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With vote counting over in Iran, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian comes first but he is immediately followed by principlist candidate Saeed Jalili. Watch in for more details!

Iran Presidential Elections: Pezeshkian and Jalili head to run-off vote

Iran's sole reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili will advance to runoffs after securing the highest number of votes in the presidential election, the interior ministry announced on Saturday (June 29).

Pezeshkian received more than 10,400,000 votes, while Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator, garnered over 9,400,000 votes, according to Mohsen Eslami, the spokesman for Iran's election authority.

"None of the candidates could get the complete majority of the votes, therefore, the first and second contenders who got the most votes will be referred" for the second round, scheduled for next Friday (July 5), Eslami told during a press conference.

Out of around 61 million eligible voters, some 24,500,000 voters headed to the polls, he added, with a turnout of around 40 percent -- the lowest yet in the history of the Islamic republic.

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Out of Iran's 13 previous presidential elections since the Islamic revolution in 1979, only one led to a runoff, which occurred in 2005.

Conservative parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf received about 3,383,340 votes and Mostafa Pourmohammadi, a conservative cleric, got 206,397 votes.&nbsp;

A total of 1,056,159 spoiled ballots were counted by the election authority.

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Notably, elections were originally scheduled for 2025 but were held early following the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month.

The Guardian Council, which vets electoral candidates in the Islamic republic, had initially approved six contenders.

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But a day ahead of the election, two candidates -- the ultraconservative mayor of Tehran Alireza Zakani and Raisi's vice president Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi -- dropped out of the race.

<h2>Who are those going into runoff?</h2>

<h2>Masoud Pezeshkian</h2>

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Masoud Pezeshkian is a heart surgeon who has represented the northern city of Tabriz in parliament since 2008.

The 69-year-old has served as health minister under Iran's last reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who held office from 1997 to 2005 and has endorsed Pezeshkian's bid in the current elections.

Pezeshkian criticised Raisi's government for a lack of transparency during the nationwide protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022.

While in recent campaigning, Pezeshkian called for constructive relations with the United States and European countries in order to get Iran out of its isolation.

<h2>Saeed Jalili</h2>

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Ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, Iran's former nuclear negotiator, has maintained his uncompromising anti-West stance.

The 58-year-old has held several higher positions in the Islamic republic, including in Khamenei's office in the early 2000s.

Jalili is currently one of Khamenei's representatives in the Supreme National Security Council, Iran's highest security body.

In 2001, he was appointed director of policy planning in the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

From 2007 to 2013, Jalili served as the secretary of the country’s top security body and also as the lead negotiator with Western states on Iran's nuclear program.

He ran for the presidency in 2021 but withdrew in favor of Ebrahim Raeisi, who eventually won by a landslide.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran's sole reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili will advance to runoffs after securing the highest number of votes in the presidential election, the interior ministry announced on Saturday (June 29).

Iran's sole reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili will advance to runoffs after securing the highest number of votes in the presidential election, the interior ministry announced on Saturday (June 29). Pezeshkian received more than 10,400,000 votes, while Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator, garnered over 9,400,000 votes, according to Mohsen Eslami, the spokesman for Iran's election authority. "None of the candidates could get the complete majority of the votes, therefore, the first and second contenders who got the most votes will be referred" for the second round, scheduled for next Friday (July 5), Eslami told during a press conference. Out of around 61 million eligible voters, some 24,500,000 voters headed to the polls, he added, with a turnout of around 40 percent -- the lowest yet in the history of the Islamic republic. Also read: Iran presidential elections: Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili in neck and neck battle, as counting underway Out of Iran's 13 previous presidential elections since the Islamic revolution in 1979, only one led to a runoff, which occurred in 2005. Conservative parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf received about 3,383,340 votes and Mostafa Pourmohammadi, a conservative cleric, got 206,397 votes. A total of 1,056,159 spoiled ballots were counted by the election authority. × Notably, elections were originally scheduled for 2025 but were held early following the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. The Guardian Council, which vets electoral candidates in the Islamic republic, had initially approved six contenders. Also Read: Iran presidential election: Iranians in India vote in polls; Tehran thanks New Delhi But a day ahead of the election, two candidates -- the ultraconservative mayor of Tehran Alireza Zakani and Raisi's vice president Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi -- dropped out of the race. Who are those going into runoff? Masoud Pezeshkian Masoud Pezeshkian is a heart surgeon who has represented the northern city of Tabriz in parliament since 2008. The 69-year-old has served as health minister under Iran's last reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who held office from 1997 to 2005 and has endorsed Pezeshkian's bid in the current elections. Pezeshkian criticised Raisi's government for a lack of transparency during the nationwide protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022. While in recent campaigning, Pezeshkian called for constructive relations with the United States and European countries in order to get Iran out of its isolation. Saeed Jalili Ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, Iran's former nuclear negotiator, has maintained his uncompromising anti-West stance. The 58-year-old has held several higher positions in the Islamic republic, including in Khamenei's office in the early 2000s. Jalili is currently one of Khamenei's representatives in the Supreme National Security Council, Iran's highest security body. In 2001, he was appointed director of policy planning in the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. From 2007 to 2013, Jalili served as the secretary of the country’s top security body and also as the lead negotiator with Western states on Iran's nuclear program. He ran for the presidency in 2021 but withdrew in favor of Ebrahim Raeisi, who eventually won by a landslide. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran presidential election goes into runoff' between reformist Pezeshkian and hardliner Jalili

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President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Jun 28) that Russia should start production of previously banned intermediate and shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles.&nbsp;

Putin said that Moscow should then consider where to deploy them after the United States brought similar missiles to Europe and Asia.&nbsp;

Russian president's appeal to strengthen military arsenal was made a few days after Moscow accused Washington of&nbsp;an attack on the Crimean peninsula, which killed four.&nbsp;

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Russia claimed that it was certain that the attack was carried out by US-supplied ATACMS missiles carrying cluster bombs.&nbsp;

In a televised address to his top security officials, Putin said Russia needed to start manufacturing missiles that were previously banned under a now-defunct Cold War treaty.&nbsp;

Putin said Russia had pledged not to deploy such missiles, but he reminded that the US had recently sent midrange missiles, which are able to strike targets at a distance of 500 to 5,500 kilometres, to Denmark for training exercises. He said the US also took them to the Philippines.&nbsp;

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"We need to react to this and make decisions about what we should do next in this area. It seems that we need to start producing these strike systems," Putin was shown on state television telling Russia's Security Council.&nbsp;

"And then, based on the reality of the actual situation, make decisions about where to deploy them for our security," he added.&nbsp;

Such missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. They were previously banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which was signed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan in 1987. It marked the first time the superpowers had agreed to reduce their nuclear arsenals and eliminate a whole category of nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

However, Washington terminated the deal in 2019, blaming Russia for not complying with its terms.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Jun 28) that Russia should start production of previously banned intermediate and shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles.

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Jun 28) that Russia should start production of previously banned intermediate and shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles. Putin said that Moscow should then consider where to deploy them after the United States brought similar missiles to Europe and Asia. Russian president's appeal to strengthen military arsenal was made a few days after Moscow accused Washington of an attack on the Crimean peninsula, which killed four. Also read: Russia's chief investigator urges Vladimir Putin to reinstate death penalty Russia claimed that it was certain that the attack was carried out by US-supplied ATACMS missiles carrying cluster bombs. In a televised address to his top security officials, Putin said Russia needed to start manufacturing missiles that were previously banned under a now-defunct Cold War treaty. Putin said Russia had pledged not to deploy such missiles, but he reminded that the US had recently sent midrange missiles, which are able to strike targets at a distance of 500 to 5,500 kilometres, to Denmark for training exercises. He said the US also took them to the Philippines. Also read: Trump makes fiery attack on Biden, calls him 'Manchurian candidate', 'paid by China' "We need to react to this and make decisions about what we should do next in this area. It seems that we need to start producing these strike systems," Putin was shown on state television telling Russia's Security Council. "And then, based on the reality of the actual situation, make decisions about where to deploy them for our security," he added. Such missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. They were previously banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which was signed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan in 1987. It marked the first time the superpowers had agreed to reduce their nuclear arsenals and eliminate a whole category of nuclear weapons. However, Washington terminated the deal in 2019, blaming Russia for not complying with its terms. (With inputs from agencies)

Vladimir Putin hints Russia to start making previously banned nuclear-capable missiles

The following are among the Irainian President's responsibilities, subject to oversight and approval by the Supreme Leader: Chairperson of the Cabinet and second in command (after the Supreme Leader) of the executive arm of government.

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The verdict of the first presidential debate between&nbsp;US President Joe Biden and his predecessor-turned-challenger Donald Trump appears to be tilted in Trump's favour. Heavy rainfall in New Delhi has resulted in a citywide waterlogging crisis. Meanwhile, polls have opened in Iran to elect a new president.&nbsp;

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Ursula von der Leyen has secured the nomination for a second term as President of the European Commission&nbsp;despite objections from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who criticised the process.&nbsp;

Estonia’s Prime Minister, Kaja Kallas, is all set to become the EU’s top diplomat, representing the bloc on the world stage for the next five years.

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has been elected as the new President of the European Council. In this role, he will be responsible for facilitating compromises among the 27 heads of state and government.

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Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, tweeted, “Kaja, Ursula and António accepted. Defence plans accepted. Satisfaction. For Poland and for Europe.”

The Commission president should confirm Kallas, as it is a formality. She will also come out before MEPs in the autumn, even though they cannot reject her as the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs.

In 2019, von der Leyen made history as the first woman to lead the EU executive in its 62 years. However, she narrowly secured the support of MEPs. Although the groups backing her have a theoretical majority of 55%, a significant number of MEPs could still vote against her in the secret ballot.

A former German government minister, von der Leyen is considered by EU leaders to have performed well in managing the EU’s reaction to a once-in-a-century pandemic and the biggest war on European soil since 1945.&nbsp;

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Her frontrunner status was solidified when her centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) won the most seats in the European Parliament elections earlier this month.

The hurdle was&nbsp;cleared after a deal between EU leaders representing the bloc’s largest pro-European groups, the EEP, the Socialists and the centrist Renew group.

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has resentfully spoken against the agreement among the three pro-European groups.

Meloni repeated her criticism of the process that she complained was wrong in method and substance. Her government, she said continued “to work to finally give Italy the weight it deserves in Europe”.

Notably, Meloni is the president of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, the third largest in the parliament.&nbsp;

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Earlier, expressing&nbsp;support for Meloni,&nbsp;Tusk said he has great respect&nbsp;for Italy and its prime minister. “There are some emotions, but in reality, they may have resulted rather from misunderstandings,” he said.

“There is no Europe without Italy and there is no decision without Prime Minister Meloni," he added.

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Ursula von der Leyen has secured the nomination for a second term as President of the European Commission despite objections from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who criticised the process.

Ursula von der Leyen has secured the nomination for a second term as President of the European Commission despite objections from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who criticised the process. Estonia’s Prime Minister, Kaja Kallas, is all set to become the EU’s top diplomat, representing the bloc on the world stage for the next five years. Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has been elected as the new President of the European Council. In this role, he will be responsible for facilitating compromises among the 27 heads of state and government. Also read: US Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho for now Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, tweeted, “Kaja, Ursula and António accepted. Defence plans accepted. Satisfaction. For Poland and for Europe.” The Commission president should confirm Kallas, as it is a formality. She will also come out before MEPs in the autumn, even though they cannot reject her as the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs. In 2019, von der Leyen made history as the first woman to lead the EU executive in its 62 years. However, she narrowly secured the support of MEPs. Although the groups backing her have a theoretical majority of 55%, a significant number of MEPs could still vote against her in the secret ballot. A former German government minister, von der Leyen is considered by EU leaders to have performed well in managing the EU’s reaction to a once-in-a-century pandemic and the biggest war on European soil since 1945. Also read: Ageing Biden struggles as Trump delivers damaging attacks: Top takeaways Her frontrunner status was solidified when her centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) won the most seats in the European Parliament elections earlier this month. The hurdle was cleared after a deal between EU leaders representing the bloc’s largest pro-European groups, the EEP, the Socialists and the centrist Renew group. Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has resentfully spoken against the agreement among the three pro-European groups. Meloni repeated her criticism of the process that she complained was wrong in method and substance. Her government, she said continued “to work to finally give Italy the weight it deserves in Europe”. Notably, Meloni is the president of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, the third largest in the parliament. Also read: Roof collapses at Terminal-1 of Delhi airport amid heavy rains, six injured Earlier, expressing support for Meloni, Tusk said he has great respect for Italy and its prime minister. “There are some emotions, but in reality, they may have resulted rather from misunderstandings,” he said. “There is no Europe without Italy and there is no decision without Prime Minister Meloni," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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1. 'You have the morals of an alley cat': US President Joe Biden said while taking a dig at Donald&nbsp;Trump over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-stormy-daniels-the-porn-star-who-could-send-trump-to-jail-574948">Stormy Daniels</a> hush money case. Biden said&nbsp;that the former president had "sex with a porn star when his wife was pregnant". "First of all, I did not have sex with a porn star," Trump responded while informing&nbsp;that he is going to appeal the verdict of a Manhattan court in the same.&nbsp;

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2.&nbsp;'We are the most stupid people in the world':&nbsp;Donald Trump said&nbsp;while responding to a question on the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. "On Jan 6 we had a great border, we were energy independence, we were respected all over the world.&nbsp;Then he (Biden) comes in and we are one of the most stupid people across the world." Biden said that no president in the US history has ever spoken like that.&nbsp;

3.&nbsp;'Zelensky is the greatest salesman in the world':&nbsp;Donald Trump said while responding to the question if he will accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's terms to end the war in Ukraine. "Putin's terms are not acceptable. This war was never to be started. He gave Ukraine $200bn. Zelensky&nbsp;turns out to be the greatest salesman," Trump said.

4. 'It's Biden migrant crime':&nbsp;Donald Trump termed the rise in crimes which he linked to the rise in illegal crossings along the southern US border.&nbsp;Biden, meanwhile, went after Trump for "snatching children from their mothers" whilst he was in power.&nbsp;

5. 'Afghanistan exit most embarrassing day in the history of our country':&nbsp;Donald Trump told Biden&nbsp;at least thrice during the course of the presidential debate. Trump even reasoned that Russian President Vladimir Putin found "courage" to launch an invasion of Ukraine following the disastrous optics that emerged out of the US' exit from Afghanistan in August 2021.&nbsp;

6. 'We&nbsp;are closer to World War III':&nbsp;Donald Trump claimed that the Biden administration is driving the world towards a third World War. "We are closer to World War III&nbsp;and he is driving us there."

7. 'The world is envious of us':&nbsp;Joe Biden hit out at Trump for describing the US as a "failing country". "No president in the US history has talked about this country like that. The world is envious of us," Biden said.

US President Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor Donald Trump sparred during the first presidential debate ahead of the November presidential elections. An ageing Joe Biden, 81, just three years older than his challenger Donald Trump, struggled as Trump delivered some of the most damaging attacks on the veteran Democrat.

US President Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor Donald Trump sparred during the first presidential debate ahead of the November presidential elections. An ageing Joe Biden, 81, just three years older than his challenger Donald Trump, struggled as Trump delivered some of the most damaging attacks on the veteran Democrat. Also read | Ageing Biden struggles as Trump delivers damaging attacks: Top takeaways from US presidential debate 2024 US presidential debate 2024: Top quotes 1. 'You have the morals of an alley cat': US President Joe Biden said while taking a dig at Donald Trump over Stormy Daniels hush money case. Biden said that the former president had "sex with a porn star when his wife was pregnant". "First of all, I did not have sex with a porn star," Trump responded while informing that he is going to appeal the verdict of a Manhattan court in the same. Also watch | Biden vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Biden and Trump square off in a crucial high-stakes debate × 2. 'We are the most stupid people in the world': Donald Trump said while responding to a question on the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. "On Jan 6 we had a great border, we were energy independence, we were respected all over the world. Then he (Biden) comes in and we are one of the most stupid people across the world." Biden said that no president in the US history has ever spoken like that. 3. 'Zelensky is the greatest salesman in the world': Donald Trump said while responding to the question if he will accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's terms to end the war in Ukraine. "Putin's terms are not acceptable. This war was never to be started. He gave Ukraine $200bn. Zelensky turns out to be the greatest salesman," Trump said. 4. 'It's Biden migrant crime': Donald Trump termed the rise in crimes which he linked to the rise in illegal crossings along the southern US border. Biden, meanwhile, went after Trump for "snatching children from their mothers" whilst he was in power. 5. 'Afghanistan exit most embarrassing day in the history of our country': Donald Trump told Biden at least thrice during the course of the presidential debate. Trump even reasoned that Russian President Vladimir Putin found "courage" to launch an invasion of Ukraine following the disastrous optics that emerged out of the US' exit from Afghanistan in August 2021. 6. 'We are closer to World War III': Donald Trump claimed that the Biden administration is driving the world towards a third World War. "We are closer to World War III and he is driving us there." 7. 'The world is envious of us': Joe Biden hit out at Trump for describing the US as a "failing country". "No president in the US history has talked about this country like that. The world is envious of us," Biden said.

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The Guardian Council of Iran, a body of clerics and jurists ultimately subordinate to Khamenei, has not yet ratified a bill introduced by the country's parliament that could inflict 10-year prison sentences for violating the hijab. Only Pezeshkian, one of the presidential contenders, has criticized the hijab law thus far.

Iran votes amid tensions boiling over new hijab law

During a discussion on Thursday, US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump got into a furious argument, sharply criticizing each other's behavior and past accomplishments. Deep divisions in the nation that remain after the turbulent 2020 election are reflected in the high-stakes match that occurred considerably sooner in the election cycle than normal.

Biden vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Biden-Trump spar heavily over wars, foreign policy

Two ultraconservative candidates have pulled out of Iran's Friday presidential vote, leaving four contenders including one reformist still in the race.&nbsp;

In the United States, the Supreme Court issued a decision that will allow emergency abortion access in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure.&nbsp;

India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. Follow <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports">WION Sports</a> to get the latest updates from the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

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Iran is set to elect a new president on Friday (June 28) as the country's constitution requires fresh elections in case the serving president is incapacitated. But hours ahead of the voting, two candidates, Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, one of the vice presidents of deceased former President Raisi, and Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani dropped their candidacy.&nbsp;

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Former United States president Donald Trump's campaign released two 30-second ads on Thursday (Jun 27), just a few hours ahead of the debate with President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

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The Supreme Court in the United States on Thursday (Jun 27) issued a decision that will allow emergency abortion access in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure.&nbsp;

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India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. With Rohit Sharma-led India Team side plying its trade in the ongoing 2024 T20 WC in the Americas, Kapil feels everyone has a role to play in the side, and though every team's tactics are centric around their star players, playing together will only benefit in the end.&nbsp;

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Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, touted as one of the most expensive films made in India, has lofty aims. The Telugu film - dubbed in Hindi and Tamil- pitches itself as a Pan-India film that includes actors from across industries, a plot that marries Hindu mythology with sci-fi and VFX that is (mostly) at par with Hollywood films of the same genre. Yet, the film's borrowed plot lines and shoddy screenplay make the film borderline comical and utterly disappointing.&nbsp;

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday (June 27) arrested two people from the east Indian state of Bihar in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case.&nbsp;

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Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi group claimed on Wednesday (Jun 26) to have used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week, Xinhua reported. This development came amid escalating tensions in West Asia and attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.&nbsp;

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Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did. Not my seat, I think that would be wrong."

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North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday.

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A renowned medical expert has suggested that ultra-processed foods should be sold globally with tobacco-style warnings because of serious health concerns. Professor Carlos Monteiro of the University of São Paul also recommended that "heavy taxation" must be applied to such food items and revenue used to subsidise fresh produce. Monteiro is the one who coined the term ultra-processed food (UPF).&nbsp;

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Two ultraconservative candidates have pulled out of Iran's Friday presidential vote, leaving four contenders including one reformist still in the race. In the United States, the Supreme Court issued a decision that will allow emergency abortion access in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure.

Two ultraconservative candidates have pulled out of Iran's Friday presidential vote, leaving four contenders including one reformist still in the race. In the United States, the Supreme Court issued a decision that will allow emergency abortion access in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure. India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. Follow WION Sports to get the latest updates from the T20 World Cup. Also, scroll down to read WION's review of newly-released Bollywood - Kalki 2898 AD. Click on the links to read the full reports Iran elections: One reformist, three Khamenei loyalists to battle it out in June 28 polls Iran is set to elect a new president on Friday (June 28) as the country's constitution requires fresh elections in case the serving president is incapacitated. But hours ahead of the voting, two candidates, Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, one of the vice presidents of deceased former President Raisi, and Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani dropped their candidacy. Trump campaign releases two ads targeting Joe Biden ahead of presidential debate - Watch Former United States president Donald Trump's campaign released two 30-second ads on Thursday (Jun 27), just a few hours ahead of the debate with President Joe Biden. US Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho The Supreme Court in the United States on Thursday (Jun 27) issued a decision that will allow emergency abortion access in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure. 'Talk about team and not one player' – Kapil Dev’s suggestion to Rohit's Indian Team on how to win World Cup India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. With Rohit Sharma-led India Team side plying its trade in the ongoing 2024 T20 WC in the Americas, Kapil feels everyone has a role to play in the side, and though every team's tactics are centric around their star players, playing together will only benefit in the end. WION REVIEW: Kalki 2898 AD review: A film about giant Amitabh Bachchan, flying Prabhas and distressed Deepika Padukone Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, touted as one of the most expensive films made in India, has lofty aims. The Telugu film - dubbed in Hindi and Tamil- pitches itself as a Pan-India film that includes actors from across industries, a plot that marries Hindu mythology with sci-fi and VFX that is (mostly) at par with Hollywood films of the same genre. Yet, the film's borrowed plot lines and shoddy screenplay make the film borderline comical and utterly disappointing. India: CBI arrests two accused in NEET-UG paper leak case from Bihar's Patna The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday (June 27) arrested two people from the east Indian state of Bihar in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. Houthis say they used 'home-made hypersonic missile' to attack ship in Arabian Sea: Report Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi group claimed on Wednesday (Jun 26) to have used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week, Xinhua reported. This development came amid escalating tensions in West Asia and attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways. UK: Tory business minister bets on party win; MP gambles £8,000 on seat loss Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did. Not my seat, I think that would be wrong." North Korea claims success in its multiple-warhead missile test North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday. Expert calls for tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods worldwide A renowned medical expert has suggested that ultra-processed foods should be sold globally with tobacco-style warnings because of serious health concerns. Professor Carlos Monteiro of the University of São Paul also recommended that "heavy taxation" must be applied to such food items and revenue used to subsidise fresh produce. Monteiro is the one who coined the term ultra-processed food (UPF).

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Stage is set for the Trump-Biden debate on Thursday. What will be the key issues that will dominate the first debate between the two? Collins Chong Yew Keat, Foreign Affairs, Strategy and Security expert, joins us to discuss.

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The director of an Australian company distributing mushroom gummies from the US, which led to hospitalisations due to symptoms like "disturbing hallucinations," has apologized, stating that this outcome was unintended.

Following complaints of hospitalisations in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria, Food Standards Australia&nbsp;New Zealand recalled two types of Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies on Wednesday.

The state health agency stated on Thursday that a teenage boy from South Australia was discovered unconscious earlier this month following his ingestion of many gummies. He had treatment and has since recovered.

According to NSW Health, at least five individuals have been hospitalised in NSW after suffering "unexpected toxicity" when taking the "cordyceps" and "lion's mane" varieties of the candies. A similar warning was sent by Victoria's health department.

Oz Brands supplied Uncle Frog gummies. Rohan Bandil, the only director of both businesses, claimed he had extensively consulted on the product and that "many other brands selling similar products."

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"We are very sorry that this happened to them; it was not our intention," he told Guardian Australia on Thursday.

“We were just intending to bring the product and sell it in the Australian market as similar products have been extremely successful in the global market,” he said.

All purchases were shipped from Byron Bay, according to an old version of Uncle Frog's website, which has now been replaced with a notice regarding the recall.

Bandil was named as the only director and Brisbane as the primary place of business when the Uncle Frog firm was registered in late 2023. This June 12th, the corporation was deregistered.

The gummies were "free from CBD, CBN, and THC, and are 100% legal in Australia," according to the Australian website.

The gummies package urges users to "experience the multiverse" and claims to be "infused with earth's finest hemp" at "1,000mg per serve" - equivalent to one gram.

The Lion's Mane product claims to improve "memory and focus," while the Cordyceps package promises "natural energy and power."

After being informed by authorities over the existence of "novel" substances in the items, the team "immediately stopped sales and issued a recall notice." According to Bandil,&nbsp;all future orders had been cancelled.

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The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code governs all food sold in Australia. Cordyceps and lion's mane are considered "novel foods," which are prohibited from being sold as food or ingredients.

According to NSW Health, those who consumed the gummies had symptoms such as uncontrollable&nbsp;twitching and seizures, as well as unsettling hallucinations, anxiety, dizziness, losing consciousness, a racing heartbeat, nausea, and vomiting.

"The theory is that the product contains a substance of some kind that is causing these toxicity signs," the spokesperson stated.

(With inputs from agencies)

The director of an Australian company distributing mushroom gummies from the US, which led to hospitalisations due to symptoms like "disturbing hallucinations," has apologized, stating that this outcome was unintended.

The director of an Australian company distributing mushroom gummies from the US, which led to hospitalisations due to symptoms like "disturbing hallucinations," has apologized, stating that this outcome was unintended. Following complaints of hospitalisations in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria, Food Standards Australia New Zealand recalled two types of Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies on Wednesday. The state health agency stated on Thursday that a teenage boy from South Australia was discovered unconscious earlier this month following his ingestion of many gummies. He had treatment and has since recovered. According to NSW Health, at least five individuals have been hospitalised in NSW after suffering "unexpected toxicity" when taking the "cordyceps" and "lion's mane" varieties of the candies. A similar warning was sent by Victoria's health department. Oz Brands supplied Uncle Frog gummies. Rohan Bandil, the only director of both businesses, claimed he had extensively consulted on the product and that "many other brands selling similar products." Watch | Betting row: Senior Tory leader bet £8000 over losing his seat in elections × "We are very sorry that this happened to them; it was not our intention," he told Guardian Australia on Thursday. “We were just intending to bring the product and sell it in the Australian market as similar products have been extremely successful in the global market,” he said. All purchases were shipped from Byron Bay, according to an old version of Uncle Frog's website, which has now been replaced with a notice regarding the recall. Bandil was named as the only director and Brisbane as the primary place of business when the Uncle Frog firm was registered in late 2023. This June 12th, the corporation was deregistered. The gummies were "free from CBD, CBN, and THC, and are 100% legal in Australia," according to the Australian website. The gummies package urges users to "experience the multiverse" and claims to be "infused with earth's finest hemp" at "1,000mg per serve" - equivalent to one gram. The Lion's Mane product claims to improve "memory and focus," while the Cordyceps package promises "natural energy and power." After being informed by authorities over the existence of "novel" substances in the items, the team "immediately stopped sales and issued a recall notice." According to Bandil, all future orders had been cancelled. Also read: Expert calls for tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods worldwide The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code governs all food sold in Australia. Cordyceps and lion's mane are considered "novel foods," which are prohibited from being sold as food or ingredients. According to NSW Health, those who consumed the gummies had symptoms such as uncontrollable twitching and seizures, as well as unsettling hallucinations, anxiety, dizziness, losing consciousness, a racing heartbeat, nausea, and vomiting. "The theory is that the product contains a substance of some kind that is causing these toxicity signs," the spokesperson stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies spark health crisis with 'disturbing hallucinations', prompting recall

Headlines of the hour: - $62 mn worth of arms to Ukraine missing: U.S. - Russian satellite breaks up in space - NATO Chief: U.S. to stay strong ally - Israeli forces bomb eastern Gaza - Kenya: Protests despite tax climbdown - Iran polls: Two Iranian hardline candidates drop out

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Russian shelling killed four people and injured three others including an eight-year-old child, in the east Ukrainian town of New York on Friday. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian shelling kills four in East Ukraine town

Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, on Friday (June 28) urged President Vladimir Putin to lift the country's moratorium on the death penalty.

Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, on Friday (June 28) urged President Vladimir Putin to lift the country's moratorium on the death penalty. Russia had stopped carrying out capital punishment in 1996 as a prerequisite for joining the Council of Europe. However, a growing number of Putin's allies and lawmakers have since called for the death penalty to be brought back, seeking the sentence for the suspects in the terror attack at a concert hall near Moscow in March that killed more than 140 people. 'Should consider lifting moratorium on death penalty' Addressing a legal forum in Saint Petersburg, Bastrykin said on Friday, "We should consider lifting the moratorium on the death penalty." "In some cases, it should be applied, and in these cases, I am in favour of the death penalty," he added. Bastrykin said Putin could lift the moratorium by decree. Also read | Putin dependent on 'authoritarian' leaders for weapons: NATO chief "I have been told by some competent, qualified lawyers that we need to change the constitution -- that we need to hold a referendum -- but I believe that we should simply lift the moratorium on the death penalty by presidential decree," the country's chief investigator further said. A report by the news agency AFP said that in March, the head of Russia's parliament Vyacheslav Volodin suggested the moratorium would need to be overturned by the Constitutional Court. If Putin were to bring back the death penalty, the precise legal mechanism would simply be a formality. In March, his spokesperson said the Kremlin was not "taking part in this discussion for the moment." (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's chief investigator urges Vladimir Putin to reinstate death penalty

It was an absolute disaster of a debate, particularly for Biden. The president struggled to respond to questions that should have been simple gimmes on Democratic-leaning themes; he was sometimes difficult to understand and occasionally nonsensical.

Biden vs Trump Debate: "Biden fit?" Questions grow after "shaky" debate against Trump

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reacting to a racial slur made about him by a Reform UK party supporter, on Friday (June 28) said he was deeply hurt and infuriated by the clipping.

Expressing his disapproval of the act, he said that he was anguished upon having to witness his two daughters see and hear what the people campaigning for Nigel Farage said.

Sunak, who was born in the southern English port city of Southampton in 1980 to Hindu parents of Punjabi Indian descent, was called a "f*cking Paki" by Reform canvasser Andrew Parker in a secretly filmed video by Channel 4 News.

"My two daughters have to see and hear Reform people who campaign for Nigel Farage calling me an effing Paki. It hurts and it makes me angry, and I think he has some questions to answer," Sunak responded to comments broadcast by Channel 4 News.

UK's first ethnic-minority PM said that the Reform activist's racial slur was "too important not to call out".

"I don't repeat those words lightly, I do so deliberately because this is too important not to call out clearly for what it is," he added.

In Channel 4's video, Parker can be heard saying, "I've always been a Tory (Conservative) voter but what annoys me is that f*cking Paki we've got in. What good is he? You tell me, you know. He's just wet. F*cking useless."

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<h2>No one at the Reform Party was aware of my personal views, says Parker&nbsp;</h2>

Parker released a statement apologising to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party stating that his personal views on the immigration problem were not intended to bring disrepute to the party.

"I would therefore like to apologise profusely to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party if my personal views have reflected badly on them and brought them into disrepute as this was not my intention," he said.

"I offered to help the Reform Party on their canvassing as I believe that they are the only party that offers the UK voter a practical solution to the illegal immigration problem that we have in the UK."

Amid the controversy over Parker's statement, Farage took to his X handle late on Thursday (June 27) and said that he was disturbed by the kind of words that the Reform activist used.

"We now learn that he is an actor by profession. This whole episode does not add up," Farage said on Friday (June 28).

(With inputs from agencies)

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reacting to a racial slur made about him by a Reform UK party supporter, on Friday (June 28) said he was deeply hurt and infuriated by the clipping.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reacting to a racial slur made about him by a Reform UK party supporter, on Friday (June 28) said he was deeply hurt and infuriated by the clipping. Expressing his disapproval of the act, he said that he was anguished upon having to witness his two daughters see and hear what the people campaigning for Nigel Farage said. Sunak, who was born in the southern English port city of Southampton in 1980 to Hindu parents of Punjabi Indian descent, was called a "f*cking Paki" by Reform canvasser Andrew Parker in a secretly filmed video by Channel 4 News. "My two daughters have to see and hear Reform people who campaign for Nigel Farage calling me an effing Paki. It hurts and it makes me angry, and I think he has some questions to answer," Sunak responded to comments broadcast by Channel 4 News. UK's first ethnic-minority PM said that the Reform activist's racial slur was "too important not to call out". "I don't repeat those words lightly, I do so deliberately because this is too important not to call out clearly for what it is," he added. In Channel 4's video, Parker can be heard saying, "I've always been a Tory (Conservative) voter but what annoys me is that f*cking Paki we've got in. What good is he? You tell me, you know. He's just wet. F*cking useless." Also read: EU leaders support Ursula von der Leyen for second term as president No one at the Reform Party was aware of my personal views, says Parker Parker released a statement apologising to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party stating that his personal views on the immigration problem were not intended to bring disrepute to the party. "I would therefore like to apologise profusely to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party if my personal views have reflected badly on them and brought them into disrepute as this was not my intention," he said. "I offered to help the Reform Party on their canvassing as I believe that they are the only party that offers the UK voter a practical solution to the illegal immigration problem that we have in the UK." Amid the controversy over Parker's statement, Farage took to his X handle late on Thursday (June 27) and said that he was disturbed by the kind of words that the Reform activist used. "We now learn that he is an actor by profession. This whole episode does not add up," Farage said on Friday (June 28). (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Rishi Sunak hurt and angry over Reform activist's racial slur, says 'too important not to call out'

Iranians started voting on Friday for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader, at a time of growing public frustration.

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Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who oversaw the response to a 2022 elementary school shooting in the US state of Texas has been charged and arrested over the response, US media reported citing an official at the Uvalde jail. The shooting left 21 people dead, including 19 children.&nbsp;

Media reported that the 52-year-old was taken in by law enforcement officers on Thursday (Jun 27), He has reportedly been charged with 10 counts of abandoning/endangering a child.&nbsp;

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Sheriff Ruben Nolasco confirmed to ABC News that Arredondo was released from custody after being booked into the Uvalde County jail Thursday night.&nbsp;

Alongside Arredondo, former school police officer Adrian Gonzales was also named in the grand jury indictments, CNN reported.&nbsp;

NBC News said that Arredondo's bail was set a $10,000 surety bond and nine $10,000 personal recognizance bonds. He posted bail and was later released the same day.&nbsp;

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In Uvalde school, which turned out to be America's deadliest school shooting in a decade, 19 young children and two teachers were killed on May 24, 2022 when a teenage gunman went on a rampage with an AR-15 style assault rifle at the school.&nbsp;

Uvalde police have come under heavy criticism ever since reports emerged that more than a dozen police officers stood outside the classrooms where the shooting was occurring for more than an hour while doing nothing as children inside lay dead or critically injured.&nbsp;

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A Texas state lawmakers' report said in July 2022 that a total of 376 officers - border guards, state police, city police, local sheriff departments and elite forces - responded to the massacre.&nbsp;

A US Justice Department report released earlier this year cited "critical failures" in the response.&nbsp;

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Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who oversaw the response to a 2022 elementary school shooting in the US state of Texas has been charged and arrested over the response, US media reported citing an official at the Uvalde jail.

Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who oversaw the response to a 2022 elementary school shooting in the US state of Texas has been charged and arrested over the response, US media reported citing an official at the Uvalde jail. The shooting left 21 people dead, including 19 children. Media reported that the 52-year-old was taken in by law enforcement officers on Thursday (Jun 27), He has reportedly been charged with 10 counts of abandoning/endangering a child. Also read: Iowa abortion ruling: State Supreme Court lets strict law go into effect Sheriff Ruben Nolasco confirmed to ABC News that Arredondo was released from custody after being booked into the Uvalde County jail Thursday night. Alongside Arredondo, former school police officer Adrian Gonzales was also named in the grand jury indictments, CNN reported. NBC News said that Arredondo's bail was set a $10,000 surety bond and nine $10,000 personal recognizance bonds. He posted bail and was later released the same day. Also read: Trump makes fiery attack on Biden, calls him 'Manchurian candidate', 'paid by China' In Uvalde school, which turned out to be America's deadliest school shooting in a decade, 19 young children and two teachers were killed on May 24, 2022 when a teenage gunman went on a rampage with an AR-15 style assault rifle at the school. Uvalde police have come under heavy criticism ever since reports emerged that more than a dozen police officers stood outside the classrooms where the shooting was occurring for more than an hour while doing nothing as children inside lay dead or critically injured. Watch: President Biden drops by a campaign event after debating Donald Trump × A Texas state lawmakers' report said in July 2022 that a total of 376 officers - border guards, state police, city police, local sheriff departments and elite forces - responded to the massacre. A US Justice Department report released earlier this year cited "critical failures" in the response. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Uvalde school police chief charged and arrested over shooting response

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