In the latest, UK PM Boris Johnson is surrounded in yet another controversy. According to reports, PM Boris Johnson was told about an investigation involving former deputy whip chief Mr Pincher.

United Kingdom: 'Boris Johnson was aware of Pincher's history'

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

Gravitas Global Headlines: Pope Francis denies resignation rumours; UK army account hacked

Can climate change kill you? It killed over 19 people this weekend. From Italy, to Australia and China, climate change is claiming lives around the world. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Marmolada glacier: How climate change is killing people

July 4 is American Independence Day. On this day in 1776, Congress signed the Declaration that says everyone has rights to life, liberty. Today, American women don't have reproductive rights, black men are being killed by police. So, what exactly is the U.S. celebrating? Listen to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: No reproductive rights, no right to life, what exactly are Americans celebrating this 4th of July?

A German mosque displayed the pride flag ahead of 3 major LGBTQ events in Berlin. What does this gesture mean for the Muslim LGBTQ community? Why is this German mosque embracing gay rights? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Berlin mosque displays pride flag

Astronauts who spend over six months in space can lose a decades' worth of bone mass. Recovery could take significant time. A study claims that astronauts may not recover even after a year back on earth. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How space travel can make your bones weak

The global aviation industry is stumbling. Thousands of flights worldwide have been either canceled or delayed. At leading airports, passengers are losing their bags. What caused this chaos? Palki Sharma tells you.

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For the first time in 4 years, Japan spotted a Chinese ship near the disputed Senkaku Islands. China is also stepping up its activities in the Taiwan Straits & South China Sea. 26 countries will conduct a drill to deter China this week. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World's biggest drill to contain China

Malaysia and Egypt are looking to buy India's Tejas jets to replace their ageing fleets. Vietnam is reportedly interested in buying the Brahmos missile. Can India capitalise on this new arms race? Will Russia's war in Ukraine offer India an opportunity to capture the arms bazaar? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Malaysia and Egypt look to buy India's Tejas jet

3 people were killed and 4 injured after a lone gunman stormed a shopping mall in Copenhagen. The mall was packed with teenagers heading to a Harry Styles concert nearby. Palki Sharma gets you a report on how the shooting unfolded.

Gravitas: Gunman kills 3 in Denmark shopping mall

Eighteen people were killed and hundreds were wounded during unrest in Uzbekistan’s autonomous province of Karakalpakstan that broke out last week over plans to curtail its autonomy.

Uzbekistan: 18 protesters killed, hundreds wounded amid mass unrest

A gunman opened fire on July 4th Independence Day parade in Illinois' Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people and wounding at least 30 people.

6 killed after gunman opened fire on a July 4 Parade in Illinois

The famous Paris landmark and the symbol of love the Eiffel tower is crumbling and the only solution to stop its decay is a full renovation. This is a warning that has now been published in a French magazine Marianne. According to the magazine, the iconic monument is currently in a dire situation riddled with rust and needs immediate repairs from its core

Eiffel Tower in need of full repairs | Experts call repaint 'A Cosmetic Facelift'

A SpiceJet flying from Delhi to Dubai has made an emergency landing in Pakistan's Karachi after the aircraft's engine developed some technical fault.

Spicejet Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Karachi due to technical fault

Moscow made its biggest territorial gains this week as it claimed full control of the Luhansk region by capturing the last Ukrainian stronghold Lysychansk on Sunday despite this the war seemed to be far from over as new reports of artillery shelling are now emerging from Ukraine.

Russian shelling continues in Kharkiv, Putin declares victory in Luhansk

Climate change is affecting several countries and amid this Italy has declared a state of emergency for areas surrounding the river Po in Northern Italy. This region accounts for at least one-third of the country's agricultural produce, however its suffering from the worst drought in 70 years.

WION Climate Tracker | Italy declares state of emergency due to record drought

Israel’s caretaker Prime Minister left for a day-long visit to Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. It was the first overseas trip by Yair Lapid since he took office last week.

Israeli caretaker PM Yair Lapid embarks on maiden foreign trip

The United Arab Emirates has offered to buy shares in Pakistan's publicly listed companies with certain terms and conditions; this comes after Pakistan had requested for a multi-billion dollar loan from the UAE.

UAE offers to acquire 10-12% shares of cash-starved Pakistani firms

Hotel chains are hiring employees regardless of work experience or even a resume as European hoteliers face a shortage of employees. Restaurants and bars are also facing lack of waiters and staff.

Restaurants face staff shortage across Europe | Hotels hire people without resumes

Russia has taken over the city of Lysychansk, the last territory which was under Ukraine's control in the eastern Luhansk region. The Ukrainian side has admitted that they were outnumbered in the eastern battlefront. Russia's defense minister has announced that they are in full control of Luhansk and President Putin has congratulated his troops for the liberation of Luhansk.

Putin celebrates 'Liberation of Luhansk'| Russia captures last holdout in Eastern Ukraine

Entertainment giant Disney could soon lose the exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse, the character most responsible for the brand’s universal recognition and one that acts as its mascot. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Disney set to lose iconic Mickey Mouse character in 2024

Sri Lanka's economic crisis has triggered an exodus with thousands looking to flee the country. Affluent citizens are seeking passports to fly abroad while the less fortunate are depending on risky voyages to Australian and Indian shores. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lankans flee abroad as shortages intensify

Sri Lankans are fleeing their homeland to escape the everyday struggle, many are taking off in small boats to Australia and India. The more affluent are taking the legal route, they are applying for passports to fly abroad. How much longer will the economic pain continue and what does this exodus mean for Sri Lanka's future?

South Asia Diary | The exodus from Sri Lanka | Bhutan ordains 144 nuns in historic event

China claims to have built an artificial intelligence that can read facial expressions and brain waves to gauge how attentive Communist Party members are to “thought and political education”. Molly Gambhir tells you all about this new tool.

WION Fineprint | China Taps AI to Gauge ‘Loyalty’ of Party Members

A Typhoon has hit the southern coast of China, the towns and cities in the country were pounded with torrential rains and strong winds. This is the first Typhoon of this year to strike China. As per the authorities, an industrial support ship operating in the South China sea sank in a storm with a possible loss of more dozen crew members.

WION Climate Tracker | Typhoon Chaba hits China's Southern Coast

The world today has discovered its largest water Lily using a blend of modern science and centuries-old practices. Leaves of the water Lily grow more than 3 meters wide.

WION Climate Tracker | Scientists discover new species of giant water Lily

Millions are affected due to the monsoon fury in South Asia, over 200 have died in India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh authorities brace for water-borne diseases. Scientists have blamed climate change for this monsoon fury.

WION Climate Tracker | Millions affected by deadly floods in South Asia

In an attempt to further investigate the killing of the Palestinian-American journalist Shereen Abu Aqleh, Israel is planning to test the bullet that resulted in her killing, this is to determine whether one of its soldiers shot the victim.

Israel to test bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shereen Abu Aqleh

A 10-year-old child rape survivor in Ohio, who was six weeks pregnant, was forced to travel to Indiana for an abortion. This is because she was ineligible for the procedure in her own state. Molly Gambhir tells you about the shocking impact of the fall of Roe V Wade.

WION Fineprint | US child rape survivor forced to travel for abortion

From one 4thOfJuly to another, it is a steep slide for Joe Biden as his approval ratings plummet to a new low of 39%. Most voters don't want the US President to run for a second term. Molly Gambhir tells you why the coming months could be problematic for the President of the United States.

WION Fineprint | Biden's approval ratings sink to new low

Israel's fifth election in less than four years is coming up, it has emerged that the country's political parties are in debt, they owe $47 million dollars to the parliament in unreturned election loans.

Israel: Parties owe Knesset over $47 million in loans

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