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Russian President Vladimir Putin has kept his personal life guarded. He might not want to reveal the details about his family but others have, and now his daughters have stunned the corridors of power in and beyond Moscow after they spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).&nbsp;

Vladimir Putin and ex-wife Lyudmila are parents to Maria Vorontsova, 38 and Katerina Tikhonova, 37. Putin married Lyudmila in 1983.

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Earlier this week, Putin's elder daughter Maria Vorontsova spoke on a panel related to innovation and biotechnology. Born in 1985, Maria studied biology at St Petersburg University and medicine at Moscow State University. A specialist in endocrine system, she is listed as a researcher at Moscow's Endocrinology Research Centre. &nbsp;Maria was married to Dutch businessperson Jorrit Joost Faassen, a former employee at Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom. The two have reportedly separated.

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Maria's younger sister Katerina was part of a panel at St Petersburg summit discussing the present and future of the Russian defence industry. Katerina has garnered limelight due to her talent as a rock n'roll dancer. In the summer of 2013, she married Kirill Shamalov, the son of a long-time friend of President Putin. Their wedding was held at an exclusive ski resort near St Petersburg.&nbsp;

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The sisters were targeted by the US sanctions in 2022 in the wake of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/russia-ukraine-crisis-war-crimes-in-bucha-heres-all-what-you-need-to-know-474954">Bucha killings</a> in Ukraine amid Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

<h2>Putin's daughters emerge out of the blue: What does it mean?</h2>

The splashy appearance of Putin's daughters may signal that the Russian president, 71, now in his fifth term, is looking at his legacy—and is willing to lean into family ties to expand it.

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The two in the past have made some rare appearances on Russian state television. But the elder daughter Maria, while not being specifically political, has been slightly more vocal in promoting Putin's rule in the run-up to the country's presidential elections in March.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has kept his personal life guarded. He might not want to reveal the details about his family but others have, and now his daughters have stunned the corridors of power in and beyond Moscow after they spoke at the St.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has kept his personal life guarded. He might not want to reveal the details about his family but others have, and now his daughters have stunned the corridors of power in and beyond Moscow after they spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Vladimir Putin and ex-wife Lyudmila are parents to Maria Vorontsova, 38 and Katerina Tikhonova, 37. Putin married Lyudmila in 1983. #VladimirPutin's elusive daughters make rare appearance. Who are Putin's daughters? @AnanyaDutta97 tells you more Watch more on https://t.co/AXC5qRuO3J#RussiaNews pic.twitter.com/JLcOxRqeHr — WION (@WIONews) June 7, 2024 × Earlier this week, Putin's elder daughter Maria Vorontsova spoke on a panel related to innovation and biotechnology. Born in 1985, Maria studied biology at St Petersburg University and medicine at Moscow State University. A specialist in endocrine system, she is listed as a researcher at Moscow's Endocrinology Research Centre. Maria was married to Dutch businessperson Jorrit Joost Faassen, a former employee at Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom. The two have reportedly separated. Also read | Vladimir Putin: From Soviet fight-picking child to Russia's reigning president Maria's younger sister Katerina was part of a panel at St Petersburg summit discussing the present and future of the Russian defence industry. Katerina has garnered limelight due to her talent as a rock n'roll dancer. In the summer of 2013, she married Kirill Shamalov, the son of a long-time friend of President Putin. Their wedding was held at an exclusive ski resort near St Petersburg. Also read | Who are Katerina and Maria, the Russian President's daughters hit by US sanctions? The sisters were targeted by the US sanctions in 2022 in the wake of the Bucha killings in Ukraine amid Russia-Ukraine war. Putin's daughters emerge out of the blue: What does it mean? The splashy appearance of Putin's daughters may signal that the Russian president, 71, now in his fifth term, is looking at his legacy—and is willing to lean into family ties to expand it. Also watch | Ukraine-Russia conflict: Joe Biden targets Russia's first family × The two in the past have made some rare appearances on Russian state television. But the elder daughter Maria, while not being specifically political, has been slightly more vocal in promoting Putin's rule in the run-up to the country's presidential elections in March. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin succession plan out? Daughters appear at key economic summit to support father

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's sister-in-law, testified on Thursday (June 6) about how she threw his gun out of fear because of his serious drug addiction. The damning testimony can potentially bolster the prosecution case that&nbsp;US President Joe Biden's son violated firearms law.&nbsp;

Top takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden Trial:

<h2>Hallie Biden threw away Hunter Biden's gun</h2>

Hallie Biden testified at the Wilmington, Delaware, federal court after jurors saw a surveillance footage of her dropping off the gun in a trash container at a supermarket. They were also made privy to text messages of her expressing fear for Hunter Biden's life.

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"Check yourself into a local rehab hunter, this has all got to stop," she said in one of the messages from October 2018.

She told the court that she often cleaned Hunter's truck to search for drugs, and during one such search, she found the gun. She said she feared Hunter Biden or her children would find the gun and hurt themselves.

"I panicked and wanted to get rid of it."&nbsp;

<h2>Hunter Biden got sister-in-law hooked on crack</h2>

During her testimony, Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, who died of cancer in 2015, also revealed that beginning in late 2015 or early 2016, she and Hunter were involved in a romantic relationship. During this relationship, she testified, Hunter introduced her to crack, and she was addicted for years until she got clean in August 2018.

<h2>Crack cocaine paraphernalia</h2>

Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle also took the stand and shared how she found the implement for smoking the drug on the side porch of their home in 2015. She confessed that she was worried that their daughter might stumble upon it.&nbsp;

The couple divorced in 2017.

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<h2>Drug addiction</h2>

Another one of Hunter's ex-partners, Zoe Kestan, with whom Hunter Biden had a relationship in 2017 and 2018, testified that he was smoking crack "every 20 minutes or so".

<h2>Was Hunter Biden on drugs when he purchased the gun?</h2>

As per AFP, Joe Biden's son, who is charged with illegal possession of the firearm, in addition to lying about his drug status when purchasing it, only had the gun for 11 days in October 2018.

His lawyers contended that during those 11 days the gun "was never loaded, never carried, never used" and that Hunter Biden "was not using drugs when he bought that gun".

(With inputs from agencies)

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's sister-in-law, testified on Thursday (June 6) about how she threw his gun out of fear because of his serious drug addiction. The damning testimony can potentially bolster the prosecution case that US President Joe Biden's son violated firearms law.

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's sister-in-law, testified on Thursday (June 6) about how she threw his gun out of fear because of his serious drug addiction. The damning testimony can potentially bolster the prosecution case that US President Joe Biden's son violated firearms law. Top takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden Trial: Hallie Biden threw away Hunter Biden's gun Hallie Biden testified at the Wilmington, Delaware, federal court after jurors saw a surveillance footage of her dropping off the gun in a trash container at a supermarket. They were also made privy to text messages of her expressing fear for Hunter Biden's life. Also read | Chair or no chair? Biden's awkward movements at D-Day ceremony go viral. Watch "Check yourself into a local rehab hunter, this has all got to stop," she said in one of the messages from October 2018. She told the court that she often cleaned Hunter's truck to search for drugs, and during one such search, she found the gun. She said she feared Hunter Biden or her children would find the gun and hurt themselves. "I panicked and wanted to get rid of it." Hunter Biden got sister-in-law hooked on crack During her testimony, Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, who died of cancer in 2015, also revealed that beginning in late 2015 or early 2016, she and Hunter were involved in a romantic relationship. During this relationship, she testified, Hunter introduced her to crack, and she was addicted for years until she got clean in August 2018. Crack cocaine paraphernalia Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle also took the stand and shared how she found the implement for smoking the drug on the side porch of their home in 2015. She confessed that she was worried that their daughter might stumble upon it. The couple divorced in 2017. Also read | Four dead bodies and 11 tonnes of rubbish removed from Himalayan peaks in major clean-up operation Drug addiction Another one of Hunter's ex-partners, Zoe Kestan, with whom Hunter Biden had a relationship in 2017 and 2018, testified that he was smoking crack "every 20 minutes or so". Was Hunter Biden on drugs when he purchased the gun? As per AFP, Joe Biden's son, who is charged with illegal possession of the firearm, in addition to lying about his drug status when purchasing it, only had the gun for 11 days in October 2018. His lawyers contended that during those 11 days the gun "was never loaded, never carried, never used" and that Hunter Biden "was not using drugs when he bought that gun". (With inputs from agencies)

Hallie Biden, with whom Hunter Biden had a romantic tryst, says she threw a gun in trash

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Eleven people were hospitalised for heat exhaustion during a Trump rally held on Thursday (June 6) amid high temperatures in Phoenix.

Several people waiting outside the Phoenix Chruch, where the event was organised, reportedly fainted from the heat, according to ABC News.

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Firefighters were seen treating people with ice packs&nbsp;and 11 people being taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not immediately known.

The National Weather Service had predicted record-breaking temperatures in the region for Thursday. An excessive heat warning was administered for Phoenix through Friday (June 7), with residents being urged to limit outdoor activities.

Donald Trump, who has repetitively downplayed the impact of climate change, spoke for around 90 minutes at the rally before leaving to attend a fundraiser in San Francisco.

<h2>Heatwave sweeps California, Arizona and beyond</h2>

An early-season heatwave is causing life-threatening temperatures for 30 million people from Texas to California. The hottest temperature in the US on Wednesday (June 5) was recorded in Death Valley, California, where it reached a scorching 118 degrees.

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On Thursday (June 6), temperatures are expected to touch 112 degrees in Las Vegas, 111 degrees in Phoenix, 110 degrees in Palm Springs, and 107 degrees in Tucson, Arizona, as well as Fresno, California.

Meanwhile, record highs are possible in cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Doctors advise to take excessive heat warnings seriously. Each year in US, hundreds die due to excessive heat, according to CDC WONDER, an online database, and scientists caution that the actual number of heat-related deaths is likely&nbsp;higher.

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Eleven people were hospitalised for heat exhaustion during a Trump rally held on Thursday (June 6) amid high temperatures in Phoenix. Several people waiting outside the Phoenix Chruch, where the event was organised, reportedly fainted from the heat, according to ABC News.

Eleven people were hospitalised for heat exhaustion during a Trump rally held on Thursday (June 6) amid high temperatures in Phoenix. Several people waiting outside the Phoenix Chruch, where the event was organised, reportedly fainted from the heat, according to ABC News. Also read: Trump vows to reverse 'crooked Joe's outrageous executive' border order Firefighters were seen treating people with ice packs and 11 people being taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not immediately known. The National Weather Service had predicted record-breaking temperatures in the region for Thursday. An excessive heat warning was administered for Phoenix through Friday (June 7), with residents being urged to limit outdoor activities. Donald Trump, who has repetitively downplayed the impact of climate change, spoke for around 90 minutes at the rally before leaving to attend a fundraiser in San Francisco. Heatwave sweeps California, Arizona and beyond An early-season heatwave is causing life-threatening temperatures for 30 million people from Texas to California. The hottest temperature in the US on Wednesday (June 5) was recorded in Death Valley, California, where it reached a scorching 118 degrees. Also read: Four dead bodies and 11 tonnes of rubbish removed from Himalayan peaks On Thursday (June 6), temperatures are expected to touch 112 degrees in Las Vegas, 111 degrees in Phoenix, 110 degrees in Palm Springs, and 107 degrees in Tucson, Arizona, as well as Fresno, California. Meanwhile, record highs are possible in cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Doctors advise to take excessive heat warnings seriously. Each year in US, hundreds die due to excessive heat, according to CDC WONDER, an online database, and scientists caution that the actual number of heat-related deaths is likely higher. (With inputs from agencies)

11 hospitalised for heat exhaustion at Trump rally in Arizona

Flooding caused by torrential rain and fierce winds on South Africa's eastern coast have killed at least 22 people, local authorities said on Tuesday.

Flooding hit several locations in two eastern provinces, two rare tornados were spotted, temperatures plunged and snow fell in some central regions. &nbsp;

At least 11 people died in Eastern Cape, a spokesperson from Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, at the heart of the floods, told AFP.

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More than 2,000 people have been evacuated from Nelson Mandela Bay, notably from makeshift homes in the municipality's slums.

Local authorities launched an appeal for donations of clothing, food and blankets.

The provincial government in neighbouring KwaZulu-Natal also said at least 11 people had died in and around the port city of Durban. &nbsp;

Provincial authorities declared a state of alert in KwaZulu-Natal.

A provincial government statement said "55 people suffered minor to moderate injuries and are receiving medical treatment in hospital.&nbsp;

"At least 120 people have been displaced and three temporary shelters have been established," it added.

Durban and its surrounding area in 2022 was the site of the worst flooding in South Africa's history, which provoked mudslides that killed more than 400 people.

Rescue services were deployed in both affected provinces on Monday night.

Homes were flattened, roads flooded and trees felled.

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Some places suffered energy blackouts.

The national meteorological institute says South Africa is in the grip of a "cut off low" pressure system, marked by heavy rains and a cold snap that can also bring hail, snow and strong winds.

Heavy rainfall has hit the eastern Indian Ocean coast, and meteorological services have published weather alerts in four of the southern African country's nine provinces.

Flooding caused by torrential rain and fierce winds on South Africa's eastern coast have killed at least 22 people, local authorities said on Tuesday. Flooding hit several locations in two eastern provinces, two rare tornados were spotted, temperatures plunged and snow fell in some central regions.

Flooding caused by torrential rain and fierce winds on South Africa's eastern coast have killed at least 22 people, local authorities said on Tuesday. Flooding hit several locations in two eastern provinces, two rare tornados were spotted, temperatures plunged and snow fell in some central regions. At least 11 people died in Eastern Cape, a spokesperson from Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, at the heart of the floods, told AFP. Also read: Putin succession plan? Daughters appear at key economic summit to support Dad More than 2,000 people have been evacuated from Nelson Mandela Bay, notably from makeshift homes in the municipality's slums. Local authorities launched an appeal for donations of clothing, food and blankets. The provincial government in neighbouring KwaZulu-Natal also said at least 11 people had died in and around the port city of Durban. Provincial authorities declared a state of alert in KwaZulu-Natal. A provincial government statement said "55 people suffered minor to moderate injuries and are receiving medical treatment in hospital. "At least 120 people have been displaced and three temporary shelters have been established," it added. Durban and its surrounding area in 2022 was the site of the worst flooding in South Africa's history, which provoked mudslides that killed more than 400 people. Rescue services were deployed in both affected provinces on Monday night. Homes were flattened, roads flooded and trees felled. Also read: 11 hospitalised for heat exhaustion at Trump rally in Arizona Some places suffered energy blackouts. The national meteorological institute says South Africa is in the grip of a "cut off low" pressure system, marked by heavy rains and a cold snap that can also bring hail, snow and strong winds. Heavy rainfall has hit the eastern Indian Ocean coast, and meteorological services have published weather alerts in four of the southern African country's nine provinces.

South African floods kill at least 22 people

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Israeli Army on Thursday (June 6) said it struck a UN school in central Gaza that it claimed housed a "Hamas compound". At least 36 people were killed, according to Hamas.

Israeli "fighter jets... conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", the army said in a statement, adding that several terrorists were "eliminated".

The military said it "eliminated" several "terrorists" after its jets "conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", in central Gaza.

UNRWA is the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

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Hamas described it as a "horrific massacre... that shames humanity".

The war in Gaza began after Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people. Hamas also took about 250 hostages&nbsp;— whose return is a key demand of Israel for war to end — 120 of whom remain in Gaza.

Israel's bombardment and ground offensive have killed at least 36,586 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

Israel has frequently accused Hamas and its allies in Gaza of using schools, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure as operational centres.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The latest strike comes as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators resumed talks to try to secure a truce and hostage release deal.

US President Joe Biden last week outlined what he called a three-phase Israeli plan to halt the fighting for six weeks while hostages held by militants in Gaza are exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.

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Biden has urged Hamas to accept the deal and has deployed CIA chief Bill Burns to Qatar.

Biden earlier told Qatar's emir that "Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire", and "confirmed Israel's readiness to move forward" with the terms he set out last week.

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Israeli Army on Thursday (June 6) said it struck a UN school in central Gaza that it claimed housed a "Hamas compound". At least 36 people were killed, according to Hamas.

Israeli Army on Thursday (June 6) said it struck a UN school in central Gaza that it claimed housed a "Hamas compound". At least 36 people were killed, according to Hamas. Israeli "fighter jets... conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", the army said in a statement, adding that several terrorists were "eliminated". The military said it "eliminated" several "terrorists" after its jets "conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", in central Gaza. UNRWA is the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Also read | Fake social media accounts targeted US with pro-Israel content amid Gaza war: Report Hamas described it as a "horrific massacre... that shames humanity". The war in Gaza began after Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people. Hamas also took about 250 hostages — whose return is a key demand of Israel for war to end — 120 of whom remain in Gaza. Israel's bombardment and ground offensive have killed at least 36,586 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. Israel has frequently accused Hamas and its allies in Gaza of using schools, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure as operational centres. What does it mean? The latest strike comes as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators resumed talks to try to secure a truce and hostage release deal. US President Joe Biden last week outlined what he called a three-phase Israeli plan to halt the fighting for six weeks while hostages held by militants in Gaza are exchanged for Palestinian prisoners. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Biden says 'have major disagreement over post-conflict future of Gaza' × Biden has urged Hamas to accept the deal and has deployed CIA chief Bill Burns to Qatar. Biden earlier told Qatar's emir that "Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire", and "confirmed Israel's readiness to move forward" with the terms he set out last week. (With inputs from agencies)

36 killed as Israel hits Gaza UN school it calls 'Hamas compound'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he could use conventional missiles against US and its allies within striking distance if they allow Ukraine to use long-range western weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

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Hunter Biden used crack cocaine shortly after unlawfully purchasing a pistol in 2018, according to information presented during his criminal trial. Days after the handgun purchase, Biden, 54, texted his brother's widow, saying in one message that he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack," an FBI agent testifying during his trial claimed.

Hunter Biden used crack cocaine shortly after unlawfully purchasing a pistol in 2018, according to information presented during his criminal trial. Days after the handgun purchase, Biden, 54, texted his brother's widow, saying in one message that he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack," an FBI agent testifying during his trial claimed. The son of the US president is charged with purposefully lying on paperwork regarding his drug usage to purchase a handgun and ammo from a Wilmington, Delaware gun store. According to his defence, he was sincere when he stated on the paperwork that he wasn't using illegal substances at the time he purchased the firearm because he was in recovery. If convicted guilty of all three federal charges in the case, Biden could spend up to 25 years in jail. FBI agent Erika Jensen stated in her testimony on Tuesday that there was "evidence of addiction" on the laptop. She added that in the months before he purchased the pistol, Biden seemed to be making plans to obtain illegal substances. He used code for crack cocaine like "baby powder" in the text exchanges. He texted Hallie Biden, the late president's son Beau Biden's wife, the day after the gun purchase, saying he was "waiting for a dealer named Mookie." Hallie Biden texted him that day, saying, "I called you 500 times in the past 24 hours." In response, Hunter Biden said he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack on 4th street and Rodney" less than a minute later. Also read: I forgive the attacker: Slovak PM's first address since assassination attempt In a separate text, he said, "There's my truth." During her brief connection with Mr. Biden following her husband Beau's death in 2015, Hallie Biden also developed a crack cocaine addiction, which will be discussed with the jury in the trial. Biden's attorneys described the messages, implying that their client had lied to avoid meeting Hallie Biden. The laptop that was the focus of the testimony was leaked with inappropriate images of Hunter Biden and texts about his financial dealings, which turned it into a political mine during the 2020 election campaign. Although Joe Biden insisted at the time that the information was false Russian propaganda, the laptop has since been verified as authentic. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden trial: Evidence reveals president’s son texted, ‘Sleeping on a car smoking crack’

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his first address to the public after he survived an assassination attempt last month. In a video posted on Wednesday (June 5), Prime Minister Fico said he forgave the attacker who shot him four times and announced he would be ready to gradually resume his duties starting later this month.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his first address to the public after he survived an assassination attempt last month. In a video posted on Wednesday (June 5), Prime Minister Fico said he forgave the attacker who shot him four times and announced he would be ready to gradually resume his duties starting later this month. "I feel no hatred towards the stranger who shot me. I forgive him and let him sort out what he did and why he did it in his own head," Fico added. Fico shot at close range on May 15 PM Fico, 59, was shot four times at close range on May 15 as he greeted supporters after a government meeting in the central town of Handlova. He was hit in the abdomen and was taken to a hospital in Banska Bystrica in serious condition. He immediately underwent a more than five-hour operation and another one two days later. Last week, the prime minister was released from the hospital and was taken to his apartment in Bratislava. According to the hospital, Fico underwent further follow-up examinations, which confirmed the positive development of his health condition, and that he had started rehabilitation. The attacker The attacker was identified as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula. The police detained Cintula on the spot. He was charged with attempted premeditated murder. This incident was the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in more than 20 years. In the video posted on Wednesday, Fico called his attacker an activist of opposition parties, saying there was no reason to believe the shooter was a lone lunatic. "On May 15, a Slovak opposition activist tried to assassinate me in Handlova because of my political views," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

I forgive the attacker: Slovak PM’s first address since assassination attempt

The United Kingdom's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday (June 6) that more than 100 people have become ill and dozens have been hospitalised with food poisoning following an outbreak of the bacteria E coli.

The United Kingdom's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday (June 6) that more than 100 people have become ill and dozens have been hospitalised with food poisoning following an outbreak of the bacteria E coli. In a statement, the UKHSA said, "As of 4 June, there have been 113 confirmed cases associated with this outbreak of STEC O145 in the UK." Of the total cases, 81 were reported in England, 18 in Wales, 13 in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland. The agency said that typically, "we see around 1,500 cases of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) over a full year. Numbers of confirmed cases associated with this outbreak are expected to rise as further samples undergo whole genome sequencing." The agency added that infections caused by STEC bacteria can cause severe bloody diarrhoea and, in some cases, more serious complications. How does the bacteria spread? According to the UKHSA, the bacteria is often transmitted by eating contaminated food but can also be spread by close contact with an infected person, as well as direct contact with an infected animal or its environment. The source of the outbreak was not yet known, and the UKHSA pointed out it was most likely that this outbreak was linked to a nationally distributed food item or multiple food items. "The source of this outbreak is not yet confirmed but there is currently no evidence linking the outbreak to open farms, drinking water or swimming in contaminated seawater, lakes or rivers," the statement added. A few precautions to observe The agency advised people to follow a few precautions to limit the spread of E coli. These were: > Regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap — alcohol gels do not kill all bugs that cause diarrhoeal illness. > Follow food hygiene measures such as washing fruit and vegetables and cooking food properly. > If you have diarrhoea and vomiting, you should not prepare food for others and avoid visiting people in hospitals or care homes to avoid passing on the infection. > You should not return to work, school or nursery until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped.

Health crisis in UK: Over 100 ill following E coli outbreak, says UKHSA

Cold lava was seen streaming down the slopes of the famous Mount Kanlaon Natural Park in the Philippines after an explosive eruption on Monday. In social media posts, torrents of grey mud and rocks are seen flowing through Biaknabato village in Negros Occidental province.&nbsp;

Philippine officials Tuesday ordered&nbsp;evacuation of villagers living near the volcano in the central Philippines after an eruption emitted a five-kilometre-high ash cloud.&nbsp;

Government officials issued a warning of further eruptions of the&nbsp;Kanlaon volcano, deadly ash fall, and sulfuric odour. The local media reported that the eruption also caused the cancellation of several flights.&nbsp;

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"Go down to your respective evacuation centres, be vigilant, and prepare important things such as water and food," said Jose Chubasco Cardenas, mayor of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental province. Cardenas issued the evacuation order via Facebook for residents in four communities near the volcano.&nbsp;

Governor Jose Lacson told DWPM radio station that more than 700 people were taking shelter in evacuation centres in the nearby Negros Occidental province.&nbsp;

"We advise them to stay there, and for those not yet in evacuation centres, I hope they can reconsider."&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris&nbsp;through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted.&nbsp;

In the images and videos shared on social media, residents can be seen walking barefoot through thick sludge covering a road in the village, located a few kilometres from the volcano.&nbsp;

"The lahar on the streets is knee-deep," Stills Fernandez of the municipal disaster agency told the news agency AFP.

Cold lava was seen streaming down the slopes of the famous Mount Kanlaon Natural Park in the Philippines after an explosive eruption on Monday. In social media posts, torrents of grey mud and rocks are seen flowing through Biaknabato village in Negros Occidental province.

Cold lava was seen streaming down the slopes of the famous Mount Kanlaon Natural Park in the Philippines after an explosive eruption on Monday. In social media posts, torrents of grey mud and rocks are seen flowing through Biaknabato village in Negros Occidental province. Philippine officials Tuesday ordered evacuation of villagers living near the volcano in the central Philippines after an eruption emitted a five-kilometre-high ash cloud. Government officials issued a warning of further eruptions of the Kanlaon volcano, deadly ash fall, and sulfuric odour. The local media reported that the eruption also caused the cancellation of several flights. Also read: SpaceX launches Starship on fourth test flight "Go down to your respective evacuation centres, be vigilant, and prepare important things such as water and food," said Jose Chubasco Cardenas, mayor of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental province. Cardenas issued the evacuation order via Facebook for residents in four communities near the volcano. Governor Jose Lacson told DWPM radio station that more than 700 people were taking shelter in evacuation centres in the nearby Negros Occidental province. "We advise them to stay there, and for those not yet in evacuation centres, I hope they can reconsider." Also read: Chinese employees are growing bananas on desks to deal with office stress ROADS CLOSED LOOK: The state of the roads in Negros Occidental (Ibid Creek, Tamburong Bridge, Brgy. Biaknabato, So. Calapnagan, La Castellana) in the wake of Mt. Kanlaon's eruption last Monday, June 3, 2024. 📸 Mt. Kanla-on Natural Park / Facebook pic.twitter.com/ZDaaWdAXe9 — Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) June 5, 2024 × × Meanwhile, heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted. In the images and videos shared on social media, residents can be seen walking barefoot through thick sludge covering a road in the village, located a few kilometres from the volcano. "The lahar on the streets is knee-deep," Stills Fernandez of the municipal disaster agency told the news agency AFP.

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After North Korea sent hundreds of balloons carrying trash over the border toward South Korea, the citizens living near the border have begun to worry over the escalating tensions between the two countries.

South Korean military resumes activities on demarcation lines

Leaders of seven countries have been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has issued a video statement hours after it was reported that she was&nbsp;slapped by a CISF staff at the Chandigarh airport. Ranaut, who won the Lok Sabha elections for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi,&nbsp;revealed that after the security check, the CISF staff slapped her and hurled abuses.

In other news from around the world, a&nbsp;former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft.

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Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. PM Modi has personally reached out to several leaders from these countries, extending invitations that have now been formally sent.

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Hours after it was reported that a CISF guard slapped actress and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport, the actress issued a video statement and assured her concerned fans that she was "safe."&nbsp;Kangana revealed that post security check, a woman guard hit Kangana on her face and hurled abuses at her.

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A former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, who reportedly worked for 12 years in the company, has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft. The person Known by the nickname "Showstopper", and identified as Santiago Paredes, claims that the company is producing planes with numerous defects. Paredes has described them as "ticking time bombs."

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The Janata Dal (United) said on Thursday (June 6) that it was offering unconditional support to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but placed a few of its demands. Speaking to the news agency ANI, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that his party wants the shortcomings in the Agnipath scheme&nbsp;to be discussed in detail. 
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A Bengaluru court on Thursday (Jun 6) extended former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody till June 10 in connection with the sexual assault case.&nbsp;A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the allegations against Revanna earlier had sought his custody in the first FIR registered against him in Holenarasipura.&nbsp;

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China was among other nations that congratulated Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha Election win and said it was "ready to work" with its neighbour. But Modi's response to Taiwan's congratulatory message has angered China, with Beijing lodging&nbsp;a protest with India.&nbsp;

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a latest study claimed.&nbsp;Published in BMJ Public Health on Monday (Jun 4), the study explored excess mortality in the Western World, including Australia, from 2020 until 2022.&nbsp;

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On the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star in the north Indian state of Punjab, some members of the Sikh community on Thursday (June 6) raised pro-Khalistan slogans within the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, the site of the military operation to weed out separatists.

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Banknotes in Britain, bearing the image of King Charles III, went into circulation for the first time on Wednesday- two years after he was crowned after his mother Queen Elizabeth's death.&nbsp;The four banknotes with the king's portrait on the front carry values of £5 ($6.4), £10, £20 and £50.

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Premier League clubs have voted to keep Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the 2024-25 season after a vote was held at the&nbsp;annual general meeting in Harrogate on Thursday (Jun 6). The proposal was put forth by Wolverhampton Wanderers last month that triggered the voting.&nbsp;

Leaders of seven countries have been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Leaders of seven countries have been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has issued a video statement hours after it was reported that she was slapped by a CISF staff at the Chandigarh airport. Ranaut, who won the Lok Sabha elections for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, revealed that after the security check, the CISF staff slapped her and hurled abuses. In other news from around the world, a former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft. Click on the headlines to read more: EXCLUSIVE: Seven countries invited for Indian PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony this weekend Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. PM Modi has personally reached out to several leaders from these countries, extending invitations that have now been formally sent. Kangana Ranaut issues statement after slapping incident: How do we handle terrorism in Punjab? Hours after it was reported that a CISF guard slapped actress and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport, the actress issued a video statement and assured her concerned fans that she was "safe." Kangana revealed that post security check, a woman guard hit Kangana on her face and hurled abuses at her. Boeing-linked 'showstopper' says plane-maker producing 'ticking time bombs' A former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, who reportedly worked for 12 years in the company, has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft. The person Known by the nickname "Showstopper", and identified as Santiago Paredes, claims that the company is producing planes with numerous defects. Paredes has described them as "ticking time bombs." JD(U) places its demands for unconditional support to NDA: Details here The Janata Dal (United) said on Thursday (June 6) that it was offering unconditional support to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but placed a few of its demands. Speaking to the news agency ANI, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that his party wants the shortcomings in the Agnipath scheme to be discussed in detail. Karnataka sex abuse case: Prajwal Revanna's custody extended till June 10 A Bengaluru court on Thursday (Jun 6) extended former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody till June 10 in connection with the sexual assault case. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the allegations against Revanna earlier had sought his custody in the first FIR registered against him in Holenarasipura. Modi's response to Taiwanese president on India election victory angers China China was among other nations that congratulated Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha Election win and said it was "ready to work" with its neighbour. But Modi's response to Taiwan's congratulatory message has angered China, with Beijing lodging a protest with India. COVID-19 vaccines may have caused rise in excess deaths since pandemic, study claims Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a latest study claimed. Published in BMJ Public Health on Monday (Jun 4), the study explored excess mortality in the Western World, including Australia, from 2020 until 2022. Operation Blue Star anniversary marked by pro-Khalistan slogans at Golden Temple On the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star in the north Indian state of Punjab, some members of the Sikh community on Thursday (June 6) raised pro-Khalistan slogans within the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, the site of the military operation to weed out separatists. UK starts using new currency notes bearing image of King Charles III Banknotes in Britain, bearing the image of King Charles III, went into circulation for the first time on Wednesday- two years after he was crowned after his mother Queen Elizabeth's death. The four banknotes with the king's portrait on the front carry values of £5 ($6.4), £10, £20 and £50. Premier League clubs deliver verdict on scrapping VAR for 2024-25 season Premier League clubs have voted to keep Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the 2024-25 season after a vote was held at the annual general meeting in Harrogate on Thursday (Jun 6). The proposal was put forth by Wolverhampton Wanderers last month that triggered the voting.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a&nbsp;latest study claims.&nbsp;

Published in BMJ Public Health on Monday (Jun 4), the <a href="https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/bmjph/2/1/e000282.full.pdf">study</a> explored excess mortality in the Western World, including Australia, from 2020 until 2022.&nbsp;

Scientists from the Netherlands' Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam found that excess mortality has "remained high" since 2020 even with massive vaccination drives, which were carried out by nations to curb the spread of Covid.&nbsp;

Scientists analysed mortality data from 47 Western countries.&nbsp;

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The study noted that the excess mortality was assessed as a deviation between the reported number of deaths in a country during a certain week or month in 2020 until 2022 and the expected number of deaths in a country for that period under normal conditions.&nbsp;

The study found that the total number of excess deaths in 47 countries of the Western World was over three million (3,098,456) from January 1, 2020, until December 31, 2022.&nbsp;

It further claimed that the excess mortality was documented in 41 countries (87%) in 2020, 42 countries (89%) in 2021 and 43 countries (91%) in 2022.&nbsp;

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The study noted that the death toll figures include fatalities directly linked to the virus, as well as "indirect effects of the health strategies to address the virus spread and infection".&nbsp;

The researchers also mentioned that ischemic strokes, acute coronary syndromes and brain haemorrhages were among the serious side effects of the vaccines that had been documented. Other studies have also weighed in on similar side effects of the vaccine, which are often refuted by pharmaceutical firms.&nbsp;

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"Although COVID-19 vaccines were provided to guard civilians from suffering morbidity and mortality by the COVID-19 virus, suspected adverse events have been documented as well," the researchers wrote.&nbsp;

"During the pandemic, it was emphasized by politicians and the media on a daily basis that every Covid-19 death mattered and every life deserved protection through containment measures and Covid-19 vaccines. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the same moral should apply," they added.&nbsp;

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a latest study claims.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a latest study claims. Published in BMJ Public Health on Monday (Jun 4), the study explored excess mortality in the Western World, including Australia, from 2020 until 2022. Scientists from the Netherlands' Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam found that excess mortality has "remained high" since 2020 even with massive vaccination drives, which were carried out by nations to curb the spread of Covid. Scientists analysed mortality data from 47 Western countries. Also read: UN chief likens humans to meteor that killed dinosaurs; calls fossil fuel sector ‘godfathers of climate chaos’ The study noted that the excess mortality was assessed as a deviation between the reported number of deaths in a country during a certain week or month in 2020 until 2022 and the expected number of deaths in a country for that period under normal conditions. The study found that the total number of excess deaths in 47 countries of the Western World was over three million (3,098,456) from January 1, 2020, until December 31, 2022. It further claimed that the excess mortality was documented in 41 countries (87%) in 2020, 42 countries (89%) in 2021 and 43 countries (91%) in 2022. Also read: Scientists discover giant viruses that eat ice-melting algae in the Arctic The study noted that the death toll figures include fatalities directly linked to the virus, as well as "indirect effects of the health strategies to address the virus spread and infection". The researchers also mentioned that ischemic strokes, acute coronary syndromes and brain haemorrhages were among the serious side effects of the vaccines that had been documented. Other studies have also weighed in on similar side effects of the vaccine, which are often refuted by pharmaceutical firms. Watch: Sleep-delaying effect of blue light overstated, says report × "Although COVID-19 vaccines were provided to guard civilians from suffering morbidity and mortality by the COVID-19 virus, suspected adverse events have been documented as well," the researchers wrote. "During the pandemic, it was emphasized by politicians and the media on a daily basis that every Covid-19 death mattered and every life deserved protection through containment measures and Covid-19 vaccines. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the same moral should apply," they added. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19 vaccines may have caused rise in excess deaths since pandemic, study claims

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