America's oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday. The relationship appeared at a tipping point after the US, Australia and Britain shunned France in creating a new Indo-Pacific security arrangement.

France, recalls its ambassador to the United States

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will address the UN general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 25.

PM Modi to address 76th session of the UN General Assembly

France has escalated its protest against the loss of a $66 billion dollar submarine contract with Australia. Watch this report for more details.

France cancels defence meeting with UK

Succot, known in Israel as the festival of Tabernacles, is a Jewish festival that takes place after Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) in the Jewish calendar. Watch this video for more details.

The festival of Succot is back in Israel

A volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday, sending lava shooting into the air and streaming in rivers towards houses in two villages from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island. Watch this video for more details.

Volcanic eruption on Canary Islands

70% of the earth's surface is covered by water, but still, 700 million are deprived of potable water. Watch this report for more details.

700 million deprived of potable water

A Dutch National Holocaust Memorial was officially opened in Amsterdam on Sunday, after years of legal dispute. Watch this video for more details.

Netherlands unveils holocaust monument

Former US President Donald Trump has slammed top US military officer, General Mark Milley, on the calls made to his Chinese counterpart following the Jan 6 capitol riots. However, Mark Milley has said that the calls were routinely made to discuss issues of the day.

Former US President Donald Trump slams top US military officer General Mark Milley

North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant. The satellite images showcase the expansion of North Korea's nuclear facility.

North Korea expands its nuclear facility

As France continues to wrangle against the US, UK,&nbsp;Australia nuclear submarine deal,&nbsp;Jean-Pierre Thebault, the French envoy to Canberra, said it was a "huge mistake, a very, very bad handling of the partnership".&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;the four SpaceX tourists landed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida on Saturday evening after spending three days in space, successfully concluding the first orbital mission in history with no professional astronauts on board.

In Israel,&nbsp;the army recaptured the last two Palestinian fugitives involved in a spectacular jailbreak earlier this month.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/duplicity-and-lies-says-france-after-australia-cancels-submarine-deal-414079">Duplicity and lies, says France after Australia cancels submarine deal</a>

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As the Scott Morrison government announced it will no longer continue with the 2016 submarine deal with France, the French envoy to Australia said it was a "huge mistake, a very, very bad handling of the partnership".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacexs-first-all-civilian-orbital-mission-returns-to-earth-414078">SpaceX's first all-civilian orbital mission returns to Earth</a>

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The SpaceX Dragon capsule's heat shield allowed it to withstand the descent before it was slowed down by four large parachutes and then splashed into the ocean just after 7:00 pm

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-massive-manhunt-israel-captures-last-two-palestinians-involved-in-jail-break-414081">After massive manhunt, Israel captures last two Palestinians involved in jail break</a>

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Six Palestinian inmates had escaped Gilboa prison in Israel&nbsp;through a tunnel dug under a sink in a cell&nbsp;reportedly using tools including a spoon.

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As France continues to wrangle against the US, UK, Australia nuclear submarine deal, Jean-Pierre Thebault, the French envoy to Canberra, said it was a "huge mistake, a very, very bad handling of the partnership".

As France continues to wrangle against the US, UK, Australia nuclear submarine deal, Jean-Pierre Thebault, the French envoy to Canberra, said it was a "huge mistake, a very, very bad handling of the partnership". Meanwhile, the four SpaceX tourists landed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida on Saturday evening after spending three days in space, successfully concluding the first orbital mission in history with no professional astronauts on board. In Israel, the army recaptured the last two Palestinian fugitives involved in a spectacular jailbreak earlier this month. Click on the headlines to know more Duplicity and lies, says France after Australia cancels submarine deal As the Scott Morrison government announced it will no longer continue with the 2016 submarine deal with France, the French envoy to Australia said it was a "huge mistake, a very, very bad handling of the partnership". SpaceX's first all-civilian orbital mission returns to Earth The SpaceX Dragon capsule's heat shield allowed it to withstand the descent before it was slowed down by four large parachutes and then splashed into the ocean just after 7:00 pm After massive manhunt, Israel captures last two Palestinians involved in jail break Six Palestinian inmates had escaped Gilboa prison in Israel through a tunnel dug under a sink in a cell reportedly using tools including a spoon. Watch:

Morning news brief: France slams Australia over submarine cancellation & more

According to reports,&nbsp;the&nbsp;People's Liberation Army&nbsp;eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan", on order to&nbsp;to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits. In other news, fewer than 100 right-wing demonstrators, sharply outnumbered by an overwhelming police presence and even by reporters, gathered at the foot of the Capitol on Saturday to denounce what they called the mistreatment of “political prisoners” who had stormed the building in the Capitol on&nbsp;January&nbsp;6, In Covid related news, India on Sunday registered 30,773 new infections— a13.7 per cent drop than Saturday

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eyes-military-exercise-near-taiwan-after-us-warship-passes-taiwan-straits-414168">.China eyes military exercise near Taiwan after US warship passes Taiwan Straits</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/19/211866-uss1.jpg" />The move came after US warship reportedly transited the&nbsp;Taiwan Straits&nbsp; through international waters in "accordance with international law", which apparently "provoked" China concerning its sovereignty over the island.&nbsp;Global Times&nbsp;quoting the PLA eastern theatre command said Chinese troops have been organised to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sparse-right-wing-protest-of-january-6-arrests-draws-huge-police-response-414181">Sparse right-wing protest of January 6 arrests draws huge police response</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/19/211873-trump1.jpg" />The peaceful gathering was the first significant right-wing protest since the Jan. 6 riot, and though even the organizers lamented the sparse turnout, the scene showed how the Capitol assault continues to reverberate eight months later.&nbsp;The Capitol Police said on Twitter that they had arrested a few people at the event, including a man who had a gun and was charged with unlawful activities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-administration-to-deport-haitians-in-south-texas-414183">Biden administration to deport Haitians in south Texas</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/11/210644-biden.jpg" />The migrants are overwhelming the South Texas town of Del Rio and adding even more strain to an immigration system already buckling under record migration, with hundreds of thousands crossing every month and many already waiting years for hearings.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-row-us-president-looks-for-early-talks-with-macron-to-clear-air-414228">Amid row, US president looks for early talks with Macron to clear air</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/19/211903-biden-macron.jpg" />The announcement came after Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected accusations that Canberra lied about plans to cancel the contract to buy French submarines. The PM said he had raised concerns over the deal "some months ago". &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-seabirds-found-dead-in-northeast-england-and-scotland-414117">Thousands of seabirds found dead in northeast England and Scotland</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/19/211828-sea.jpeg" />Hundreds of seabirds have been found dead along the coasts of northeast England and Scotland. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is investigating the cause of the deaths and has said that the majority of the birds were guillemots.&nbsp;Various birdwatchers have reported hundreds of dead animals washing up on beaches, while hundreds more have been seen floating at sea.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-mis-rohit-sharma-hardik-pandya-miss-blockbuster-clash-against-csk-anmolpreet-makes-debut-414226">IPL 2021: MI's Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya miss blockbuster clash against CSK, Anmolpreet makes debut</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191847-untitled-design-2021-04-17t222346150.jpg" />In the absence of Rohit, the team is being led by Kieron Pollard as the team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has also missed the blockbuster clash, making the way for Anmolpreet Singh's debut.&nbsp;Speaking on Rohit's absence, Pollard said he was just "standing in" for a one-off game and added that Rohit will soon join the team.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-military-conducts-drill-along-india-border-with-advanced-equipment-report-414174">Chinese military conducts drill along India border with advanced equipment: Report</a>&nbsp;

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/19/211870-chinese1.jpg" />The&nbsp;People's Liberation Army&nbsp;reportedly wants "higher standards" from troops stationed at high altitudes.&nbsp;China's state-run Global Times had reported last month that the PLA's Tibet military command had conducted large-scale joint exercises in the&nbsp;Tibet&nbsp;plateau&nbsp;region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-eam-meets-saudi-foreign-minister-discusses-regional-bilateral-issues-414196">Indian EAM meets Saudi foreign minister, discusses regional, bilateral issues</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/19/211881-india-saudi.jpg" />In a meeting on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussion with Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud on various developments in Afghanistan, the Gulf and the Indo-Pacific. The wide-ranging talks also covered bilateral issues. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/suicide-bomber-who-carried-out-kabul-airport-attack-was-arrested-in-delhi-earlier-claims-isis-k-414143">Suicide bomber who carried out Kabul airport attack was arrested in Delhi earlier, claims ISIS-K</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/01/209288-pa5.jpg" />According to ISIS-K propaganda magazine, the terrorist who conducted the suicide attack on American service members and Afghans at the&nbsp;Kabul&nbsp;airport&nbsp;on August 26 was arrested in India five years ago. The terrorist organisation claimed Abdur Rahman al-Logri had travelled to&nbsp;Delhi&nbsp;and was caught by authorities in the capital in 2016.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-records-30773-new-covid-19-cases-414158">India records 30,773 new COVID-19 cases</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/16/160057-coronavirus-in-india.jpg" />The coronavirus cases seem to be ebbing in India as 30,773 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours— a 13.7 per cent lower than cases registered on Saturday.&nbsp;The daily positivity rate stood at 1.97 per cent, which is less than 3 per cent for the last 20 days.&nbsp;In the last 24 hours, 309 people died due to COVID-19 in the country, pushing the total death toll to 4,44,838.

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According to reports, the People's Liberation Army eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan", on order to to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits.

According to reports, the People's Liberation Army eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan", on order to to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits. In other news, fewer than 100 right-wing demonstrators, sharply outnumbered by an overwhelming police presence and even by reporters, gathered at the foot of the Capitol on Saturday to denounce what they called the mistreatment of “political prisoners” who had stormed the building in the Capitol on January 6, In Covid related news, India on Sunday registered 30,773 new infections— a13.7 per cent drop than Saturday .China eyes military exercise near Taiwan after US warship passes Taiwan Straits The move came after US warship reportedly transited the Taiwan Straits through international waters in "accordance with international law", which apparently "provoked" China concerning its sovereignty over the island. Global Times quoting the PLA eastern theatre command said Chinese troops have been organised to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits. Sparse right-wing protest of January 6 arrests draws huge police response The peaceful gathering was the first significant right-wing protest since the Jan. 6 riot, and though even the organizers lamented the sparse turnout, the scene showed how the Capitol assault continues to reverberate eight months later. The Capitol Police said on Twitter that they had arrested a few people at the event, including a man who had a gun and was charged with unlawful activities. Biden administration to deport Haitians in south Texas The migrants are overwhelming the South Texas town of Del Rio and adding even more strain to an immigration system already buckling under record migration, with hundreds of thousands crossing every month and many already waiting years for hearings. Amid row, US president looks for early talks with Macron to clear air The announcement came after Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected accusations that Canberra lied about plans to cancel the contract to buy French submarines. The PM said he had raised concerns over the deal "some months ago". Thousands of seabirds found dead in northeast England and Scotland Hundreds of seabirds have been found dead along the coasts of northeast England and Scotland. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is investigating the cause of the deaths and has said that the majority of the birds were guillemots. Various birdwatchers have reported hundreds of dead animals washing up on beaches, while hundreds more have been seen floating at sea. IPL 2021: MI's Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya miss blockbuster clash against CSK, Anmolpreet makes debut In the absence of Rohit, the team is being led by Kieron Pollard as the team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has also missed the blockbuster clash, making the way for Anmolpreet Singh's debut. Speaking on Rohit's absence, Pollard said he was just "standing in" for a one-off game and added that Rohit will soon join the team. Chinese military conducts drill along India border with advanced equipment: Report The People's Liberation Army reportedly wants "higher standards" from troops stationed at high altitudes. China's state-run Global Times had reported last month that the PLA's Tibet military command had conducted large-scale joint exercises in the Tibet plateau region. Indian EAM meets Saudi foreign minister, discusses regional, bilateral issues In a meeting on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussion with Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud on various developments in Afghanistan, the Gulf and the Indo-Pacific. The wide-ranging talks also covered bilateral issues. Suicide bomber who carried out Kabul airport attack was arrested in Delhi earlier, claims ISIS-K According to ISIS-K propaganda magazine, the terrorist who conducted the suicide attack on American service members and Afghans at the Kabul airport on August 26 was arrested in India five years ago. The terrorist organisation claimed Abdur Rahman al-Logri had travelled to Delhi and was caught by authorities in the capital in 2016. India records 30,773 new COVID-19 cases The coronavirus cases seem to be ebbing in India as 30,773 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours— a 13.7 per cent lower than cases registered on Saturday. The daily positivity rate stood at 1.97 per cent, which is less than 3 per cent for the last 20 days. In the last 24 hours, 309 people died due to COVID-19 in the country, pushing the total death toll to 4,44,838.

Top 10 world news: China acts after US warship transits Taiwan Straits, sparse turnout in J6 rally and more

Afghan women have held demonstrations demanding their rights and freedom under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. They demanded their right to education and the freedom of movement.

Afghan women hold demonstrations demanding restoration of rights

Afghan women protest against Taliban's move to restrain their rights

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed developments in the Indo-Pacific with French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. "Discussed recent developments in the Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan with my friend FM @JY_LeDrian. Looking forward to our New York meeting," Jaishankar tweeted.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian

Alipay break-up, a power grab by Chinese Communist Party 'Game over' for young video gamers in China. Macau casino curbs topple gambling stocks. Reality shows banned in China. What's Xi Jinping's next target? Watch China: Censorship. Crackdown. Chaos on WION Wideangle.

WION Wideangle: China: Censorship, Crackdown and Chaos

Most of Afghanistan's assets have have been frozen abroad or they've been broken off into treasury bonds and bills leaving the Taliban scrambling for funds. Amidst the widespread economic uncertainty and also a dire crunch for cash the officials of Taliban's Culture Ministry have now begun efforts to track and locate the famed battery and treasure.

Afghanistan: Taliban's bid to consolidate ancient artefacts

A top US General has now finally admitted that the Americans had made a huge mistake when they'd launched a drone strike against what they believed was an ISIS horizon terrorist in Kabul. Remember this drone strike by the Americans resulted in the death of at least about 10 civilians.

Kabul Airstrike: US military admits it killed 10 civilians and targeted wrong vehicle

After its conquest of Kabul, the new rulers of Afghanistan literally promised the moon they assured that there won't be any reprisals and also assured that there won't be any repeat of its horrifying rule of the 90s, they even assured the world that women rights won't be scuttled. But the afghan women are bearing the brunt of the hardliners shocking as it may sound. The Taliban has jumped the Ministry of Women Affairs.

Afghanistan: Taliban bans female employees from entering ministry building

Few weeks after the controversial drone strike, US Central Command commander General Kenneth McKenzie has admitted that the US made a "mistake"&nbsp;by launching a drone airstrike in Kabul's residential area on August 29. He agreed that the strike did not kill ISIS-K militants, but did take lives of 10 civilians. This is not the only problem the US is facing. A few hours after the French government expressed disagreement and anger over the new 'Aukus'&nbsp;alliance, the European country has recalled its ambassadors from the US and Australia.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-apologize-us-admits-kabul-airstrike-killed-10-civilians-not-isis-k-militants-413889">'We apologize': US admits Kabul airstrike killed 10 civilians, not ISIS-K militants</a>

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A drone strike was carried out by the US in Kabul, near the international airport. US officials had claimed that the strike was against ISIS-K militants and had hailed it as a success.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-like-trump-france-recalls-ambassadors-from-us-australia-after-ausuk-announcement-413894">France recalls ambassadors from US, Australia after 'Aukus' announcement</a>

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France has accused the US and Australia of practicing morally incorrect practices. "It's really a stab in the back," Le Drian said Thursday. "We had established a relationship of trust with Australia, this trust has been betrayed".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-tourists-talk-to-tom-cruise-from-orbit-413892" hreflang="en">SpaceX tourists talk to Tom Cruise from orbit</a>

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Four space tourists orbiting the Earth in a SpaceX capsule at 17,500 miles per hour talked to movie star Tom Cruise on Friday and provided a live update about life aboard the spacecraft.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-convene-covid-19-summit-on-wednesday-white-house-413891">Biden to convene COVID-19 summit on Wednesday: White House</a>

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President Joe Biden will host a virtual summit with world leaders on the coronavirus pandemic next Wednesday. This comes a day after he addresses the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-what-went-down-at-the-sco-summit-413877">Gravitas: What went down at the SCO summit?</a>

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Few weeks after the controversial drone strike, US Central Command commander General Kenneth McKenzie has admitted that the US made a "mistake" by launching a drone airstrike in Kabul's residential area on August 29.

Few weeks after the controversial drone strike, US Central Command commander General Kenneth McKenzie has admitted that the US made a "mistake" by launching a drone airstrike in Kabul's residential area on August 29. He agreed that the strike did not kill ISIS-K militants, but did take lives of 10 civilians. This is not the only problem the US is facing. A few hours after the French government expressed disagreement and anger over the new 'Aukus' alliance, the European country has recalled its ambassadors from the US and Australia. Click on headlines to read more 'We apologize': US admits Kabul airstrike killed 10 civilians, not ISIS-K militants A drone strike was carried out by the US in Kabul, near the international airport. US officials had claimed that the strike was against ISIS-K militants and had hailed it as a success. France recalls ambassadors from US, Australia after 'Aukus' announcement France has accused the US and Australia of practicing morally incorrect practices. "It's really a stab in the back," Le Drian said Thursday. "We had established a relationship of trust with Australia, this trust has been betrayed". SpaceX tourists talk to Tom Cruise from orbit Four space tourists orbiting the Earth in a SpaceX capsule at 17,500 miles per hour talked to movie star Tom Cruise on Friday and provided a live update about life aboard the spacecraft. Biden to convene COVID-19 summit on Wednesday: White House President Joe Biden will host a virtual summit with world leaders on the coronavirus pandemic next Wednesday. This comes a day after he addresses the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said Friday. Gravitas: What went down at the SCO summit?

Morning news brief: US strike killed civilians in Kabul, France angry over 'Aukus', and more

Top US General: Made a mistake when launching drone airstrike

US Central Command commander General Kenneth McKenzie has admitted that the country made a "mistake"&nbsp;by launching a drone airstrike in Kabul’s residential area on August 29, which had killed 10 civilians, including children.&nbsp;The General made these comments after WION&nbsp;surveyed the attacked area and interviewed the remaining civilians of the house. The investigative report, which WION was the first to do,&nbsp;hinted at deaths of civilians rather than terrorists. In other news, the recalled French ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, left the embassy in Canberra on Saturday. He has reached&nbsp;Sydney Airport. The envoy called the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract with France in favour of a US deal "a huge mistake." &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-apologise-us-admits-kabul-airstrike-killed-10-civilians-not-isis-k-militants-413889">'We apologise': US admits Kabul airstrike killed 10 civilians, not ISIS-K militants</a>

<img src="http://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208844-kabul11.JPG" />The US had also claimed that a second attack had taken place immediately after their strike which proved that the vehicle was loaded with explosives. However, an investigation by media houses proved there was no evidence to support claims of a second blast.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aukus-deal-recalled-french-envoy-leaves-embassy-in-australia-reaches-airport-414014">Aukus deal: Recalled French envoy leaves embassy in Australia, reaches airport</a>

<img src="http://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/18/211768-french-ambassador-jean-pierre-thebault-file-photo.jpg" />On Friday, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed that the decision to recall ambassadors from the US and Australia was taken due to "the exceptional seriousness of the announcements made on September 15 by Australia and the United States".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-aid-cuts-make-it-important-to-address-anti-black-bias-in-funding-413974">UK aid cuts make it important to address anti-black bias in funding</a>

<img src="http://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/18/198992-juneteenth-4.jpg" />A new research by the Vodafone Foundation has revealed that too often, only a small proportion of philanthropic funding earmarked for African development reaches local, African-led civil society organisations. This is because most development funding favours intermediaries in the global north and international organisations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-violent-clash-breaks-out-between-police-and-anti-lockdown-protestors-413937">Australia: Violent clash breaks out between police and anti-lockdown protestors</a>

<img src="http://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/18/211713-melbourne-anti-lockdown-rally.jpg" />A huge crowd gathered outside the town hall on Bridge Rd on Sunday. While they chanted their slogans against the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the local police started hushing them away.<o:p></o:p>This led to a violent clash between the police and protestors and the local officers started using pepper spray on demonstrators

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hidden-agenda-behind-deal-france-called-a-betrayal-413977">Hidden agenda behind deal France called a betrayal</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/18/211746-joe-biden-and-emmanuel-macron.jpg" />Macron's decision was a stunning and unexpected escalation of the breach between Washington and Paris, on a day that the two countries had planned to celebrate an alliance that goes back to the defeat of Britain in the Revolutionary War. Yet it was driven by France's realization that two of its closest allies have been negotiating secretly for months.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/since-1950s-coral-cover-reduced-by-half-in-world-finds-report-414010">Since 1950s, coral cover reduced by half in world, finds report </a>&nbsp;

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/12/12/119737-untitled-design-2.jpg" />From the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Saya de Malha Bank in Indian Ocean, coral reefs and the diversity of fish species they support are in a steep decline. The trend looks to continue as the planet continues to heat up in the 21st century. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covaxins-wait-continues-as-who-delays-emergency-use-again-413949">Covaxin's wait continues as WHO delays emergency use again</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/22/166210-covaxin.JPG" />The SAGE session of the specialised agency of the United Nations will recommend EUA based on the clinical on Covaxin from Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials. The session will also consider the post-marketing studies on safety, immunogenicity, efficacy, and effectiveness

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/anil-kumble-or-vvs-laxman-who-is-the-frontrunner-to-succeed-ravi-shastri-as-indias-head-coach-413993">Anil Kumble or VVS Laxman? Who is the frontrunner to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/18/211759-anil-kumble-or-vvs-laxman.jpg" />So far, Shastri has overseen two Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reports have been circulating that BCCI might ask Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman to apply for the post of head coach of the Indian team.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-defend-values-thousands-march-against-traditional-hunting-ban-in-france-414026">To defend 'values', thousands march against traditional hunting ban in France</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/18/211777-france-protest-1.jpg" />The demonstrators marched under driving rain while&nbsp;wearing bright orange, which is the colour of hunters' jackets. Further up in Brittany, a protest was also carried out in Redon&nbsp;and other areas too. As per activists, around 150,000 birds die annually in France from non-selective hunting techniques

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-eases-covid-travel-restrictions-for-fully-vaccinated-travellers-413941">UK eases Covid travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/07/194207-untitled-design-58.jpg" />UK will also put a stop at the pre-departure tests that the travellers have to go through before arriving in the UK. This will be applicable for fully-vaccinated people entering the UK from the countries which are not on the red list.<o:p style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;"></o:p> This has come as a piece of good news for Indians who have had to take longer and more complicated routes to reach to the UK.

US Central Command commander General Kenneth McKenzie has admitted that the country made a "mistake" by launching a drone airstrike in Kabul’s residential area on August 29, which had killed 10 civilians, including children.

US Central Command commander General Kenneth McKenzie has admitted that the country made a "mistake" by launching a drone airstrike in Kabul’s residential area on August 29, which had killed 10 civilians, including children. The General made these comments after WION surveyed the attacked area and interviewed the remaining civilians of the house. The investigative report, which WION was the first to do, hinted at deaths of civilians rather than terrorists. In other news, the recalled French ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, left the embassy in Canberra on Saturday. He has reached Sydney Airport. The envoy called the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract with France in favour of a US deal "a huge mistake." 'We apologise': US admits Kabul airstrike killed 10 civilians, not ISIS-K militants The US had also claimed that a second attack had taken place immediately after their strike which proved that the vehicle was loaded with explosives. However, an investigation by media houses proved there was no evidence to support claims of a second blast. Aukus deal: Recalled French envoy leaves embassy in Australia, reaches airport On Friday, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed that the decision to recall ambassadors from the US and Australia was taken due to "the exceptional seriousness of the announcements made on September 15 by Australia and the United States". UK aid cuts make it important to address anti-black bias in funding A new research by the Vodafone Foundation has revealed that too often, only a small proportion of philanthropic funding earmarked for African development reaches local, African-led civil society organisations. This is because most development funding favours intermediaries in the global north and international organisations. Australia: Violent clash breaks out between police and anti-lockdown protestors A huge crowd gathered outside the town hall on Bridge Rd on Sunday. While they chanted their slogans against the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the local police started hushing them away.This led to a violent clash between the police and protestors and the local officers started using pepper spray on demonstrators Hidden agenda behind deal France called a betrayal Macron's decision was a stunning and unexpected escalation of the breach between Washington and Paris, on a day that the two countries had planned to celebrate an alliance that goes back to the defeat of Britain in the Revolutionary War. Yet it was driven by France's realization that two of its closest allies have been negotiating secretly for months. Since 1950s, coral cover reduced by half in world, finds report From the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Saya de Malha Bank in Indian Ocean, coral reefs and the diversity of fish species they support are in a steep decline. The trend looks to continue as the planet continues to heat up in the 21st century. Covaxin's wait continues as WHO delays emergency use again The SAGE session of the specialised agency of the United Nations will recommend EUA based on the clinical on Covaxin from Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials. The session will also consider the post-marketing studies on safety, immunogenicity, efficacy, and effectiveness Anil Kumble or VVS Laxman? Who is the frontrunner to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach? So far, Shastri has overseen two Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England. Reports have been circulating that BCCI might ask Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman to apply for the post of head coach of the Indian team. To defend 'values', thousands march against traditional hunting ban in France The demonstrators marched under driving rain while wearing bright orange, which is the colour of hunters' jackets. Further up in Brittany, a protest was also carried out in Redon and other areas too. As per activists, around 150,000 birds die annually in France from non-selective hunting techniques UK eases Covid travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers UK will also put a stop at the pre-departure tests that the travellers have to go through before arriving in the UK. This will be applicable for fully-vaccinated people entering the UK from the countries which are not on the red list. This has come as a piece of good news for Indians who have had to take longer and more complicated routes to reach to the UK.

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The US military has backtracked from its defence of the drone strike in Kabul last month targeting ISIS-K terrorists that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, and apologised for the 'tragic mistake'. Watch the ground report in this video.

Mckenzie : Strike meant to target suspected Islamic State operation

Apple creates a lot of hype around its new iPhones, and then comes up with new models with only incremental upgrades. At least, that's been the pattern for the last few years. Is this year any different with the much-hyped iPhone 13?

Is Apple losing its innovative streak?

The newly formed trilateral security agreement between the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom has now created a global rift with France. Watch the report to know more.

France calls US-Australia submarine deal a betrayal

WION talks to brother of aid worker killed in US drone strike

Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag resigned on Thursday after parliament formally condemned her handling of the Afghanistan evacuation crisis.Watch this report for more details.

Dutch foreign minister Sigrid Kaag resigns over Afghan crisis

The Taliban has banned women workers from entering the Afghan Ministry of Women’s Affairs. An official of the department told the media that only men are allowed here. Watch this report for more details.

Blow to women's rights in Taliban's Afghanistan

A convoy of trucks carrying Iranian fuel oil entered northeastern Lebanon near the village of Al-Ain, where Hezbollah's yellow flag fluttered from lampposts. Watch this report for more details .

Lebanon is in the midst of an energy crises

On Friday, South Africa's top court rejected former president Jacob Zuma's application to rescind his 15-month-jail sentence for contempt of court.

South Africa's top court rejects Zuma's bid to overturn jail sentence

A top U.S. military commander has conceded as a 'mistake' the drone strike by the American forces in Kabul last month, targeting ISIS-K terrorists days after a suicide bombing at the city airport, that killed 10 civilians, including up to seven children. Watch this report for more details.

US admits strike in Kabul was a mistake

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