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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious in the European parliamentary election, depicted the early trends on Monday (June 10).

"Thank you," Meloni said. "It seems that the Italian system is, so to speak, again, becoming a bipolar system. It's good news."

As per the projected forecasts based on the early count, Meloni's party Brothers of Italy polled 28 per cent of votes, demonstrating a sharp rise from its performance in the previous EU election in the year 2019 and also surpassing the 26 per cent she received during the September 2022 national elections, when the party rose to power.

Taking to her official X account, she thanked the voters as she posted a picture flashing the victory symbol.

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The second in the list was the opposition centre-left Democratic Party, which secured 23.7 per cent with another opposition group, the 5-Star Movement, with 10.5 per cent.

The EU ballot showed that Meloni's ruling coalition, which comprised of parties that go on from the centre-right to the far right of the political scope,&nbsp;witnessed its support shoot up to over 46 per cent from less than 43 per cent in the year 2022.

"I think this vote is certainly going to strengthen the government," said Licia Ronzulli, a senator with the ruling coalition Forza Italia party.

Forza Italia, founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi, stood up fourth in the list as it secured 10 per cent.

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<h2>Macron calls snap elections in France</h2>

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (Jun 9) announced that he was dissolving the parliament after the far-right defeated his centrist alliance in EU polls. Macron called snap legislative elections on June 30 and July 7.

Macron said that he can't pretend nothing has happened and that the outcome of the EU election is "not a good result for parties who defend Europe". He added the rise of nationalists was a danger for France and Europe.&nbsp;

The National Rally (RN) party inflicted a heavy defeat on Macron's camp. It scored over double the number of votes of the head of state's centrist alliance, projections indicated.&nbsp;

Projections published by several polling firms showed that the RN's list, led by Jordan Bardella, gained between 32.3 and 33 per cent of the vote compared with 14.8 to 15.2 per cent for Macron's alliance, which was led by his Renaissance party.&nbsp;

"Far right parties... are progressing everywhere in the continent. It is a situation to which I cannot resign myself," Macron said.&nbsp;

"I decided to give you the choice... Therefore I will dissolve the National Assembly tonight.&nbsp;

"This decision is serious and heavy but it is an act of confidence. Confidence in you, dear compatriots, and in the capacity of the French people to make the best choice for itself and future generations."&nbsp;

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition also suffered a defeat as all three parties in his government are trailing the conservatives and the far right, according to preliminary results.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious in the European parliamentary election, depicted the early trends on Monday (June 10).

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious in the European parliamentary election, depicted the early trends on Monday (June 10). "Thank you," Meloni said. "It seems that the Italian system is, so to speak, again, becoming a bipolar system. It's good news." As per the projected forecasts based on the early count, Meloni's party Brothers of Italy polled 28 per cent of votes, demonstrating a sharp rise from its performance in the previous EU election in the year 2019 and also surpassing the 26 per cent she received during the September 2022 national elections, when the party rose to power. Taking to her official X account, she thanked the voters as she posted a picture flashing the victory symbol. GRAZIE! 🇮🇹@FratellidItalia si conferma primo partito italiano, superando il risultato delle scorse elezioni politiche. pic.twitter.com/uYHHm4Nm6S — Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 9, 2024 × The second in the list was the opposition centre-left Democratic Party, which secured 23.7 per cent with another opposition group, the 5-Star Movement, with 10.5 per cent. The EU ballot showed that Meloni's ruling coalition, which comprised of parties that go on from the centre-right to the far right of the political scope, witnessed its support shoot up to over 46 per cent from less than 43 per cent in the year 2022. "I think this vote is certainly going to strengthen the government," said Licia Ronzulli, a senator with the ruling coalition Forza Italia party. Forza Italia, founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi, stood up fourth in the list as it secured 10 per cent. Also read: PM Modi dials Italian counterpart Meloni, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit Outreach Session Macron calls snap elections in France Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (Jun 9) announced that he was dissolving the parliament after the far-right defeated his centrist alliance in EU polls. Macron called snap legislative elections on June 30 and July 7. Macron said that he can't pretend nothing has happened and that the outcome of the EU election is "not a good result for parties who defend Europe". He added the rise of nationalists was a danger for France and Europe. The National Rally (RN) party inflicted a heavy defeat on Macron's camp. It scored over double the number of votes of the head of state's centrist alliance, projections indicated. Projections published by several polling firms showed that the RN's list, led by Jordan Bardella, gained between 32.3 and 33 per cent of the vote compared with 14.8 to 15.2 per cent for Macron's alliance, which was led by his Renaissance party. "Far right parties... are progressing everywhere in the continent. It is a situation to which I cannot resign myself," Macron said. "I decided to give you the choice... Therefore I will dissolve the National Assembly tonight. "This decision is serious and heavy but it is an act of confidence. Confidence in you, dear compatriots, and in the capacity of the French people to make the best choice for itself and future generations." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition also suffered a defeat as all three parties in his government are trailing the conservatives and the far right, according to preliminary results. (With inputs from agencies)

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni secures decisive victory in EU vote

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said on Sunday (Jun 9) that he was quitting the government and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "preventing us from reaching true victory". National Unity chairman Gantz's decision came after he threatened to leave over the lack of post-war strategy for the Gaza Strip last month.

"We are leaving the unity government with a heavy heart," Gantz said in a televised address.&nbsp;

The decision was expected to come on Saturday, but Gantz delayed a scheduled statement after news of the Israeli raid in Gaza and the rescue of four hostages. He was expected to announce his resignation from Netanyahu's emergency government on Saturday itself.&nbsp;

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Gantz's party joined the coalition in the aftermath of the October 7 attack by Palestine-based Hamas militants. He said the decision was for the sake of the country even though "we knew it was a bad government".&nbsp;

He also said that the nation deserves more than "empty promises" and "true victory" means the return of the hostages, the replacement of Hamas as the governing body in Gaza and the creation of a regional alliance against Iran.&nbsp;

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<h2>Netanyahu's message to Gantz&nbsp;</h2>

While Gantz was speaking, Netanyahu called for the National Unity party leader to not leave. "Israel is in an existential war on multiple fronts. Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign — this is the time to join forces," Netanyahu wrote&nbsp;on X.&nbsp;

The Israeli PM also promised to keep going until victory and the attainment of all the war aims, "primarily the release of hostages and the elimination of Hamas".&nbsp;

"My door will remain open to any Zionist party willing to shoulder the burden and help attain victory over our enemies, and ensure the safety of our citizens," he concluded.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said on Sunday (Jun 9) that he was quitting the government and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "preventing us from reaching true victory".

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said on Sunday (Jun 9) that he was quitting the government and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "preventing us from reaching true victory". National Unity chairman Gantz's decision came after he threatened to leave over the lack of post-war strategy for the Gaza Strip last month. "We are leaving the unity government with a heavy heart," Gantz said in a televised address. The decision was expected to come on Saturday, but Gantz delayed a scheduled statement after news of the Israeli raid in Gaza and the rescue of four hostages. He was expected to announce his resignation from Netanyahu's emergency government on Saturday itself. Also read: US resumes humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza via repaired pier Gantz's party joined the coalition in the aftermath of the October 7 attack by Palestine-based Hamas militants. He said the decision was for the sake of the country even though "we knew it was a bad government". He also said that the nation deserves more than "empty promises" and "true victory" means the return of the hostages, the replacement of Hamas as the governing body in Gaza and the creation of a regional alliance against Iran. Also read: Israeli officer Arnon Zamora dies while rescuing hostages. Who was he? Netanyahu's message to Gantz While Gantz was speaking, Netanyahu called for the National Unity party leader to not leave. "Israel is in an existential war on multiple fronts. Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign — this is the time to join forces," Netanyahu wrote on X. The Israeli PM also promised to keep going until victory and the attainment of all the war aims, "primarily the release of hostages and the elimination of Hamas". "My door will remain open to any Zionist party willing to shoulder the burden and help attain victory over our enemies, and ensure the safety of our citizens," he concluded. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Benny Gantz quits from Israeli war cabinet, accuses PM Netanyahu of preventing 'true victory'

The marks of India's 200-year-long colonial subjugation by the UK are everywhere. From the railways to "modern" education (though Indians were educating themselves much before the British), pro-colonialists somehow use these to justify the brutal looting of Indian coffers for the benefit of British wealth.

As Congress MP Shashi Tharoor pointed out in a now-famous speech, 'India missed the bus, for they (the British) threw us under its wheels.' He went on to note that British children are not even taught about their colonial history, let alone about the troubles of the colonised.

For a kingdom on which the 'Sun never set,' the UK sure has a very dark history.

<h2>Giving or Returning?</h2>

Oxford University, whose student union has recently been accused of racism, is about to send back a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-loot-returns-home-oxford-university-to-hand-back-500-year-old-bronze-idol-to-india-730151">500-year-old bronze artefact</a>, depicting the saint Tirumankai Alvar, which until now was on display at its Ashmolean Museum.

This is just the latest in a long list of antiquities that came back to their origins after years of diplomatic parleys. Many more are still in private collections or in foreign museums, forcing Indians to travel long distances to see their own history!&nbsp;

The ones to blame are not just the erstwhile British Raj but smugglers too, as the illegal sale of artefacts to foreign lands is an ever-persistent threat. Who buys them and who sponsors the buyers are the real questions.

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Let's take a look at some of the famous artefacts that were stolen and often brought back to India years later.&nbsp;

<h3>1.&nbsp;Vrishanana Yogini</h3>

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Source: indianculture.gov.in

This 400-kilogramme statue of a buffalo-headed deity was found in France after being stolen and sold to an art collector. After his death, his wife gave the statue to the Indian Embassy in Paris in 2008, and in 2013, it was brought to the National Museum in Delhi.

<h3>2. Shiva in Nataraja form &nbsp;</h3>

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Source: indianculture.gov.in

A bronze statue of Lord Shiva doing the cosmic dance was returned to India by the Australian government in 2014. This priceless artefact was stolen and sold to an art gallery in Australia, only to be brought back years later.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Lord Buddha's bronze statues</h3>

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Source: Wikipedia

In 2018, the London Metropolitan Police Service returned one of these statues. This was done as a gesture of goodwill on India's Independence Day. Interestingly, this Budhha statue was first spotted at a trade fair in London earlier in the year. The owner was unaware of its origins and agreed to return the artefact after being informed.

<h3>4. 157 artefacts from the USA &nbsp;</h3>

In 2021, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the USA, the American government returned 157 artefacts and antiquities that were stolen from India.&nbsp;

<h2>Global Habit &nbsp;</h2>

This looting and subsequent return of priceless treasures is a global trend, with the Benin Bronzes being the most famous and recent. The Oxford and Cambridge universities have agreed to eventually return these bronze masks, statues, and other treasures to Nigeria. This was hailed as a massive Nigerian victory, and experts around the world rejoiced.

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But it is to be noted that countries—like Nigeria and India—receiving their rightful artefacts, after years of 'requesting' or as 'tokens of appreciation' on their 'Independence Days' is irony at its best.&nbsp;

What is even more ironic is that the country that gave the world so many 'Independence Days' is also home to the crown jewel (quite literally) of all Indian treasures—the Kohinoor Diamond.

<h2>The 'Peacock' Diamond</h2>

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(Source: Wikipedia)&nbsp;

The diamond, which is one of the world's largest cut gems, was seized by the East India Company in Punjab, northern India, in 1849. Some say it was "given," but others say that coercion doesn't create a level playing field.&nbsp;

It was then given to Queen Victoria and has remained a part of the crown jewels. It has been housed for public display at the Tower of London ever since.&nbsp;

Multiple calls for Kohinoor to be returned to India have not worked, but efforts are still ongoing.&nbsp;

<h2>The Way Forward</h2>

India and the UK's only way forward is for the latter to return all artefacts to their birthplace and help not erase the colonial past but learn from it.&nbsp;

Diplomats of both parties are busy doing just this, trying to help bring back India's history.&nbsp;

Some say "the past is in the past," but often the past is what holds us back from heralding in the future.

The marks of India's 200-year-long colonial subjugation by the UK are everywhere. From the railways to "modern" education (though Indians were educating themselves much before the British), pro-colonialists somehow use these to justify the brutal looting of Indian coffers for the benefit of British wealth.

The marks of India's 200-year-long colonial subjugation by the UK are everywhere. From the railways to "modern" education (though Indians were educating themselves much before the British), pro-colonialists somehow use these to justify the brutal looting of Indian coffers for the benefit of British wealth. As Congress MP Shashi Tharoor pointed out in a now-famous speech, 'India missed the bus, for they (the British) threw us under its wheels.' He went on to note that British children are not even taught about their colonial history, let alone about the troubles of the colonised. For a kingdom on which the 'Sun never set,' the UK sure has a very dark history. Giving or Returning? Oxford University, whose student union has recently been accused of racism, is about to send back a 500-year-old bronze artefact, depicting the saint Tirumankai Alvar, which until now was on display at its Ashmolean Museum. This is just the latest in a long list of antiquities that came back to their origins after years of diplomatic parleys. Many more are still in private collections or in foreign museums, forcing Indians to travel long distances to see their own history! The ones to blame are not just the erstwhile British Raj but smugglers too, as the illegal sale of artefacts to foreign lands is an ever-persistent threat. Who buys them and who sponsors the buyers are the real questions. Also Read: British loot returns home. Oxford University to hand back 500-year-old bronze idol to India Let's take a look at some of the famous artefacts that were stolen and often brought back to India years later. 1. Vrishanana Yogini Source: indianculture.gov.in This 400-kilogramme statue of a buffalo-headed deity was found in France after being stolen and sold to an art collector. After his death, his wife gave the statue to the Indian Embassy in Paris in 2008, and in 2013, it was brought to the National Museum in Delhi. 2. Shiva in Nataraja form Source: indianculture.gov.in A bronze statue of Lord Shiva doing the cosmic dance was returned to India by the Australian government in 2014. This priceless artefact was stolen and sold to an art gallery in Australia, only to be brought back years later. 3. Lord Buddha's bronze statues Source: Wikipedia In 2018, the London Metropolitan Police Service returned one of these statues. This was done as a gesture of goodwill on India's Independence Day. Interestingly, this Budhha statue was first spotted at a trade fair in London earlier in the year. The owner was unaware of its origins and agreed to return the artefact after being informed. 4. 157 artefacts from the USA In 2021, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the USA, the American government returned 157 artefacts and antiquities that were stolen from India. Global Habit This looting and subsequent return of priceless treasures is a global trend, with the Benin Bronzes being the most famous and recent. The Oxford and Cambridge universities have agreed to eventually return these bronze masks, statues, and other treasures to Nigeria. This was hailed as a massive Nigerian victory, and experts around the world rejoiced. Watch: Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism But it is to be noted that countries—like Nigeria and India—receiving their rightful artefacts, after years of 'requesting' or as 'tokens of appreciation' on their 'Independence Days' is irony at its best. What is even more ironic is that the country that gave the world so many 'Independence Days' is also home to the crown jewel (quite literally) of all Indian treasures—the Kohinoor Diamond. The 'Peacock' Diamond (Source: Wikipedia) The diamond, which is one of the world's largest cut gems, was seized by the East India Company in Punjab, northern India, in 1849. Some say it was "given," but others say that coercion doesn't create a level playing field. It was then given to Queen Victoria and has remained a part of the crown jewels. It has been housed for public display at the Tower of London ever since. Multiple calls for Kohinoor to be returned to India have not worked, but efforts are still ongoing. The Way Forward India and the UK's only way forward is for the latter to return all artefacts to their birthplace and help not erase the colonial past but learn from it. Diplomats of both parties are busy doing just this, trying to help bring back India's history. Some say "the past is in the past," but often the past is what holds us back from heralding in the future.

UK to return 500-year-old bronze statue to India: Can the 'return' of looted treasures erase history?

Former United States president and presumptive Republican nominee&nbsp;Donald Trump, while addressing a Las Vegas campaign rally amid sweltering heat on Sunday (June 9), said to the crowd that he will end taxation of income from tips.

This vow of ending taxation seemed to be a direct appeal to the service workers in the state of Nevada which apparently, seems to already be leaning in favour of the Republican leader.&nbsp;

With this announcement, Trump added another point to his vague tax plan which has so far included tax relief to small businesses and middle-income workers. As per the current law, the tipped employees needed to report those tips as income.

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“So this is the first time I’ve said this, and for those hotel workers and people that get tips, you’re going to be very happy because when I get to office, we are going to not charge taxes on tips people [are] making,” said the former president, while addressing thousands of those who had gathered in&nbsp;Nevada.

Trump added that he would “do that right away, first thing in office”, and emphasised in prepared remarks that he will seek legislation in Congress for making the change.

“You do a great job of service, you take care of people and I think it’s going to be something that really is deserved," he added.

<h2>Trump&nbsp;appears irritated at teleprompters not working, says 'sweating like a dog'&nbsp;</h2>

During the rally, Trump appeared irritated as he complained that the teleprompters were not working.

In the campaign rally, extra medics were hired, fans and water bottles were loaded and supporters were allowed to carry umbrellas during the outdoor rally as temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius).&nbsp;

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“I don’t want anybody going on me. We need every voter. I don’t care about you. I just want your vote,” Trump said, and later added that he was joking. &nbsp;

“They never mentioned me. I’m up here sweating like a dog. This is hard work," the former president said.

Trump came back to&nbsp;Nevada, which is one of the top battleground states in the November election, days after he was found guilty&nbsp;in a hush-money scandal.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Former United States president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, while addressing a Las Vegas campaign rally amid sweltering heat on Sunday (June 9), said to the crowd that he will end taxation of income from tips.

Former United States president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, while addressing a Las Vegas campaign rally amid sweltering heat on Sunday (June 9), said to the crowd that he will end taxation of income from tips. This vow of ending taxation seemed to be a direct appeal to the service workers in the state of Nevada which apparently, seems to already be leaning in favour of the Republican leader. With this announcement, Trump added another point to his vague tax plan which has so far included tax relief to small businesses and middle-income workers. As per the current law, the tipped employees needed to report those tips as income. Also Read: Trump begins digging deeper to choose his possible 2024 running mate. Who are in fray? “So this is the first time I’ve said this, and for those hotel workers and people that get tips, you’re going to be very happy because when I get to office, we are going to not charge taxes on tips people [are] making,” said the former president, while addressing thousands of those who had gathered in Nevada. Trump added that he would “do that right away, first thing in office”, and emphasised in prepared remarks that he will seek legislation in Congress for making the change. “You do a great job of service, you take care of people and I think it’s going to be something that really is deserved," he added. Trump appears irritated at teleprompters not working, says 'sweating like a dog' During the rally, Trump appeared irritated as he complained that the teleprompters were not working. In the campaign rally, extra medics were hired, fans and water bottles were loaded and supporters were allowed to carry umbrellas during the outdoor rally as temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius). Watch: US Elections: Presidential candidate Donald Trump back on campaign trail “I don’t want anybody going on me. We need every voter. I don’t care about you. I just want your vote,” Trump said, and later added that he was joking. “They never mentioned me. I’m up here sweating like a dog. This is hard work," the former president said. Trump came back to Nevada, which is one of the top battleground states in the November election, days after he was found guilty in a hush-money scandal. (With inputs from agencies)

'I don't care about you,' Trump 'jokes' as he promises to axe taxation on tips in Vegas

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The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as &nbsp;Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”. In other news, the Western media extensively covered the oath-taking ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he began his historic third term on Sunday (June 9). Along with Modi, 72 other ministers also took the oath and are now waiting for their duties to be assigned.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages.&nbsp;The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as &nbsp;Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”.

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The oath-taking ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was widely covered by the Western media. Along with Modi, 72 other ministers also took the oath and are now waiting for their duties to be assigned.&nbsp;

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In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man was shot dead in Canada on Friday (Jun 7).&nbsp;Hailing from Ludhiana (city in the north Indian state of Punjab), Yuvraj Goyal came to Canada in the year 2019 on a student visa.&nbsp;He recently&nbsp;received his Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) status.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”.

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”. In other news, the Western media extensively covered the oath-taking ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he began his historic third term on Sunday (June 9). Along with Modi, 72 other ministers also took the oath and are now waiting for their duties to be assigned. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel drops dramatic footage showing rescue of hostages in 'complex daytime operation' The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”. Here's how Modi 3.0 oath-taking ceremony made headlines in western media The oath-taking ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was widely covered by the Western media. Along with Modi, 72 other ministers also took the oath and are now waiting for their duties to be assigned. North Korea sends more trash balloons to South Korea North Korea has once again sent hundreds of balloons filled with trash across the border into South Korea. According to a Yonhap News Agency report citing South Korea's military, Pyongyang floated approximately 310 balloons overnight this time. Indian-origin man from Punjab's Ludhiana shot dead in Canada In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man was shot dead in Canada on Friday (Jun 7). Hailing from Ludhiana (city in the north Indian state of Punjab), Yuvraj Goyal came to Canada in the year 2019 on a student visa. He recently received his Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) status. Watch | Modi 3.0: New Cabinet to discuss 100-day plan for the new govt; portfolio allocation on cards ×

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Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short of the two-thirds majority needed in both houses to change the constitution.

Preliminary results from the June 2 vote, which elected Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico's first woman president in a landslide, had showed her party, Morena, and its allies coming close but missing out on the two-thirds majority.

Ultimately, Morena's coalition, which includes the Green Party and the Labor Party, will control 83 seats in the 128-seat Senate, just shy of the 85-seat super-majority threshold, Morena President Mario Delgado said in a social media post.

In the 500-member lower house of Congress, the ruling leftist coalition will have 372 seats, above the 334-seat super-majority threshold, Delgado said.

"With a super-majority in the lower house and a majority in the Senate, we will deepen the transformation to keep building a country with well-being and shared prosperity," Delgado said.

Mexico's INE electoral authority had said it would recount 60% of votes. Mexican opposition leader Xochitl Galvez, who lost to Sheinbaum in the election by some 30 percentage points, had called for a recount of 80% of the ballot boxes.

Uncertainty over the makeup of the next Congress, which takes office in September, roiled markets last week since both outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and President-elect Sheinbaum signaled their support for sweeping reforms to the constitution.

The potential reforms include the elimination of independent energy regulators, while consolidating power in the executive branch, in addition to an overhaul of the judiciary that would see popularly elected Supreme Court judges.

Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short of the two-thirds majority needed in both houses to change the constitution.

Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short of the two-thirds majority needed in both houses to change the constitution. Preliminary results from the June 2 vote, which elected Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico's first woman president in a landslide, had showed her party, Morena, and its allies coming close but missing out on the two-thirds majority. Ultimately, Morena's coalition, which includes the Green Party and the Labor Party, will control 83 seats in the 128-seat Senate, just shy of the 85-seat super-majority threshold, Morena President Mario Delgado said in a social media post. In the 500-member lower house of Congress, the ruling leftist coalition will have 372 seats, above the 334-seat super-majority threshold, Delgado said. "With a super-majority in the lower house and a majority in the Senate, we will deepen the transformation to keep building a country with well-being and shared prosperity," Delgado said. Mexico's INE electoral authority had said it would recount 60% of votes. Mexican opposition leader Xochitl Galvez, who lost to Sheinbaum in the election by some 30 percentage points, had called for a recount of 80% of the ballot boxes. Uncertainty over the makeup of the next Congress, which takes office in September, roiled markets last week since both outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and President-elect Sheinbaum signaled their support for sweeping reforms to the constitution. The potential reforms include the elimination of independent energy regulators, while consolidating power in the executive branch, in addition to an overhaul of the judiciary that would see popularly elected Supreme Court judges.

Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire deal, has asked his war cabinet minister Gantz to not leave the emergency wartime government and "remain united."&nbsp;

Netanyahu's post on X on Saturday (June 8), when translated in English, read, "This is the time for unity and not for division. We must remain united within ourselves in the face of the great tasks before us. I call on Benny Gantz - do not leave the emergency government. Don't give up on unity."

Multiple Israeli media outlets reported that&nbsp;Gantz postponed the presser scheduled for Saturday where he was speculated to make an announcement of his resignation from Netanyahu's emergency government.

WION's correspondent in Israel confirmed that the presser by Gantz where he was due to make an announcement has now been canceled because of the hostages' rescue, a development which was a major sigh of relief for many Israelis who are demanding the prompt release of Israeli captives by Hamas.&nbsp;

Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza on Saturday.

<h2>210 Palestinians killed amid rescue: Hamas&nbsp;</h2>

The rescue operation, which took place amid intense conflict, left 210 Palestinians dead and hundreds injured, according to reports from the Hamas-run government.

The al Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, confirmed the rescue in a Telegram post.

Spokesman Abu Ubaida stated, "The enemy was able, by committing horrific massacres, to free some of its prisoners, but at the same time it killed some of them during the operation."&nbsp;

He further warned that the operation could endanger remaining hostages, saying, "The operation will pose a great danger to the enemy prisoners and will have a devastating impact on their conditions and lives."

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The Israeli military reported that the four rescued hostages - Noa Argamani, 26, Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41 - were in good medical condition. They were taken during Hamas's attack on the Nova music festival&nbsp;on October 7, an event that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.

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An Israel Defence Forces source told Sky News that the hostages were held in "residential buildings in the midst of civilian population." "As far as I know, they were all Hamas operatives. Sounds convenient for Hamas to say that they are not after the hostages were rescued," the said source revealed.&nbsp;

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Currently, 116 hostages remain in Gaza, including 41 that the Israeli army believes are dead.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire deal, has asked his war cabinet minister Gantz to not leave the emergency wartime government and "remain united.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire deal, has asked his war cabinet minister Gantz to not leave the emergency wartime government and "remain united." Netanyahu's post on X on Saturday (June 8), when translated in English, read, "This is the time for unity and not for division. We must remain united within ourselves in the face of the great tasks before us. I call on Benny Gantz - do not leave the emergency government. Don't give up on unity." Multiple Israeli media outlets reported that Gantz postponed the presser scheduled for Saturday where he was speculated to make an announcement of his resignation from Netanyahu's emergency government. WION's correspondent in Israel confirmed that the presser by Gantz where he was due to make an announcement has now been canceled because of the hostages' rescue, a development which was a major sigh of relief for many Israelis who are demanding the prompt release of Israeli captives by Hamas. Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza on Saturday. 210 Palestinians killed amid rescue: Hamas The rescue operation, which took place amid intense conflict, left 210 Palestinians dead and hundreds injured, according to reports from the Hamas-run government. The al Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, confirmed the rescue in a Telegram post. Spokesman Abu Ubaida stated, "The enemy was able, by committing horrific massacres, to free some of its prisoners, but at the same time it killed some of them during the operation." He further warned that the operation could endanger remaining hostages, saying, "The operation will pose a great danger to the enemy prisoners and will have a devastating impact on their conditions and lives." Also Read | Gaza war: Noa Argamani and other rescued hostages' fateful encounter with Hamas on Oct 7 The Israeli military reported that the four rescued hostages - Noa Argamani, 26, Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41 - were in good medical condition. They were taken during Hamas's attack on the Nova music festival on October 7, an event that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. Also Read | Biden and Macron celebrate US-French ties, show support for Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire deal An Israel Defence Forces source told Sky News that the hostages were held in "residential buildings in the midst of civilian population." "As far as I know, they were all Hamas operatives. Sounds convenient for Hamas to say that they are not after the hostages were rescued," the said source revealed. Watch | French President Macron welcomes US President Biden in Paris × Currently, 116 hostages remain in Gaza, including 41 that the Israeli army believes are dead. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu urges 'unity', calls on Gantz to stay in emergency wartime government

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who holds degrees in both environmental engineering and physics, was chosen as Mexico's first female president. There is now much conjecture on Sheinbaum Pardo's potential preference for evidence-based decision-making.

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who holds degrees in both environmental engineering and physics, was chosen as Mexico's first female president. There is now much conjecture on Sheinbaum Pardo's potential preference for evidence-based decision-making. An article published in the scientific journal Nature looks into how five other scientists-turned-world leaders fared in office, and whether their scientific backgrounds were beneficial or detrimental. Herbert Hoover, US President (1929–33) In the 1890s, Herbert Hoover pursued his studies in geology at the newly established Stanford University in California. After taking office as US Secretary of Commerce in 1921, Hoover established himself as a capable technocrat. However, David Cole, head of the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, told scientific journal Nature that he may have been as ignorant to the greater social, cultural, and political problems that emerged as the nation fell into the Great Depression due to his technocratic bent. According to Cole, many of the government initiatives aimed at boosting employment and pulling the nation out of the Great Depression were initiated under Hoover. Cole continues, "Hoover was politically tone deaf; he worked himself nearly to death trying to engineer the country out of the depression." Margaret Thatcher, UK prime minister (1979–90) As a chemist by training, Margaret Thatcher is arguably Britain's most well-known and controversial prime leader. In 1979, she spearheaded the electoral triumph of the right-wing Conservative party in the United Kingdom, which came about as a result of a series of strikes by over 4 million workers demanding greater wages than they were receiving. Throughout her 11-year tenure as prime minister, Thatcher reduced expenditure on housing, health care, and education while privatising state-owned businesses and public utilities like gas, electricity, and water. Her popularity suffered from the funding reductions and the rising jobless rate. APJ Abdul Kalam, president of India (2002–07) Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (A. P. J.) Abdul Kalam was well-known across the country even before he was elected president. Kalam was chosen as India's eleventh president in 2002 thanks to the backing of both the opposition and the ruling parties. Although the prime minister serves as head of state and administration, the president of India has the authority to veto laws that parliament has enacted. Also read: New York enacts landmark laws to combat social media addiction and protect children's privacy For young scientists in particular, like Rohini Godbole, a particle physicist at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, Kalam being made the president of the country was "hugely inspiring." Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany, 2005–21 After being elected as chancellor of Germany in 2005, Angela Merkel, who has training in quantum chemistry became the country's first female chancellor. For 16 years in power as the leader of the center-right Christian Democrats, she was Germany's second-longest-serving head of state. Political scientist Matt Qvortrup of Coventry University in the UK claims that she was well-known as a political leader for her pragmatic approach to handling a variety of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the European financial crisis, and Germany's phaseout of nuclear energy. Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan (2009–10) The tenure of Yukio Hatoyama as Japan's prime minister was short. According to Oki at the University of Tokyo, Hatoyama was a leftist whose thinking was too "pure" and speculative. Hatoyama graduated from Stanford University with a PhD in industrial engineering. Hatoyama took office as Japan's 93rd prime minister in September 2009 after his Democratic Party of Japan won an election. The party got to work right away and started slashing government expenditure, including money for science-related initiatives. Hatoyama resigned within eight months of assuming office due to his inability to carry out his campaign promise to relocate a contentious US military station from the island of Okinawa. (With inputs from agencies)

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In&nbsp;a harrowing incident, a&nbsp;45-year-old woman was found dead inside the belly of a massive python in central Indonesia. Farida, a mother of four from Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province, was discovered by her husband and local residents on Friday (June 7) after she went missing the previous night.

Her disappearance triggered a frantic search which only ended when her husband stumbled upon her belongings. This led villagers to suspect a nearby python, which measured around 16 feet in length.

"They soon spotted a python with a large belly," village head Suardi Rosi told AFP while explaining the gruesome discovery. "They agreed to cut open the python's stomach. As soon as they did, Farida's head was immediately visible."

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In a rare but not unprecedented occurrence in Indonesia,&nbsp;Farida was found fully clothed inside the snake.

<h2>Similar tragedies&nbsp;</h2>

In a similar tragedy last year in Southeast Sulawesi's Tinanggea district, an eight-metre python strangled and consumed a farmer. In 2022, a woman named Jahrah, a rubber-tapper in her 50s, met the same fate in Jambi province. Local reports detailed how villagers found her body inside a python after she failed to return from work at a rubber plantation.

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Two more fatalities were recorded between 2017 and 2018. In 2018, Wa Tiba, 54, disappeared while tending to her vegetable garden on Muna island. Her body was later found inside a seven-meter python, discovered only 30 metres from her sandals and machete.

In 2017, a farmer in West Sulawesi was swallowed by a four-metre&nbsp;python at a palm oil plantation.

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Notably, Pythons have the ability to swallow their prey whole, thanks to their incredibly flexible jaws. They ambush their predators, meaning they lie in wait for unsuspecting prey to come close. They often remain still, camouflaged in their environment, until the right moment.

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In a harrowing incident, a 45-year-old woman was found dead inside the belly of a massive python in central Indonesia. Farida, a mother of four from Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province, was discovered by her husband and local residents on Friday (June 7) after she went missing the previous night.

In a harrowing incident, a 45-year-old woman was found dead inside the belly of a massive python in central Indonesia. Farida, a mother of four from Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province, was discovered by her husband and local residents on Friday (June 7) after she went missing the previous night. Her disappearance triggered a frantic search which only ended when her husband stumbled upon her belongings. This led villagers to suspect a nearby python, which measured around 16 feet in length. "They soon spotted a python with a large belly," village head Suardi Rosi told AFP while explaining the gruesome discovery. "They agreed to cut open the python's stomach. As soon as they did, Farida's head was immediately visible." Also Read | US: Plane tyre blows off during take-off, makes emergency landing as passengers 'cry, scream' In a rare but not unprecedented occurrence in Indonesia, Farida was found fully clothed inside the snake. Similar tragedies In a similar tragedy last year in Southeast Sulawesi's Tinanggea district, an eight-metre python strangled and consumed a farmer. In 2022, a woman named Jahrah, a rubber-tapper in her 50s, met the same fate in Jambi province. Local reports detailed how villagers found her body inside a python after she failed to return from work at a rubber plantation. Also Read | Attack on Denmark PM: Mette Frederiksen suffered light whiplash injury after assault, says her office Two more fatalities were recorded between 2017 and 2018. In 2018, Wa Tiba, 54, disappeared while tending to her vegetable garden on Muna island. Her body was later found inside a seven-meter python, discovered only 30 metres from her sandals and machete. In 2017, a farmer in West Sulawesi was swallowed by a four-metre python at a palm oil plantation. Watch | DJI's Flycart30: Heavy-lifter drone, tested on Mount Everest × Notably, Pythons have the ability to swallow their prey whole, thanks to their incredibly flexible jaws. They ambush their predators, meaning they lie in wait for unsuspecting prey to come close. They often remain still, camouflaged in their environment, until the right moment. (With inputs from agencies)

Shocking! Missing woman found inside 16-foot python in Indonesia

As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits. Modi's 3rd term begins with the high-profile oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9), attended by leaders of the seven neighbouring countries, from the western arch of the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas.&nbsp;

The list of dignitaries includes Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.

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Following the inauguration, the new government's first foreign policy engagement involves bilateral meetings with each visiting leader with a focus on connectivity to developing&nbsp;partnership under Delhi's neighbourhood first policy. Maldives President's presence shows ties coming back on track between the two&nbsp;countries.&nbsp;

Next on the agenda is the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Russia, scheduled for next week. With portfolio allocations yet to be announced for the Ministry of External Affairs, details on Indian representation are awaited.&nbsp;

PM Modi's first international visit post-inauguration will be to Italy for the G7 summit in Fasano, Apulia, from June 13 to 15. The West-led grouping will see Modi sharing the stage with U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Additionally, over ten other countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina and the Vatican are invited.

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While there is no confirmation on specific bilateral meetings, the gathering offers ample opportunities for the Indian PM to engage with multiple world leaders. Protocol dictates a bilateral meeting with the host, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. While a meeting with Zelenskyy on the sidelines could be a possibility, Modi's attendance at the Swiss peace summit seems unlikely due to the new Parliament session likely commencing on June 15.

Post-G7, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit Delhi to engage the new government on U.S.-India priorities, including the strategic technology partnership under the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative.

The White House readout of the Modi-Biden congratulatory call confirmed the visit. The readout said the visit would be to "engage the new government on shared U.S.-India priorities, including the trusted, strategic technology partnership." His visit to Delhi, for the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative has been postponed in the past.

In early July, Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. This summit brings together leaders from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian countries. While Modi will likely have numerous bilateral meetings, any progress on Indo-China or Indo-Pakistan relations remains improbable. 
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As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits.

As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits. Modi's 3rd term begins with the high-profile oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9), attended by leaders of the seven neighbouring countries, from the western arch of the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas. The list of dignitaries includes Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Also Read: Ahead of his India visit for Modi swearing-in, Maldives Prez Muizzu says ties heading in positive direction Following the inauguration, the new government's first foreign policy engagement involves bilateral meetings with each visiting leader with a focus on connectivity to developing partnership under Delhi's neighbourhood first policy. Maldives President's presence shows ties coming back on track between the two countries. Next on the agenda is the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Russia, scheduled for next week. With portfolio allocations yet to be announced for the Ministry of External Affairs, details on Indian representation are awaited. PM Modi's first international visit post-inauguration will be to Italy for the G7 summit in Fasano, Apulia, from June 13 to 15. The West-led grouping will see Modi sharing the stage with U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Additionally, over ten other countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina and the Vatican are invited. Watch: PM Narendra Modi swearing-in ceremony: Security increased for PM Modi's swearing-in While there is no confirmation on specific bilateral meetings, the gathering offers ample opportunities for the Indian PM to engage with multiple world leaders. Protocol dictates a bilateral meeting with the host, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. While a meeting with Zelenskyy on the sidelines could be a possibility, Modi's attendance at the Swiss peace summit seems unlikely due to the new Parliament session likely commencing on June 15. Post-G7, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit Delhi to engage the new government on U.S.-India priorities, including the strategic technology partnership under the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative. The White House readout of the Modi-Biden congratulatory call confirmed the visit. The readout said the visit would be to "engage the new government on shared U.S.-India priorities, including the trusted, strategic technology partnership." His visit to Delhi, for the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative has been postponed in the past. In early July, Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. This summit brings together leaders from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian countries. While Modi will likely have numerous bilateral meetings, any progress on Indo-China or Indo-Pakistan relations remains improbable.

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The Israeli military said on Saturday (Jun 8) that its troops had rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation". The military said that the rescue was made at two separate locations in the area of al-Nuseirat and the hostages were in "good medical condition".

The Israeli military said on Saturday (Jun 8) that its troops had rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation". The military said that the rescue was made at two separate locations in the area of al-Nuseirat and the hostages were in "good medical condition". Following commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the US President's official state visit to France with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe. Click on the headlines to read more: Israeli army says rescued four hostages in central Gaza in 'good medical condition' The Israeli military said on Saturday (June 8) that its troops had rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation". The military said that the rescue was made at two separate locations in the area of al-Nuseirat and the hostages were in "good medical condition". Biden and Macron celebrate US-French ties, show support for Ukraine Following commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the US President's official state visit to France with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe. Congress party passes resolution to name Rahul Gandhi as 'Leader of Opposition' The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday (June 8) passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take up the position of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha. Australia's bird flu case likely came from India, says WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday (Jun 7) confirmed that the child with H5N1 bird flu reported by Australia last month had travelled to Kolkata, India. According to the news agency Reuters, the family said that they did not have any known exposure to infected people or animals while there. Bodies of all four Indian students recovered from Russia’s Volkhov river Russian authorities have recovered the bodies of all four Indian students who tragically drowned in the Volkhov River, as per a Maharashtra government official who reportedly confirmed this development on Saturday (June 8). New York enacts landmark laws to combat social media addiction and protect children's privacy On Friday, the state of New York passed two legislation to shield kids from social media content that is too addicting and to safeguard their privacy. These rules aim to restrict the amount of time that kids spend on computer-generated algorithmic social media feeds. Italy and Kazakhstan summits top diplomatic agenda for new Indian government As the new Indian government, under Narendra Modi, prepares to take office, a busy foreign policy agenda awaits, with both high-level incoming and outgoing visits. Modi's 3rd term begins with the high-profile oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9), attended by leaders of the seven neighbouring countries, from the western arch of the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas. Modi 3.0 Cabinet | Nitish Kumar's JD (U) to get two ministries, TDP seeks four: Report The Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) will be given two ministries in Indian Prime Minister-in-waiting Narendra Modi's new cabinet, India's NDTV reported while citing sources within the party. French Open Final: Swiatek outclasses Paolini to win third consecutive title Poland’s Iga Swiatek outclassed her Italian counterpart Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to win her third consecutive French Open women’s singles title on Saturday (June 8). Kangana Ranaut pens a long note on 'criminal mindset' amid slap row On Thursday (June 6) actress and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) constable at Chandigarh airport. Since then, the shocking incident continued to dominate the headlines, with updates and reactions pouring in.

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On Friday, the state of New York passed two legislations to shield kids from social media content that is too addicting and to safeguard their privacy. These rules aim to restrict the amount of time&nbsp;kids spend on computer-generated algorithmic social media feeds.

The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (Safe) for Kids Act forbids social media companies from notifying minors between the hours of 12 and 6 AM about addictive feeds and mandates that they limit access to addictive feeds on their platforms for users under the age of 18.

The second regulation, the New York Child Data Protection Act, forbids internet companies from gathering, using, disclosing, or selling any personal information of people under the age of eighteen unless they have permission in writing or unless it's essential to the operation of the website.

The law permits the state attorney general to fine a person up to $5,000 for each infraction.

Governor Kathy Hochul described the legislation as a "historic step forward in our efforts to address the youth mental health crisis and create a safer digital environment for young people."

He further said, "New York is leading the nation to protect our kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from predatory companies."

The teachers union also welcomed the decision. Melinda Person, president of the New York State Teachers' Union, in a statement said,&nbsp;"Educators see the harmful effects of social media on our kids every day, and this legislation is a tremendous first step toward ensuring these influences remain in their proper places," stated Melinda Person, president of the New York State Teachers' Union, in a statement.

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The Safe for Kids Act defines addictive feeds as those that are based on a user’s “liked” or “followed” content or other actions that the user may not be aware of, such as how long they look at a particular piece of media.

These feeds “make predictions about interests, mood, and other factors related to what is most likely to keep users engaged for as long as possible, creating a feed tailor-made to keep each user on the platform for longer periods”, the law states.&nbsp;

“Since their adoption, addictive feeds have had a dramatic negative effect on children and teenagers, causing young users to spend more time on social media than they otherwise would, which has been tied to significantly higher rates of youth depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.”

Similar laws shielding kids from social media use have been drafted throughout the United States based on the common perception that social media use is raising the incidence of mental illness in kids.

Parental consent laws are being created or updated in Connecticut, Vermont, Illinois, New Mexico, Maryland, and Minnesota. Some of these laws require online platforms to carry out safety assessments for children, modify their designs to help children avoid harmful content, and restrict who can contact minors.

Alleging that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, breached children's privacy, 33 states filed a lawsuit against it last year.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Friday, the state of New York passed two legislations to shield kids from social media content that is too addicting and to safeguard their privacy. These rules aim to restrict the amount of time kids spend on computer-generated algorithmic social media feeds.

On Friday, the state of New York passed two legislations to shield kids from social media content that is too addicting and to safeguard their privacy. These rules aim to restrict the amount of time kids spend on computer-generated algorithmic social media feeds. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (Safe) for Kids Act forbids social media companies from notifying minors between the hours of 12 and 6 AM about addictive feeds and mandates that they limit access to addictive feeds on their platforms for users under the age of 18. The second regulation, the New York Child Data Protection Act, forbids internet companies from gathering, using, disclosing, or selling any personal information of people under the age of eighteen unless they have permission in writing or unless it's essential to the operation of the website. The law permits the state attorney general to fine a person up to $5,000 for each infraction. Governor Kathy Hochul described the legislation as a "historic step forward in our efforts to address the youth mental health crisis and create a safer digital environment for young people." He further said, "New York is leading the nation to protect our kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from predatory companies." The teachers union also welcomed the decision. Melinda Person, president of the New York State Teachers' Union, in a statement said, "Educators see the harmful effects of social media on our kids every day, and this legislation is a tremendous first step toward ensuring these influences remain in their proper places," stated Melinda Person, president of the New York State Teachers' Union, in a statement. Also read: Biden campaign releases ad criticising Trump's disrespect toward veterans The Safe for Kids Act defines addictive feeds as those that are based on a user’s “liked” or “followed” content or other actions that the user may not be aware of, such as how long they look at a particular piece of media. These feeds “make predictions about interests, mood, and other factors related to what is most likely to keep users engaged for as long as possible, creating a feed tailor-made to keep each user on the platform for longer periods”, the law states. “Since their adoption, addictive feeds have had a dramatic negative effect on children and teenagers, causing young users to spend more time on social media than they otherwise would, which has been tied to significantly higher rates of youth depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.” Similar laws shielding kids from social media use have been drafted throughout the United States based on the common perception that social media use is raising the incidence of mental illness in kids. Parental consent laws are being created or updated in Connecticut, Vermont, Illinois, New Mexico, Maryland, and Minnesota. Some of these laws require online platforms to carry out safety assessments for children, modify their designs to help children avoid harmful content, and restrict who can contact minors. Alleging that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, breached children's privacy, 33 states filed a lawsuit against it last year. (With inputs from agencies)

New York enacts landmark laws to protect children from social media addiction

Israeli forces are continuing to pound Central and Southern parts of Gaza. The Palestine Red Crescent Society informed that an Israeli strike on a house in Central Gaza's Deir Al-Balah has wounded over 10 people.

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It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northwestern France.

To the sounds of "I will always love you", "Ave Maria" and bagpipes, Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin said "I do" in the town of Carentan-les-Marais at a ceremony attended by dozens of guests, some wearing military uniforms.

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To top off an extraordinary day, the newly wedded couple then attended the state banquet at the Elysee Palace in Paris thrown by President Emmanuel Macron in honour of visiting US leader Joe Biden.

"I waited 96 years to find the right man and now I have a wedding like only a queen and king can have," Swerlin told AFP before the ceremony in Normandy.

"I feel young again," Terens said. "It's the best time of my entire life."

Terens, who wore a light blue suit, entered the local wedding hall to applause from family and friends.&nbsp;

Dressed in satin pink, Swerlin made her entrance to the sound of Whitney Houston's "I will always love you." The bride and groom embraced, swaying with emotion.

"Oui!" Swerlin said in French when asked by the mayor, Jean-Pierre Lhonneur, if she wished to take Terens to be her husband.

Terens and Swerlin, who live in Boca Raton, Florida, tied the knot after commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 Normandy landings.

<h2>'Dreams of big things'</h2>

"Today Harold chose our country to marry Jeanne. They are among us today. cogratulations to the young couple!" Macron told the pair in his toast to Biden at the state dinner.

The glitzy asembly of guests rose and cheered the couple.

"My religion is love," Terens told AFP in Normandy. He said he always taught his family to "just love".

"I never leave my house without saying goodbye and kissing them, always, from the day they are born until today."

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His son Bill Terens said they did not know "if he'd be alive or well enough to travel" to France for the anniversary of the D-Day landings as he regularly did in the past. But Terens said he felt good.

"I want to marry Jeannie," he also said, according to his son.

"So we all thought it was a little crazy, but we supported him again, and here we are. He has always been a dreamer, he dreams of big things, and sometimes he gets them."

Anne-Marie Ruffier, a 66-year-old local, called the wedding a "unique event".

"It's also a way of thanking this man who helped liberate France," she told AFP.&nbsp;

Pierre Le Goubey, 69, said he "wouldn't have missed this wedding for the world".&nbsp;

"It's a powerful symbol," he said, adding that in a way the veteran was "marrying France".

<h2>'Unbelievable guy'</h2>

Philip Taubman, Swerlin's son-in-law, praised the "once-in-a-lifetime" celebration.

"It proves what life is all about," he said. "Harold was a hero and he made a safer democracy of all the world and this is just the final celebration of his particular life."

Terens was awarded the French Legion of Honour by Macron in 2019.

"We are very honoured that Mr. Terens has chosen to marry here, in Carentan, where in June 1944 the Allied troops landed on the beaches of Utah and Omaha," the mayor said.

"We'll be offering him champagne, of course, but also a gift to thank him for taking part in the liberation of France."

During the war Terens was also part of a secret mission that took him to Soviet Ukraine via Casablanca, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Cairo, Baghdad and Tehran.

After the war Terens married his first wife, Thelma, with whom he spent 70 years and raised three children until her death in 2018.

In 2021, a friend introduced him to Swerlin, a charismatic woman who had also been widowed, and the two have been inseparable ever since.

"She makes life worth living," Terens told AFP last month in Florida.&nbsp;

Swerlin said Terens was "an unbelievable guy".

"He's handsome -- and he's a good kisser."

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northwestern France.

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northwestern France. To the sounds of "I will always love you", "Ave Maria" and bagpipes, Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin said "I do" in the town of Carentan-les-Marais at a ceremony attended by dozens of guests, some wearing military uniforms. Also watch | D-Day Anniversary: Britain, France and US commemorate D-Day; Macron honours WW2 veterans × To top off an extraordinary day, the newly wedded couple then attended the state banquet at the Elysee Palace in Paris thrown by President Emmanuel Macron in honour of visiting US leader Joe Biden. "I waited 96 years to find the right man and now I have a wedding like only a queen and king can have," Swerlin told AFP before the ceremony in Normandy. "I feel young again," Terens said. "It's the best time of my entire life." Terens, who wore a light blue suit, entered the local wedding hall to applause from family and friends. Dressed in satin pink, Swerlin made her entrance to the sound of Whitney Houston's "I will always love you." The bride and groom embraced, swaying with emotion. "Oui!" Swerlin said in French when asked by the mayor, Jean-Pierre Lhonneur, if she wished to take Terens to be her husband. Terens and Swerlin, who live in Boca Raton, Florida, tied the knot after commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 Normandy landings. 'Dreams of big things' "Today Harold chose our country to marry Jeanne. They are among us today. cogratulations to the young couple!" Macron told the pair in his toast to Biden at the state dinner. The glitzy asembly of guests rose and cheered the couple. "My religion is love," Terens told AFP in Normandy. He said he always taught his family to "just love". "I never leave my house without saying goodbye and kissing them, always, from the day they are born until today." Also read | Show your passports, a listless Biden, Sunak's exit: What made D-Day commemorations awkward His son Bill Terens said they did not know "if he'd be alive or well enough to travel" to France for the anniversary of the D-Day landings as he regularly did in the past. But Terens said he felt good. "I want to marry Jeannie," he also said, according to his son. "So we all thought it was a little crazy, but we supported him again, and here we are. He has always been a dreamer, he dreams of big things, and sometimes he gets them." Anne-Marie Ruffier, a 66-year-old local, called the wedding a "unique event". "It's also a way of thanking this man who helped liberate France," she told AFP. Pierre Le Goubey, 69, said he "wouldn't have missed this wedding for the world". "It's a powerful symbol," he said, adding that in a way the veteran was "marrying France". 'Unbelievable guy' Philip Taubman, Swerlin's son-in-law, praised the "once-in-a-lifetime" celebration. "It proves what life is all about," he said. "Harold was a hero and he made a safer democracy of all the world and this is just the final celebration of his particular life." Terens was awarded the French Legion of Honour by Macron in 2019. "We are very honoured that Mr. Terens has chosen to marry here, in Carentan, where in June 1944 the Allied troops landed on the beaches of Utah and Omaha," the mayor said. "We'll be offering him champagne, of course, but also a gift to thank him for taking part in the liberation of France." During the war Terens was also part of a secret mission that took him to Soviet Ukraine via Casablanca, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Cairo, Baghdad and Tehran. After the war Terens married his first wife, Thelma, with whom he spent 70 years and raised three children until her death in 2018. In 2021, a friend introduced him to Swerlin, a charismatic woman who had also been widowed, and the two have been inseparable ever since. "She makes life worth living," Terens told AFP last month in Florida. Swerlin said Terens was "an unbelievable guy". "He's handsome -- and he's a good kisser."

World War-2 veteran, 100, marries 96-year-old sweetheart in France after D-Day events

Nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned at a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. One of the most recognised faces of the 'Bring Them Home' campaign, Argamani was among over 250 people taken captive by Hamas when the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on last October 7. The consequent state of war in Gaza has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with over 36,000 dead.&nbsp;

Argamani's footage of her being taken into Gaza on the back of a motorcycle while pleading for her life and reaching towards her boyfriend being marched along with her on foot went viral all over the world.&nbsp;

Argamani's boyfriend Avinatan Or is still in captivity.

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Argamani was rescued on Saturday (June 8), along with three other hostages, in an operation by Israeli special forces from an apartment building in central Gaza.&nbsp;Palestinian officials claimed that Israeli operation to rescue the hostages&nbsp;killed more than 200 people, a claim which could not be immediately verified.

The hostage rescue operation and an intense accompanying air assault took place in central Gaza's al-Nuseirat, a densely built-up and often embattled area in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

<h2>'I am so happy': Noa Argamani after being rescued</h2>

"I'm so happy to be here," Noa said in a phone call with Israel's president upon her return, while surrounded by friends and family.

Noa was later met with cheers upon arrival at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center where her mother, Liora, was being treated for terminal brain cancer.

In October, when her daughter was abducted, Liora, sitting in a wheelchair imagined her reunion with daughter.&nbsp;

"At least to be able to hug her," Liora had said.

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Liora, a cancer patient, is faced with&nbsp;a "complicated and tough" health condition.&nbsp;

"For the last eight months we are trying to keep her in a status that she can communicate," Tel Aviv hospital CEO,&nbsp;Gamzu, where Liora is being treated, said.

Argamani's father, Yaakov, first met her after a military helicopter carried her back to Israel.

"Today is my birthday, and a gift like this I never believed I would get," he said.

More than 360 people were killed during the rampage at the Nova dance festival, and another 40 were taken hostage by Hamas, according to Israeli records.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned at a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother.

Nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned at a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. One of the most recognised faces of the 'Bring Them Home' campaign, Argamani was among over 250 people taken captive by Hamas when the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on last October 7. The consequent state of war in Gaza has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with over 36,000 dead. Argamani's footage of her being taken into Gaza on the back of a motorcycle while pleading for her life and reaching towards her boyfriend being marched along with her on foot went viral all over the world. Argamani's boyfriend Avinatan Or is still in captivity. Also read | Gaza war: Noa Argamani and other rescued hostages' fateful encounter with Hamas on Oct 7 Argamani was rescued on Saturday (June 8), along with three other hostages, in an operation by Israeli special forces from an apartment building in central Gaza. Palestinian officials claimed that Israeli operation to rescue the hostages killed more than 200 people, a claim which could not be immediately verified. The hostage rescue operation and an intense accompanying air assault took place in central Gaza's al-Nuseirat, a densely built-up and often embattled area in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. 'I am so happy': Noa Argamani after being rescued "I'm so happy to be here," Noa said in a phone call with Israel's president upon her return, while surrounded by friends and family. Noa was later met with cheers upon arrival at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center where her mother, Liora, was being treated for terminal brain cancer. In October, when her daughter was abducted, Liora, sitting in a wheelchair imagined her reunion with daughter. "At least to be able to hug her," Liora had said. Also watch | Israel war: IDF rescues 4 hostages from Gaza × Liora, a cancer patient, is faced with a "complicated and tough" health condition. "For the last eight months we are trying to keep her in a status that she can communicate," Tel Aviv hospital CEO, Gamzu, where Liora is being treated, said. Argamani's father, Yaakov, first met her after a military helicopter carried her back to Israel. "Today is my birthday, and a gift like this I never believed I would get," he said. More than 360 people were killed during the rampage at the Nova dance festival, and another 40 were taken hostage by Hamas, according to Israeli records. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israeli hostage Noa Argamani rescued just in time to see her terminally ailing mother

US President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine, accusing The Kremlin of harbouring the ambitions of territorial ambitions. He was speaking on Saturday (June 8) while pledging support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. &nbsp;

"Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden said alongside French President Emmanuel Macron after talks in Paris.&nbsp;

"All of Europe will be threatened, we are not going to let that happen," Biden told journalists during his state visit to France.

"The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We will not, I say it again, walk away," he added.

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Macron told Biden in front of reporters: "I thank you, Mr President, for being the president of the world's number one power but doing it with the loyalty of a partner who likes and respects the Europeans."

Both Biden and Macron on Friday (June 7) met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris and vowed that the two countries will continue supporting Ukraine's war-effort against Russian offensive.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Biden&nbsp;has been in France since Wednesday (June 5). The US president&nbsp;took part in this week's commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of World War II.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-biden-apologises-to-zelensky-for-holdup-of-military-assistance-729777">Russia-Ukraine war: Biden apologises to Zelensky for holdup of military assistance</a>

Earlier on Friday (June 7), Biden, in a veiled reference to Donald Trump's political resurrection&nbsp;in the United States, called for the need to protect the American democracy. The 81-year-old US leader also drew parallels between World War II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden is set to face his predecessor and Republican rival Donald Trump later this year in the November presidential elections. Trump has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with other NATO allies of the US on a number of matters including the issue to equitable financial contribution.&nbsp;

"We have shown the world again the power of allies and what we can achieve when we stand together," said Biden.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine, accusing The Kremlin of harbouring the ambitions of territorial ambitions. He was speaking on Saturday (June 8) while pledging support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.

US President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine, accusing The Kremlin of harbouring the ambitions of territorial ambitions. He was speaking on Saturday (June 8) while pledging support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. "Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden said alongside French President Emmanuel Macron after talks in Paris. "All of Europe will be threatened, we are not going to let that happen," Biden told journalists during his state visit to France. "The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We will not, I say it again, walk away," he added. Also watch | D-Day Anniversary: Britain, France and US commemorate D-Day; Macron honours WW2 veterans × Macron told Biden in front of reporters: "I thank you, Mr President, for being the president of the world's number one power but doing it with the loyalty of a partner who likes and respects the Europeans." Both Biden and Macron on Friday (June 7) met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris and vowed that the two countries will continue supporting Ukraine's war-effort against Russian offensive. Biden has been in France since Wednesday (June 5). The US president took part in this week's commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of World War II. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Biden apologises to Zelensky for holdup of military assistance Earlier on Friday (June 7), Biden, in a veiled reference to Donald Trump's political resurrection in the United States, called for the need to protect the American democracy. The 81-year-old US leader also drew parallels between World War II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden is set to face his predecessor and Republican rival Donald Trump later this year in the November presidential elections. Trump has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with other NATO allies of the US on a number of matters including the issue to equitable financial contribution. "We have shown the world again the power of allies and what we can achieve when we stand together," said Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden claims Putin is 'not going to stop at Ukraine'

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening. Watch to know more.

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Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland on the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France.

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A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was remanded in custody for 12 days on Saturday (June 8). He was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time and was unaware that the victim was Denmark's prime minister, Reuters news agency reported citing police.

A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was remanded in custody for 12 days on Saturday (June 8). He was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time and was unaware that the victim was Denmark's prime minister, Reuters news agency reported citing police. "There is nothing to indicate a political motive," the man's lawyer told a Copenhagen court on Saturday. The Polish foreign ministry was told by Danish authorities that the man had been staying in Denmark for some time. Speaking to local media, Copenhagen police inspector Triner Moller said, "We see it as a single, spontaneous act, and we do not currently have it as a guiding hypothesis in our investigation that it was a planned attack on the prime minister." The attack On Friday, the man assaulted Prime Minister Frederiksen in a Copenhagen square. The attacker was subsequently arrested by authorities and an investigation was launched, said the police. According to Frederiksen's office, she suffered a minor whiplash injury from the assault. Several European Union (EU) leaders condemned Friday's incident, which happened just three weeks after Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously injured in an assassination attempt. The incident also happened two days before Danes headed to the polls in the EU elections. 'Saddened and shaken' On Saturday, PM Frederiksen told local media, "Thank you for the many, many, many greetings with support and backing. It's incredibly touching." "I am saddened and shaken by the episode yesterday but am otherwise safe. For once, I need peace. Both for body and soul. I need to be with my family and need to be myself for a bit," Frederiksen added. (With inputs from agencies)

Polish man who attacked Danish PM Frederiksen remanded in 12-day custody

The&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;will continue to maintain and supply its outposts in the South China Sea without seeking permission from any other country, the country's national security adviser said.

The&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;national security council said on Saturday it reaffirmed its commitment to uphold its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Second Thomas Shoal.

"Our operations are conducted within our own territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, and we will not be deterred by foreign interference or intimidation," said National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Ano.

The Philippine agency issued a statement in response to China's suggestion that the&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;must first notify Beijing over access.

China's foreign ministry said on Friday it will allow the&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;to deliver supplies and evacuate personnel if Manila notifies Beijing in advance.

Ano described such suggestions as "absurd, nonsense and unacceptable".

He added: "We do not and will never need China's approval for any of our activities therein."

But the&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;remains open to dialogue and peaceful negotiations to resolve disputes in the entire South China Sea, the council said.

The Philippine coastguard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick member of its armed forces in the South China Sea.

It was the latest dispute in a longstanding territorial spat with China, which claims almost all of the South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce.

In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague said China's claims had no legal basis, a decision Beijing has rejected.

The Philippines will continue to maintain and supply its outposts in the South China Sea without seeking permission from any other country, the country's national security adviser said.

The Philippines will continue to maintain and supply its outposts in the South China Sea without seeking permission from any other country, the country's national security adviser said. The Philippines national security council said on Saturday it reaffirmed its commitment to uphold its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Second Thomas Shoal. "Our operations are conducted within our own territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, and we will not be deterred by foreign interference or intimidation," said National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Ano. The Philippine agency issued a statement in response to China's suggestion that the Philippines must first notify Beijing over access. China's foreign ministry said on Friday it will allow the Philippines to deliver supplies and evacuate personnel if Manila notifies Beijing in advance. Ano described such suggestions as "absurd, nonsense and unacceptable". He added: "We do not and will never need China's approval for any of our activities therein." But the Philippines remains open to dialogue and peaceful negotiations to resolve disputes in the entire South China Sea, the council said. The Philippine coastguard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick member of its armed forces in the South China Sea. It was the latest dispute in a longstanding territorial spat with China, which claims almost all of the South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague said China's claims had no legal basis, a decision Beijing has rejected.

Philippines asserts security independence amid South China Sea tensions

Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India's prime minister for a third consecutive time on Sunday (June 9). The grand event will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan at 7.15 pm IST.&nbsp;Alongside, members of his council of ministers will also take their oath.

The Polish man who attacked Danish Prime Minister&nbsp;Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday remanded&nbsp;in custody for 12 days. The man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's PM.

In other news from around the world, nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned to a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. Argamani became one of the&nbsp;most recognised faces of the 'Bring Them Home' campaign.&nbsp;

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Hours before the scheduled swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, the outgoing prime minister and National Democratic Alliance's leader in the Lok Sabha paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the slain national icon's resting place in the capital.

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A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime Minister&nbsp;Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday (June 8) remanded&nbsp;in custody for 12 days.&nbsp;Citing the police, a report by the news agency Reuters on Sunday said that the man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's prime minister.

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Nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned at a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. One of the most recognised faces of 'Bring Them Home' campaign, Argamani was among over 250 people taken captives by Hamas when they attacked Israel on October 7.

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The UK Conservatives led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have pledged 730 million pounds ($927mn) to expand mental health treatment within the ambit of the National Health Service, a move aimed to woo the voters ahead of July 4 General Elections in which incumbent Tories continue to trail behind Labour Party.

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Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India's prime minister for a third consecutive time on Sunday (June 9). The grand event will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan at 7.

Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India's prime minister for a third consecutive time on Sunday (June 9). The grand event will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan at 7.15 pm IST. Alongside, members of his council of ministers will also take their oath. The Polish man who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday remanded in custody for 12 days. The man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's PM. In other news from around the world, nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned to a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. Argamani became one of the most recognised faces of the 'Bring Them Home' campaign. Click on the headlines to read more: Modi 3.0 to be sworn-in with focus on 'Neighbourhood First' foreign policy plank Hours before the scheduled swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, the outgoing prime minister and National Democratic Alliance's leader in the Lok Sabha paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the slain national icon's resting place in the capital. Polish man who attacked Danish PM Frederiksen remanded in 12-day custody A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday (June 8) remanded in custody for 12 days. Citing the police, a report by the news agency Reuters on Sunday said that the man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's prime minister. Israeli hostage Noa Argamani rescued just in time to see terminally ailing mother Nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned at a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. One of the most recognised faces of 'Bring Them Home' campaign, Argamani was among over 250 people taken captives by Hamas when they attacked Israel on October 7. Rishi Sunak promises hundreds of million in mental health benefits if re-elected The UK Conservatives led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have pledged 730 million pounds ($927mn) to expand mental health treatment within the ambit of the National Health Service, a move aimed to woo the voters ahead of July 4 General Elections in which incumbent Tories continue to trail behind Labour Party. Watch | EU Parliament elections: Voting underway on the third day of elections ×

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Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington converged around the White House on Saturday, urging President Biden to stop all military aid to Israel and calling for an immediate cease-fire in Israel’s war in Gaza. Watch to know more.

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Voters in Slovakia, Italy and other European Union nations are casting their ballots on the third day of Elections for the European Parliament. Populist and far-right parties want to make gains across the 27-member Block in these elections.

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Israelis celebrated Saturday the release of four hostages from Gaza in a military operation, cheering on beaches and gathering outside the hospital where the former captives underwent medical checks.

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