In about 3 weeks from now the United Kingdom is going to polls, voters did not have much time to prepare. The Prime Minister called for early elections within 43 days. There was criticism from within the Tory party and beyond and this criticism is now turning into numbers. Watch in for more details!

UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak unveils Party's election manifesto

South Africa's political landscape is replete with twists and turns. The country's newly elected Parliament is scheduled to convene on Friday but it seems the ANC-led unity government might face a few hurdles in doing so...

South Africa: Jacob Zuma's party alleges 'vote-rigging,' threatens boycott

US decided to supply weapons to Ukraine's Azov unit. This decision is seen as part of the broader Western strategy to empower Ukraine including allowing Kyiv to strike Russian targets with Western weapons and considering the deployment of French trainers inside Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: US lifts ban on arms supplies to Ukraine's Nationalist Battalion

Russia's defense ministry says, Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan and frigate admiral Gorshkov are practicing the use of high-precision weapons in the Atlantic ocean. The drills involve hitting targets from a distance of more than 600 km (370 miles), and follow an exercise in anti-aircraft fire. The Russian vessels are heading for Cuba for drills.

Russian warships hold drills in the Atlantic

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's Azov brigade to receive American military aid

Ever wondered about the amount of microplastics which you consume in a month. Well according to a study by Cornell University, Southeast Asia tops the global intake of microplastics with Indonesians the top consumers of microplastic. Watch in for more details!

'A silent warning' How microplastic are affecting the world?

Residents said on Monday that gunmen attacked the village of Yargoje in northwest Nigeria over the weekend, killing at least 50 people and kidnapping an unspecified number, including women and children. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria: At least 50 killed in gun attack; unspecified number kidnapped including women & children

During the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 clash, in New York, former Pakistani stumper Kamran Akmal made an insensitive comment on India pacer Arshdeep Singh's religion. This made heads turn as veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh jumped in and slammed Kamran on X, formerly Twitter.

T20 World Cup | Ind vs Pak: Kamran Akmal issues apology for racist joke on Arshdeep Singh

South Africa has become the first African country to legalize Cannabis for personal use. The move comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his final approval on May 28th. Watch in for more details!

South Africa legalises Cannabis; move to protect children form undue exposure

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: - Did birds evolve from dinosaurs? Fossils of largest feathered dinosaur hint at ancestry - Spain: Olive oil harvest decreases; Is climate change to blame? - NASA observes Mars flare up during epic solar storm - Nearly 60% children suffer from violent methods of upbringing at home, says UN body

Did birds evolve from dinosaurs? | Alzheimer's drug donanemab gets backing from FDA | Trending on WION

T20 World Cup | Ind vs Pak: Kamran Akmral issues apology for racist joke on Arshdeep Singh

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Hamas accepts Gaza truce plan - Zelensky pleads for air defence - Russia's second phase of nuclear drills - Azov hails US lifting weapons ban - Macron rules out resignation

WION Headlines | Hamas accepts Gaza truce plan | Zelensky pleads for air defence

There appears to be no end to the trash Balloons versus propaganda leaflets between North and South Korea the two call it a tit-for-tat offensive. Amid the balloon Warfare with North Korea, South Korean activists are honing their Tech expertise to develop balloons capable of dispersing leaflets and electronic speakers hundreds of kilometers across the border. Watch in for more details!

North Vs South balloon war: South Korean activists make smart balloons to send messages into North

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Sunak's ratings plummet on D-Day exit blunder - Antony Blinken departs to Jordan from Tel Aviv - Round 2 of Russia, Belarus nuclear drills - Malawi Vice Prez killed in plane crash - Israel: Blinken meets Lapid, to meet Gantz - UK Unemployment rate highest in 2.5 years

WION Headlines | UK Unemployment rate highest in 2.5 years | Round 2 of Russia, Belarus nuclear drills

Jury deliberations in the trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges have begun. This is the historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US President.

Hunter Biden Gun Case: Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden's gun charges

Biden administration officials have discussed potentially negotiating a unilateral deal with Hamas to secure the release of five Americans being held hostage in Gaza if current cease-fire talks involving Israel fail. Such negotiations would not include Israel and would be conducted through Qatari interlocutors.

Israel-Hamas war: Biden frustrated with Netanyahu's ongoing war in Gaza?

It's been high election drama in Europe as predicted, The block has taken a sharp right turn and this comes amid the challenging political landscape. Here is a report on five key takeaways from the European Union's parliamentary polls. Watch in for more details!

EU election results: Far-right makes strong gains; setbacks for Macron in France, Scholz in Germany

Several Russian physicists have been charged with treason and are being imprisoned in their own country. Critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin believe that these cases have been opened to satisfy the president's ego. Watch this story for more details.

Gravitas: Why are top physicists in Russia being jailed?

2007 Champions India and 2009 Champions Pakistan played out a thriller in New York in the headline game of the ICC Men's t20 World Cup on Sunday. Indian and Pakistani fans ensured the 34,000-capacity stadium was packed to the rafters and created an atmosphere that is unparalleled in world sport. But do Americans really care about Cricket? What did they make of this contest? WION's Susan Tehrani made the trip to Nassau County International Cricket stadium to find out what the hype was all about. Disclaimer. This was Susan's first Cricket game!

India vs Pakistan: Will edge-of-the-seat thriller make America fall in love with Cricket?

Abu Hamza, the mastermind of major terror attacks in Jammu region, is believed to be involved in the Reasi bus attack. Sources tell WION that Hamza infiltrated along with a former Pakistani commando nicknamed 'Fauji'. How has he been able to sustain in Rajouri-Poonch belt for so long?

Reasi Terror Attack: Who is Abu Hamza? | Gravitas

Russian State TV has aired a map marking countries that are 'ready to strike Russia's enemies'. The State TV claims Russia could start sending high-precision, long-range missiles to these countries. This comes after Putin warned the West of a tit-for-tat following the deployment of long-range missiles in Ukraine.

Gravitas: Putin's Russia is ready for world nuclear war. Here is the war plan

Terrorists opened fire at a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The bus veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge. What are the authorities saying? Molly Gambhir gets you the details.

Gravitas: Reasi terror attack 'part of nefarious design to spread turmoil'

Is China trying to militarise the Earth's lower orbit? Is Beijing rehearsing placing payload close to the Earth's surface? China's spacecraft Shenlong has dropped a mystery object kilometers above the Earth. #Gravitas brings you the details.

Gravitas: Is China practicing placing payload in space?

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak political wars are refusing to die down. The latest poll has revealed that the UK PM is on course to potentially lose his own seat. Watch in for more details!

UK General Elections: Tories on course for worst-ever performance in UK elections?

Iran's Guardian Council has approved the country's Hardline Parliament speaker and five others to contest the country's presidential elections on Sunday. This development comes following a helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Former President Ahmadinejad was barred from running for polls.

Iran approves 6 candidates for Presidential elections, Former President Ahmadinejad barred

India suspense over portfolio allocations for India's newly elected government finally comes to an end. The list of cabinet Ministries and assigned leaders is out. The ruling BJP has retained key Ministries in its fold. Watch in for more details!

Modi 3.0 Cabinet Portfolio list announced: BJP retains key Ministries

Around the world are dying younger than they should because of dirty air. A study by University in Singapore found a link between tiny pollution particles and 135 million early deaths between 1980 and 2020. Watch in for more details!

Air Pollution Crisis: 40 years of data reveal global health crisis, Asia worst affected

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz announced on Sunday that he was quitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency unity government formed shortly after the Hamas Oct 7. attack on Israel.

Israel's Benny Gantz quits war cabinet; accuses Netanyahu of preventing 'true victory'

After US and NATO allies sent long range missiles to Ukraine authorizing to use it to conduct strikes against Russia, Moscow's State media has shared a new map where Russia could deploy its missiles to target enemies amid fears of a third world war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian TV shows map where Putin could deploy missiles

Huge wildfires continue to ravage tropical wetlands in Brazil. Weak rains since last year have disrupted the usual seasonal flooding and left more of the region vulnerable to rapidly spreading inferno.

Brazil Wildfire: Satellite data shows fires in Brazilian wetlands have surged 980%

Amid extreme heat in north India. There are excessive rain troubles in western and northeast India. Rain alert has been sounded for Mumbai city, with gusty winds adding to troubles.

Mumbai Rains: Monsoon arrives in Mumbai 2 days early, roads waterlogged

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