killed himself using a gun on Sunday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-calls-out-wests-pseudo-support-says-ukrainians-will-suffer-if-europe-sends-tanks-555225">Kremlin calls out West's 'pseudo-support' to Kyiv, says Ukrainians will suffer if Europe sends tanks</a>

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Kremlin on Monday (January 23) said that people in Ukraine will suffer if the West sent tanks to Kyiv. The apparent warning comes days after the United States and other allies finalised fresh military assistance to the war-torn nation to help in its fight against Russian aggression. Kremlin also said that the Ukrainian people will pay the price "for all this pseudo-support". &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-orders-estonias-ambassador-to-leave-accuses-the-country-of-total-russophobia-555125">Russia orders Estonia's ambassador to leave, accuses country of 'total Russophobia'</a> 
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The diplomatic relations between Russia and Estonia were downgraded on Monday after the latter's ambassador was ordered to leave Russia, as the country was accused of "total Russophobia".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-mass-shooting-suspect-found-dead-554981">Suspect in California mass shooting, that left 10 dead, kills self</a> 
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The gunman who shot dead 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a van Sunday. It was the same van he used to flee after attempting a second shooting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-sunak-calls-for-investigation-into-tax-affairs-of-nadhim-zahawi-555187">UK PM Sunak calls for investigation into tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi</a>

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United Kingdon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ordered his independent ethics adviser to investigate Conservative Party chairperson Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs. Sunak stated that there were "questions that need answering" in the tax affairs case.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-wont-stand-in-the-way-of-polands-decision-to-supply-leopard-tanks-to-ukraine-554987">Germany 'won't stand in the way' of Poland's decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine</a>

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Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them with german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough Kyiv has been waiting for.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-government-refuses-to-back-down-on-pension-reform-555227">French government refuses to back down on pension reform&nbsp;</a>

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On Monday, the French government took a step ahead with the widely-debated pensions reform plan, which would increase the retirement age to 64, stating that the top priority must be balancing the system's books.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-elections-to-be-held-on-may-14-president-erdogan-554975">Turkish elections to be held on May 14: President Erdogan</a> 
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that the elections in Turkiye will take place on May 14 — one month ahead of schedule, according to a video posted by the president's office on Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-female-journalists-arrested-by-iranian-authorities-amid-protests-555167">Three female journalists arrested by Iranian authorities amid protests</a> 
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Three female journalists have been arrested by Iranian authorities in the last two days, stated the local media on Monday, amid continued protests against the government after the death of Mahsa Amini in judicial custody.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-hipkins-acknowledges-ardern-faced-abhorrent-abuse-as-prime-minister-554992">New Zealand: Hipkins acknowledges Ardern faced 'abhorrent' abuse as prime minister</a> 
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Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, was at the receiving end of "abhorrent" abuse while in office and has vowed to protect his family from the same. Hipkins was speaking after being unanimously voted as the new prime minister by ruling Labour Party.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-cant-declare-irans-revolutionary-guards-as-terrorists-says-foreign-policy-chief-borrell-555159">EU can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, says foreign policy chief Borrell</a>

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The European Union can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—which has been clamping down on Mahasa Amini death protesters—a terrorist entity until the directive comes from a court of the EU member, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

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On Monday, Russia warned the West against sending tanks to Ukraine stating that the Ukrainian people will have to suffer. The warning was issued days after the United States and other allies decided to extend fresh military assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

On Monday, Russia warned the West against sending tanks to Ukraine stating that the Ukrainian people will have to suffer. The warning was issued days after the United States and other allies decided to extend fresh military assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. In other news, Russia and Estonia's diplomatic relations were downgraded after the Estonian ambassador was expelled on the accusation of "total Russophobia". Meanwhile, the gunman who killed 10 people in Los Angeles was found dead after he killed himself using a gun on Sunday. Click on the headlines to read more: Kremlin calls out West's 'pseudo-support' to Kyiv, says Ukrainians will suffer if Europe sends tanks Kremlin on Monday (January 23) said that people in Ukraine will suffer if the West sent tanks to Kyiv. The apparent warning comes days after the United States and other allies finalised fresh military assistance to the war-torn nation to help in its fight against Russian aggression. Kremlin also said that the Ukrainian people will pay the price "for all this pseudo-support". Russia orders Estonia's ambassador to leave, accuses country of 'total Russophobia' The diplomatic relations between Russia and Estonia were downgraded on Monday after the latter's ambassador was ordered to leave Russia, as the country was accused of "total Russophobia". Suspect in California mass shooting, that left 10 dead, kills self The gunman who shot dead 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a van Sunday. It was the same van he used to flee after attempting a second shooting. UK PM Sunak calls for investigation into tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi United Kingdon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ordered his independent ethics adviser to investigate Conservative Party chairperson Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs. Sunak stated that there were "questions that need answering" in the tax affairs case. Germany 'won't stand in the way' of Poland's decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them with german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough Kyiv has been waiting for. French government refuses to back down on pension reform On Monday, the French government took a step ahead with the widely-debated pensions reform plan, which would increase the retirement age to 64, stating that the top priority must be balancing the system's books. Turkish elections to be held on May 14: President Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that the elections in Turkiye will take place on May 14 — one month ahead of schedule, according to a video posted by the president's office on Sunday. Three female journalists arrested by Iranian authorities amid protests Three female journalists have been arrested by Iranian authorities in the last two days, stated the local media on Monday, amid continued protests against the government after the death of Mahsa Amini in judicial custody. New Zealand: Hipkins acknowledges Ardern faced 'abhorrent' abuse as prime minister Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, was at the receiving end of "abhorrent" abuse while in office and has vowed to protect his family from the same. Hipkins was speaking after being unanimously voted as the new prime minister by ruling Labour Party. EU can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, says foreign policy chief Borrell The European Union can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—which has been clamping down on Mahasa Amini death protesters—a terrorist entity until the directive comes from a court of the EU member, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

Top 10 world news: Kremlin warns against West's support, Russia expels Estonian envoy, & more

At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a mass shooting in a predominantly Asian city in southern California, police said on Sunday (January 22), with the suspect still at large. In Syria's northern city of Aleppo, a building collapsed on Sunday killing 16 people, including children. According to the state media, search and rescue efforts were ongoing. And in a major-shake up Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday removed a top minister Aryeh Deri from his cabinet after the Supreme Court gave a ruling against the appointment recently. The court decided that Deri could not serve as a cabinet minister because of a conviction last year over tax offences.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-in-california-leaves-multiple-fatalities-many-injured-554870">US: 10 killed, 10 injured in mass shooting at Lunar New Year event near Los Angeles, suspect at large</a>

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At least 10 people were killed and at least 10 others injured&nbsp;in a mass shooting&nbsp;at a ballroom dance club amid Lunar New Year celebrations attended by thousands of people in&nbsp;Monterey Park city&nbsp;in California, late Saturday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/syria-at-least-13-killed-including-children-after-building-collapses-in-aleppo-554904">Syria: At least 16 killed, including children, as building collapses in Aleppo</a>

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At least 16 people, including children, lost their lives after a building collapsed in Syria's northern city of Aleppo early on Sunday (January 22), the state news agency SANA quoting an interior ministry statement.&nbsp;The report mentioned that the five-story building, housing about 30 people, collapsed overnight in the Sheikh Maksoud neighbourhood.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-netanyahu-removes-top-minister-after-supreme-court-ruling-554900">Israeli PM Netanyahu removes minister Aryeh Deri from cabinet following Supreme Court ruling</a>

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In a major shake-up, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday removed a&nbsp;top minister Aryeh Deri who is also the leader of coalition partner from his nascent cabinet after the Supreme Court gave the ruling against the appointment recently.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/attitude-unacceptable-poland-hits-out-at-germanys-decision-not-to-supply-leopard-tanks-to-ukraine-554882">'Attitude unacceptable': Poland hits out at Germany's decision not to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine</a>

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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Sunday (January 22) hit out at Germany's decision not to supply the Leopard 2 tanks to war-hit Ukraine by saying that Berlin's attitude is unacceptable. "Germany's attitude is unacceptable. It has been almost a year since the war began, innocent people are dying every day," Morawiecki told the PAP agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-and-germany-must-become-pioneers-to-relaunch-europe-says-macron-554930">France and Germany must become ‘pioneers’ to relaunch Europe, says Macron</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (January 22) said that France and Germany should be "pioneers" in the process of developing Europe.&nbsp;German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met French counterpart in Paris on Sunday to mark 60 years of postwar cooperation between both nations—the signing of Elysee Treaty.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-years-after-capitol-riot-us-lawmakers-seek-to-bar-insurrectionists-from-holding-office-report-554932">Two years after Capitol riot, US lawmakers seek to bar insurrectionists from holding office: Report</a>

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Nearly, 1,000 people had been charged in the Capitol Hill riot with federal crimes, with about half of them pleading guilty to riot-related charges and more than three dozen convicted at trial.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-media-faces-massive-layoffs-amid-fears-of-economic-depression-554886">US media faces massive layoffs amid fears of economic depression</a> 
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US media outlets, from the Washington Post to CNN, have been facing tough days, as massive layoffs were announced by various outlets amid increasing fears of economic depression.&nbsp;Vox Media, owner of websites like The Verge and Vox along with the famous New York Magazine as well as its online platform,&nbsp;on Friday announced that they will be laying off seven per cent of its staff.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dear-mr-kirby-wagner-boss-writes-to-white-house-over-fresh-us-sanctions-554903">'Dear Mr Kirby...': Wagner boss writes to White House over fresh US sanctions</a>

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Russian mercenary group Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin wrote a short letter to the White House on Saturday (January 21) asking what crime his group is accused of after the United States imposed new sanctions on the group and declared&nbsp;it a transnational criminal organisation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammed-shami-advices-young-umran-malik-says-you-do-this-and-then-you-will-rule-the-world-554910">Mohammed Shami advices young Umran Malik, says 'you do this..' and then you will rule the world</a>

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Following India’s dominant eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the second ODI in Raipur, player-of-the-match Mohammed Shami was seen have a discussion with India’s newest pace sensation Umran Malik on Bcci.tv. During the match, it was Shami who provided India with early breakthroughs and returned with figures of 3-18 in six overs. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-akshay-kumar-begins-filming-for-bade-miyan-chote-miyan-with-tiger-shroff-554921">Akshay Kumar begins filming for 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' with Tiger Shroff</a>

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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff have finally started filming&nbsp;for their upcoming action entertainer 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', backed by Pooja Entertainment. The film is being helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and&nbsp;features Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist.

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At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a mass shooting in a predominantly Asian city in southern California, police said on Sunday (January 22), with the suspect still at large.

At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a mass shooting in a predominantly Asian city in southern California, police said on Sunday (January 22), with the suspect still at large. In Syria's northern city of Aleppo, a building collapsed on Sunday killing 16 people, including children. According to the state media, search and rescue efforts were ongoing. And in a major-shake up Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday removed a top minister Aryeh Deri from his cabinet after the Supreme Court gave a ruling against the appointment recently. The court decided that Deri could not serve as a cabinet minister because of a conviction last year over tax offences. Click on the headlines to read more US: 10 killed, 10 injured in mass shooting at Lunar New Year event near Los Angeles, suspect at large At least 10 people were killed and at least 10 others injured in a mass shooting at a ballroom dance club amid Lunar New Year celebrations attended by thousands of people in Monterey Park city in California, late Saturday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. Syria: At least 16 killed, including children, as building collapses in Aleppo At least 16 people, including children, lost their lives after a building collapsed in Syria's northern city of Aleppo early on Sunday (January 22), the state news agency SANA quoting an interior ministry statement. The report mentioned that the five-story building, housing about 30 people, collapsed overnight in the Sheikh Maksoud neighbourhood. Israeli PM Netanyahu removes minister Aryeh Deri from cabinet following Supreme Court ruling In a major shake-up, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday removed a top minister Aryeh Deri who is also the leader of coalition partner from his nascent cabinet after the Supreme Court gave the ruling against the appointment recently. 'Attitude unacceptable': Poland hits out at Germany's decision not to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Sunday (January 22) hit out at Germany's decision not to supply the Leopard 2 tanks to war-hit Ukraine by saying that Berlin's attitude is unacceptable. "Germany's attitude is unacceptable. It has been almost a year since the war began, innocent people are dying every day," Morawiecki told the PAP agency. France and Germany must become ‘pioneers’ to relaunch Europe, says Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (January 22) said that France and Germany should be "pioneers" in the process of developing Europe. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met French counterpart in Paris on Sunday to mark 60 years of postwar cooperation between both nations—the signing of Elysee Treaty. Two years after Capitol riot, US lawmakers seek to bar insurrectionists from holding office: Report Nearly, 1,000 people had been charged in the Capitol Hill riot with federal crimes, with about half of them pleading guilty to riot-related charges and more than three dozen convicted at trial. US media faces massive layoffs amid fears of economic depression US media outlets, from the Washington Post to CNN, have been facing tough days, as massive layoffs were announced by various outlets amid increasing fears of economic depression. Vox Media, owner of websites like The Verge and Vox along with the famous New York Magazine as well as its online platform, on Friday announced that they will be laying off seven per cent of its staff. 'Dear Mr Kirby...': Wagner boss writes to White House over fresh US sanctions Russian mercenary group Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin wrote a short letter to the White House on Saturday (January 21) asking what crime his group is accused of after the United States imposed new sanctions on the group and declared it a transnational criminal organisation. Mohammed Shami advices young Umran Malik, says 'you do this..' and then you will rule the world Following India’s dominant eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the second ODI in Raipur, player-of-the-match Mohammed Shami was seen have a discussion with India’s newest pace sensation Umran Malik on Bcci.tv. During the match, it was Shami who provided India with early breakthroughs and returned with figures of 3-18 in six overs. Akshay Kumar begins filming for 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' with Tiger Shroff Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff have finally started filming for their upcoming action entertainer 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', backed by Pooja Entertainment. The film is being helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and features Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist.

Top 10 world news: 10 dead in Lunar New Year shooting near Los Angeles, suspect at large, and more

The Russian troops on Saturday launched an offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. Earlier, the region's nuclear power plant was captured by Russia. In other news, New Zealand's minister Chris Hipkins, who led the response of the country against the pandemic, will be replacing Jacinda Ardern as the next prime minister of the country. Meanwhile, protesters in huge numbers gathered in Madrid to protest against Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and demand his resignation. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russian-army-holds-offensive-operations-in-zaporizhzhia-554772">Ukraine war: Russian army holds 'offensive operations' in Zaporizhzhia&nbsp;</a>

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The Russian army on Saturday (January 21) said that its troops launched an offensive in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. Earlier in the conflict, Russia had captured the nuclear power plant in the region, where fighting was stalled for weeks, but it reportedly intensified recently.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chris-hipkins-to-replace-jacinda-arden-as-new-zealands-next-prime-minister-554613">Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s next prime minister</a>

 
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Minister Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand’s response against the COVID-19 pandemic, is all set to replace Jacinda Ardern to become the country’s next prime minister.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-people-stage-protest-against-pm-sanchezs-government-in-spain-554758">Thousands of people stage protest against PM Sanchez's government in Spain</a>

 
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Thousands gathered in Spain's capital Madrid to protest against the leftist government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday in a rally supported by the far-right party Vox. The protest has been staged in the year when elections are to be held.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-claims-80-of-population-infected-by-covid-19-554725">China claims 80 per cent of population infected by COVID-19</a>

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The chances of China facing a major Covid-19 rebound in the coming next two or three months is unlikely as 80 per cent of the country's population has been infected by the virus, said a major government scientist on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-fined-by-police-for-not-weairng-a-seatbelt-554617">UK PM Rishi Sunak fined by police for not wearing seatbelt in car</a>

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been fined for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car. The Lancashire Police, without specifying the name, said that it had issued a fixed penalty with a conditional offer to a 42-year-old man from London, BBC reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-designates-mercenary-group-wagner-as-international-criminal-organisation-554630">US designates mercenary group Wagner as 'international criminal organisation'</a>

 
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The United States administration on Friday (January 19) designated Russian mercenary group Wagner as an international criminal organisation with White House national security spokesperson John Kirby saying that the group is committing widespread atrocities and human rights abuses.&nbsp;

<a href="Turkiye cancels Swedish defence minister’s visit over protest planned by right-wing leader">Turkiye cancels Swedish defence minister’s visit over protest planned by right-wing leader</a>

 
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The Turkish government on Saturday cancelled the upcoming visit of the Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson in the wake of right-wing extremist planning a demonstration in Stockholm.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-killed-by-israeli-civilian-at-west-bank-farm-claims-army-554752">Palestinian killed by Israeli civilian at West Bank farm, claims army</a>

 
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A Palestinian was shot dead by an Israeli civilian at a settler farm on Saturday in the occupied West Bank after an attempted stabbing attack, stated the army reporting the latest incident as violence escalated in the region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-fuss-over-german-made-leopard-tanks-as-pressure-mounts-on-berlin-to-approve-delivery-554652">The fuss over German-made Leopard tanks as pressure mounts on Berlin to approve delivery</a>

 
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The Western allied failed to finalise the supply of German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. During defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday, the United States including other allies agreed to send massive military assistance for Kyiv's fight against Russian forces, but the package didn't include the hotly-debated Geman tanks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/uk-says-fta-talks-with-india-well-advanced-seventh-round-soon-554723">UK says FTA talks with India ‘well advanced’, seventh round soon</a>

 
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The negotiations for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement between Britain and India are "well advanced", United Kingdom's Foreign Office Minister for South Asia, Lord Tariq Ahmed said in a parliamentary debate in London's House of Lords.&nbsp;

The Russian troops on Saturday launched an offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. Earlier, the region's nuclear power plant was captured by Russia. In other news, New Zealand's minister Chris Hipkins, who led the response of the country against the pandemic, will be replacing Jacinda Ardern as the next prime minister of the country.

The Russian troops on Saturday launched an offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. Earlier, the region's nuclear power plant was captured by Russia. In other news, New Zealand's minister Chris Hipkins, who led the response of the country against the pandemic, will be replacing Jacinda Ardern as the next prime minister of the country. Meanwhile, protesters in huge numbers gathered in Madrid to protest against Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and demand his resignation. Click on the links to read the full report Ukraine war: Russian army holds 'offensive operations' in Zaporizhzhia The Russian army on Saturday (January 21) said that its troops launched an offensive in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. Earlier in the conflict, Russia had captured the nuclear power plant in the region, where fighting was stalled for weeks, but it reportedly intensified recently. Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s next prime minister Minister Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand’s response against the COVID-19 pandemic, is all set to replace Jacinda Ardern to become the country’s next prime minister. Thousands of people stage protest against PM Sanchez's government in Spain Thousands gathered in Spain's capital Madrid to protest against the leftist government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday in a rally supported by the far-right party Vox. The protest has been staged in the year when elections are to be held. China claims 80 per cent of population infected by COVID-19 The chances of China facing a major Covid-19 rebound in the coming next two or three months is unlikely as 80 per cent of the country's population has been infected by the virus, said a major government scientist on Saturday. UK PM Rishi Sunak fined by police for not wearing seatbelt in car The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been fined for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car. The Lancashire Police, without specifying the name, said that it had issued a fixed penalty with a conditional offer to a 42-year-old man from London, BBC reported. US designates mercenary group Wagner as 'international criminal organisation' The United States administration on Friday (January 19) designated Russian mercenary group Wagner as an international criminal organisation with White House national security spokesperson John Kirby saying that the group is committing widespread atrocities and human rights abuses. Turkiye cancels Swedish defence minister’s visit over protest planned by right-wing leader The Turkish government on Saturday cancelled the upcoming visit of the Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson in the wake of right-wing extremist planning a demonstration in Stockholm. Palestinian killed by Israeli civilian at West Bank farm, claims army A Palestinian was shot dead by an Israeli civilian at a settler farm on Saturday in the occupied West Bank after an attempted stabbing attack, stated the army reporting the latest incident as violence escalated in the region. The fuss over German-made Leopard tanks as pressure mounts on Berlin to approve delivery The Western allied failed to finalise the supply of German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. During defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday, the United States including other allies agreed to send massive military assistance for Kyiv's fight against Russian forces, but the package didn't include the hotly-debated Geman tanks. UK says FTA talks with India ‘well advanced’, seventh round soon The negotiations for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement between Britain and India are "well advanced", United Kingdom's Foreign Office Minister for South Asia, Lord Tariq Ahmed said in a parliamentary debate in London's House of Lords.

Top 10 world news: Russia-Ukraine war escalation, New Zealand’s new PM Chris Hipkins, & more

The defence ministry of Russia on Friday stated that its forces took control of Klishchiivka which is near Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. As per reports, aerial support was used to capture the village.&nbsp;

In other news, an airport official said that the Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, where the ill-fated Yeti Airlines crashed, lacked a working landing guiding system which ensures that the plane landed safely on the runway.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Google's parent company Alphabet Inc announced that around 12,000 jobs will be cut down, which is equal to 6 per cent of the company's global workforce.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-moscow-claims-capture-of-klishchiivka-near-bakhmut-554537">Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims capture of Klishchiivka near Bakhmut</a>

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Russia's defence ministry on Friday claimed that its forces had taken control of Klishchiivka, a settlement south of Bakhmut, which is in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/yeti-airlines-plane-crash-nepal-airport-built-with-chinese-assistance-had-no-landing-guidance-system-554422">Nepal plane crash: Pokhara airport, built with Chinese assistance, did not have landing guidance system</a>

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Nepal’s Pokhara International Airport, where the ill-fated Yeti Airlines plane having onboard 72 passengers was scheduled to land but crashed minutes before, did not have a working landing guiding system that helps planes land safely on runway, an airport official has revealed. A landing guiding system or instrument landing system helps pilots struggling with visibility maintain visual contact with surrounding obstacles and the ground.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-cuts-12000-jobs-6-of-global-workforce-554451">Google joins layoff spree, slashes 12,000 jobs across world offers 16 weeks of severance pay</a>

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Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. said on Friday that it will cut about 12,000 jobs, amounting to more than 6 per cent of its global workforce. Alphabet became the latest tech giant from Silicon Valley to shrink its workforce after years of business growth and consequent hirings. The job cuts announced on Friday will affect staff worldwide and across the company.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-asks-allies-to-dig-deeper-to-support-ukraine-kremlin-says-tanks-will-change-nothing-on-battlefield-554512">US asks allies to 'dig deeper' to support Ukraine; Kremlin says tanks will change 'nothing' on battlefield</a>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States on Friday (January 20) for a new security assistance package to the war-torn nation. While Western allies are mulling over further military aid, especially tanks, to Kyiv to help in its fight against Russia.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-know-what-happened-uk-pm-rishi-sunak-outlines-why-he-cannot-cut-taxes-says-people-are-not-idiots-554440">'You know what happened': UK PM Rishi Sunak outlines why he cannot cut taxes, says people are 'not idiots'</a>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday said that he wished he could cut taxes but the current public finances are not in favourable condition.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/never-met-osama-let-leader-abdul-rehman-makki-denies-links-with-al-qaeda-554445">'Never met Osama': LeT leader Abdul Rehman Makki denies links with Al-Qaeda</a>

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Abdul Rehman Makki, the Lashkar-e-Taiba`s (LeT's) deputy chief on Thursday (January 19) denied any links with Al-Qaeda, days after he was added to the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) list of designated terrorists.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peru-unrest-spreads-president-says-violence-will-not-go-unpunished-554305">Peru unrest spreads; President says violence will not go unpunished</a>

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As the anti-government protests in Peru intensify, thousands of protesters descended on the capital city of Lima on Thursday (January 19) angered by a rise in the death toll and calling for a sweeping change of government.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/satellite-images-show-china-constructing-new-dam-close-to-borders-with-india-nepal-report-554376">Satellite images show China constructing new dam close to borders with India, Nepal: Report</a>

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Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/instagram-rolls-out-quiet-mode-enhances-parental-supervision-for-teens-554517">Instagram rolls out 'Quiet Mode', enhances parental supervision for teens</a>

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Meta-owned Instagram launched the 'Quiet Mode' to discourage people from consistently being on the app. Targeted at teenagers, the 'Quiet Mode' will ensure that once enabled, they do not receive any notifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-stunning-images-emerge-of-indias-new-parliament-building-554511/#green-building-554499">In Pics | Stunning images emerge of India’s new Parliament building</a>

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As the last-minute preparations continue, India's new Parliament building is set to be open this week, ahead of the Budget Session which will start on January 31. The photos of the triangular-shaped structure's interiors and exteriors have been published by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA) which is carrying out the Central Vista redevelopment and new Parliament construction. &nbsp;

The defence ministry of Russia on Friday stated that its forces took control of Klishchiivka which is near Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. As per reports, aerial support was used to capture the village.

The defence ministry of Russia on Friday stated that its forces took control of Klishchiivka which is near Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. As per reports, aerial support was used to capture the village. In other news, an airport official said that the Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, where the ill-fated Yeti Airlines crashed, lacked a working landing guiding system which ensures that the plane landed safely on the runway. Meanwhile, Google's parent company Alphabet Inc announced that around 12,000 jobs will be cut down, which is equal to 6 per cent of the company's global workforce. Click on the links to read the full report Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims capture of Klishchiivka near Bakhmut Russia's defence ministry on Friday claimed that its forces had taken control of Klishchiivka, a settlement south of Bakhmut, which is in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region. Nepal plane crash: Pokhara airport, built with Chinese assistance, did not have landing guidance system Nepal’s Pokhara International Airport, where the ill-fated Yeti Airlines plane having onboard 72 passengers was scheduled to land but crashed minutes before, did not have a working landing guiding system that helps planes land safely on runway, an airport official has revealed. A landing guiding system or instrument landing system helps pilots struggling with visibility maintain visual contact with surrounding obstacles and the ground. Google joins layoff spree, slashes 12,000 jobs across world offers 16 weeks of severance pay Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. said on Friday that it will cut about 12,000 jobs, amounting to more than 6 per cent of its global workforce. Alphabet became the latest tech giant from Silicon Valley to shrink its workforce after years of business growth and consequent hirings. The job cuts announced on Friday will affect staff worldwide and across the company. US asks allies to 'dig deeper' to support Ukraine; Kremlin says tanks will change 'nothing' on battlefield Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States on Friday (January 20) for a new security assistance package to the war-torn nation. While Western allies are mulling over further military aid, especially tanks, to Kyiv to help in its fight against Russia. 'You know what happened': UK PM Rishi Sunak outlines why he cannot cut taxes, says people are 'not idiots' UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday said that he wished he could cut taxes but the current public finances are not in favourable condition. 'Never met Osama': LeT leader Abdul Rehman Makki denies links with Al-Qaeda Abdul Rehman Makki, the Lashkar-e-Taiba`s (LeT's) deputy chief on Thursday (January 19) denied any links with Al-Qaeda, days after he was added to the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) list of designated terrorists. Peru unrest spreads; President says violence will not go unpunished As the anti-government protests in Peru intensify, thousands of protesters descended on the capital city of Lima on Thursday (January 19) angered by a rise in the death toll and calling for a sweeping change of government. Satellite images show China constructing new dam close to borders with India, Nepal: Report Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river. Instagram rolls out 'Quiet Mode', enhances parental supervision for teens Meta-owned Instagram launched the 'Quiet Mode' to discourage people from consistently being on the app. Targeted at teenagers, the 'Quiet Mode' will ensure that once enabled, they do not receive any notifications. In Pics | Stunning images emerge of India’s new Parliament building As the last-minute preparations continue, India's new Parliament building is set to be open this week, ahead of the Budget Session which will start on January 31. The photos of the triangular-shaped structure's interiors and exteriors have been published by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA) which is carrying out the Central Vista redevelopment and new Parliament construction.

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Russia warned the West that if they provide Kyiv with longer-range weapons, the ongoing Ukraine war will escalate if the West. Kazakhstan's president dissolved the country's Parliament and called for a snap election.

Russia warned the West that if they provide Kyiv with longer-range weapons, the ongoing Ukraine war will escalate if the West. Kazakhstan's president dissolved the country's Parliament and called for a snap election. Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case of a fatal film set shooting in October 2021. Read a feature piece on Jacinda Ardern as she announced to step down as the New Zealand Prime Minister. Click on the links to read the full report Russia warns of escalation, nuclear war outbreak as West mulls sending powerful weapons to Ukraine Russia issued a warning that the ongoing Ukraine war will escalate if the West provides Kyiv with longer-range weapons. Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict started, the United States has sent advanced and high-precision weapons and other military assistance to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation against Russian aggression. Kazakhstan President dissolves parliament, calls for snap election on March 19 Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday (January 19) dissolved the country's Parliament and called for a snap election on March 19. President Tokayev, 69, also dissolved the country's local legislatures. Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter over deadly shooting incident Actor Alec Baldwin of the 'Mission Impossible' fame has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case of a fatal film-set shooting in October 2021. Davos: Greta Thunberg accuses WEF attendees of fuelling the ‘destruction of planet’ Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday (January 19) accused the attendees of the World Economic Forum (WEF) of fuelling the destruction of the planet, as she spoke during a round-table discussion in Davos between climate campaigners and International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol. China announces censorship crackdown to get rid of Covid rumours on internet The cyber authorities of China are set to censor social media to ensure that "rumours" regarding the pandemic do not create “gloomy sentiments” on the platforms during the lunar new year festival. Fire blaze at Armenian military barracks kills 15, injures three As per reports, 15 servicemen were killed and three others suffered serious injuries after a military barracks was set ablaze overnight in Armenia on Thursday, stated the defence ministry. ‘Propaganda piece, reveals colonial mindset’: India slams BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (January 19) slammed the BBC documentary aimed at discrediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed it a "propaganda piece" and completely biased that still reveals a colonial mindset. What just happened? Reason for Jacinda Ardern's shocking resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shock move to step down as the New Zealand Prime Minister on 7 February made headlines on Thursday as she made the announcement. Hong Kong to remove isolation rule for new Covid patients Hong Kong will lift the isolation order that required people infected with Covid to isolate themselves. The order, seen as part of government's approach to revive the economy, will be implemented starting January 30. Twitter Blue subscription plans rolled out for Android, web users Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it would price Twitter Blue subscription for Android users at $11 per month. The subscription is priced at $11 for the iOS subscribers as well. Twitter has offered a cheaper annual plan for the web users when compared to the monthly charges.

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Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of&nbsp; fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.&nbsp;Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official&nbsp;were among those killed. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-to-start-laying-off-employees-from-today-report-553642">Microsoft to fire 10,000 people as tech layoffs intensify</a>

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Joining the layoffs spree, US tech giant Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced that it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The layoffs will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a negative impact of 12 cents on per share profit, it said.

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A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.&nbsp;Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official&nbsp;were among those killed.&nbsp;Twenty two people, including 10 children, have been hospitalised.

Unverified footage circulating on social media showed what appeared to be the charred remains of the aircraft. Debris from nearby buildings and a car crushed by large shards of metal can also be seen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-cut-off-hands-of-four-publicly-flog-nine-for-theft-in-front-of-spectators-553905">Taliban cut off hands of four, publicly flog nine for theft in front of spectators</a>

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The Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar.&nbsp;

According to Tolo News, the suspects were punished on Tuesday in Ahmad Shahi Stadium. Local authorities and Kandahar residents were in attendance when the lashing took place.&nbsp;

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A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said.

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Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidelines for the year 2023 and according to new guidelines, it should be Dry January all year round in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all then two drinks maximum each week is deemed to be low-risk.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-oil-demand-to-reach-an-all-time-high-this-year-as-china-re-opens-iea-553899">Global oil demand to reach an all-time high this year as China re-opens, says IEA</a>

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil demand is set to reach an all-time high in 2023 as the Chinese economy re-opens after ending its stringent zero-Covid policy. However, the Paris-based watchdog in its report published on Wednesday (January 18) also noted that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed, as a result, could affect the supply.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/as-inflation-soars-in-uk-britons-see-real-time-value-of-their-wages-plummet-biggest-fall-since-2009-553746">As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326404-new-wion-39.png?imwidth=1920" />The sheer weight of inflation that Britons are facing has been made clear by the latest figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that even as inflation reached double digits, wages are lagging far behind.&nbsp;As per a Daily Mail report, even though earnings have risen at near-record rates, in real terms wages have plummeted in the three months to November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macaus-gambling-kingpin-alvin-chau-sentenced-to-18-years-in-prison-553923">Macau's gambling kingpin Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326544-alvin-chau.png?imwidth=1920" />Alvin Chau- Macau's gambling kingpin- was on Wednesday (January 18) sentenced to 18 years in prison for running an illegal gambling empire. Chau, 48, the chairman of the Suncity Group, was responsible for pioneering the junket industry which brought high rollers from mainland China to Macau. He was the chairman (of the group) until December 2021, a month after his arrest. A report by the news agency AFP on Wednesday said that prosecutors charged Chau with 289 counts of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling. Judge Lou Ieng Ha found the 48-year-old guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets. However, she acquitted him on the charge of money laundering.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-wrestlers-open-can-of-worms-into-the-working-of-federation-allege-sexual-harassment-and-corruption-553870">Indian wrestlers open 'can of worms' into the working of federation, allege sexual harassment and corruption</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326492-copy-of-untitled-7.png?imwidth=1920" />Big ticket Indian wrestlers on Wednesday opened a can of worms into the workings of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik accused the federation President Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma of sexual harassment while Bajrang Punia alleged the office holders to be knee-deep in corruption.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326361-horizons.png?imwidth=1920" />Suniel Shetty is back and how! After entertaining the audiences with some iconic roles in action, romance and comedy genres, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty made his impending OTT debut with 2022 web show ‘Dharavi Bank’ as Thalaivan, the kingpin of one of the world’s largest slums, Dharavi. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Bollywood’s ‘Anna’ Suniel Shetty spoke about his comeback after taking a break from films, conscious decision of playing roles that suit his age and love for grey shaded characters that have a soul of their own.&nbsp;

Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.

Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said. Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official were among those killed. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar. Meanwhile, a number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Click on the headlines to read more: Microsoft to fire 10,000 people as tech layoffs intensify Joining the layoffs spree, US tech giant Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced that it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The layoffs will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a negative impact of 12 cents on per share profit, it said. Ukraine’s interior minister among 18 killed in chopper crash, Germany offers help in probe A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said. Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official were among those killed. Twenty two people, including 10 children, have been hospitalised. Unverified footage circulating on social media showed what appeared to be the charred remains of the aircraft. Debris from nearby buildings and a car crushed by large shards of metal can also be seen. Taliban cut off hands of four, publicly flog nine for theft in front of spectators The Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar. According to Tolo News, the suspects were punished on Tuesday in Ahmad Shahi Stadium. Local authorities and Kandahar residents were in attendance when the lashing took place. Apple to bring Chinese suppliers to boost production in India A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said. Two drinks per week, dry January: Canada's new recommendation for alcohol consumption Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidelines for the year 2023 and according to new guidelines, it should be Dry January all year round in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all then two drinks maximum each week is deemed to be low-risk. Global oil demand to reach an all-time high this year as China re-opens, says IEA According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil demand is set to reach an all-time high in 2023 as the Chinese economy re-opens after ending its stringent zero-Covid policy. However, the Paris-based watchdog in its report published on Wednesday (January 18) also noted that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed, as a result, could affect the supply. As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009 The sheer weight of inflation that Britons are facing has been made clear by the latest figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that even as inflation reached double digits, wages are lagging far behind. As per a Daily Mail report, even though earnings have risen at near-record rates, in real terms wages have plummeted in the three months to November. Macau's gambling kingpin Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison Alvin Chau- Macau's gambling kingpin- was on Wednesday (January 18) sentenced to 18 years in prison for running an illegal gambling empire. Chau, 48, the chairman of the Suncity Group, was responsible for pioneering the junket industry which brought high rollers from mainland China to Macau. He was the chairman (of the group) until December 2021, a month after his arrest. A report by the news agency AFP on Wednesday said that prosecutors charged Chau with 289 counts of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling. Judge Lou Ieng Ha found the 48-year-old guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets. However, she acquitted him on the charge of money laundering. Indian wrestlers open 'can of worms' into the working of federation, allege sexual harassment and corruption Big ticket Indian wrestlers on Wednesday opened a can of worms into the workings of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik accused the federation President Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma of sexual harassment while Bajrang Punia alleged the office holders to be knee-deep in corruption. Exclusive | Suniel Shetty interview: My children have grown up. I’m now playing my age Suniel Shetty is back and how! After entertaining the audiences with some iconic roles in action, romance and comedy genres, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty made his impending OTT debut with 2022 web show ‘Dharavi Bank’ as Thalaivan, the kingpin of one of the world’s largest slums, Dharavi. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Bollywood’s ‘Anna’ Suniel Shetty spoke about his comeback after taking a break from films, conscious decision of playing roles that suit his age and love for grey shaded characters that have a soul of their own.

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In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026. In other news,&nbsp;Germany named Boris Pistorius as the country’s new defence minister on Tuesday (January 17) following the resignation of Christine Lambrecht a day prior.&nbsp;

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In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-appoints-boris-pistorius-as-new-defence-minister-averts-government-crisis-553579">Germany appoints Boris Pistorius as new defence minister, averts government crisis</a>

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Germany named Boris Pistorius as the country’s new defence minister on Tuesday (January 17) following the resignation of Christine Lambrecht a day prior. This comes weeks after several missteps by the now former defence minister of Berlin and amid mounting pressure on the country from European allies to approve the re-export of Leopard tanks for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-visa-restrictions-on-25-people-in-belarus-including-lawmakers-over-politically-motivated-trial-553574">US imposes visa restrictions on 25 people in Belarus including lawmakers over ‘politically motivated trial’</a>

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The United States imposed visa restrictions for 25 people including lawmakers for “undermining democracy” on Tuesday (January 17) over the trial in absentia of exiled democratic opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-population-falls-to-a-60-year-low-demographers-predict-nation-will-get-old-before-it-gets-rich-553315">China's population falls to a 60 year low; demographers predict nation 'will get old before it gets rich'</a>

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For the first time in 60 years, China’s population has fallen. 2022 saw the nation’s population take a historic turn to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizens’ numbers. As per Reuters, this marks the beginning of profound implications for the economy of the nation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-cop-admits-to-71-sexual-offences-in-one-of-the-worst-serial-rape-crimes-553503">UK cop admits to 71 sexual offences in one of the worst serial rape crimes</a>

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In what emerged as one of the worst serial rape crimes in Britain, a service police officer of London's Metropolitan Police admitted to committing 71 sexual offences including 24 rapes against 12 women over the course of nearly two decades. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/el-ninos-2023-return-to-give-off-the-charts-rise-in-global-temperatures-553567">El Nino's 2023 return to give 'off the charts' rise in global temperatures</a>

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The El Nino climate phenomenon later this year may make 2023 to record 'off the charts' temperatures causing unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. The El Nino refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures.

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At least one person was killed and four others were injured after an explosion on an oil tanker ship took place, on early Tuesday (January 17), in Thailand’s Samut Songkhram province, said officials. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wagner-group-commander-seeks-asylum-in-norway-claiming-war-crimes-by-the-outfit-553452">Wagner group commander seeks asylum in Norway claiming war crimes by the outfit</a>

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A BBC report says that a former commander with the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has claimed asylum in Norway. Twenty-six-year-old Andrey Medvedev is currently in Oslo after being detained by border guards following his intrusion last Friday. He is facing charges of illegal entry to Norway, his lawyer Brynjulf Risnes told the BBC.

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Strikes in the United Kingdom are set to intensify, as on Monday Britain’s largest teaching and nursing unions announced further walkouts over pay. AFP reports, the National Education Union (NEU) announced that its members have overwhelmingly voted to walk out starting next month. 
 
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The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the central government to respond by February 15 to a batch of petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape, which is not recognised under the existing law.&nbsp;

In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026.

In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026. In other news, Germany named Boris Pistorius as the country’s new defence minister on Tuesday (January 17) following the resignation of Christine Lambrecht a day prior. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia proposes 'major changes’ to boost capabilities of armed forces In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026. Germany appoints Boris Pistorius as new defence minister, averts government crisis Germany named Boris Pistorius as the country’s new defence minister on Tuesday (January 17) following the resignation of Christine Lambrecht a day prior. This comes weeks after several missteps by the now former defence minister of Berlin and amid mounting pressure on the country from European allies to approve the re-export of Leopard tanks for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. US imposes visa restrictions on 25 people in Belarus including lawmakers over ‘politically motivated trial’ The United States imposed visa restrictions for 25 people including lawmakers for “undermining democracy” on Tuesday (January 17) over the trial in absentia of exiled democratic opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. China's population falls to a 60 year low; demographers predict nation 'will get old before it gets rich' For the first time in 60 years, China’s population has fallen. 2022 saw the nation’s population take a historic turn to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizens’ numbers. As per Reuters, this marks the beginning of profound implications for the economy of the nation. UK cop admits to 71 sexual offences in one of the worst serial rape crimes In what emerged as one of the worst serial rape crimes in Britain, a service police officer of London's Metropolitan Police admitted to committing 71 sexual offences including 24 rapes against 12 women over the course of nearly two decades. El Nino's 2023 return to give 'off the charts' rise in global temperatures The El Nino climate phenomenon later this year may make 2023 to record 'off the charts' temperatures causing unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. The El Nino refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures. Thailand: At least one killed, four injured after explosion on oil tanker ship At least one person was killed and four others were injured after an explosion on an oil tanker ship took place, on early Tuesday (January 17), in Thailand’s Samut Songkhram province, said officials. Wagner group commander seeks asylum in Norway claiming war crimes by the outfit A BBC report says that a former commander with the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has claimed asylum in Norway. Twenty-six-year-old Andrey Medvedev is currently in Oslo after being detained by border guards following his intrusion last Friday. He is facing charges of illegal entry to Norway, his lawyer Brynjulf Risnes told the BBC. Explained: 23,000 schools across UK to be affected as teachers announce strike. Here's all you need to know Strikes in the United Kingdom are set to intensify, as on Monday Britain’s largest teaching and nursing unions announced further walkouts over pay. AFP reports, the National Education Union (NEU) announced that its members have overwhelmingly voted to walk out starting next month. India’s Supreme Court seeks Centre’s view on criminalising marital rape The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the central government to respond by February 15 to a batch of petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape, which is not recognised under the existing law.

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On Monday, the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal confirmed that all the passengers and crew who were on board the ill-fated aircraft, which crashed on Sunday, have been killed. This has been termed the deadliest aviation disaster in the history of the Himalayan nation. Meanwhile, the death toll in a missile strike on Dnipro's apartment increased to 40 people as the mayor of the city said that there is "minimal" hope of saving more survivors from the debris. In the world of entertainment, S Rajamouli's 'RRR' received two Critics Choice Awards, as it continued its dream run in this season of awards season.&nbsp;

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Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday (January 16) that all on board an aircraft that crashed on Sunday are dead. The Himalayan nation was left in shock after one of the deadliest aviation disasters in its history.&nbsp;

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The toll from the weekend missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine's city of Dnipro had risen to 40 people, including two children, the regional governor said Monday. Rescue operations are still on but the city's mayor had earlier said that the hopes of pulling more survivors from the wreckage are "minimal".

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The Taliban administration in Afghanistan said on Saturday (January 14) that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority, weeks after it passed two orders banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups.&nbsp;

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, on Monday, will announce new proposals to clamp down on protests. The new proposals as per Reuters will broaden the range of situations in which police are able to act on or end serious disruptions.

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Fugitive Sicilian godfather Matteo Messina Denaro was caught by the Italian anti-mafia police on Monday. Matteo was apprehended after a 30-year-long manhunt for Italy's most wanted mobster. The 60-year-old reportedly became the "boss of bosses" following the death of Salvatore "The Beast" Riina in November 2022.

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The eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Barkat Ali Khan, also known as Prince Mukarram Jah Bahadur (89), passed suddenly on Saturday night in Istanbul, the Turkish capital, according to a statement from his office on Sunday.&nbsp;

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S Rajamouli's 'RRR' continues its dream run this awards season. On Sunday, the film starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead, took home two Critics Choice Awards. The 2023 Critics Choice Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles and RRR won in two categories- Best Foreign Language Film and best original song 'Naatu Naatu'.&nbsp;

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Italian actress, photojournalist and sex symbol of the 1950s and 60s, Gina Lollobrigida, has died at the age of 95. The sultry Mediterranean icon, who came to represent Italy's vibrant rebirth after World War II and was once called “the most beautiful woman in the world”, was best known for making appearances in 'Beat the Devil', 'Solomon and Sheba' and 'Buona Sera, Mrs Campbell'.

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Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has posted his first message following a freak car accident that left him with severe injuries last month. Pant took to his Twitter account to state his surgery was a success and that 'the road to recovery' had begun.&nbsp;

On Monday, the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal confirmed that all the passengers and crew who were on board the ill-fated aircraft, which crashed on Sunday, have been killed.

On Monday, the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal confirmed that all the passengers and crew who were on board the ill-fated aircraft, which crashed on Sunday, have been killed. This has been termed the deadliest aviation disaster in the history of the Himalayan nation. Meanwhile, the death toll in a missile strike on Dnipro's apartment increased to 40 people as the mayor of the city said that there is "minimal" hope of saving more survivors from the debris. In the world of entertainment, S Rajamouli's 'RRR' received two Critics Choice Awards, as it continued its dream run in this season of awards season. Click on the headlines to read more: All 72 people on board killed in Nepal’s worst plane crash in 30 years: Ministry Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday (January 16) that all on board an aircraft that crashed on Sunday are dead. The Himalayan nation was left in shock after one of the deadliest aviation disasters in its history. Death toll from Dnipro apartment attack rises to 40, hopes of finding more survivors dim The toll from the weekend missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine's city of Dnipro had risen to 40 people, including two children, the regional governor said Monday. Rescue operations are still on but the city's mayor had earlier said that the hopes of pulling more survivors from the wreckage are "minimal". California battles more rain and snow as Biden declares disaster Weather woes don't seem to end for California as the residents battled their ninth successive storm in a three-week period that has brought destructive flooding, heavy snowfalls and killed at least 19. Forecasters say the weather is going to remain bad at the start of the week as well. Taliban say overturning restrictions against Afghan women, not a priority: Report The Taliban administration in Afghanistan said on Saturday (January 14) that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority, weeks after it passed two orders banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups. Right to protest ‘not absolute’, says Rishi Sunak as UK prepares to introduce broader powers for Police United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, on Monday, will announce new proposals to clamp down on protests. The new proposals as per Reuters will broaden the range of situations in which police are able to act on or end serious disruptions. Italian mobster Matteo Messina Denaro nabbed, ending a 30-year manhunt Fugitive Sicilian godfather Matteo Messina Denaro was caught by the Italian anti-mafia police on Monday. Matteo was apprehended after a 30-year-long manhunt for Italy's most wanted mobster. The 60-year-old reportedly became the "boss of bosses" following the death of Salvatore "The Beast" Riina in November 2022. Who was the eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Barkat Ali Khan, who died in Turkey? The eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Barkat Ali Khan, also known as Prince Mukarram Jah Bahadur (89), passed suddenly on Saturday night in Istanbul, the Turkish capital, according to a statement from his office on Sunday. Critics Choice Awards 2023: RRR takes home two awards including one for 'Naatu Naatu' S Rajamouli's 'RRR' continues its dream run this awards season. On Sunday, the film starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead, took home two Critics Choice Awards. The 2023 Critics Choice Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles and RRR won in two categories- Best Foreign Language Film and best original song 'Naatu Naatu'. Gina Lollobrigida, Italian star of 1950s and 60s, dies at 95 Italian actress, photojournalist and sex symbol of the 1950s and 60s, Gina Lollobrigida, has died at the age of 95. The sultry Mediterranean icon, who came to represent Italy's vibrant rebirth after World War II and was once called “the most beautiful woman in the world”, was best known for making appearances in 'Beat the Devil', 'Solomon and Sheba' and 'Buona Sera, Mrs Campbell'. 'My surgery was...': Rishabh Pant tweets for the first time after the freak car accident Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has posted his first message following a freak car accident that left him with severe injuries last month. Pant took to his Twitter account to state his surgery was a success and that 'the road to recovery' had begun.

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At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15), making it the worst aviation disaster in the country in 30 years. As the war in Ukraine continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the "special military operation'' was showing a positive trend, adding that Russian soldiers will deliver more results after an attack on Soledar. In Afghanistan, the Taliban administration in Afghanistan said that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority- weeks after it passed two orders- banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups. 
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At least 68&nbsp;people were killed after a&nbsp;passenger airplane with 72 people on board&nbsp;crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15) minutes before&nbsp;its scheduled landing, reported AFP. The officially declared death toll stands&nbsp;at 68 currently. It was a Yeti Airlines flight.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a positive trend is visible in the special military operation in Ukraine and that the Russian soldiers will deliver more results after an attack on Soledar.&nbsp;Putin said, "The dynamic is positive. Everything is developing within the framework of the plan of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. And I hope that our fighters will please us even more with the results of their combat."&nbsp;

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After taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban imposed several restrictions on females including restricting their freedom of movement, barring girls from attending secondary schools, excluding women from most areas of the workforce and also banning them from using parks, gyms and public bath houses. Weeks back,&nbsp;the group passed two orders- banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups.

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A spokesperson of the army told the news agency Reuters the attack was likely carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)- a Ugandan militant group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) in 2019.&nbsp;The ADF has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Yoon's visit comes when South Korea engages in multibillion-dollar commercial transactions and stationing special forces soldiers to guard the UAE. It is a plan that garnered criticism under his liberal predecessor.

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Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses. He said that for this, parents could have their children’s genetic code read by the NHS.

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The Israeli media reported that the rally saw the participation of 80,000 people, quoting police sources. This is the biggest protest since the new government of Netanyahu came to power in Israel in late December.

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The blast occurred in Hiran district's Buloburde city. A local police commander Abdullahi Mohamud said the bomber detonated a car laden with explosives near an administrative building, a report by the news agency AFP said on Sunday.&nbsp;

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Team India secured a historic victory in the third and final match of their series against Sri Lanka, defeating the team by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. This broke the previous record for the largest victory by runs in ODIs, which was held by New Zealand with a 290 run win against Ireland in 2008.

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Nepal's folk singer Nira Chhantyal died along with 67 other passengers in the tragic plane crash that took place near Pokhara International Airport on Sunday.&nbsp;The sad news of her demise was confirmed by her sister Heera Chantyal Sherchan. Chhantyal was headed to Pokhara to attend an event which was being organised to mark the festival of Magh Sankranti.&nbsp;

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At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15), making it the worst aviation disaster in the country in 30 years.

At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15), making it the worst aviation disaster in the country in 30 years. As the war in Ukraine continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the "special military operation'' was showing a positive trend, adding that Russian soldiers will deliver more results after an attack on Soledar. In Afghanistan, the Taliban administration in Afghanistan said that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority- weeks after it passed two orders- banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups. Click on the headlines to read more: Nepal’s worst air crash in 30 years: 68 killed as passenger plane with 72 onboard crashes near Pokhara At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15) minutes before its scheduled landing, reported AFP. The officially declared death toll stands at 68 currently. It was a Yeti Airlines flight. Putin says special military operation in Ukraine showing positive trend Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a positive trend is visible in the special military operation in Ukraine and that the Russian soldiers will deliver more results after an attack on Soledar. Putin said, "The dynamic is positive. Everything is developing within the framework of the plan of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. And I hope that our fighters will please us even more with the results of their combat." Taliban say overturning restrictions against Afghan women, not a priority: Report After taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban imposed several restrictions on females including restricting their freedom of movement, barring girls from attending secondary schools, excluding women from most areas of the workforce and also banning them from using parks, gyms and public bath houses. Weeks back, the group passed two orders- banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups. DR Congo | Five killed, 15 injured in bombing in church; Ugandan militant group likely behind attack: Report A spokesperson of the army told the news agency Reuters the attack was likely carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)- a Ugandan militant group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) in 2019. The ADF has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack. South Korean President Yoon reaches UAE, seeks arm sales Yoon's visit comes when South Korea engages in multibillion-dollar commercial transactions and stationing special forces soldiers to guard the UAE. It is a plan that garnered criticism under his liberal predecessor. UK's NHS and Genomics England to use genome sequencing to identify rare diseases in babies Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses. He said that for this, parents could have their children’s genetic code read by the NHS. Thousands protest in Israel against Netanyahu, decry ‘government of shame’ The Israeli media reported that the rally saw the participation of 80,000 people, quoting police sources. This is the biggest protest since the new government of Netanyahu came to power in Israel in late December. Somalia: Eight killed in roadside bombing, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility The blast occurred in Hiran district's Buloburde city. A local police commander Abdullahi Mohamud said the bomber detonated a car laden with explosives near an administrative building, a report by the news agency AFP said on Sunday. India's record ODI victory: Rohit and company defeat Sri Lanka by a mammoth 317 runs, Lankans collapse at 73 Team India secured a historic victory in the third and final match of their series against Sri Lanka, defeating the team by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. This broke the previous record for the largest victory by runs in ODIs, which was held by New Zealand with a 290 run win against Ireland in 2008. Folk singer Nira Chhantyal among 68 passengers killed in tragic Nepal plane crash Nepal's folk singer Nira Chhantyal died along with 67 other passengers in the tragic plane crash that took place near Pokhara International Airport on Sunday. The sad news of her demise was confirmed by her sister Heera Chantyal Sherchan. Chhantyal was headed to Pokhara to attend an event which was being organised to mark the festival of Magh Sankranti.

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Russian missiles on Saturday (January 14) struck key infrastructures in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with the governor of another Ukrainian region warning of a missile strike in the coming hours. China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that 60,000 people died due to Covid between December 8 and January 12, releasing the death toll for the first time since the government scrapped the zero-Covid policy last month. And in Brazil, a former minister in Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet- Anderson Torres was arrested early Saturday (January 14) over the riots that broke out in the capital city of Brasilia on January 8.

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Critical infrastructure in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and eastern city Kharkiv was hit by Russian missile attack on Saturday morning. Governor of another region warned of a massive missile strike in coming hours.&nbsp;

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Chinese National Health Commission’s medical affairs department's director Jiao Yahui said that around 60,000 Covid-related deaths have been recorded in China between December 8 and January 12, releasing the death toll in China for the first time since the government scrapped the strict zero-Covid policy last month.&nbsp;

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A former minister in Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet- Anderson Torres was arrested early Saturday (January 14) over the riots that broke out in the capital city of Brasilia on January 8.&nbsp;Torres, who had served as Brazil's justice minister was arrested when he arrived in Brasilia from the United States early Saturday.&nbsp;

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte refused to step down amid increasing protests across the country as protesters demanded her resignation and a trade union leader was arrested for his alleged ties with the Maoist rebels.&nbsp;President Boluarte said, "Some voices that have come from the violent and radical factions are asking for my resignation, provoking the population into chaos, disorder and destruction. I will not resign. My commitment is with Peru."&nbsp;

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Pakistan's unprecedented crisis of food, stemming from years of economic mismanagement amid country's support for cross-border terrorism, was debated in Islamabad's senate on Friday. Country's opposition leaders charged against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition and held the federal government responsible for the country's ongoing shortage of wheat.&nbsp;

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Thousands of workers in Indonesia held a protest in the capital city of Jakarta on Saturday (January 14), urging Parliament to reject an emergency Presidential order issued last month to replace the controversial Jobs Creation Law.&nbsp;The Jobs Creation Law was passed in 2020, revising over 70 other laws and it was welcomed by foreign investors for cutting red tape.

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In a major win for Elon Musk-led Twitter, the social media company secured a ruling that allowed it to force several laid-off workers to terminate their proposed class-action lawsuit over revocation of their employment status. A US district judge ruled that former Twitter employees should pursue their claims via individual arbitration instead of a class-action lawsuit.&nbsp;

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The Israeli army killed two Palestinians in a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, said the Palestinian health ministry.&nbsp;The ministry stated that the Israeli forces shot dead two young Palestinians "during an assault on the village of Jaba, south of Jenin" in the West Bank's north but it did not provide any further details on the circumstances around the&nbsp;killings.&nbsp;

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K-pop band Big Bang member Taeyang has collaborated with BTS member&nbsp;Jimin for a new single titled ‘Vibe’.&nbsp;The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Trending Songs even before its release and has crossed over 24 million views&nbsp;on YouTube in just a day.&nbsp;

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Russian missiles on Saturday (January 14) struck key infrastructures in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with the governor of another Ukrainian region warning of a missile strike in the coming hours.

Russian missiles on Saturday (January 14) struck key infrastructures in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with the governor of another Ukrainian region warning of a missile strike in the coming hours. China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that 60,000 people died due to Covid between December 8 and January 12, releasing the death toll for the first time since the government scrapped the zero-Covid policy last month. And in Brazil, a former minister in Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet- Anderson Torres was arrested early Saturday (January 14) over the riots that broke out in the capital city of Brasilia on January 8. Click on the headlines to read more: Russian missiles hit Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Kharkiv; people urged to stay in shelters Critical infrastructure in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and eastern city Kharkiv was hit by Russian missile attack on Saturday morning. Governor of another region warned of a massive missile strike in coming hours. China records around 60,000 deaths related to Covid-19 in one month: Official Chinese National Health Commission’s medical affairs department's director Jiao Yahui said that around 60,000 Covid-related deaths have been recorded in China between December 8 and January 12, releasing the death toll in China for the first time since the government scrapped the strict zero-Covid policy last month. Brazil riots: Ex-Bolsonaro minister Anderson Torres arrested A former minister in Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet- Anderson Torres was arrested early Saturday (January 14) over the riots that broke out in the capital city of Brasilia on January 8. Torres, who had served as Brazil's justice minister was arrested when he arrived in Brasilia from the United States early Saturday. Peru's President Boluarte refuses to resign as protests rage across capital Peruvian President Dina Boluarte refused to step down amid increasing protests across the country as protesters demanded her resignation and a trade union leader was arrested for his alleged ties with the Maoist rebels. President Boluarte said, "Some voices that have come from the violent and radical factions are asking for my resignation, provoking the population into chaos, disorder and destruction. I will not resign. My commitment is with Peru." 'Who is stealing our chickens and wheat', asks Pakistan senator amid ongoing food crisis Pakistan's unprecedented crisis of food, stemming from years of economic mismanagement amid country's support for cross-border terrorism, was debated in Islamabad's senate on Friday. Country's opposition leaders charged against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition and held the federal government responsible for the country's ongoing shortage of wheat. Indonesia: Workers protest against govt's emergency regulation on job law Thousands of workers in Indonesia held a protest in the capital city of Jakarta on Saturday (January 14), urging Parliament to reject an emergency Presidential order issued last month to replace the controversial Jobs Creation Law. The Jobs Creation Law was passed in 2020, revising over 70 other laws and it was welcomed by foreign investors for cutting red tape. US judge asks fired Twitter employees to drop crucial lawsuit In a major win for Elon Musk-led Twitter, the social media company secured a ruling that allowed it to force several laid-off workers to terminate their proposed class-action lawsuit over revocation of their employment status. A US district judge ruled that former Twitter employees should pursue their claims via individual arbitration instead of a class-action lawsuit. Two Palestinians killed in West Bank raid by Israeli army, Islamic Jihad group condemns action The Israeli army killed two Palestinians in a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, said the Palestinian health ministry. The ministry stated that the Israeli forces shot dead two young Palestinians "during an assault on the village of Jaba, south of Jenin" in the West Bank's north but it did not provide any further details on the circumstances around the killings. When Virender Sehwag pleaded Sachin Tendulkar to save him from Wasim Akram during 2003 World Cup Virender Sehwag is regarded as one of cricket’s greatest openers across formats given his impressive explosive exploits with the bat. He was known to be a fearless batter at the top of the order and was even named as the best entertainer by many during his time. BTS' Jimin collaborates with Taeyang for new single 'Vibe' K-pop band Big Bang member Taeyang has collaborated with BTS member Jimin for a new single titled ‘Vibe’. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Trending Songs even before its release and has crossed over 24 million views on YouTube in just a day.

Top 10 world news: Russian missiles hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Kharkiv and more

From the front lines of war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow claimed the 'liberation' of Soledar. The Kremlin's claim was subsequently denied by Kyiv. Russia attempted to up the ante in its favour by saying that Belarus too may enter the war in Moscow's favour if it "invades" either country. Meanwhile, as many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University.

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Russian forces had taken control of the salt-mining town of&nbsp;Soledar&nbsp;in eastern Ukraine. The ministry said that the troops have captured&nbsp;the town, which has been the focus of heavy fighting and bombardment in recent days.&nbsp;Previously, Ukraine said that its forces were still holding out in&nbsp;Soledar&nbsp;after a "hot" night of fighting.&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video address on Thursday thanked two Ukrainian units in Soledar. He claimed that Ukraine&nbsp;"are holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy".&nbsp;

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Russia has&nbsp;warned that Belarus may also enter the ongoing war in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to "invade" either country. Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that Belarus and Russia's joint drills aimed at preventing escalation.&nbsp;In an interview with state media, foreign ministry official Aleksey Polishchuk warned that Belarus may join the Ukraine conflict if it or Russia were invaded.&nbsp;

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As many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University. This makes up for 64 per cent of the country's population.

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A New York judge on Friday (January 13) fined former United States President Donald Trump's company Trump Organization $1.6 million after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years. The sentence was imposed by Justice Juan Merchan of the Manhattan criminal court after jurors found two affiliates of the company guilty of 17 criminal charges in December last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-economy-registers-01-per-cent-increase-in-november-still-recession-looms-552346">UK economy registers 0.1 per cent increase in November; still, recession looms</a>

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An unexpected growth was registered in the economy of the UK in November as people splurged during the World Cup, stated official data on Friday as analysts warned the country may still face recession because of a crisis due to the high cost of living.&nbsp;

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Seven years after Iran cut off its diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, a restoration of Tehran-Riyadh relations may very well take place. The possibility of bilateral restoration of relations between two west asian rivals is expected after Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that two sides are looking for ways to normalise relations between the two sides.&nbsp;

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Thursday (January 12) that Sultan Al Jaber, the head of the country's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), would lead this year's COP28 climate summit. The UAE, which is a major Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil exporter, will be the second Arab country to host the climate summit after Egypt did last year. The summit will be held in November and December in Dubai.&nbsp;

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The world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas, was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference.&nbsp;The first cruise ship ever built in India, the MV Ganga Vilas, will set sail from the holy town of Varanasi with 32 Swiss tourists on board and travel via Bangladesh to Dibrugarh in Assam.&nbsp;Addressing the event through video conferencing, PM Modi said: “The beginning of the world’s longest river cruise service on river Ganga is a landmark moment. It will herald a new age of tourism in India.”

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The craze for the forthcoming inaugural Women's IPL is at an all-time high. With the continuous rise of the women's cricket in India, the BCCI is set to host the first-ever Women's IPL in March, 2023. Ahead of the showpiece event, the Manchester United owners, who had tried their hand to acquire an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in 2021, confirmed their interest in the forthcoming women's tournament.

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From the front lines of war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow claimed the 'liberation' of Soledar. The Kremlin's claim was subsequently denied by Kyiv. Russia attempted to up the ante in its favour by saying that Belarus too may enter the war in Moscow's favour if it "invades" either country.

From the front lines of war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow claimed the 'liberation' of Soledar. The Kremlin's claim was subsequently denied by Kyiv. Russia attempted to up the ante in its favour by saying that Belarus too may enter the war in Moscow's favour if it "invades" either country. Meanwhile, as many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims it has completed 'liberation' of Soledar, Kyiv denies Russian forces had taken control of the salt-mining town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine. The ministry said that the troops have captured the town, which has been the focus of heavy fighting and bombardment in recent days. Previously, Ukraine said that its forces were still holding out in Soledar after a "hot" night of fighting. President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video address on Thursday thanked two Ukrainian units in Soledar. He claimed that Ukraine "are holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy". Belarus may enter ongoing Russia-Ukraine war if ‘invaded’, claims Moscow Russia has warned that Belarus may also enter the ongoing war in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to "invade" either country. Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that Belarus and Russia's joint drills aimed at preventing escalation. In an interview with state media, foreign ministry official Aleksey Polishchuk warned that Belarus may join the Ukraine conflict if it or Russia were invaded. About 900 million in China infected with Covid: Chinese university study As many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University. This makes up for 64 per cent of the country's population. New York judge fines Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud A New York judge on Friday (January 13) fined former United States President Donald Trump's company Trump Organization $1.6 million after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years. The sentence was imposed by Justice Juan Merchan of the Manhattan criminal court after jurors found two affiliates of the company guilty of 17 criminal charges in December last year. UK economy registers 0.1 per cent increase in November; still, recession looms An unexpected growth was registered in the economy of the UK in November as people splurged during the World Cup, stated official data on Friday as analysts warned the country may still face recession because of a crisis due to the high cost of living. Iran-Saudi Arabia close on restoration of bilateral ties after latest talks Seven years after Iran cut off its diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, a restoration of Tehran-Riyadh relations may very well take place. The possibility of bilateral restoration of relations between two west asian rivals is expected after Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that two sides are looking for ways to normalise relations between the two sides. UAE makes oil boss Al Jaber head of COP28; activists say its worse than fox guarding the henhouse The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Thursday (January 12) that Sultan Al Jaber, the head of the country's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), would lead this year's COP28 climate summit. The UAE, which is a major Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil exporter, will be the second Arab country to host the climate summit after Egypt did last year. The summit will be held in November and December in Dubai. India's MV Ganga Vilas Cruise: What would the world's longest river cruise mean for travel enthusiasts? The world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas, was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference. The first cruise ship ever built in India, the MV Ganga Vilas, will set sail from the holy town of Varanasi with 32 Swiss tourists on board and travel via Bangladesh to Dibrugarh in Assam. Addressing the event through video conferencing, PM Modi said: “The beginning of the world’s longest river cruise service on river Ganga is a landmark moment. It will herald a new age of tourism in India.” Manchester United to own a franchise in WIPL? Owners confirm interest The craze for the forthcoming inaugural Women's IPL is at an all-time high. With the continuous rise of the women's cricket in India, the BCCI is set to host the first-ever Women's IPL in March, 2023. Ahead of the showpiece event, the Manchester United owners, who had tried their hand to acquire an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in 2021, confirmed their interest in the forthcoming women's tournament. 'Lakadbaggha' movie review: Anshuman Jha's vigilante movie is flawed but fun Victor Mukherjee's 'Lakadbaggha' ('hyena' in English) has Anshuman Jha portraying Arjun Bakshi, a young man in Kolkata who is a deliveryman by day and a hooded vigilante by night who protects and fights for stray dogs. He prowls the dingy streets of the city, looking for dogs to pet and scare off anyone harassing them using his martial arts skills. In his own words, he wants to be a voice for the voiceless. For all intents and purposes, he is Batman, only for the animals. And similar to the Dark Knight, he has a strict code of not killing, only incapacitation. Though, there is one difference: he does not purposely pick fights and attacks only when he is left with no other option. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday that while China was now making more data on Covid-19 readily available, it is still heavily underreporting deaths caused by the disease. The world body believes that the numbers being shared are not showing the true impact of its current surge in cases. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/microsoft-allows-unlimited-time-off-for-salaried-us-employees-551944">Microsoft allows unlimited time off for salaried US employees</a>

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Microsoft joined a coveted group of counted few companies in the world which is allowing its workers in the United States unlimited paid time off. &nbsp;Microsoft said it will allow its salaried employees with noteworthy achievements to take discretionary paid time off, starting January 16.

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The three-day strikes of thousands of nurses came to an end on Thursday as they returned to work after finalising a tentative contract agreement with two hospitals, which included pay raise and better working conditions, announced the union officials on Thursday.

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Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Thursday (January 12) ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay $273,334 (100 million Sir Lankan Rupees) as compensation to the victim fund of the 2019 Easter bombings for his negligence in preventing one of the worst terror strikes in the country despite having credible information of an imminent attack.&nbsp;

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Australian politician Dominic Perrottet apologised on Thursday (January 12) and said that he was "deeply ashamed" about wearing a Nazi uniform on his 21st birthday. After Perrottet's confession&nbsp;the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, which represents the Jewish community in the state said,&nbsp;'Nazi symbolism is not to be taken lightly and dressing as a Nazi is not a joke'&nbsp;

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Swedish mining company LKAB said Thursday (January 12) that they have discovered Europe's largest known deposit of rare earth elements. The mining company noted that the earth elements are essential for the manufacturing of electric vehicles.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-how-a-corrupted-file-brought-us-aviation-to-its-knees-551929">Explained: How a corrupted file brought US aviation to its knees</a>

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On Wednesday, about 9,000 domestic flights across the United States were grounded, the aviation system brought to its knees, all because of a "corrupted file".&nbsp;Was it a cyber attack or a malicious attack? Here's what we know.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-cough-syrups-linked-to-uzbekistan-deaths-should-not-be-used-for-kids-says-who-551885">Indian cough syrups linked to kids’ deaths in Uzbekistan should not be used, says WHO</a>

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The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said that the cough syrups made by the&nbsp;pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech based in India&nbsp;should not be used for children. The recommendation comes after the syrups were&nbsp;linked to the deaths of 19 children in Uzbekistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/disappointed-afghanistan-cricket-board-calls-cas-decision-as-pathetic-consider-taking-matter-to-icc-552012">Disappointed Afghanistan Cricket Board calls CA's decision as 'pathetic', consider taking matter to ICC</a>

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After Cricket Australia announced its decision to withdraw from the forthcoming scheduled ODI series against Afghanistan due to Taliban government's latest move to restrict women's right in country, the concerned Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) issued a statement calling CA's decision as 'pathetic'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-film-rrr-got-snubbed-at-directors-guild-of-america-nominations-551837">SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' fails to make the cut at Directors Guild of America nominations</a>

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Amid all the joy, here's some sad news for SS Rajamouli and his magnum opus, 'RRR'.&nbsp;Following its historic win at the 80th Golden Globes, the Telugu drama failed to make the cut at the prestigious Director's Guild of America Awards nominations list. 
 
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Click on the headlines to read more. China ‘heavily underreporting’ Covid deaths, lack info for proper risk assessment, says WHO The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday that while China was now making more data on Covid-19 readily available, it is still heavily underreporting deaths caused by the disease.

Click on the headlines to read more. China ‘heavily underreporting’ Covid deaths, lack info for proper risk assessment, says WHO The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday that while China was now making more data on Covid-19 readily available, it is still heavily underreporting deaths caused by the disease. The world body believes that the numbers being shared are not showing the true impact of its current surge in cases. Microsoft allows unlimited time off for salaried US employees Microsoft joined a coveted group of counted few companies in the world which is allowing its workers in the United States unlimited paid time off. Microsoft said it will allow its salaried employees with noteworthy achievements to take discretionary paid time off, starting January 16. Nurses return to work at two hospitals as strikes end after deal in New York The three-day strikes of thousands of nurses came to an end on Thursday as they returned to work after finalising a tentative contract agreement with two hospitals, which included pay raise and better working conditions, announced the union officials on Thursday. Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Ex-President to pay $273k as compensation to victims' fund Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Thursday (January 12) ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay $273,334 (100 million Sir Lankan Rupees) as compensation to the victim fund of the 2019 Easter bombings for his negligence in preventing one of the worst terror strikes in the country despite having credible information of an imminent attack. Australian politician sorry over 'terrible decision' of wearing Nazi uniform at his 21st birthday party Australian politician Dominic Perrottet apologised on Thursday (January 12) and said that he was "deeply ashamed" about wearing a Nazi uniform on his 21st birthday. After Perrottet's confession the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, which represents the Jewish community in the state said, 'Nazi symbolism is not to be taken lightly and dressing as a Nazi is not a joke' Swedish company finds Europe's largest 'rare earth' deposit Swedish mining company LKAB said Thursday (January 12) that they have discovered Europe's largest known deposit of rare earth elements. The mining company noted that the earth elements are essential for the manufacturing of electric vehicles. Explained: How a corrupted file brought US aviation to its knees On Wednesday, about 9,000 domestic flights across the United States were grounded, the aviation system brought to its knees, all because of a "corrupted file". Was it a cyber attack or a malicious attack? Here's what we know. Indian cough syrups linked to kids’ deaths in Uzbekistan should not be used, says WHO The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said that the cough syrups made by the pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech based in India should not be used for children. The recommendation comes after the syrups were linked to the deaths of 19 children in Uzbekistan. Disappointed Afghanistan Cricket Board calls CA's decision as 'pathetic', consider taking matter to ICC After Cricket Australia announced its decision to withdraw from the forthcoming scheduled ODI series against Afghanistan due to Taliban government's latest move to restrict women's right in country, the concerned Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) issued a statement calling CA's decision as 'pathetic'. SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' fails to make the cut at Directors Guild of America nominations Amid all the joy, here's some sad news for SS Rajamouli and his magnum opus, 'RRR'. Following its historic win at the 80th Golden Globes, the Telugu drama failed to make the cut at the prestigious Director's Guild of America Awards nominations list.

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Ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on strike on Wednesday (January 11) over better pay with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling Parliament that the walkout is terrifying for patients. Another such strike will take place on January 23. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system has been fully restored, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch. And in Afghanistan, over 20 people were killed and eight were injured in a suicide blast outside the country's foreign ministry in Kabul.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-ambulance-workers-go-on-strike-pm-calls-walkout-terrifying-for-patients-551651">UK ambulance workers go on strike, PM calls walkout 'terrifying for patients'</a>

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Around 25,000 ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on a strike on Wednesday (January 11) over pay and working conditions. This is the second time since ambulance workers walked out and a third such strike is expected on January 23.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-400-flights-affected-across-us-after-faa-experiences-major-outage-551578">US: FAA says system restored after more than 3,700 flights grounded due to technical snag</a>

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The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced that its&nbsp;NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) system— which alerts pilots and crew to advisories and information for flights— has been fully restored and the ground stop has been lifted, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-explosion-reported-outside-foreign-ministry-in-kabul-551596">Afghanistan: Over 20 killed in suicide bomb blast outside foreign ministry in Kabul</a>

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More than 20 people are reported to have been killed in a suicide bomb attack outside&nbsp;the Afghanistan&nbsp;foreign ministry office in Kabul on Wednesday.&nbsp;An explosion near the headquarters of the Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul killed over 20 and injured around eight, according to AP reports. Sources say&nbsp;a meeting was taking place&nbsp;inside the MoFA&nbsp;building.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russias-mercenary-group-wagner-claims-to-control-soledar-city-551459">Russia responds to Wagner’s claim of control over Soledar, says fight for city ongoing</a>

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The Russian army on Wednesday (January 11) countered mercenary group Wagner's claim a day back that its fighters had taken control of the Soledar City in Ukraine. Issuing a statement, the Russian army said the battle for Soledar is ongoing, adding assault squads were fighting in the city, a report by news agency AFP said.&nbsp;Earlier, Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed late Tuesday that the group took control of the entire territory of the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hm-zara-among-brands-accused-of-unfairly-treating-bangladesh-suppliers-paid-them-less-than-production-costs-551622">H&amp;M, Zara among brands accused of unfairly treating Bangladesh suppliers, paid them less than production costs</a>

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During the pandemic, Lidl, Zara's owners Inditex, H&amp;M, and Next are alleged to have paid Bangladeshi apparel suppliers less than production costs, making it difficult for factories to meet the nation's minimum wage requirements.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-jailed-activist-sepideh-qolian-writes-letter-describing-brutality-in-jail-551523">Iran: Jailed activist Sepideh Qolian writes letter describing brutality in prison</a>

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Sepideh Qolian, on of Iran's most prominent women activist has described the torture and interrogation that has been taking place in Iran's notorious Evin prison. BBC reported that Qolian has written a letter from inside the jail. She is serving a five-year jail sentence handed in 2018 for what the courts termed actions 'against national security.' At the time, she had supported a strike.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-russia-working-on-new-trade-route-with-india-to-bypass-western-sanctions-report-551631">Iran, Russia working on new trade route with India to bypass Western sanctions: Report</a>

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Back in 2002, Iran, Russia and India signed an agreement for the construction of the International North-South Transport Corridor, connecting India and Russia through Iran and Azerbaijan, bypassing the Suez Canal.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-watchdog-report-indonesian-president-admits-to-countrys-human-rights-violation-record-551610">Ahead of watchdog report, Indonesian president admits to country's human rights violation record</a>

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Indonesian president Joko Widodo's noted admission about country's human rights violations came a day ahead of Human Rights Watch report on state of human rights across 100 countries worldwide.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wwe-worlds-largest-pro-wrestling-company-sold-to-saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-report-551570">WWE, world’s largest pro-wrestling company, SOLD to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - Report</a>

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WWE, the world's largest pro-wrestling company, has reportedly been bought by Saudi Arabia's&nbsp;Public Investment Fund.&nbsp;As per DAZN's Steven Muehlhausen of DAZN, WWE "will go back to being private" for the first time since October 1999.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/naatu-naatu-shot-outside-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelenskyys-palace-reveals-rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-551490">'Naatu Naatu' shot outside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's palace, reveals 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli</a>

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'Naatu Naatu' song from the hit Telugu film 'RRR', which featured Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles, bagged a Golden Globe trophy on Tuesday. The song was shot at&nbsp;Ukraine President Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelensky's official residence in 2021.

Ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on strike on Wednesday (January 11) over better pay with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling Parliament that the walkout is terrifying for patients.

Ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on strike on Wednesday (January 11) over better pay with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling Parliament that the walkout is terrifying for patients. Another such strike will take place on January 23. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system has been fully restored, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch. And in Afghanistan, over 20 people were killed and eight were injured in a suicide blast outside the country's foreign ministry in Kabul. Click on the headlines to read more: UK ambulance workers go on strike, PM calls walkout 'terrifying for patients' Around 25,000 ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on a strike on Wednesday (January 11) over pay and working conditions. This is the second time since ambulance workers walked out and a third such strike is expected on January 23. US: FAA says system restored after more than 3,700 flights grounded due to technical snag The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced that its NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) system— which alerts pilots and crew to advisories and information for flights— has been fully restored and the ground stop has been lifted, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch. Afghanistan: Over 20 killed in suicide bomb blast outside foreign ministry in Kabul More than 20 people are reported to have been killed in a suicide bomb attack outside the Afghanistan foreign ministry office in Kabul on Wednesday. An explosion near the headquarters of the Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul killed over 20 and injured around eight, according to AP reports. Sources say a meeting was taking place inside the MoFA building. Russia responds to Wagner’s claim of control over Soledar, says fight for city ongoing The Russian army on Wednesday (January 11) countered mercenary group Wagner's claim a day back that its fighters had taken control of the Soledar City in Ukraine. Issuing a statement, the Russian army said the battle for Soledar is ongoing, adding assault squads were fighting in the city, a report by news agency AFP said. Earlier, Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed late Tuesday that the group took control of the entire territory of the city. H&M, Zara among brands accused of unfairly treating Bangladesh suppliers, paid them less than production costs During the pandemic, Lidl, Zara's owners Inditex, H&M, and Next are alleged to have paid Bangladeshi apparel suppliers less than production costs, making it difficult for factories to meet the nation's minimum wage requirements. Iran: Jailed activist Sepideh Qolian writes letter describing brutality in prison Sepideh Qolian, on of Iran's most prominent women activist has described the torture and interrogation that has been taking place in Iran's notorious Evin prison. BBC reported that Qolian has written a letter from inside the jail. She is serving a five-year jail sentence handed in 2018 for what the courts termed actions 'against national security.' At the time, she had supported a strike. Iran, Russia working on new trade route with India to bypass Western sanctions: Report Back in 2002, Iran, Russia and India signed an agreement for the construction of the International North-South Transport Corridor, connecting India and Russia through Iran and Azerbaijan, bypassing the Suez Canal. Ahead of watchdog report, Indonesian president admits to country's human rights violation record Indonesian president Joko Widodo's noted admission about country's human rights violations came a day ahead of Human Rights Watch report on state of human rights across 100 countries worldwide. WWE, world’s largest pro-wrestling company, SOLD to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - Report WWE, the world's largest pro-wrestling company, has reportedly been bought by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. As per DAZN's Steven Muehlhausen of DAZN, WWE "will go back to being private" for the first time since October 1999. 'Naatu Naatu' shot outside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's palace, reveals 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli 'Naatu Naatu' song from the hit Telugu film 'RRR', which featured Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles, bagged a Golden Globe trophy on Tuesday. The song was shot at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's official residence in 2021.

Top 10 world news: US FAA says flights resuming operations, Afghan suicide blast kills 20 & more

The third-most populous province of China, Henan, has reported around 90 per cent of its people getting infected by a coronavirus, as per a local health official. In other news, Brazil's presidential palace, Supreme Court and Congress faced an attack by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday, as the world was reminded of the US Capitol attack in 2021. Also, 7,000 nurses walked out of two New York City hospitals on Monday after failed negotiation talks.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/90-of-chinas-third-most-populous-henan-province-infected-with-covid-says-health-official-550765">90% of China’s third-most populous Henan province infected with Covid, says health official</a> 
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China’s third-most populous province, Henan, is struggling to keep Covid cases in check as around 90 per cent of the population has been infected with the virus, a local health official said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-presidential-palace-congress-supreme-court-attacked-by-bolsonaros-supporters-550573">Brazilian authorities begin probe into the worst attack on the country's institutions</a>

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In a repeat of what the US witnessed following Joe Biden's election as President in 2021, Brazil's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court were under attack from former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-7000-nurses-stage-walkout-at-two-new-york-city-hospitals-after-negotiations-fail-550762">More than 7,000 nurses stage walkout at two New York City hospitals after wage negotiations fail</a>

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Around 7,000 nurses staged a walk-out at two main New York City hospitals around 6 am (local time) on Monday after negotiation talks to avert a strike failed overnight.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/village-in-east-ukraine-near-bakhmut-captured-by-russia-claim-separatists-550780">Village in east Ukraine near Bakhmut captured by Russia, claim separatists</a>

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The separatist forces, supported by Russia, present in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Monday said that a village has been seized by Russian forces near the important city of Bakhmut.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-ministers-meet-trade-unions-to-end-wave-of-strikes-over-higher-pay-550799">UK to face more strikes after talks between unions and ministers fail</a>

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Strikes are set to continue in the United Kingdom by workers and nurses demanding higher wage after meeting between trade unions and ministers failed on Monday which were aimed at ending stoppages across sectors from transport to healthcare. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suez-canal-maritime-traffic-normal-after-officials-refloat-stuck-cargo-vessel-550701">Suez Canal maritime traffic 'normal' after officials refloat stuck cargo vessel</a>

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The maritime traffic of the Suez Canal returned to "normal" on Monday after a cargo vessel filled with Ukrainian grain ran aground but was later refloated and then the vessel was towed away, the Egyptian authority, which runs the waterway, said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-reaches-mexico-following-strategic-stop-at-us-mexico-border-as-immigration-takes-centrestage-550585">Biden reaches Mexico following strategic stop at US-Mexico border as immigration takes centrestage</a> 
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US President Joe Biden arrived in Mexico City on Sunday ahead of the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico and received a red-carpet welcome from Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. He then joined Biden in his armoured limousine for the journey from the airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/ben-gvir-orders-israeli-police-to-remove-palestinian-flags-from-public-spaces-550580">Ben-Gvir orders Israeli police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces</a>

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Israel's police has been instructed to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces by the country's new far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The minister informed the media about the same on Sunday. Ben-Gvir heads an ultranationalist party in Benjamin Netanyahu's new government and as minister oversees the police.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-needs-8-billion-to-recover-from-devastating-floods-says-pm-sharif-at-un-conference-550730">Pakistan needs $8 billion to recover from devastating floods, says PM Sharif at UN conference</a>

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Pakistan requires $8 billion from its global allies in the next three years to recover from the devastating 2022 floods. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposed the bailout plan in Geneva on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-again-holds-combat-drills-around-taiwan-taipei-slams-beijing-550660">China again holds combat drills around Taiwan, Taipei slams Beijing</a>

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China has conducted another round of military combat drills around Taiwan, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement late Sunday. The body said that its forces held "joint combat readiness patrols and actual combat drills" in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, focused on land strikes and sea assaults

The third-most populous province of China, Henan, has reported around 90 per cent of its people getting infected by a coronavirus, as per a local health official.

The third-most populous province of China, Henan, has reported around 90 per cent of its people getting infected by a coronavirus, as per a local health official. In other news, Brazil's presidential palace, Supreme Court and Congress faced an attack by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday, as the world was reminded of the US Capitol attack in 2021. Also, 7,000 nurses walked out of two New York City hospitals on Monday after failed negotiation talks. Click on the links to read the full report 90% of China’s third-most populous Henan province infected with Covid, says health official China’s third-most populous province, Henan, is struggling to keep Covid cases in check as around 90 per cent of the population has been infected with the virus, a local health official said. Brazilian authorities begin probe into the worst attack on the country's institutions In a repeat of what the US witnessed following Joe Biden's election as President in 2021, Brazil's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court were under attack from former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters Sunday. More than 7,000 nurses stage walkout at two New York City hospitals after wage negotiations fail Around 7,000 nurses staged a walk-out at two main New York City hospitals around 6 am (local time) on Monday after negotiation talks to avert a strike failed overnight. Village in east Ukraine near Bakhmut captured by Russia, claim separatists The separatist forces, supported by Russia, present in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Monday said that a village has been seized by Russian forces near the important city of Bakhmut. UK to face more strikes after talks between unions and ministers fail Strikes are set to continue in the United Kingdom by workers and nurses demanding higher wage after meeting between trade unions and ministers failed on Monday which were aimed at ending stoppages across sectors from transport to healthcare. Suez Canal maritime traffic 'normal' after officials refloat stuck cargo vessel The maritime traffic of the Suez Canal returned to "normal" on Monday after a cargo vessel filled with Ukrainian grain ran aground but was later refloated and then the vessel was towed away, the Egyptian authority, which runs the waterway, said. Biden reaches Mexico following strategic stop at US-Mexico border as immigration takes centrestage US President Joe Biden arrived in Mexico City on Sunday ahead of the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico and received a red-carpet welcome from Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. He then joined Biden in his armoured limousine for the journey from the airport. Ben-Gvir orders Israeli police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces Israel's police has been instructed to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces by the country's new far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The minister informed the media about the same on Sunday. Ben-Gvir heads an ultranationalist party in Benjamin Netanyahu's new government and as minister oversees the police. Pakistan needs $8 billion to recover from devastating floods, says PM Sharif at UN conference Pakistan requires $8 billion from its global allies in the next three years to recover from the devastating 2022 floods. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposed the bailout plan in Geneva on Monday. China again holds combat drills around Taiwan, Taipei slams Beijing China has conducted another round of military combat drills around Taiwan, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement late Sunday. The body said that its forces held "joint combat readiness patrols and actual combat drills" in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, focused on land strikes and sea assaults

Top 10 world news: Covid wave in Chinese province, attack on Brazil's Congress, & more

A top official from China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that emergency and severe Covid cases may peak in small and medium-sized cities. This comes as the government reopened its borders and ended quarantine requirements for overseas travellers despite the worsening pandemic situation in China. As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia said it conducted a retaliatory strike on Kramatorsk to avenge the deaths of 89 Russian troops killed in Makiivka. And Swedish Prime Minister&nbsp;Ulf Kristersson said that his country&nbsp;cannot accept some demands of Turkiye for NATO membership.&nbsp;

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Jiao Yahui, an official from China's National Health Commission (NHC), said the demand for emergency and critical care in China's large cities had likely peaked, but the Lunar New Year travel could trigger faster-rising cases in smaller cities and rural areas.&nbsp;

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Russia on Sunday (January 8) said that its army has conducted a "retaliatory strike" in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatrosk to avenge the deaths of 89 Russian troops killed in Makiivka. The defence ministry said&nbsp;"more than 600 Ukrainian servicemen were killed" as a result of a strike on Kyiv troops stationed in two buildings in Kramatorsk.&nbsp;

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The military non-alignment of a decade was broken by Sweden and Finland as they applied for joining NATO, the US-led defence alliance after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. However, their bids have been blocked by Turkiye which insists that both countries must join Ankara in its fight against banned Kurdish militants.&nbsp;

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Scores of people holding a demonstration at a factory producing Covid-19 antigen kits clashed with the police, several videos that went viral on social media on Sunday showed.&nbsp;The incident took place on Saturday when the workers were protesting for wages and against layoff by the manufacturer, Zybio, in the central municipality of Chongqing.&nbsp;

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The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains.

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As many as&nbsp;38&nbsp;people died and 87 were injured in one of the deadliest road accidents&nbsp;when two buses collided near Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday (January&nbsp;8), a&nbsp;fire brigade official in Senegal told the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

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A 32-year-old Iranian man was arrested in western Germany on suspicion of planning an attack with deadly chemicals, according to police officials on Sunday (January 8). An official statement said the police officers searched a residence in the Castrop-Rauxel town for "toxic substances" intended to carry out an attack.&nbsp;

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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran issued a media statement over the 'peeing' incident that took place in a Air India flight between New York and New Delhi, when a passenger Shankar Mishra allegedly urinated on an elderly woman co-passenger on November 26, 2022.&nbsp;Chandrasekaran accepted that Air India should have responded to the situation more swiftly.&nbsp;

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While Australia is ranked number one on the WTC points table with a PCT of 75.56%, second -placed India could leapfrog them if they beat them 4-0 at home in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series.&nbsp;

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Prince Harry and his memoir 'Spare'&nbsp;are currently the hottest topics on the internet right now. Among other shocking details, the Duke revealed the incident that prompted him to seek therapy. In his book, Harry&nbsp;recalled the heated conversation with his wife Meghan after he "snapped" at her.&nbsp;

A top official from China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that emergency and severe Covid cases may peak in small and medium-sized cities. This comes as the government reopened its borders and ended quarantine requirements for overseas travellers despite the worsening pandemic situation in China.

A top official from China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that emergency and severe Covid cases may peak in small and medium-sized cities. This comes as the government reopened its borders and ended quarantine requirements for overseas travellers despite the worsening pandemic situation in China. As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia said it conducted a retaliatory strike on Kramatorsk to avenge the deaths of 89 Russian troops killed in Makiivka. And Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that his country cannot accept some demands of Turkiye for NATO membership. Click on the headlines to read more: Severe Covid cases may peak in China's small, medium-sized cities: Official Jiao Yahui, an official from China's National Health Commission (NHC), said the demand for emergency and critical care in China's large cities had likely peaked, but the Lunar New Year travel could trigger faster-rising cases in smaller cities and rural areas. Ukraine war: Russia claims it killed over '600 Ukrainian servicemen' in 'retaliatory strike' in Kramatorsk Russia on Sunday (January 8) said that its army has conducted a "retaliatory strike" in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatrosk to avenge the deaths of 89 Russian troops killed in Makiivka. The defence ministry said "more than 600 Ukrainian servicemen were killed" as a result of a strike on Kyiv troops stationed in two buildings in Kramatorsk. Sweden cannot accept some demands of Turkiye for NATO membership: PM The military non-alignment of a decade was broken by Sweden and Finland as they applied for joining NATO, the US-led defence alliance after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. However, their bids have been blocked by Turkiye which insists that both countries must join Ankara in its fight against banned Kurdish militants. Watch: Workers clash with police amidst massive protest at Covid antigen factory in China Scores of people holding a demonstration at a factory producing Covid-19 antigen kits clashed with the police, several videos that went viral on social media on Sunday showed. The incident took place on Saturday when the workers were protesting for wages and against layoff by the manufacturer, Zybio, in the central municipality of Chongqing. Police arrest three more in murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains. Senegal: 38 killed, more than 85 injured in bus accident, govt declares national mourning of 3 days As many as 38 people died and 87 were injured in one of the deadliest road accidents when two buses collided near Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday (January 8), a fire brigade official in Senegal told the news agency AFP. Germany: Iranian man, suspected of chemical attack plot, arrested A 32-year-old Iranian man was arrested in western Germany on suspicion of planning an attack with deadly chemicals, according to police officials on Sunday (January 8). An official statement said the police officers searched a residence in the Castrop-Rauxel town for "toxic substances" intended to carry out an attack. Response should have been much swifter, says Tata Sons chairman after Air India ‘pee-gate’ Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran issued a media statement over the 'peeing' incident that took place in a Air India flight between New York and New Delhi, when a passenger Shankar Mishra allegedly urinated on an elderly woman co-passenger on November 26, 2022. Chandrasekaran accepted that Air India should have responded to the situation more swiftly. How can India qualify for the finals of WTC following Australia's 2-0 win over South Africa While Australia is ranked number one on the WTC points table with a PCT of 75.56%, second -placed India could leapfrog them if they beat them 4-0 at home in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series. Prince Harry reveals ‘cruel’ fight with Meghan led him to therapy Prince Harry and his memoir 'Spare' are currently the hottest topics on the internet right now. Among other shocking details, the Duke revealed the incident that prompted him to seek therapy. In his book, Harry recalled the heated conversation with his wife Meghan after he "snapped" at her.

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The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on January 6.&nbsp;Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. Meanwhile, the Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo,&nbsp;the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel.

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The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk, which is in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on Friday (January 6). The reported strikes came after the supposed start of a unilateral Russian ceasefire.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. The summit will take place on January 12 and January 13 and will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

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The Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo,&nbsp;the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Speaking to reporters, Mexico's secretary of defence Luis Cresencio said, "Ten members of the military... unfortunately lost their lives in the line of duty."&nbsp;

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China's transport ministry on Friday (January 6) called on travellers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve small children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with underlying conditions. The government is seeking to minimise the possibility of a major new Covid outbreak during the Lunar New Year travel rush this month, a report by the Associated Press said.&nbsp;

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The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday.&nbsp;As a result of the slowdown in the increase in the rate of energy prices, the inflation rate declined from 10.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent in a month.&nbsp;

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Joshimath, a spiritual town&nbsp;in Uttarakhand where Adi Shankaracharya, a religious reformer, acquired enlightenment in the eighth century, has become a matter of countrywide concern.&nbsp;Nearly 66 families have been forced to vacate&nbsp;their homes, the largest ropeway in Asia has been closed to tourists, two hotels have shut their doors for an indefinite period, and locals have taken to the streets. The events in Joshimath come as a second blow to the hill state, the first being the&nbsp;unrest in Haldwani over eviction notices. Many have drawn comparisons between the agitation in Haldwani and the protests in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh over the Citizenship Amendment Act 2020.

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Meta's subsidiary WhatsApp on Thursday announced that users&nbsp;will now be able to use proxy servers to access the services in countries and regions where the messaging app is blocked.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-speaker-contest-enters-11th-ballot-breaks-a-164-year-record-549879">US House adjourned: McCarthy loses 11th ballot in the longest speaker contest in 164 years</a>

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The US House of Representatives failed to break the deadlock for a third consecutive day to select the next speaker. The Republicans could not band together as nominee Kevin McCarthy lost the 11th ballot. The House was adjourned till noon after the motion was passed 219-213.&nbsp;

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Former team India selector and a World Cup-winner himself, Krishnamachari Srikkanth has predicted that much like Gautam Gambhir of&nbsp;2011, stalwart Virat Kohli will also play an anchor role in the upcoming 2023 World Cup, scheduled for October-November this year. In the team full of stars, Gambhir hogged the limelight with his match-winning 97 in the 2011 final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In addition to that, the left-handed batter also&nbsp;played a few handy knocks throughout the tournament batting at number 3, cutting a reputation of a saviour.

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Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' has been creating news even before it hit the stands. Harry's book has given detailed accounts of his troubled relationship with his older brother Prince William. Harry also admitted having regrets over watching his wife Meghan Markle's steamy sex scenes from her show 'Suits'. Markle quit acting after she announced her engagement to Prince Harry in 2018. Markle played one of the leads of legal drama Suits.&nbsp;

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The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on January 6. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually.

The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on January 6. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. Meanwhile, the Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine reports fresh strikes as Putin's unilateral ceasefire starts The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk, which is in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on Friday (January 6). The reported strikes came after the supposed start of a unilateral Russian ceasefire. Bangladesh PM Hasina, Sri Lanka Prez Ranil to participate in India hosted Voice of global south summit Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. The summit will take place on January 12 and January 13 and will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mexico govt says 29 killed in operation to arrest drug kingpin El Chapo's son The Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Speaking to reporters, Mexico's secretary of defence Luis Cresencio said, "Ten members of the military... unfortunately lost their lives in the line of duty." China calls on travellers to reduce trips in bid to minimise Covid risk China's transport ministry on Friday (January 6) called on travellers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve small children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with underlying conditions. The government is seeking to minimise the possibility of a major new Covid outbreak during the Lunar New Year travel rush this month, a report by the Associated Press said. Eurozone inflation rate falls for second month in a row, down to single digits The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday. As a result of the slowdown in the increase in the rate of energy prices, the inflation rate declined from 10.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent in a month. Joshimath sinking: Why is this town in India's Uttarakhand falling apart? Joshimath, a spiritual town in Uttarakhand where Adi Shankaracharya, a religious reformer, acquired enlightenment in the eighth century, has become a matter of countrywide concern. Nearly 66 families have been forced to vacate their homes, the largest ropeway in Asia has been closed to tourists, two hotels have shut their doors for an indefinite period, and locals have taken to the streets. The events in Joshimath come as a second blow to the hill state, the first being the unrest in Haldwani over eviction notices. Many have drawn comparisons between the agitation in Haldwani and the protests in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh over the Citizenship Amendment Act 2020. WhatsApp announces proxy support feature to circumvent internet shutdowns Meta's subsidiary WhatsApp on Thursday announced that users will now be able to use proxy servers to access the services in countries and regions where the messaging app is blocked. US House adjourned: McCarthy loses 11th ballot in the longest speaker contest in 164 years The US House of Representatives failed to break the deadlock for a third consecutive day to select the next speaker. The Republicans could not band together as nominee Kevin McCarthy lost the 11th ballot. The House was adjourned till noon after the motion was passed 219-213. Virat Kohli to do a Gautam Gambhir at 2023 World Cup, predicts ex-selector Former team India selector and a World Cup-winner himself, Krishnamachari Srikkanth has predicted that much like Gautam Gambhir of 2011, stalwart Virat Kohli will also play an anchor role in the upcoming 2023 World Cup, scheduled for October-November this year. In the team full of stars, Gambhir hogged the limelight with his match-winning 97 in the 2011 final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In addition to that, the left-handed batter also played a few handy knocks throughout the tournament batting at number 3, cutting a reputation of a saviour. Prince Harry admits he Googled wife Meghan Markle's 'love scenes' from 'Suits' Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' has been creating news even before it hit the stands. Harry's book has given detailed accounts of his troubled relationship with his older brother Prince William. Harry also admitted having regrets over watching his wife Meghan Markle's steamy sex scenes from her show 'Suits'. Markle quit acting after she announced her engagement to Prince Harry in 2018. Markle played one of the leads of legal drama Suits. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Top 10 world news: Russia begins unilateral ceasefire, China's bid to minimise Covid, and more

Vladimir Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6 to 7, but Kyiv has called the declaration a 'hypocrisy'. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI.&nbsp;

Also, read a report from Afghanistan as the Taliban administration said that eight militants of the Islamic State (IS) were killed and seven others were arrested following raids on hideouts of the group.&nbsp;

The Covid situation in China is worsening, now the German government said that it will ask arrivals from China for a negative Covid test amid fears of a spike in infections.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-putin-orders-ceasefire-in-ukraine-on-january-6-7-549807">Russia-Ukraine war: Putin orders ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6-7</a> 
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6 to 7, the news agency AFP reported citing Kremlin. The report mentioned that the decision comes on the eve of Orthodox Christmas following a request from Russia's spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-pope-benedicts-funeral-begins-pope-francis-leads-proceedings-549648">Former Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest in solemn burial at Vatican, Pope Francis leads mass</a> 
Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday (January 5), led by his successor Pope Francis. Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died last Saturday (December 31, 2022) at the age of 95 due to sickness.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-presses-putin-to-declare-unilateral-ceasefire-in-ukraine-549711">Putin says open for dialogue if Ukraine accepts 'new territorial realities'</a> 
President Vladimir Putin, in his conversation with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was willing to hold talks with Ukraine if the latter is ready to accept territories which have been occupied by Russia, said the Kremlin on Thursday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ben-gvirs-al-aqsa-visit-unleashes-a-wave-of-anger-in-the-arab-world-549597">Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa visit unleashes a wave of anger in the Arab world</a> 
Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem earlier this week has sparked a wave of outrage among Arab nations who have condemned the trip in the strongest words.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eight-killed-after-taliban-raid-is-militants-behind-kabul-hotel-attack-549777">Eight killed after Taliban raid IS militants behind Kabul hotel attack</a> 
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan said on Thursday that eight militants of the Islamic State (IS) were killed and seven others were arrested following raids on hideouts of the group. These raids were carried out on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-states-pass-numerous-anti-homeless-laws-raise-concerns-549775">US states pass numerous anti-homeless laws, raise concerns</a> 
Across the US, many anti-homeless laws are being passed due to a reduction in funds for social services which has become an issue of concern among advocates of homeless people.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-43-arrested-for-exploiting-undocumented-migrant-workers-549760">Spain: 43 arrested for exploiting undocumented migrant workers</a> 
The Spanish police said on Thursday they arrested 43 people- suspected to be part of a criminal group that has exploited undocumented migrant workers in the agricultural sector. Most of these migrant workers are from Morocco.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-drone-breaches-key-no-fly-zone-claims-south-koreas-military-549734">North Korean drone breaches key no-fly zone, claims South Korea's military</a> 
The military of South Korea on Thursday confirmed that their key no-fly zone near the presidential office was breached by a North Korean drone in a rare incident of incursion last month, which they had previously denied.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-asks-china-arrivals-for-negative-covid-test-549730">Germany asks China arrivals for negative Covid test</a> 
The German government said on Thursday (January 5) that it will ask arrivals from China for a negative Covid test amid fears of a spike in infections. In a statement, German health minister Karl Lauterbach said that passengers arriving from China will be required to show at least a rapid antigen test to enter Germany, news agency AFP reported.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-proposes-up-to-332-per-cent-hike-for-h1-b-other-visa-fees-549726">US proposes up to 332 per cent hike for H1-B, other visa fees</a> 
The Joe Biden administration in the United States has proposed a massive hike in the immigration fees, including for H-1B visas. The H1-B visas remain a popular choice of non-immigrant visa among high-skilled tech professionals, especially the ones from India.

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Vladimir Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6 to 7, but Kyiv has called the declaration a 'hypocrisy'. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI.

Vladimir Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6 to 7, but Kyiv has called the declaration a 'hypocrisy'. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI. Also, read a report from Afghanistan as the Taliban administration said that eight militants of the Islamic State (IS) were killed and seven others were arrested following raids on hideouts of the group. The Covid situation in China is worsening, now the German government said that it will ask arrivals from China for a negative Covid test amid fears of a spike in infections. Click on the links to read the full report Russia-Ukraine war: Putin orders ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6-7 Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6 to 7, the news agency AFP reported citing Kremlin. The report mentioned that the decision comes on the eve of Orthodox Christmas following a request from Russia's spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill. Former Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest in solemn burial at Vatican, Pope Francis leads mass Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday (January 5), led by his successor Pope Francis. Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died last Saturday (December 31, 2022) at the age of 95 due to sickness. Putin says open for dialogue if Ukraine accepts 'new territorial realities' President Vladimir Putin, in his conversation with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was willing to hold talks with Ukraine if the latter is ready to accept territories which have been occupied by Russia, said the Kremlin on Thursday. Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa visit unleashes a wave of anger in the Arab world Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem earlier this week has sparked a wave of outrage among Arab nations who have condemned the trip in the strongest words. Eight killed after Taliban raid IS militants behind Kabul hotel attack The Taliban administration in Afghanistan said on Thursday that eight militants of the Islamic State (IS) were killed and seven others were arrested following raids on hideouts of the group. These raids were carried out on Wednesday. US states pass numerous anti-homeless laws, raise concerns Across the US, many anti-homeless laws are being passed due to a reduction in funds for social services which has become an issue of concern among advocates of homeless people. Spain: 43 arrested for exploiting undocumented migrant workers The Spanish police said on Thursday they arrested 43 people- suspected to be part of a criminal group that has exploited undocumented migrant workers in the agricultural sector. Most of these migrant workers are from Morocco. North Korean drone breaches key no-fly zone, claims South Korea's military The military of South Korea on Thursday confirmed that their key no-fly zone near the presidential office was breached by a North Korean drone in a rare incident of incursion last month, which they had previously denied. Germany asks China arrivals for negative Covid test The German government said on Thursday (January 5) that it will ask arrivals from China for a negative Covid test amid fears of a spike in infections. In a statement, German health minister Karl Lauterbach said that passengers arriving from China will be required to show at least a rapid antigen test to enter Germany, news agency AFP reported. US proposes up to 332 per cent hike for H1-B, other visa fees The Joe Biden administration in the United States has proposed a massive hike in the immigration fees, including for H-1B visas. The H1-B visas remain a popular choice of non-immigrant visa among high-skilled tech professionals, especially the ones from India.

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