Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shahbaz has retained the post of the Punjab chief minister by securing majority of votes in the runoff election.

Pak: Hamza Shahbaz takes oath as Punjab CM; PTI-backed Elahi suffers defeat

The UK's Dover Port has declared a critical emergency over long delays and a heavy traffic jam. The port CEO said had that he has now urged travellers to consider holding off heading for the port at the point in time until more is known.

Travellers complain of hours-long wait at UK's Dover Port

Russian and Ukrainian officials have signed a deal to allow grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports, potentially averting the threat of a catastrophic global food crisis.

Russia and Ukraine agree to release blockaded grain exports

US House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots held its last hearing of the month on Thursday. The focus of this hearing was on what the panel says former President Donald Trump's refusal to act during the crucial 187 minutes.

US House select committee chair: Jan 6 was culmination of an attempted coup

Europe is now witnessing the worst heat wave in years and the consequences are visible. It's not just limited to Wildfires, Droughts and Deaths anymore, the roads are melting, hoarding and boards are liquefying.

WION Climate Tracker | Multiple European nations see record temperatures

Europe is witnessing a devastating heat wave, multiple countries have seen record-breaking temperatures. One of the worst affected has been Spain which has seen numerous wildfires across the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Record temperatures scorch Europe | Heat wave in Spain destroys crop

In the past decade migrating monarch butterflies have hovered close to extinction. Now, scientists at the IUCN have officially designated these butterflies as endangered. Their decline is being blamed on deforestation and urbanization.

WION Climate Tracker | Migratory monarch butterflies listed as 'engendered' by IUCN

The United States has reported Monkeypox infection in children for the first time. Nearly 2900 monkeypox cases were found across the US so far.

US: Monkeypox confirmed in children for the first time

For North America it has already been a historic week in terms of topping the heat records and the bad news is this heat is expected to persist through the weekend. More than 85 percent of the population bracing for tough heat through next week

WION Climate Tracker | US: Heat to persist through weekend | Central east coast put under alert

India's Supreme Court has recognised sex work as a profession. What are the pros and cons of this decision? What do sex workers and activists think about it? Watch 'Sex Work: Should Prostitution be legal?' on WION Wideangle

WION Wideangle: Sex work: Should prostitution be legal

13 years of hard work by Indian Professor Bilal Ahmed is finally paying off. He started making the first solar car in Kashmir valley in 2009. The prototype of the car is ready and India's biggest car companies have approached Bilal.

WION Climate Tracker | Math teacher from India's Kashmir builds solar car from scratch

World's top-rated tourist destination has a deadly beach. Iceland's unique black sand beach has turned fatal for dozens of tourists over the years. Authorities blame the deaths on sneaker waves. What are sneaker waves? How dangerous is Reynisfjara beach? Molly Gambhir explains.

WION Fineprint | Deadly attraction: Iceland's unique black sand beaches

The impact on wildlife from hedgehogs to birds to insects due to extreme temperatures and lack of rainfall across Europe is taking a toll on animals of all sizes.

WION Climate Tracker | Heat wave across Europe causing birds & animals to die

The Indian Supreme Court expanded the scope of the MTP Act to include "unmarried women", allowing a woman to abort her 24-weeks pregnancy arising out of a consensual relationship. Molly Gambhir tells you why this verdict is significant.

WION Fineprint | Unmarried women have right to safe abortion says Indian Supreme Court

Mairaj Ahmed Khan became the first Indian to win an ISSF World Cup Gold medal in the discipline of Skeet earlier this week. Khan bounced back after a disappointing Olympic campaign last year in Tokyo which left him considering his future in the sport. He opens up about his struggles and a new-found motivation in a conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Skeet Champion Mairaj speaks to WION: A fresh start at the age of 46

Comic-con is back in San Diego, California. People have dressed up as fantasy characters. New movie trailers were also launched at the event.

Comic-Con at San Diego, California: People dress up as fantasy characters

A Golden tabby tigress has given birth to cubs in Pakistan's Karachi. Tabby tigers also known as strawberry tigers are very rare, only 30 are left in the entire world.

WION Climate Tracker | Rare Golden Tabby tigress gives birth to cubs in Pakistan

Sri Lanka's new President Ranil Wickremesinghe swears in his Cabinet on Friday comprising members of the previous government. Dinesh Gunewardena takes oath as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Gunawardena, 73 had earlier served as the foreign minister and education minister.

Sri Lanka Live News: New President Ranil Wickremesinghe swears in new cabinet

Asiatic Cheetahs were declared extinct in India 70 years ago after the last three cheetahs living in the country were killed in 1947. Now in an effort to introduce African cheetahs to India, the Indian government signed a memorandum of understanding with Namibia to bring back the cheetahs to India.

WION Climate Tracker | India & Namibia ink pact to bring African Cheetahs to India

There seems to be no end to the ongoing political unrest in Sri Lanka. In the latest, the Lankan Police arrested at least eight people following a joint operation carried out early on Friday to remove protestors who were occupying the main entrance to the President’s Office and the surrounding area.

Sri Lankan forces raid protest camp; at least 8 people arrested, dozens injured

With an aim to reduce costs and putting more investments in EV space, America's Ford is planning to cut up to 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks.

Ford to cut thousands of jobs to help fund EV investments

Former US President Donald Trump sat for hours watching the attack on the US Capitol unfold on live TV ignoring pleas by his close advisers to urge his supporters to stop the violence, a witnesses told a congressional hearing.

Capitol Riot Hearing: Donald Trump sat for hours watching the attack on the US Capitol

Italy will hold a snap national election in the month of September and this after the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned yesterday following the collapse of his National Unity government.

Mario Draghi resigns after losing confidence vote, Italy set to hold early elections

After a long gap, foot-and-mouth disease is being reported in Indonesia, and Australia is worried about a possible spread. Here's all the details that you should know.

Foot-and-mouth disease is back. Here's what you should know

Regions in the capital that were swamps a couple of decades ago have now dried up adding to the water scarcity in southern Rome, our next report gets you all the details, take a look!

Italy faces worst drought in 70 years, water vanishes before reaching taps

Europe is suffering from an unprecedented and extreme heatwaves. There have been nearly 2,000 deaths due to heat and wildfires in the past few days; transportation across the continent has also been disrupted and thousands have been displaced. Apart from its impact on our daily lives, extreme weather can also have lasting effect on food production.

WION Climate Tracker | Climate change affects global food production

The Israeli defense forces have for the first time lifted the lid on a long known secret- their use of military drones but the question is Why now? What do they want the public to know and Who do they want to take to notice? Our correspondent Jodie Cohen brings you this report, take a look!

Israel reveals use of armed drones in war

From French President Macron welcoming Egypt's President to commuters making their way in a waterlogged street of Hyderabad city, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 22, 2022.

World in Pictures: Macron welcomes Egypt's President; Commuters make their way in a waterlogged street

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. Meanwhile taking to Twitter, Biden said that he was doing great and is keeping himself busy.

US President Joe Biden tests covid positive, 'his risk of serious illness is low,' says White House

Wimbledon 2022's men's doubles champion Matthew Ebden speaks exclusively on tennis' Big Three -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic -- and his partner Max Purcell during an interaction with Wion's Aditya Sahay.

Exclusive: Matthew Ebden lauds Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic for tennis' success

In a major development and relief in the ongoing Ukraine war, a deal has now been reached with Russia that will allow Ukraine to resume its exports of grain through the black sea, this major breakthrough was announced by Turkish President's office on Thursday.

Russia, Ukraine and Turkiye to sign grain export deal | Major breakthrough amid looming food crisis

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