500 Elephants have been put on sale in Zimbabwe for 'trophy hunting'. Tourism authorities say they need money. Activists say the mammal is already getting extinct. Who will help the world's most empathetic species?WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 500 Elephants put on sale for hunting

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny&nbsp;has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalny-announces-plans-to-end-his-hunger-strike-379530" hreflang="en">Alexei Navalny announces plans to end his hunger strike</a>

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Russian opposition leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>&nbsp;has announced a stop to his hunger strike that he had been carrying out in the prison.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-declares-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-three-other-regions-as-covid-surges-379508">Japan declares 'state of emergency' in Tokyo, 3 other regions as Covid surges</a>

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Japan has imposed a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo and three other regions on Friday to stop the wide spread of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-first-malaria-vaccine-to-achieve-who-specified-efficacy-developed-in-uk-379514">UK: World’s first malaria vaccine to achieve WHO-specified efficacy developed</a>

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The team behind the vaccine hopes that it will be approved for use within the next two years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/nasa-and-spacex-launch-a-new-four-astronaut-team-to-international-space-station-379500">Pics- NASA and SpaceX launch a new four-astronaut team to ISS</a>

<img src="http://13.235.153.162/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/23/192489-untitled-design-8.jpg?itok=BhMawJbv" />After being delayed a day by adverse weather along the flight path, The Crew-2 mission blasts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-declares-10-day-non-working-period-in-russia-amid-coronavirus-surge-379511">Putin declares 10-day 'non-working period' in Russia amid coronavirus surge</a>

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the widespread&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;pandemic in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-returns-precious-relics-to-afghanistan-after-seizing-from-new-york-based-smuggler-379545" hreflang="en">US returns precious relics to Afghanistan after seizing from New York-based smuggler</a>

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A collection of 33 artefacts, the relics were seized from an art dealer who has been described as one of the most prolific smugglers of antiquities in the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-in-uk-could-get-covid-passports-soon-report-379532" hreflang="en">Millions in UK could get Covid passports soon: Report</a>

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These passports are likely to be different from domestic Covid certificates issued by the UK government, the report by Guardian claimed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/fact-check-are-masks-really-dangerous-and-dont-prevent-covid-19-379513" hreflang="en">Fact-check: Are masks really dangerous and don't prevent COVID-19?</a>

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In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, and are actually dangerous.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cadila-gets-approval-to-repurpose-hepatitis-c-drug-for-covid-19-treatment-379520" hreflang="en">Cadila gets approval to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19</a>

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This approval follows promising results from a late-stage study of the drug and comes in the middle of a massive wave of COVID-19 cases in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-via-zoom-several-in-indonesia-given-capital-punishment-via-virtual-hearings-379546" hreflang="en">Several in Indonesia given capital punishment via virtual hearings</a>

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Several prisoners in Indonesia have been sentenced to death over Zoom and other video apps during the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus pandemic</a>.&nbsp;

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Click on headlines to read more Alexei Navalny announces plans to end his hunger strike Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has announced a stop to his hunger strike that he had been carrying out in the prison. Japan declares 'state of emergency' in Tokyo, 3 other regions as Covid surges Japan has imposed a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo and three other regions on Friday to stop the wide spread of coronavirus. UK: World’s first malaria vaccine to achieve WHO-specified efficacy developed The team behind the vaccine hopes that it will be approved for use within the next two years. Pics- NASA and SpaceX launch a new four-astronaut team to ISS After being delayed a day by adverse weather along the flight path, The Crew-2 mission blasts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Putin declares 10-day 'non-working period' in Russia amid coronavirus surge Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the widespread coronavirus pandemic in the country. US returns precious relics to Afghanistan after seizing from New York-based smuggler A collection of 33 artefacts, the relics were seized from an art dealer who has been described as one of the most prolific smugglers of antiquities in the world. Millions in UK could get Covid passports soon: Report These passports are likely to be different from domestic Covid certificates issued by the UK government, the report by Guardian claimed. Fact-check: Are masks really dangerous and don't prevent COVID-19? In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting coronavirus, and are actually dangerous. Cadila gets approval to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19 This approval follows promising results from a late-stage study of the drug and comes in the middle of a massive wave of COVID-19 cases in India. Several in Indonesia given capital punishment via virtual hearings Several prisoners in Indonesia have been sentenced to death over Zoom and other video apps during the coronavirus pandemic.

Top 10 world news: Navalny ends hunger strike, Russia declares 'non-working' days, and more

Zimbabwe will reportedly sell the hunting rights to 500 elephants in order to help the upkeep of its cash-strapped national parks.

WION Dispatch: African elephants are listed as industry endangered

Just like the rest of us, World leaders had to deal with the challenges of a virtual meet. The live-streamed Global Climate Summit started with a Glitch, followed by more glitches. Echoes, random beeps, overlapping speeches & requests to unmute reverberated at the Summit. Watch

Tech fails hit Global Climate Summit 2021

Over hundred Palestinians have been injured in over night clashes with Israeli police. 20 police officers have injured, 3 of them have been rushed to hospital.

Clashes broke out between Palestinians and Israeli police

The US House has passed a new bill. The House of Representatives has voted on a bill that would admit Washington DC as the 51st state of the United States.

United States: US House passes bill to make Washington DC the 51st state

A government helicopter was shot down by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-army-advances-into-idlib-set-to-retake-rebel-bastion-279807">Syrian rebels</a> in the northwest, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/250000-migrants-fleeing-from-syrias-idlib-towards-turkey-tayyip-erdogan-271660">Syrian troops</a> are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people.

Two crew members were killed when the helicopter was shot down and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-threatens-damascus-slams-moscow-over-idlib-massacre-280294">government forces</a> came closer to capturing the last rebel-held part of a strategic highway linking southern and northern Syria. This would extend President Bashar Assad's control over Syria for the first time since 2012.

Syrian troops have been on the offensive with support from Russia for weeks in Idlib province, where stands the last rebel stronghold. Parts of nearby Aleppo are also under fire, which has triggered a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-civilians-killed-as-syrian-government-presses-idlib-offensive-274750">humanitarian crisis</a> involving the mass displacement of 700,000 people. Reports from the UN indicate that Several hundred civilians have been killed.

Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-attack-in-idlib-kills-4-turkish-soldiers-278296">Syrian attack in Idlib kills 4 Turkish soldiers</a>

The deaths of 13 on both sides of the clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops worsened the conflict, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-reinforces-troops-in-syrias-idlib-talks-with-russia-279554">prompted Turkey</a>, which supports the Syrian opposition, to send hundreds of vehicles into Idlib to prevent government forces from reaching the border areas with Turkey.

3.6 million Syrian refugees are currently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-planes-pound-idlib-as-offensive-escalates-turkey-france-call-for-de-escalation-270092">situated in Turkey</a>, with more flowing into its border as the fighting continues. Backed by Turkish artillery, the fighting was concentrated near the village of Al-Nayrab as rebels reportedly tried to retake the village that they lost last week.

Insurgents shot down the government helicopter gunship, killing the two crew members on board. Followed this was an airstrike which&nbsp;reportedly killed 7 people and injured 24, half of whom were children. Syrian troops have reportedly secured the highway that links southern Syria with the northern city of Aleppo. M5, another name for the highway, is vital for the country's economy as well as for advancing reinforcements.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-Syrian-army-advances-in-Idlib-as-UN-Security-Council-calls-emergency-meeting">Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting</a>

Another victory for Assad is marked by the capture of this highway, as his forces have been progressing with leaps and bounds since 2015 with Russian airstrikes and Iran-backed fighters on the ground. Government forces have been capturing parts of the 450-kilometre highway for the past three years as it cuts through the country's four largest cities.

A government helicopter was shot down by Syrian rebels in the northwest, where Syrian troops are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people.

A government helicopter was shot down by Syrian rebels in the northwest, where Syrian troops are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people. Two crew members were killed when the helicopter was shot down and government forces came closer to capturing the last rebel-held part of a strategic highway linking southern and northern Syria. This would extend President Bashar Assad's control over Syria for the first time since 2012. Syrian troops have been on the offensive with support from Russia for weeks in Idlib province, where stands the last rebel stronghold. Parts of nearby Aleppo are also under fire, which has triggered a humanitarian crisis involving the mass displacement of 700,000 people. Reports from the UN indicate that Several hundred civilians have been killed. Watch: Syrian attack in Idlib kills 4 Turkish soldiers The deaths of 13 on both sides of the clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops worsened the conflict, and prompted Turkey, which supports the Syrian opposition, to send hundreds of vehicles into Idlib to prevent government forces from reaching the border areas with Turkey. 3.6 million Syrian refugees are currently situated in Turkey, with more flowing into its border as the fighting continues. Backed by Turkish artillery, the fighting was concentrated near the village of Al-Nayrab as rebels reportedly tried to retake the village that they lost last week. Insurgents shot down the government helicopter gunship, killing the two crew members on board. Followed this was an airstrike which reportedly killed 7 people and injured 24, half of whom were children. Syrian troops have reportedly secured the highway that links southern Syria with the northern city of Aleppo. M5, another name for the highway, is vital for the country's economy as well as for advancing reinforcements. Also Read: Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting Another victory for Assad is marked by the capture of this highway, as his forces have been progressing with leaps and bounds since 2015 with Russian airstrikes and Iran-backed fighters on the ground. Government forces have been capturing parts of the 450-kilometre highway for the past three years as it cuts through the country's four largest cities.

Syrian insurgents shot down government helicopter; airstrikes on Idlib followed

The US President has invited 40 world leaders, including Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, to the summit.

United States President Joe Biden holds virtual climate summit

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> on Thursday opened an international climate summit. Meanwhile, more than 100 Nobel laureates, including Dalai Lama, have urged world leaders to take urgent action against fossil fuel expansion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dalai-lama-100-other-nobel-laureates-urge-stop-on-fossil-fuel-expansion-379310" hreflang="en">Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel laureates urge stop on fossil fuel expansion</a>

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Penning an open letter on the occasion of Earth Day, Dalai Lama and more than 100 other Nobel laureates have urged the world leaders to take immediate action on the climate crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-withdraw-troops-from-military-drills-in-crimea-379312">Russia to withdraw troops from military drills in Crimea</a>

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The drills come amid the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western allies, who have expressed concerns about a build-up of Russian forces on the border and military exercises in Crimea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-nation-can-solve-this-crisis-on-their-own-says-biden-as-he-opens-virtual-climate-summit-379286">'No nation can solve this crisis on their own': Biden opens climate summit</a>

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US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit in which he said that Washington "isn't waiting" to lead on a "moral and economic imperative" issue.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-in-talks-with-russia-to-buy-30-million-sputnik-v-jabs-379271">Germany in talks with Russia to buy 30 million Sputnik V jabs</a>

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The move comes amid the strained relations between the EU and Russia over a number of issues including Kremlin opposition Alexei Navalny's health and the crisis at the Ukrainian border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arctic-sizzled-in-2020-the-warmest-year-for-europe-too-379313" hreflang="en">Arctic sizzled in 2020, the warmest year for Europe too</a>

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The continent in 2020 was nearly half a degree Celsius hotter than the next warmest year, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/experts-warn-second-recession-in-case-of-another-lockdown-in-japan-379290" hreflang="en">Experts warn second recession in case of another lockdown in Japan</a>

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Some analysts have warned that the decision may push the country into another recession if the retailers are again asked to close their businesses.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginia-governor-signs-bill-to-legalise-marijuana-possession-from-july-1-379274" hreflang="en">Virginia governor signs bill to legalise marijuana possession from July 1</a>

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The decision has been taken after citing reports that Black residents were more than three times likely to be arrested for possessing the drug but in small amounts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/start-conserving-california-governor-declares-drought-emergency-in-2-counties-379278" hreflang="en">Start conserving: California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties</a>

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California is now bracing itself for yet another year of drought and wildfire after massive destruction took place last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armed-group-takes-control-of-county-in-western-ethiopia-rights-commission-379309" hreflang="en">Armed group takes control of county in western Ethiopia - Rights commission</a>

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Benishangul-Gumuz has seen a surge of ethnic violence in recent months, including an attack in December that killed more than 200 civilians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italian-police-arrest-man-connected-to-2016-nice-attack-379283" hreflang="en">Italian police arrest man connected to 2016 Nice attack</a>

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Endri Elezi, a 28-year-old Albanian, is suspected of 'supplying weapons to Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel', the Tunisian who carried out the attack on July 14, France's Bastille Day national holiday, a police statement said.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit. Meanwhile, more than 100 Nobel laureates, including Dalai Lama, have urged world leaders to take urgent action against fossil fuel expansion.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit. Meanwhile, more than 100 Nobel laureates, including Dalai Lama, have urged world leaders to take urgent action against fossil fuel expansion. Click on headlines to read more Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel laureates urge stop on fossil fuel expansion Penning an open letter on the occasion of Earth Day, Dalai Lama and more than 100 other Nobel laureates have urged the world leaders to take immediate action on the climate crisis. Russia to withdraw troops from military drills in Crimea The drills come amid the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western allies, who have expressed concerns about a build-up of Russian forces on the border and military exercises in Crimea. 'No nation can solve this crisis on their own': Biden opens climate summit US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit in which he said that Washington "isn't waiting" to lead on a "moral and economic imperative" issue. Germany in talks with Russia to buy 30 million Sputnik V jabs The move comes amid the strained relations between the EU and Russia over a number of issues including Kremlin opposition Alexei Navalny's health and the crisis at the Ukrainian border. Arctic sizzled in 2020, the warmest year for Europe too The continent in 2020 was nearly half a degree Celsius hotter than the next warmest year, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Experts warn second recession in case of another lockdown in Japan Some analysts have warned that the decision may push the country into another recession if the retailers are again asked to close their businesses. Virginia governor signs bill to legalise marijuana possession from July 1 The decision has been taken after citing reports that Black residents were more than three times likely to be arrested for possessing the drug but in small amounts. Start conserving: California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties California is now bracing itself for yet another year of drought and wildfire after massive destruction took place last year. Armed group takes control of county in western Ethiopia - Rights commission Benishangul-Gumuz has seen a surge of ethnic violence in recent months, including an attack in December that killed more than 200 civilians. Italian police arrest man connected to 2016 Nice attack Endri Elezi, a 28-year-old Albanian, is suspected of 'supplying weapons to Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel', the Tunisian who carried out the attack on July 14, France's Bastille Day national holiday, a police statement said.

Top 10 world news: Biden opens climate summit, Nobel laureates demand action, and more

A Syrian missile exploded in southern Israel. The incident triggered warning sirens near the secretive Dimona nuclear reactor.

Syrian missile lands near Israel's nuclear reactor

US Climate Summit 2021: 40 World Leaders invited to join the summit virtuality

Ukraine says Russia will soon have over 120,000 troops near its borders. The US says the Russian build-up is bigger than 2014 - when it has annexed Crimea. Will Russia launch an offensive against Ukraine? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia is massing 120,000 troops along the Ukraine border

Chad's President has died a day after winning re-election. Idriss Deby's son has been named the interim leader. But rebel groups are vowing to take control of the capital. WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Chad's President dies, rebels vow to take control

Derek Chauvin is going to jail for the murder of George Floyd. But does the verdict change anything?In Ohio, a 15 yr-old black teen has been shot dead. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you how America's virus of racism is yet to be eradicated.

Gravitas: America's Virus of racism yet to be eradicated

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest news stories of the day - from US Justice Department's fresh probe into the policing practices in Minneapolis to the disappearance of missing submarine in Indonesia. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-justice-department-to-probe-police-practices-in-minneapolis-after-george-floyd-verdict-379073">US Justice Department to probe police practices in Minneapolis</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-searches-for-missing-submarine-with-53-on-board-seeks-help-from-australia-singapore-379029" hreflang="en">Indonesia searches for missing submarine with 53 on board</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-overrides-states-decision-to-join-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-379030">Australia overrides state's decision to join China's Belt and Road initiative</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-leader-denies-breaking-lobbying-rules-with-texts-to-dyson-379066" hreflang="en">UK leader denies breaking lobbying rules with texts to Dyson&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-queen-elizabeth-ii-thanks-public-for-support-and-kindness-on-95th-birthday-379068" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II thanks public for 'support and kindness' on 95th birthday</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-proposes-rules-for-high-risk-artificial-intelligence-uses-379054" hreflang="en">EU proposes rules for high-risk artificial intelligence uses&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watchdog-suspends-syrias-rights-over-usage-of-chemical-weapons-during-civil-war-379026" hreflang="en">Watchdog suspends Syria's rights over usage of chemical weapons during civil war</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-court-dismisses-lawsuit-by-comfort-women-contradicts-earlier-ruling-379023" hreflang="en">South Korean court dismisses lawsuit by 'comfort women', contradicts earlier ruling&nbsp;</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/17157-gettyimages-502680182-20170113092516.jpg?itok=gsnNLcan" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-to-reroute-10-million-astrazeneca-covid-vaccines-to-countries-in-need-379016" hreflang="en">Israel to reroute 10 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccines to countries in need</a>

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Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest news stories of the day - from US Justice Department's fresh probe into the policing practices in Minneapolis to the disappearance of missing submarine in Indonesia.

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest news stories of the day - from US Justice Department's fresh probe into the policing practices in Minneapolis to the disappearance of missing submarine in Indonesia. Click on the headline to read the full story. US Justice Department to probe police practices in Minneapolis Indonesia searches for missing submarine with 53 on board Australia overrides state's decision to join China's Belt and Road initiative UK leader denies breaking lobbying rules with texts to Dyson Queen Elizabeth II thanks public for 'support and kindness' on 95th birthday EU proposes rules for high-risk artificial intelligence uses Watchdog suspends Syria's rights over usage of chemical weapons during civil war South Korean court dismisses lawsuit by 'comfort women', contradicts earlier ruling Israel to reroute 10 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccines to countries in need Watch: Your Story: US yet to respond on ban on export of COVID-19 vaccine raw material

Top 10 world news today: US to probe police practices in Minneapolis, Indonesian submarine goes missing, and more

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is responding to lawmakers' questions.

News Alert: British PM Johnson takes questions in Parliament

What are the differences between India's first & second wave? Are the kids more vulnerable this time around? Why are false negatives more common in the second wave? WION's Palki Sharma compares the two surges in India.

Gravitas: India's first & second wave compared

Football is at war! 12 heavy-weight clubs have announced a 'money-spinning' #SuperLeague. Critics say this breakaway league will 'kill the game'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all you need to know about the saga.

Gravitas: The 'Super League' saga

Russia says that jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's health is fine. But Navalny's doctors say he could die at any moment. Now, allies of Navalny have called for nationwide demonstrations. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Alexei Navalny 'could die any minute'

Iran and Saudi Arabia denied reports of a rare meeting between their officials in Baghdad. But multiple unnamed sources continued to stand by their reports of a secret meeting on the civil war in Yemen. Is the Iran-Saudi rivalry thawing? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Rare Iran-Saudi talks in Baghdad

EAM S. Jaishankar was in UAE this weekend, so was Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. What went down in Abu Dhabi? Are there signs of a thaw between New Delhi & Islamabad? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | India & Pakistan: Signs of a thaw?

Pakistan is at war with itself. In the name of faith, thousands are running riot. Islamabad has launched a brutal crackdown. The streets are filled with shells & acid. There's complete collapse of law & order. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan is at war with itself

Amid a devastating second wave, India has decided to open vaccinations to all adults. But, how can India and the world crush this surge? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how some countries managed to beat the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: India opens Wuhan virus vaccinations to all adults

After Europe, Brazil and Africa - The 'mutant variants' have struck Asia. Deadlier variants of the Wuhan virus are driving the second wave. Now, the Double Mutant has spread to more than 10 countries. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 'Double mutant' now in at least 16 countries

Pakistan's government will ask parliament to vote on whether to send home the French ambassador after violent anti-France protests by Islamists demanding action over cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan parliament to vote on whether to expel French envoy

Colombia's capital is all set to repeat a three-day lockdown this weekend in a bid to slow coronavirus infections.

Your Story: Colombia witnesses deadliest day of pandemic

The European Medicines Agency will be announcing its decision on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine usage today.

Coronavirus Vaccine: Johnson & Johnson rollout suspended in United States

Space exploration is all about the marvel of human capability. This was reflected in NASA's successful helicopter flight on Mars and India's Aryabhata satellite - launched 46 years ago on the same day. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: NASA flies a helicopter on Mars

Hospitals across European nation full of people struggling to breathe. France's COVID death toll has surpassed 100,000. Till date, over 5.2 Million has been reported of COVID-19 infection in France.

WION Fineprint: France learns from its past experience, battles another COVID-19 wave

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his visit to India once again due to alarming COVID-19 cases across India. This meeting will be held online.

WION Fineprint: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels his India visit once again due to COVID

India has decided to expand its mega vaccination drive. Anyone over the age of 18 will be eligible to get the vaccine from May 01. India began its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16.

WION Fineprint: India opens COVID-19 vaccination for people over the age of 18

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