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Top 10 world news: IDF strike eliminates 40 militants in Gaza; France snap parliamentary polls, and more

Top 10 world news: IDF strike eliminates 40 militants in Gaza; France snap parliamentary polls, and more

Top 10 world news

The IDF said Sunday they eliminated at least 40 militants in a major operation inShejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza city.The IDF's 98th Division, comprising the 7th Armored Brigade and Paratroopers Brigade, is leading the current operation in the region. France is holding its snap parliamentary polls on Sunday.The polling stations across mainland France opened at 8:00 am (local time) and will close 12 hours later. A major development came from Kedarnath, India where a massive avalanche hit the Gandhi Sarovar. However, there were no reports of loss of property or lives.

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IDF strikes Hamas targets in Shejaiya, killing at least 40 militants
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted a major operation in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City, eliminating at least 40 Hamas militants and destroying several of the group's underground tunnels.

France elections: Voters cast ballots in snap polls as far right seeks historic win

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Voters in France headed to the polls on Sunday (Jun 30) to cast their ballots in the first round of the high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could usher in the country’s first far-right government since World War Two.

Video: Gandhi Sarovar in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath hit by massive avalanche

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An avalanche was reported over Gandhi Sarovar in Kedarnath in northern Indian hilly state of Uttarakhand on Sunday (Jun 30).

Nigeria: At least 18 killed after string of suspected suicide bomb attacks

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At least 18 people have been killed and severalothersinjured in suspected suicide attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday (Jun 29), said local officials.

Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensifying as it barrels towards Caribbean islands

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Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, is rapidly intensifying as it barrels towards the Caribbean islands.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announces $15 million prize money for Team India after T20 World Cup win

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has announced INR 125 crore or $15 million prize money for the team on winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Biden not able to function post 4 pm; White House officials covering up for him big time: Report

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As per reports, US President Joe Biden is dealing with serious health issues that have effectively reduced his working capacity to just six hours a day.

Opposition INDIA bloc looks set to nominate Ayodhya MP Awadhesh for deputy speaker post
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The Indian Parliament is gearing up for the next key battle among the rival political groups as the new Lok Sabha settles in: The election for the post of Deputy Speaker.

Reasi terror attack: NIA raids multiple locations in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) searched several places in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday in connection with the terrorist attack in Reasi that left nine people dead, including a toddler.

US rapper Kanye West visits Moscow: Russian media

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US rapper Kanye West was in Moscow, Russian media reported on Sunday quoting a well-known Russian producer.