France is staring at a political gridlock after the French left alliance wins big in the French legislative elections. President Macron's together coalition has fallen short of the majority.

Big win for the French left alliance as France stares at a political gridlock

Colombia has elected its first leftist President after Gustavo Petro wins by 720,000 votes. Meanwhile, 'King of TikTok' failed to gain upper hand in the elections.

Colombia elects its first leftist President as Gustavo Petro wins

A shooting incident in Washington DC shocked the United States. The incident happened around 3 KMs from the White House. Police have seized illegal guns.

Shooting in Washington DC: 15-year-old gunned down

Voting is underway for the 577 member French assembly and as per recent reports Macron's coalition may not get a parliamentary majority. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Elijah J. Magnier, veteran war correspondent and analyst.

French parliamentary polls: Macron's majority on the line in France

Andalusia the most populated region in Spain has given the opposition People's party a thumping majority in the regional polls. The win has boosted the party's national chances.

Opposition People's party wins majority in Spain's Andalusia regional polls

Amid tensions in the region, China conducted its 6th known test of the anti-missile system. Though China clarified that the test is not targeted against any country.

China tests missile interception system amid tensions in the region

The island nation of Sri Lanka is battling its worst economic crisis since independence. Amid the crisis, Sri Lankans seek passports for a better life as they try to flee the crisis.

The economic crisis forces Sri Lankans to flee as they seek passport to a better life

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukraine President Zelensky awards troop members.

Ukraine President Zelensky awards troop members amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

The president of the United States Joe Biden marked his 45th wedding anniversary on bike ride with first lady Jill Biden. However, Biden fell off a bicycle near his Delaware beach home.

US President Joe Biden falls off bike during the beach ride, says 'I'm good'

Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Padma Bridge - multipurpose road-rail bridge has been entirely funded by the Bangladesh and no foreign funds have financially contributed to its construction.

Padma Bridge Not Part Of China's Belt and Road Initiative, says Bangladesh

Opening to the public for the first time after the pandemic, UK's most famous prehistoric site the Stonehenge is set to host a celebration of the summer solstice on June 21st.

Thousands to gather to celebrate summer solstice at Britain's Stonehenge

Russian media outlets broadcast images and videos of what they said were two US citizens captured while fighting for Ukraine. Video shows US nationals saying 'I am against War'.

Russian media releases videos of two US nationals captured by Russian forces

Nepal has decided to move the Everest base camp due to global warming and human activity. The move will be completed by 2024. Khumbu glacier is rapidly thinning out.

Nepal to relocate Everest base camp: Khumbu glacier rapidly thinning out

According to audio clips from more than 80 internal TikTok meetings revealed that China repeatedly accessed data TikTok US users' data. Now, the company has issued a clarification saying that all the US users data will be transferred to Oracle.

Report: TikTok leak suggests users data not private

Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen spoke with Sidhant Sibbal, WION's Principle Diplomatic Correspondent. He said, trade between India & Bangladesh is flourishing. The two nations have a wonderful relationship.

'Trade between India & Bangladesh is flourishing,' says AK Abdul Momen on WION

World at War: Inside the War on Terror's most notorious prison Guantanamo Bay Russia-Ukraine war enters into a decisive phase as pitched battles continue for Severodonetsk China threatens all out war over Taiwan Will North Korea test another nuclear bomb? & M23 rebels capture a key border town in Democratic Republic of Congo Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report on the world's biggest conflict zones of the week in World At War

World at War: Inside the War on Terror's most notorious prison Guantanamo Bay

The world has witnessed its steepest weekly slide in world stocks since March 2020. Tighter monetary rules are worrying investors. Swiss Bank had to announce the first hike in 15 years.

Steepest weekly slide in World stocks: Markets heading to recession after record inflation?

A third suspect in the brutal murder of a British journalist has been arrested by the Brazilian police. This comes at a time when the global chorus against the murder is growing.

British Scribe murdered in Brazil: Cops confirm that Philips was shot dead

Most know of the fourth of July as the United States Independence day but June 19th marks a different kind of independence for the country. Today is the day that all citizens became free and equally irrespective of race. Americans are gearing up for Juneteenth today.

Americans gear up for Juneteenth as African Americans demand reparations

US President Joe Biden said he'll talk to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping soon. He is in the process of making up his mind on easing US tariffs on China.

Biden to talk to Xi soon: Trade restrictions on China now hurting US?

India Bangladesh joint consultative committee met in New Delhi for its first in-person meeting since the covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. The seventh meeting of the JCC held on Sunday was co-chaired by foreign ministers.

India & Bangladesh hold 7th JCC meet, first physical meet since covid outbreak

A senator of the PPP Saleem Mandviwalla said that Pakistan should look out for itself and not stop dialogue or trade in any other country. These comments were made with regards to forming diplomatic ties with Israel. For more on this, we're joined by Anas Mallick.

Pakistan: 'Should not stop trade with any country,' says PPP Senator

Apple has witnessed a majority of its employees vote to form a union in Maryland. Workers demand a say in deciding wages, working hours and safety measures.

Apple store workers vote to form a union in Maryland

It is a battle of former mayors as Colombia's Presidential polls underway. On one side is Gustavo Petro a rebel-turned politician who was the former mayor of Bogota, on the other hand, is Rodolfo Hernández Suárez so-called TikTok king. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Emily Hart, Journalist from Colombia.

Colombia's Presidential polls: Will Petro become Colombia's first left-wing president?

From gigantic statues to room specific installations large scale walks that will not normally fit into a gallery are on display at art Basel in Switzerland. It is known as one of the biggest art fairs in the world.

Switzerland: Artists show the truth of humanity through artworks

It would be "very serious" if it enacted a new law to unilaterally change part of a Brexit deal to try to ease trade with Northern Ireland, according to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. In other news, following a landslide electoral victory despite her father’s human rights record that saw thousands of drug suspects gunned down, outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara took her oath Sunday as vice president.

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Urging the British government to resume talks about the protocol, Martin said that there were issues around the trade rules that should be addressed by “substantive negotiations” between the UK and the European Union.

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Sara’s running mate, President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Junior, the son and namesake of the disgraced dictator driven from power in a 1986 uprising, will take his oath in Manila on June 30.

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According to Sri Lanka government officials, the incident took place in Visuvamadu, 365km (228 miles) north of Colombo as the crowd pelted stones at the guards who were present at the station.&nbsp;

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Bitcoin plunged below $20,000 on Saturday, shedding nine percent from the previous day to fall to $18,740, its lowest level since December 13, 2020.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to launch a Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) the next year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had recently said the project is close to his heart and the valuation of the tournament will shock many when it gets underway next year.

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Two actors from the Netflix series `The Chosen One` were killed, and six other cast or crew members were injured, when their van crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face criminal charges and is already facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in US currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm.

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The Mystery Machine van which was used in the 2002 film is now available for rent, according to a number of media reports, and the host is none other than Matthew Lillard – the actor who played Shaggy in the movie.

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More than 3 million people were affected in India’s Assam state, where at least 63 people have lost their lives so far, including eight reported dead on Saturday.

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The study, conducted by Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, said that more than a quarter of the 790 abortion clinics in the country – 202 clinics to be exact - will shut down in case Roe v Wade, which provides legal protection for abortion, is overturned in the near future.

It would be "very serious" if it enacted a new law to unilaterally change part of a Brexit deal to try to ease trade with Northern Ireland, according to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.

It would be "very serious" if it enacted a new law to unilaterally change part of a Brexit deal to try to ease trade with Northern Ireland, according to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. In other news, following a landslide electoral victory despite her father’s human rights record that saw thousands of drug suspects gunned down, outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara took her oath Sunday as vice president. Irish PM Micheal Martin warns UK over its North Ireland law Urging the British government to resume talks about the protocol, Martin said that there were issues around the trade rules that should be addressed by “substantive negotiations” between the UK and the European Union. Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara takes oath as Philippines vice president Sara’s running mate, President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Junior, the son and namesake of the disgraced dictator driven from power in a 1986 uprising, will take his oath in Manila on June 30. Sri Lankan military open fire to contain unrest over fuel crisis According to Sri Lanka government officials, the incident took place in Visuvamadu, 365km (228 miles) north of Colombo as the crowd pelted stones at the guards who were present at the station. GALLERY | All you need to know about the world of crypto lending Bitcoin plunged below $20,000 on Saturday, shedding nine percent from the previous day to fall to $18,740, its lowest level since December 13, 2020. Should be mandatory for every IPL franchise to have a women's team: Lalit Modi The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to launch a Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) the next year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had recently said the project is close to his heart and the valuation of the tournament will shock many when it gets underway next year. Netflix's 'The Chosen One': Two actors killed in a van crash in Mexico Two actors from the Netflix series `The Chosen One` were killed, and six other cast or crew members were injured, when their van crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula. GALLERY | What is the scandal engulfing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa? South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face criminal charges and is already facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in US currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm. Fans can now stay in 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine as Shaggy himself plays host The Mystery Machine van which was used in the 2002 film is now available for rent, according to a number of media reports, and the host is none other than Matthew Lillard – the actor who played Shaggy in the movie. 60 killed, over 6mn marooned as monsoon rain lashes India, Bangladesh More than 3 million people were affected in India’s Assam state, where at least 63 people have lost their lives so far, including eight reported dead on Saturday. 'One quarter of abortion clinics to close in US if Roe v Wade is overturned' The study, conducted by Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, said that more than a quarter of the 790 abortion clinics in the country – 202 clinics to be exact - will shut down in case Roe v Wade, which provides legal protection for abortion, is overturned in the near future.

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Bangladesh FM AK Abdul Momen speaks to WION, discusses trade between India & Bangladesh

French President Emmanuel Macron's majority is on the line in France as the country gears up for a new battle. French legislative elections are going to decide Macron's fate as polls predict close race in second-round.

French legislative elections set to begin: Polls predict close race in second-round

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that the Russia-Ukraine war could last “for years”, and asked member countries to increase support, financially and militarily to Kyiv.

NATO chief warns Russia-Ukraine war might last long

Expecting a global recession, investors are worried around the world. Now, the cryptocurrency market is tumbling, with major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin slumping below $20,000. For more perspective, we're joined by Rémi Bourgeot, Economist and Technology expert at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs.

Cryptocurrency continues to crumble, Bitcoin slumps below $20,000

Five people died due to floods in Southern China. Severe mudslides and storms in the rural areas of the country left residents stranded. As per weather forecast, heavy rains to persist till next week.

Five die due to floods and storms in Southern China

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