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Top 10 world news: Louisville shooting, China ends military drills around Taiwan, and more

Top 10 world news: Louisville shooting, China ends military drills around Taiwan, and more

Top 10 world news

Five people were killed and around six were injured in a mass shooting that took place in Louisville, Kentucky, outside the Old National Bank. The police department confirmed that the shooter was "neutralised". Meanwhile, China completed its military drills around Taiwan after three days, as they “sealed off” the island that is viewed by Beijing as its own. In other news, Elon Musk started following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter, sparking speculations over Tesla's future in India.

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Five killed, at least six hospitalised in Louisville shooting; shooter neutralised

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Shooting

Five people have died and at least six were hospitalised following the latest incident of a mass shooting in the United States. A spokesperson of the Louiseville police said that a police officer was among those injured. As per reports, the shooting took place in Louisville, Kentucky, outside the Old National Bank.

China ends military drills around Taiwan which simulated 'sealing off' the island
China

China announced the completion of military drills around Taiwan on Monday, after carrying them out for three days, stating that the integrated military capabilities were tested by them under actual combat conditions as they practised precision strikes and “sealed off” the island that is viewed by Beijing as its own.

Pentagon leak says Russia almost shot down UK spy plane, Kyiv's air defences on verge of depletion
Pentagon

A British surveillance plane was on the verge of being shot down by a Russian fighter jet last year, as per leaked Pentagon documents which propelled US officials to spy on its allies and adversaries in a bid to find where things went southwards.

Iran successfully tests homemade kamikaze drone: Report
iran

An Iranian official has said that country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully tested a long-range, high-precision kamikaze drone loaded with a 50 kg warhead. The drone has reportedly been developed by Iran.

Mother of two Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting dies
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The mother of two Israeli sisters, who had lost their lives in a shooting attack that took place last week in the occupied West Bank, succumbed to her injuries, said the hospital officials on Monday.

WATCH | Protests erupt in Mahsa Amini’s hometown amid rise in school poisoning attacks: Reports

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A report by Iran International, a Persian-language news channel, said that while the Iranian regime is in the midst of intensifying measures to enforce the hijab law, it is also facing a new wave of protests over chemical attacks on schoolgirls and the country’s economic woes.

India dismisses reports of halting trade talks with UK over Sikh extremism: Report

India

The Indian government has reportedly denied media reports that the trade talks with the United Kingdom were suspended as it failed to condemn the Sikh extremist group that attacked the Indian High Commission in London last month.

Elon Musk

Twitter owner Elon Musk started following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. In the list of 195 people Musk follows, PM Modi's name appeared on Monday.

Avengers star Mark Ruffalo gatecrashed a 'nerdy' wedding in New York; newlyweds couldn't believe their luck

Ent

From nerdy to hip in just a few minutes. This is how things changed for a Welsh couple that tied the knot in New York’s Central Park as Avengers star Mark Ruffalo gatecrashed and blessed their union. Best known for his role as Hulk in Avengers, he was passing by as a couple – Klaire Hodgson and Lynz Tanner – were preparing to tie the knot.

IPL 2023: RCB's Faf du Plessis hits 115-metre six off LSG's Ravi Bishnoi - WATCH

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis, during the match against Lucknow Super Giants, clobbered a monstrous six of 115 meters at Chinnaswamy stadium.

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