Top 10 world news: Kenya's finance bill to be withdrawn; Julian Assange lands in Australia; and more

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday (June 26) declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 into law, sending it back to parliament. He said that the bill would be 'withdrawn'.

Julian Assange's wife Stella said that the Wikileaks founder needed some time to recover after he spent more than five years in a British high-security prison and seven years in asylum at the Ecuadorean embassy in London.

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Kenya's finance bill to be 'withdrawn', says President Ruto after rejecting it

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday (June 26) declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 into law, sending it back to parliament. He said that the bill would be 'withdrawn'.

'Assange needs space to recuperate,' says wife Stella upon his landing

Julian Assange's wife Stella said that the Wikileaks founder needed some time to recover after he spent more than five years in a British high-security prison and seven years in asylum at the Ecuadorean embassy in London.

North Korea faces rare missile test failure amid war of trash with South Korea

North Korea faced a rare failure in the ballistic missile test on Wednesday (June 26), as per South Korea’s military.

Experts warn against 'most dangerous' mpox strain spreading in DRC

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (Jun 25) said that the spread of mpox in Africa needs to be addressed urgently. The scientists warned separately of a "dangerous strain" in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sam Pitroda re-appointed as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) in a press release said that Pitroda was re-appointed to the position with immediate effect.

Texas Governor Abbott scores legal win in battle over Rio Grande floating buoys

A court granted Texas Governor Greg Abbott's request to exclude Adrian Cortez's expert witness evidence, giving him a victory in his fight to maintain floating buoys in the Rio Grande River to deter migrant crossings.

Rahul Gandhi's sharp message to Om Birla in debut appearance as LoP; 'Confident you'll defend Constitution'

In his debut appearance as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress MP from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 26) congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Om Birla for being re-elected as the Speaker of the lower house of the Indian Parliament for a second term.

Hong Kong LGBTQ couples seek love, recognition in mass wedding

The Chinese city does not recognise same-sex marriage and the newlyweds had to legally register their marriages in the United States, with the officiant joining via video call from Utah.

T20 WC 2024: What if both SFs wash out? Who wins if final is also called off?

After 52 gruelling encounters in the 2024 T20 World Cup, being held in West Indies and the USA, the stage is set for the semifinals. India, defending champions England, Afghanistan and South Africa are in the last four.

Images of David Corenswet as Superman gets leaked online

The world just got a glimpse of the new Superman. Photos from the set of the movie have gone viral on social media, revealing the look of actor David Corenswet as the superhero.