A ceasefire has now has now taken effect between Israel and Palestinians in a bid to end 3 days of cross-border fighting. This recent violent was the worst flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than year. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen brings us more on this.

Egypt brokered truce between Israel and PIJ

France is bracing for a fourth heatwave this summer after its worst drought on record left villages parched. In a bid to tackle the situation, the government has now set up an inter-ministerial crisis team to tackle the drought.

Parts of France to face 'historic drought'

Colombia's first leftist President Gustavo Petro was sworn into office, the ex-rebel promises to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by war between the government and guerrilla groups.

Ex-rebel Gustavo Petro takes oath as Colombia President

Celebrations in Gaza as Israel and Palestinian militants declare truce

A new round of talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the world powers is currently underway in Vienna. As the high stakes talks continue, Iran's foreign minister has now said that the outcome of the ongoing talks depends entirely on Washington's flexibility.

Iran: Success of nuclear talks depends on Washington's flexibility

Hong Kong is in new measures to open the overall economy to make the country easy for tourist visit. It has shortened the Covid-19 quarantine period for all arrivals to three days in hotel versus seven days.

Hong Kong eases travel, reduces quarantine period from 7 to 3 days

Sri Lanka has asked China to defer the planned visit of a Chinese survey ship to the island country after an objection from India, a government source stated on Sunday.

Sri Lanka objects Chinese vessel arrival after India raises concern

India has successfully launched its small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV). Mission marks 75 years of India's independence. With the launch, India has entered the small satellite launch market.

ISRO successfully launches SSLV as India enters the small satellite launch market

Tensions are mounting again between Israel and Palestine and the exchange of air raids and rocket attacks has continued. At least 32 Palestinians were killed within 2 days.

Israel & Gaza rebels exchange fire: At least 32 Palestinians killed within 2 days

In some great news on the climate front, the Great barrier reef sees some recovery as hard coral cover grew to 36% in 2022. Coral reefs are at record levels.

Great barrier reef sees some recovery as hard coral cover grew to 36% in 2022

World at War | China's military drills a rehearsal to invade Taiwan? Al-Zawahiri killed in a CIA drone strike in Kabul Border clashes erupt again between Armenia & Azerbaijan & Why is a Chinese spy ship heading to dock at Hambantota? Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report on the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War

World at War | Episode 14: China's military drills a rehearsal to invade Taiwan?

Jagdeep Dhankar has been elected as the 14th Vice President of the country. Dhankar, a former governor of West Bengal and the National Democratic Alliances or the NDA's pick defeated opposition nominee Margaret Alva.

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar becomes India's 14th Vice President

The European court had rejected an appeal by the parents of Archie Battersbee to keep their son's life support turned on. Archie was taken off all medications at 10am on Saturday and he died the same day around noon. The 12-year-old died after weeks of legal battle.

Brain-damaged UK Boy Archie Battersbee dies after life support is turned off

Tensions are mounting again between Israel and Palestine and the exchange of air raids and rocket attacks has entered its second day. An Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza and Palestinians fired rockets at Israel after an Israeli operation against the Islamic Jihad Militant group ended more than a year of relative calm along the border.

Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire

The Gaming Industry is booming worldwide, including in India where there is estimated to be more than 400 million gamers. WION's Johan Castell speaks with industry insiders to find out more on this episode of Tech It Out.

India: One of the fastest-growing gaming markets | Tech It

India: One of the fastest growing gaming markets |

WION Fineprint | Israel launches special operation against Islamic Jihad Militants

Japan is observing the 77th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing on this day in the year 1945 on the Japenese city of Hiroshima. 75,000 people died and an entire city obliterated. The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the 77th Anniversary warned of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

UN Chief calls for global nuclear disarmament on 77th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

A battle for Shiite dominance is going on in a war scarred nation Iraq. Al-Sadr supporters are still sitting inside the parliament. The Iraqi cleric is calling for a dissolution of the parliament and a tassel over a new government has trained the already fragile political system.

Iraq’s Al-Sadr vows to continue parliament sit-in until demands met

South Africa's Amapiano, a combination of jazz and house music, explodes across borders into global stardom

World Of Africa: World dances to Amapiano tunes

French authorities are mulling a rescue plan for the White Beluga whale that swam way up the Seine, as they raced to save the malnourished cetacean that is refusing food.

France mulls rescue plan for White Beluga whale as it refuses food

India has launched its small satellite launch vehicle. Mission marks 75 years of India's independence. Watch this special report.

India enters the small satellite launch market with the successful launch of ISRO's SSLV

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor spoke to WION about his new film 'EK Villain Returns'. He also talked about how he inherently chooses to defy the odds.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor gets candid on WION as he talks about EK Villain Returns

Cuba is seeking help to contain a fuel depot fire in which 1 person has been dead and over 120 people have been injured. 1,900 were evacuated from the area.

Cuba fuel depot fire: 1,900 evacuated from the area

India enters small satellite launch market as ISRO launches its small satellite launch vehicle

China has declared Sanya city a covid hotspot. Around 80,000 stranded in Sanya as China imposed lockdown. Chinese railway authorities have banned ticket sales to the city.

China declares Sanya city a covid hotspot and imposes lockdown

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

Trending On WION: Pakistan zoo set to auction off 12 Lions

An underground WWII hospital recalls Darwin's wartime past. Some locals saw hospital's historic value and opened it as a museum.

Underground WWII hospital recalls Darwin's wartime past

A battle for Shiite dominance is going on in the war-scarred nation of Iraq. Security forces use tear gas & rubber bullets as Protests continue to rock Iraq.

Protests continue to rock Iraq: Security forces use tear gas & rubber bullets

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea.

Beijing continues to escalate tensions as it plans to hold drills in the South yellow sea

India is all set to launch its small satellite launch vehicle. Mission will mark 75 years of India's independence. Watch this special report.

A new feather in ISRO's hat as India is all set to launch its small satellite launch vehicle

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