A "Malign Actor" has probably compromised the payments system used by the British military, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said after reports that china had hacked into a database holding personal information of the armed forces. UK Defence Secretary echoes Sunak and told House of Commons that, "State involvement cannot be ruled out in a hack of an armed forces payroll system". Beijing described the suggestion as a "fabricated and malicious slander".

BREAKING: UK military's secrets accessed by China

The former United States President Donald Trump returned to court, on Tuesday (May 7) as lawyers confirmed that prosecutors will summon key witnesses including adult film actor Stormy Daniels in court. This comes a day after the Republican was threatened with jail time for additional gag order violations. In other news, Israeli forces on Tuesday seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

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The former United States President Donald Trump returned&nbsp;to court, on Tuesday (May 7) as lawyers confirmed&nbsp;that prosecutors will&nbsp;summon key witnesses including adult film actor Stormy Daniels in court today. This comes a day after the Republican was threatened with jail time for additional gag order violations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-forces-take-control-of-gaza-side-of-rafah-crossing-aid-flow-impacted-719023">Humanitarian aid flow stopped as Israel takes control of Gaza side of Rafah</a>

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Israeli forces on Tuesday (May 7) seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

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The third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which was held in 93 constituencies on Tuesday (May 7), witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 60.97 per cent, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India.&nbsp;

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Ukrainian intelligence said Tuesday (May 7) it has foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President&nbsp;Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials.&nbsp;Two colonels of Ukraine's State Security Administration (UDO) have been detained over suspicion that they were working for the Russian intelligence agency&nbsp;Federal Security Service (FSB).

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Amid increased geopolitical tensions between India and Maldives, the archipelago nation has urged the nationals of its giant neighbour to visit the country in large numbers to shore up the country's faltering economy. Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal in an interview on Monday (May 6) also highlighted historical relations between the&nbsp;two nations.

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Noelia Voigt, the reigning Miss USA, has resigned from her title to focus on her mental health. Noelia announced her resignation on Monday in a long, emotional post on Instagram. Voigt, &nbsp;was crowned Miss USA in September 2023. In her post, she thanked her fans for their love and support throughout her pageantry.&nbsp;

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A ceasefire deal in the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas in the&nbsp;Gaza Strip hangs on a loose thread, with a fresh round of negotiations taking place in the Egyptian&nbsp;capital city of Cairo on Tuesday (May 7) after&nbsp;ceasefire talks in&nbsp;Doha&nbsp;failed&nbsp;to produce an agreement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kejriwal-arrest-dont-want-delhi-cm-to-perform-official-duties-if-released-on-interim-bail-says-sc-718908">Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM to stay in jail as SC doesn’t pronounce order on interim bail</a>

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will continue his stay in jail after a Supreme Court bench hearing his petition rose&nbsp;on Tuesday (May 7) without pronouncing an order granting interim bail to him. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court bench&nbsp;heard Kejriwal's&nbsp;bail petition after the court said it was open to considering an interim bail for the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener&nbsp;given&nbsp;the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country.&nbsp;

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Following reports that a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia criticised Beijing for 'completely unacceptable' conduct.

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Oleksandr Pielieshenko, two-time European weightlifting champion and former Olympian from Ukraine, has died in the ongoing war against Russia. The news was confirmed by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine in a social media post on Facebook on Monday (May 6). Pielieshenko had represented Ukraine in the 2016 Rio Olympics in 85kg light-heavyweight category and finished fourth.

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The former United States President Donald Trump returned to court, on Tuesday (May 7) as lawyers confirmed that prosecutors will summon key witnesses including adult film actor Stormy Daniels in court.

The former United States President Donald Trump returned to court, on Tuesday (May 7) as lawyers confirmed that prosecutors will summon key witnesses including adult film actor Stormy Daniels in court. This comes a day after the Republican was threatened with jail time for additional gag order violations. In other news, Israeli forces on Tuesday seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Trump hush money trial Day 13 LIVE: Stormy Daniels takes the witness stand The former United States President Donald Trump returned to court, on Tuesday (May 7) as lawyers confirmed that prosecutors will summon key witnesses including adult film actor Stormy Daniels in court today. This comes a day after the Republican was threatened with jail time for additional gag order violations. Humanitarian aid flow stopped as Israel takes control of Gaza side of Rafah Israeli forces on Tuesday (May 7) seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. LS polls: Assam leads with maximum voter turnout, Maharashtra records lowest The third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which was held in 93 constituencies on Tuesday (May 7), witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 60.97 per cent, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Ukraine says it foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Zelensky Ukrainian intelligence said Tuesday (May 7) it has foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials. Two colonels of Ukraine's State Security Administration (UDO) have been detained over suspicion that they were working for the Russian intelligence agency Federal Security Service (FSB). Change of tunes as Maldives now urges Indians to visit in 'large numbers' Amid increased geopolitical tensions between India and Maldives, the archipelago nation has urged the nationals of its giant neighbour to visit the country in large numbers to shore up the country's faltering economy. Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal in an interview on Monday (May 6) also highlighted historical relations between the two nations. Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt resigns from title to focus on her mental health Noelia Voigt, the reigning Miss USA, has resigned from her title to focus on her mental health. Noelia announced her resignation on Monday in a long, emotional post on Instagram. Voigt, was crowned Miss USA in September 2023. In her post, she thanked her fans for their love and support throughout her pageantry. Gaza War LIVE: Hamas' offer is 'very far' from Israeli demands, says Netanyahu A ceasefire deal in the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip hangs on a loose thread, with a fresh round of negotiations taking place in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo on Tuesday (May 7) after ceasefire talks in Doha failed to produce an agreement. Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM to stay in jail as SC doesn’t pronounce order on interim bail Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will continue his stay in jail after a Supreme Court bench hearing his petition rose on Tuesday (May 7) without pronouncing an order granting interim bail to him. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court bench heard Kejriwal's bail petition after the court said it was open to considering an interim bail for the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener given the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. Australian PM slams China over fighter jet incident; China says its forces warned Australia Following reports that a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia criticised Beijing for 'completely unacceptable' conduct. Oleksandr Pielieshenko, Ukraine's Olympian weightlifter & European champion, dies in war against Russia Oleksandr Pielieshenko, two-time European weightlifting champion and former Olympian from Ukraine, has died in the ongoing war against Russia. The news was confirmed by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine in a social media post on Facebook on Monday (May 6). Pielieshenko had represented Ukraine in the 2016 Rio Olympics in 85kg light-heavyweight category and finished fourth.

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India on Tuesday (May 7) blasted the Canadian government for 'glorifying violence' after pro-Khalistan imageries&nbsp;were displayed&nbsp;at a religious event in Malton, Toronto. New Delhi has expressed&nbsp;its&nbsp;concerns over inaction by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government against what it calls 'intimidation by radical elements.'

"As you are aware, we have repeatedly raised our strong concerns regarding the violent imagery being used by extremist elements in Canada against our political leadership. Last year, a float depicting the assassination of our former Prime Minister was used in a procession."&nbsp;

"Display of posters of Indian diplomats have also been put out across Canada threatening violence against them," read a statement issued by Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

"Celebration and glorification of violence should not be a part of any civilised society. Democratic countries which respect the rule of law should not allow intimidation by radical elements in the name of freedom of expression," the statement added.

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Canadian Khalistanis are infamous for mixing their anti-India political narratives with local religious events, a practice that helps them project India as an oppressor of Sikhism.&nbsp;

A Nagar Kirtan parade, a religious procession, was held by the Ontario Gurdwara Committee on June&nbsp;4&nbsp;where violent imageries targeting Indian politicians, including PM Narendra Modi, were displayed.

The parade&nbsp;was joined&nbsp;by people designated as terrorists by India, including Paramjit Mand of Dal Khalsa and Avtar Singh Pannu.

"We continue to remain concerned about the security of our diplomatic representatives in Canada and expect the Government of Canada to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities without fear," Jaiswal said.

"We again call upon the Government of Canada to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven and political space in Canada," he added.

Relations between New Delhi and Ottawa nosedived last year when Trudeau directly accused the government of India of killing a Canadian national on Canadian soil, named Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was declared a terrorist by India in 2020 for inciting violence against India overseas and masterminding attacks on Indian soil.

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India refuted all claims made by Canada and called the allegations "absurd and motivated". Trudeau's public allegations against the Indian government soon escalated into a diplomatic row.

Just last week, Canada arrested three Indian nationals in connection with the Nijjar murder case. As per court records, Karan Brar, 22, Kamal Preet Singh, 22, and Karan Preet Singh, 28, were arrested from Edmonton, Alberta and have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

(With inputs from agencies)

India on Tuesday (May 7) blasted the Canadian government for 'glorifying violence' after pro-Khalistan imageries were displayed at a religious event in Malton, Toronto.

India on Tuesday (May 7) blasted the Canadian government for 'glorifying violence' after pro-Khalistan imageries were displayed at a religious event in Malton, Toronto. New Delhi has expressed its concerns over inaction by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government against what it calls 'intimidation by radical elements.' "As you are aware, we have repeatedly raised our strong concerns regarding the violent imagery being used by extremist elements in Canada against our political leadership. Last year, a float depicting the assassination of our former Prime Minister was used in a procession." "Display of posters of Indian diplomats have also been put out across Canada threatening violence against them," read a statement issued by Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. "Celebration and glorification of violence should not be a part of any civilised society. Democratic countries which respect the rule of law should not allow intimidation by radical elements in the name of freedom of expression," the statement added. Also read: Wanted in India, living in Canada: Here`s the list of NIA-designated gangsters with Canada links Canadian Khalistanis are infamous for mixing their anti-India political narratives with local religious events, a practice that helps them project India as an oppressor of Sikhism. A Nagar Kirtan parade, a religious procession, was held by the Ontario Gurdwara Committee on June 4 where violent imageries targeting Indian politicians, including PM Narendra Modi, were displayed. The parade was joined by people designated as terrorists by India, including Paramjit Mand of Dal Khalsa and Avtar Singh Pannu. "We continue to remain concerned about the security of our diplomatic representatives in Canada and expect the Government of Canada to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities without fear," Jaiswal said. "We again call upon the Government of Canada to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven and political space in Canada," he added. Relations between New Delhi and Ottawa nosedived last year when Trudeau directly accused the government of India of killing a Canadian national on Canadian soil, named Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was declared a terrorist by India in 2020 for inciting violence against India overseas and masterminding attacks on Indian soil. Also read: India terms Nijjar investigation results Canada’s internal matter; Ottawa notifies Delhi of arrests India refuted all claims made by Canada and called the allegations "absurd and motivated". Trudeau's public allegations against the Indian government soon escalated into a diplomatic row. Just last week, Canada arrested three Indian nationals in connection with the Nijjar murder case. As per court records, Karan Brar, 22, Kamal Preet Singh, 22, and Karan Preet Singh, 28, were arrested from Edmonton, Alberta and have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. (With inputs from agencies)

India pillories Canada for ‘glorifying violence’ after Khalistani imageries displayed at nagar kirtan parade

The&nbsp;climate crisis and rising global temperatures pose a significant challenge for bumblebees, mirroring the struggles&nbsp;faced by humans&nbsp;in adapting to increasingly uninhabitable conditions.

Research conducted by the University of Guelph in Canada delved into historical studies dating back to the 1800s, shedding light on bumblebee behaviour amidst changing climatic conditions. Regardless of their species or geographic location, bumblebees&nbsp;exhibit a preference for&nbsp;nest temperatures ranging from approximately 28 to 32 degrees Celsius (82-90 degrees Fahrenheit). However, when nest temperatures exceed the threshold of 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), the bees' reproductive capabilities are compromised, highlighting the critical role of temperature regulation in their survival.

These findings underscore the growing concerns surrounding the impact of climate change on bumblebee populations worldwide. Despite their remarkable ability to thermoregulate, bumblebees face significant challenges in maintaining suitable nesting conditions as temperatures&nbsp;continue to&nbsp;rise.

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The decline of numerous bumblebee species linked to climate change presents difficulty for researchers. While the correlation between rising temperatures and declining populations is evident, pinpointing a singular causative factor remains elusive.

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These revelations highlight the urgent need for concerted action to mitigate the impacts of climate change on bumblebee population. Efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, preserve bumblebee habitats, and promote sustainable practices are imperative to safeguard these invaluable pollinators and the ecosystems they inhabit.

(With inputs from agencies)

The climate crisis and rising global temperatures pose a significant challenge for bumblebees, mirroring the struggles faced by humans in adapting to increasingly uninhabitable conditions.

The climate crisis and rising global temperatures pose a significant challenge for bumblebees, mirroring the struggles faced by humans in adapting to increasingly uninhabitable conditions. Research conducted by the University of Guelph in Canada delved into historical studies dating back to the 1800s, shedding light on bumblebee behaviour amidst changing climatic conditions. Regardless of their species or geographic location, bumblebees exhibit a preference for nest temperatures ranging from approximately 28 to 32 degrees Celsius (82-90 degrees Fahrenheit). However, when nest temperatures exceed the threshold of 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), the bees' reproductive capabilities are compromised, highlighting the critical role of temperature regulation in their survival. These findings underscore the growing concerns surrounding the impact of climate change on bumblebee populations worldwide. Despite their remarkable ability to thermoregulate, bumblebees face significant challenges in maintaining suitable nesting conditions as temperatures continue to rise. Also read | US: E. coli risk prompts recall of 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart The decline of numerous bumblebee species linked to climate change presents difficulty for researchers. While the correlation between rising temperatures and declining populations is evident, pinpointing a singular causative factor remains elusive. Also read | Big Nude Boat: A nude experience to set sail from Miami These revelations highlight the urgent need for concerted action to mitigate the impacts of climate change on bumblebee population. Efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, preserve bumblebee habitats, and promote sustainable practices are imperative to safeguard these invaluable pollinators and the ecosystems they inhabit. (With inputs from agencies)

Rising temperatures endangering bumblebee nests, study finds

A massive tree collapsed onto one of Kuala Lumpur's busiest streets on Tuesday (May 7), resulting in the death of a man and injuries to two others.

Monorail services were disrupted, and over a dozen cars were damaged, according to officials. Social media videos and photos showed the uprooted tree sprawled across Jalan Sultan Ismail road, close to the Petronas Twin Towers, amid heavy traffic.

The body of a 47-year-old man was retrieved from the site by police and firefighters, while 17 vehicles were affected by the incident, as reported by Reuters.

According to a police official, a 26-year-old ride-share driver from Malaysia and his 72-year-old Swedish passenger were injured and hospitalised for treatment.

Photographs displayed some of the tree's branches extending onto an elevated monorail track that runs alongside the road.

The monorail operator announced a delay in services due to the incident.

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Besides,&nbsp;Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has announced&nbsp;that civil servants' salaries will increase by over 13 per cent&nbsp;starting December. This decision comes in response to increasing&nbsp;prices, a devalued ringgit (Malaysian currency), and plans&nbsp;to overhaul subsidies.

Anwar had previously promised reductions in subsidies and increased taxes this year, alongside reallocating financial assistance to those in need. Analysts have cautioned about potential inflation and increased fuel expenses resulting from these subsidy cuts, especially with declining exports and a slowdown in economic growth.

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The ringgit has weakened 3.9 per cent&nbsp;against the dollar this year, having fallen to a 26-year-old low in February.

(With inputs from agencies)

A massive tree collapsed onto one of Kuala Lumpur's busiest streets on Tuesday (May 7), resulting in the death of a man and injuries to two others. Monorail services were disrupted, and over a dozen cars were damaged, according to officials.

A massive tree collapsed onto one of Kuala Lumpur's busiest streets on Tuesday (May 7), resulting in the death of a man and injuries to two others. Monorail services were disrupted, and over a dozen cars were damaged, according to officials. Social media videos and photos showed the uprooted tree sprawled across Jalan Sultan Ismail road, close to the Petronas Twin Towers, amid heavy traffic. The body of a 47-year-old man was retrieved from the site by police and firefighters, while 17 vehicles were affected by the incident, as reported by Reuters. According to a police official, a 26-year-old ride-share driver from Malaysia and his 72-year-old Swedish passenger were injured and hospitalised for treatment. Photographs displayed some of the tree's branches extending onto an elevated monorail track that runs alongside the road. The monorail operator announced a delay in services due to the incident. Also watch | Malaysia announces 13%+ salary increase for civil servants Besides, Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has announced that civil servants' salaries will increase by over 13 per cent starting December. This decision comes in response to increasing prices, a devalued ringgit (Malaysian currency), and plans to overhaul subsidies. Anwar had previously promised reductions in subsidies and increased taxes this year, alongside reallocating financial assistance to those in need. Analysts have cautioned about potential inflation and increased fuel expenses resulting from these subsidy cuts, especially with declining exports and a slowdown in economic growth. Also read | Malaysia may launch new search 10 years after disappearance of flight MH370 as demand swells The ringgit has weakened 3.9 per cent against the dollar this year, having fallen to a 26-year-old low in February. (With inputs from agencies)

Massive tree collapse kills 47-year-old man on busy road in Malaysia

Securities and Exchange Commission charged Trump Media & Technology Group’s independent accounting firm, BF Borgers with widespread fraud on Friday (May 3). While the SEC accused the Lakewood, Colorado-based auditor of operating a “sham audit mill,” it did not make allegations of wrongdoing against Truth Social owner Trump Media.

Securities and Exchange Commission charged Trump Media & Technology Group’s independent accounting firm, BF Borgers with widespread fraud on Friday (May 3). While the SEC accused the Lakewood, Colorado-based auditor of operating a “sham audit mill,” it did not make allegations of wrongdoing against Truth Social owner Trump Media. What are the accusations against BF Borgers? "The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged audit firm BF Borgers CPA PC and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers (together, “Respondents”), with deliberate and systemic failures to comply with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards in its audits and reviews incorporated in more than 1,500 SEC filings from January 2021 through June 2023," SEC said in a press release. "The SEC also charged the Respondents with falsely representing to their clients that the firm’s work would comply with PCAOB standards; fabricating audit documentation to make it appear that the firm’s work did comply with PCAOB standards; and falsely stating in audit reports included in more than 500 public company SEC filings that the firm’s audits complied with PCAOB standards" the SEC statement added. Also read: US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral The SEC levied a harsh penalty on BF Borgers, permanently barring the firm from operating as accountants. The company and its owner, Benjamin Borgers, also agreed to pay a combined $14 million in fines. “Borgers and his sham audit mill have been permanently shut down,” Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC’s enforcement division, said in a press release. Companies that have employed BF Borgers will need to look for new accounting firms. SEC alerted those companies in a separate statement issued on Friday. Trump Media has announced that it is also looking for a new accounting firm. Trump Media's stock price falls Shortly after trading began on Friday, Trump Media, the company that controls the Truth Social app, saw its stock price fall 9 percent. Borgers worked as Trump Media's independent registered accounting firm before the social media company went public in March. Later in March, Trump Media's audit committee authorised Borgers' appointment as the public company's accounting firm.

SEC accuses Trump Media’s auditor of running 'sham audit mill'; stock price drops

Russia on Friday (May 3) reacted to UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statement about providing British weapons to Ukraine for the military offensive, calling it "dangerous".

Cameron on Thursday&nbsp;pledged over 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) of annual military aid for Ukraine, stating that the UK had no objection if Kyiv wanted to use British weapons against its targets in Russia.

"Ukraine has that right. Just as Russia is striking inside Ukraine, you can quite understand why Ukraine feels the need to make sure it's defending itself," Cameron told news agency Reuters during a visit to Kyiv.

Cameron's remarks are quite contrary to that of the United States which has specified that any weapons that it supplies to Ukraine should only be used in its internationally recognised borders than against the targets inside Russia.

Ukraine has said that it uses its own weapons and drones at the time it launches targeted attacks against Russia, aiming at its oil refineries or railway infrastructure.

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<h2>Kremlin calls Cameron's comments&nbsp;dangerous</h2>

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dubbed Cameron's remarks as dangerous.

"This is a direct escalation of tension around the Ukrainian conflict, which could potentially pose a danger to European security, to the entire European security architecture," he said.

"This is where we see such a dangerous trend of escalating tension in official statements. This is a cause for our concern."

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added: "This is the first time that a Western politician has so frankly acknowledged what has long been a well-known secret for a majority of the world's countries: That the West is waging a covert war against Russia with the hands of Ukrainians."

She said that Moscow would retaliate if Ukraine launched strikes against Russia using British weapons.

"How irresponsible and callous do you have to be not to realise what such statements lead to, especially with regard to countries with nuclear weapons," Zakharova told a briefing.

"We always respond, but how can you not think about the feelings of British subjects and EU citizens."

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia on Friday (May 3) reacted to UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statement about providing British weapons to Ukraine for the military offensive, calling it "dangerous".

Russia on Friday (May 3) reacted to UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statement about providing British weapons to Ukraine for the military offensive, calling it "dangerous". Cameron on Thursday pledged over 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) of annual military aid for Ukraine, stating that the UK had no objection if Kyiv wanted to use British weapons against its targets in Russia. "Ukraine has that right. Just as Russia is striking inside Ukraine, you can quite understand why Ukraine feels the need to make sure it's defending itself," Cameron told news agency Reuters during a visit to Kyiv. Cameron's remarks are quite contrary to that of the United States which has specified that any weapons that it supplies to Ukraine should only be used in its internationally recognised borders than against the targets inside Russia. Ukraine has said that it uses its own weapons and drones at the time it launches targeted attacks against Russia, aiming at its oil refineries or railway infrastructure. Also read: Russian troops take over airbase in Niger where 1,000 US troops are deployed Kremlin calls Cameron's comments dangerous Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dubbed Cameron's remarks as dangerous. "This is a direct escalation of tension around the Ukrainian conflict, which could potentially pose a danger to European security, to the entire European security architecture," he said. "This is where we see such a dangerous trend of escalating tension in official statements. This is a cause for our concern." Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added: "This is the first time that a Western politician has so frankly acknowledged what has long been a well-known secret for a majority of the world's countries: That the West is waging a covert war against Russia with the hands of Ukrainians." She said that Moscow would retaliate if Ukraine launched strikes against Russia using British weapons. "How irresponsible and callous do you have to be not to realise what such statements lead to, especially with regard to countries with nuclear weapons," Zakharova told a briefing. "We always respond, but how can you not think about the feelings of British subjects and EU citizens." (With inputs from agencies)

Russia accuses UK Foreign Secy David Cameron of 'direct escalation' over arms for Ukraine

A US soldier was detained in Russia on suspicion of theft as Moscow on Tuesday (May 7) said it remanded him in custody until July in the far eastern city of Vladivostok. The soldier was identified as Gordon Black.&nbsp;

The US Army confirmed that the soldier had been detained on criminal charges. It didn't reveal the details. Black's detention adds to the number of US citizens held in Russia.&nbsp;

State-run Ria Novosti news agency reported that "Pervomaisky District Court in Vladivostok arrested American soldier Gordon Black until July 2 under the 'theft' article" of Russia's criminal code, court spokeswoman Elena Oleneva said in a statement.&nbsp;

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In a separate statement, the court said that Black is a Staff Sgt. He was detained in Russia last week and will be held in pre-trial detention. The statement referred only to "US citizen B".&nbsp;

According to the court, Black was charged with "secretly stealing property" of a person referred to as "citizen T," adding that this had caused the alleged victim "significant damage."&nbsp;

Vladivostok city police said they had arrested a 34-year-old foreigner and opened a criminal case over theft causing significant harm to the victim. It is punishable by up to five years in prison.&nbsp;

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The suspect is being held in a pre-trial detention centre in the city, the police said, further adding that the man had begun a relationship with a Russian woman while she was working in South Korea.&nbsp;

The police also said that they kept in touch online and he came to visit her on April 10. They had a "conflict" and the man left.&nbsp;

Police tracked him down after the woman found money was missing and called police. The authorities said that he was preparing to fly out to the United States.&nbsp;

Russian newspaper Izvestia reported earlier, citing a source, that the man had stolen 200,000 rubles ($2,200) and beaten the woman up.

According to a Russian foreign ministry representative in Vladivostok, the case was not linked to politics.&nbsp;

The official told TASS state news agency: "This case is not related to politics or espionage. As far as we understand this is a purely domestic crime."&nbsp;

"Therefore the foreign ministry branch in Vladivostok is not following the US citizen's fate closely," the representative added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A US soldier was detained in Russia on suspicion of theft as Moscow on Tuesday (May 7) said it remanded him in custody until July in the far eastern city of Vladivostok.

A US soldier was detained in Russia on suspicion of theft as Moscow on Tuesday (May 7) said it remanded him in custody until July in the far eastern city of Vladivostok. The soldier was identified as Gordon Black. The US Army confirmed that the soldier had been detained on criminal charges. It didn't reveal the details. Black's detention adds to the number of US citizens held in Russia. State-run Ria Novosti news agency reported that "Pervomaisky District Court in Vladivostok arrested American soldier Gordon Black until July 2 under the 'theft' article" of Russia's criminal code, court spokeswoman Elena Oleneva said in a statement. Also read: Ukraine says it foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Zelensky In a separate statement, the court said that Black is a Staff Sgt. He was detained in Russia last week and will be held in pre-trial detention. The statement referred only to "US citizen B". According to the court, Black was charged with "secretly stealing property" of a person referred to as "citizen T," adding that this had caused the alleged victim "significant damage." Vladivostok city police said they had arrested a 34-year-old foreigner and opened a criminal case over theft causing significant harm to the victim. It is punishable by up to five years in prison. Also read: Putin’s Black Sea ‘palace’ transformed into church: Report The suspect is being held in a pre-trial detention centre in the city, the police said, further adding that the man had begun a relationship with a Russian woman while she was working in South Korea. The police also said that they kept in touch online and he came to visit her on April 10. They had a "conflict" and the man left. Police tracked him down after the woman found money was missing and called police. The authorities said that he was preparing to fly out to the United States. Russian newspaper Izvestia reported earlier, citing a source, that the man had stolen 200,000 rubles ($2,200) and beaten the woman up. According to a Russian foreign ministry representative in Vladivostok, the case was not linked to politics. The official told TASS state news agency: "This case is not related to politics or espionage. As far as we understand this is a purely domestic crime." "Therefore the foreign ministry branch in Vladivostok is not following the US citizen's fate closely," the representative added. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia detains US soldier on theft charges. He is in custody until July

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Germany summons Russia over cyberattacks, recalls its ambassador in Russia

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Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia in protest against a series of cyberattacks. Berlin’s recall of envoy extends diplomatic tension on eve of Putin’s inauguration. Watch in for more details!

Germany recalls its ambassador to Russia for consultations

Moscow held its final rehearsal of the upcoming May 9th victory Day Parade. The day marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Watch in for more details!

Russia holds final rehearsal for the upcoming May 9 Victory Day Parade

Israeli forces on Tuesday (May 7) seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

The United Nations said that the Israeli authorities have denied access to it.&nbsp;Wael Abu Omar, who is a spokesman for the Palestinian Crossings Authority, said the crossing&nbsp;was out of service.&nbsp;

"The whole western area (of Rafah) has become a theatre of operations since yesterday. The bombardment has not stopped," said Abu Omar as reported by the news agencies.&nbsp;

He added that crews have fled the facilities because of the bombing.&nbsp;Omar added that the travel and the flow of aid into the Strip via Rafah have "stopped completely".&nbsp;

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Hamas said on Monday that it had accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, and later accused Israel of trying to undermine the truce talks taking place in Cairo by mounting the offensive.&nbsp;

The ground invasion began a day after Israel warned Palestinians in the area to evacuate. More than one million people sought refuge from months of Israeli bombardment in Rafah, and the military's thrust was said to be catastrophic amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation.&nbsp;

People took refuge in Rafah. They were living in tented camps and makeshift shelters. On being ordered by the Israeli side, many are trying to leave. But they have nowhere safe to go.&nbsp;

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In army footage, tanks with Israeli flags were seen taking "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the border crossing, in a deployment that had a "very limited scope against very specific targets".&nbsp;

Rafah was also rocked by heavy bombardments overnight, with the Kuwaiti hospital saying that 23 people were killed. The Najjar hospital said another four people were killed, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Israeli tanks and planes also attacked several areas and houses there overnight. The Gaza health ministry said Israeli strikes across the enclave had killed 54 Palestinians and wounded 96 others in the past 24 hours.

The Israeli military said a limited operation in Rafah was meant to kill fighters and dismantle infrastructure used by Hamas, which governs Gaza.&nbsp;

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<h2>UN on Rafah crossing</h2>

Jens Laerke, who is the spokesman for the UN's humanitarian agency OCHA, said there was only a one-day buffer of fuel to run humanitarian operations inside the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

"We currently do not have any physical presence at the&nbsp;Rafah&nbsp;crossing as our access... has been denied by COGAT," he said, referring to the Israeli agency that oversees supplies into the Palestinian territories.

"We have been told there will be no crossings of personnel or goods in or out for the time being. That has a massive impact on how much stock do we have."

"There's a very, very short buffer of one day of fuel available."

"As fuel only comes in through&nbsp;Rafah, the one day buffer is for the entire operation in Gaza."

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)

Israeli forces on Tuesday (May 7) seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city.

Israeli forces on Tuesday (May 7) seized control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Tanks pushed into Rafah, marking it Israel's first ground incursion into the southern Gazan city. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The United Nations said that the Israeli authorities have denied access to it. Wael Abu Omar, who is a spokesman for the Palestinian Crossings Authority, said the crossing was out of service. "The whole western area (of Rafah) has become a theatre of operations since yesterday. The bombardment has not stopped," said Abu Omar as reported by the news agencies. He added that crews have fled the facilities because of the bombing. Omar added that the travel and the flow of aid into the Strip via Rafah have "stopped completely". Also read: Gaza war: Palestinian Authority calls on US to 'intervene immediately' Hamas said on Monday that it had accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, and later accused Israel of trying to undermine the truce talks taking place in Cairo by mounting the offensive. The ground invasion began a day after Israel warned Palestinians in the area to evacuate. More than one million people sought refuge from months of Israeli bombardment in Rafah, and the military's thrust was said to be catastrophic amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation. People took refuge in Rafah. They were living in tented camps and makeshift shelters. On being ordered by the Israeli side, many are trying to leave. But they have nowhere safe to go. Also read: New York Times, Reuters win Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of Hamas's Oct 7 attack and Israeli response In army footage, tanks with Israeli flags were seen taking "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the border crossing, in a deployment that had a "very limited scope against very specific targets". Rafah was also rocked by heavy bombardments overnight, with the Kuwaiti hospital saying that 23 people were killed. The Najjar hospital said another four people were killed, AFP reported. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks and planes also attacked several areas and houses there overnight. The Gaza health ministry said Israeli strikes across the enclave had killed 54 Palestinians and wounded 96 others in the past 24 hours. The Israeli military said a limited operation in Rafah was meant to kill fighters and dismantle infrastructure used by Hamas, which governs Gaza. Watch this report: × UN on Rafah crossing Jens Laerke, who is the spokesman for the UN's humanitarian agency OCHA, said there was only a one-day buffer of fuel to run humanitarian operations inside the besieged Palestinian territory. "We currently do not have any physical presence at the Rafah crossing as our access... has been denied by COGAT," he said, referring to the Israeli agency that oversees supplies into the Palestinian territories. "We have been told there will be no crossings of personnel or goods in or out for the time being. That has a massive impact on how much stock do we have." "There's a very, very short buffer of one day of fuel available." "As fuel only comes in through Rafah, the one day buffer is for the entire operation in Gaza." 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)

Humanitarian aid flow impacted as Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing

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The Israeli army carried out "targeted strikes" against Hamas militants in eastern Rafah after appealing to civilians to evacuate. Thousands of people moved to what Israel termed as the "humanitarian area" to the north of Rafah.

The Israeli army carried out "targeted strikes" against Hamas militants in eastern Rafah after appealing to civilians to evacuate. Thousands of people moved to what Israel termed as the "humanitarian area" to the north of Rafah. Amid reports of strikes in eastern Rafah, multiple explosions were also reportedly heard in southern Rafah. The Palestinian Civil Defence, in a statement, claimed that several Palestinians were killed in the airstrikes and many others were injured. “Civil defence teams have managed to pull out a number of martyrs and transport several injured individuals from under the rubble of several homes which were bombed by Israeli warplanes tonight in various places in the Rafah governorate in southern Gaza Strip,” read the Palestinian Civil Defence's statement. The Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported that eight Palestinians were killed in two attacks on Rafah. Also Read: Israel cautions after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposal of Egypt and Qatar The strikes took place after Hamas expressed agreement to the terms of a ceasefire deal which was brokered by Qatar and Egypt. Ceasefire negotiations to resume after Israel rejects proposal However, the terms of the deal were rejected by Israel which claimed that it was "far from meeting" its "core demands". Israel is sending its delegation for indirect talks in Cairo to secure an "acceptable" agreement. Meanwhile, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that indirect ceasefire negotiations will continue between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday (May 7). The ministry's spokesperson, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, in a statement, said that the continued negotiations come after Hamas' response about a possible proposal, which "can be described as positive." Al-Ansari further expressed Qatar's "hope that the talks will culminate in reaching an agreement for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners and detainees and the sustainable flow of humanitarian aid into all areas of the Strip." Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv and demanded a ceasefire agreement. A group - which was representing families of Israeli hostages - in a message to government negotiators, demanded: “Do not return without a signed deal”. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: Biden restates 'clear position' on Rafah to Netanyahu White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that the talks between Israel and Hamas had reached a "critical" stage: "I don't know that it gets any more sensitive than right now," he added. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that a ground invasion of Rafah would be "intolerable". "A ground invasion in Rafah would be intolerable because of its devastating humanitarian consequences and because of its destabilising impact in the region," said the UN chief. 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)

Israel conducts 'targeted strikes' in Gaza as ceasefire deal remains uncertain

Militant group Hamas accepted a proposal for a truce to put forward by mediators Qatar & Egypt in the seven-month-old war in Gaza. Hamas said on Monday that it had accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, hours after Israel announced a plan to evacuate 100,000 Palestinians from Rafah, hinting at starting its offensive after nearly seven months of war. Watch in for more details!

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Following reports that a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia criticised Beijing for 'completely unacceptable' conduct.

According to Australia's Department of Defence, late on Monday (May 6) evening, a Chinese Air Force J-10 jet dropped flares above and several hundred metres ahead of the MH60R Seahawk helicopter on Saturday while it was flying over the Yellow Sea as part of the UN's efforts to enforce sanctions on North Korea.

Following Australia's accusation, China said on Tuesday that its armed forces had taken action to warn and notify an Australian aircraft.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Australia's Nine Network on Tuesday, "We've just made it very clear to China that this is unprofessional and that it's unacceptable."

Albanese stated that Australia had conveyed its concerns through diplomatic and military channels, but Beijing had yet to reply.

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The members of the Australian Defence Force were "within international waters, international airspace, and they're doing work to ensure that the sanctions that the world has imposed through the United Nations on North Korea, due to their intransient and reckless behaviour, are enforced. They shouldn't have been at any risk," he stated.

This is the second such incident in six months. In November, Canberra reported that divers from the Australian Navy were hurt by a Chinese destroyer intentionally damaging them with sonar pulses when they were in Japanese seas. Beijing's foreign ministry denied using the sonar and said no harm had occurred.

Albanese said that Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit Australia next month. "We will make our position clear as well in discussions," he added.

According to Defence Minister Richard Marles, on Monday, the pilot had to "take evasive action in order to not be hit by those flares" since they were 300 metres (986 feet) in front of the helicopter and 60 metres (197 feet) above it.

The minister stated that the consequences of being hit by the flares would have been serious. In the event, no injuries or damage were reported. The minister stated that the consequences of being hit by the flares would have been serious. There were no reports of casualties or property damage. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Following reports that a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia criticised Beijing for 'completely unacceptable' conduct.

Following reports that a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia criticised Beijing for 'completely unacceptable' conduct. According to Australia's Department of Defence, late on Monday (May 6) evening, a Chinese Air Force J-10 jet dropped flares above and several hundred metres ahead of the MH60R Seahawk helicopter on Saturday while it was flying over the Yellow Sea as part of the UN's efforts to enforce sanctions on North Korea. Following Australia's accusation, China said on Tuesday that its armed forces had taken action to warn and notify an Australian aircraft. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Australia's Nine Network on Tuesday, "We've just made it very clear to China that this is unprofessional and that it's unacceptable." Albanese stated that Australia had conveyed its concerns through diplomatic and military channels, but Beijing had yet to reply. Also read: China hospital attack: At least 2 killed, 21 injured in knife rampage The members of the Australian Defence Force were "within international waters, international airspace, and they're doing work to ensure that the sanctions that the world has imposed through the United Nations on North Korea, due to their intransient and reckless behaviour, are enforced. They shouldn't have been at any risk," he stated. This is the second such incident in six months. In November, Canberra reported that divers from the Australian Navy were hurt by a Chinese destroyer intentionally damaging them with sonar pulses when they were in Japanese seas. Beijing's foreign ministry denied using the sonar and said no harm had occurred. Albanese said that Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit Australia next month. "We will make our position clear as well in discussions," he added. According to Defence Minister Richard Marles, on Monday, the pilot had to "take evasive action in order to not be hit by those flares" since they were 300 metres (986 feet) in front of the helicopter and 60 metres (197 feet) above it. The minister stated that the consequences of being hit by the flares would have been serious. In the event, no injuries or damage were reported. The minister stated that the consequences of being hit by the flares would have been serious. There were no reports of casualties or property damage. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian PM slams China over fighter jet incident; China says its forces warned Australia

The US and most European Union nations are boycotting the Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on Tuesday (May 7).

However, some other EU states and France were expected to send an envoy despite a plea by Kyiv.

The unreliable diplomatic reactions by Western powers underline the differences over how to handle Putin more than two years after he launched a complete offensive in Ukraine.

"No, we will not have a representative at Vladimir Putin’s inauguration," Matthew Miller, a US State Department spokesperson, said. "We certainly did not consider that election free and fair but he is the president of Russia and he is going to continue in that capacity."

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Britain and Canada said they would not send anyone to attend the ceremony, which comes a day after Russia on Monday (May 6) announced it would hold tactical nuclear weapon&nbsp;drills that it said it hoped would cool down "hotheads" in the West.

Earlier, Putin won a landslide victory in a presidential election in March just weeks after his most prominent opponent, Alexei Navalny, died in jail. Western governments condemned the re-election as unfair and undemocratic.

"Ukraine sees no legal grounds for recognising him as the democratically elected and legitimate president of the Russian Federation," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

An EU spokesperson announced that the bloc's ambassador to Russia would not be attending the inauguration, reflecting the stance of most EU member states.&nbsp;

A European diplomat indicated that 20 EU countries planned to skip the event, while seven others, including France, were likely to send a representative. According to two diplomatic sources, Hungary and Slovakia were also expected to be present.

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Germany's Foreign Ministry said it would not attend the ceremony.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, "We are not at war with Russia or the Russian people, and we have no desire for regime change in Moscow."

Last week, Macron did not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, saying if Russia broke through Ukrainian front lines, it would be legitimate to consider it if Kyiv requested the support.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US and most European Union nations are boycotting the Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on Tuesday (May 7). However, some other EU states and France were expected to send an envoy despite a plea by Kyiv.

The US and most European Union nations are boycotting the Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on Tuesday (May 7). However, some other EU states and France were expected to send an envoy despite a plea by Kyiv. The unreliable diplomatic reactions by Western powers underline the differences over how to handle Putin more than two years after he launched a complete offensive in Ukraine. "No, we will not have a representative at Vladimir Putin’s inauguration," Matthew Miller, a US State Department spokesperson, said. "We certainly did not consider that election free and fair but he is the president of Russia and he is going to continue in that capacity." Also read: Macron prioritises trade and Ukraine talks as China’s Xi Jinping visits France Britain and Canada said they would not send anyone to attend the ceremony, which comes a day after Russia on Monday (May 6) announced it would hold tactical nuclear weapon drills that it said it hoped would cool down "hotheads" in the West. Earlier, Putin won a landslide victory in a presidential election in March just weeks after his most prominent opponent, Alexei Navalny, died in jail. Western governments condemned the re-election as unfair and undemocratic. "Ukraine sees no legal grounds for recognising him as the democratically elected and legitimate president of the Russian Federation," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. An EU spokesperson announced that the bloc's ambassador to Russia would not be attending the inauguration, reflecting the stance of most EU member states. A European diplomat indicated that 20 EU countries planned to skip the event, while seven others, including France, were likely to send a representative. According to two diplomatic sources, Hungary and Slovakia were also expected to be present. Also read: Vladimir Putin to take oath for 5th term as Russian president on Tuesday Germany's Foreign Ministry said it would not attend the ceremony. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, "We are not at war with Russia or the Russian people, and we have no desire for regime change in Moscow." Last week, Macron did not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, saying if Russia broke through Ukrainian front lines, it would be legitimate to consider it if Kyiv requested the support. (With inputs from agencies)

US and majority of EU nations to skip Putin's inauguration ceremony

At least six people have been killed and around 50 others remained trapped after the collapse of a building in the South African city of George, said local officials on early Tuesday (May 7). Meanwhile, rescuers said they established contact with 11 more survivors in the ruins of the building.&nbsp;

<h2>Rescue efforts</h2>

Rescuers were seen using cranes, drills and even their bare hands as they tried to reach around 50 people trapped under the rubble after they worked overnight at the site.&nbsp;

As of Tuesday morning, 26 of the 75 construction workers on site had been pulled from the rubble, with six confirmed dead. Around 48 remain unaccounted for, as of Tuesday.&nbsp;

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“We are in contact with 11 people, four of them are trapped in a basement,” said Colin Deiner, chief director for disaster management, adding that there is a possibility that more could be alive.

He also said that the priority is to get all those still trapped out which could take much of the day. “It’s a very tough operation,” said Deiner.&nbsp;

So many people are trapped it is like “searching for a needle in a haystack. You literally have to break through the concrete and cut through the reinforcing,” he added.&nbsp;

At least 11 of those injured were in “red” conditions, said the local authorities, indicating that they needed “emergency” care for critical injuries.&nbsp;

Additionally, three people were classified as needing “yellow” or “urgent” care, while 12 others were in less critical conditions.

<h2>What we know about the collapse</h2>

The incident took place in South Africa’s coastal city of George, on Monday (May 6) afternoon around 2:09 pm (local time) when an under-construction five-storey building came crashing down for reasons which are not known as of yet.&nbsp;

CCTV footage seen by Reuters showed a cloud of dust as the building crumbled. Meanwhile, the authorities have not commented on what may have caused the collapse.&nbsp;

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa sent condolences to the families of those affected and has called for an investigation.&nbsp;

“Investigations into the cause of the incident must aim to bring closure to the community and prevent a repeat of this disaster,” he said, in a statement.&nbsp;

Liatel Developments, the contracted builder of the structure, said it was trying to assist those on site.&nbsp;

“The investigations to follow obviously will reveal what has transpired and what has happened, but at this point in time it’s just saving as many people as we possibly can,” company director Theuns Kruger told Reuters.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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At least six people have been killed and around 50 others remained trapped after the collapse of a building in the South African city of George, said local officials on early Tuesday (May 7).

At least six people have been killed and around 50 others remained trapped after the collapse of a building in the South African city of George, said local officials on early Tuesday (May 7). Meanwhile, rescuers said they established contact with 11 more survivors in the ruins of the building. Rescue efforts Rescuers were seen using cranes, drills and even their bare hands as they tried to reach around 50 people trapped under the rubble after they worked overnight at the site. As of Tuesday morning, 26 of the 75 construction workers on site had been pulled from the rubble, with six confirmed dead. Around 48 remain unaccounted for, as of Tuesday. Also Read | Building collapse injures 22 in South Africa, dozens still trapped “We are in contact with 11 people, four of them are trapped in a basement,” said Colin Deiner, chief director for disaster management, adding that there is a possibility that more could be alive. He also said that the priority is to get all those still trapped out which could take much of the day. “It’s a very tough operation,” said Deiner. So many people are trapped it is like “searching for a needle in a haystack. You literally have to break through the concrete and cut through the reinforcing,” he added. At least 11 of those injured were in “red” conditions, said the local authorities, indicating that they needed “emergency” care for critical injuries. Additionally, three people were classified as needing “yellow” or “urgent” care, while 12 others were in less critical conditions. What we know about the collapse The incident took place in South Africa’s coastal city of George, on Monday (May 6) afternoon around 2:09 pm (local time) when an under-construction five-storey building came crashing down for reasons which are not known as of yet. CCTV footage seen by Reuters showed a cloud of dust as the building crumbled. Meanwhile, the authorities have not commented on what may have caused the collapse. Also Read | China hospital attack: At least 2 killed, 21 injured in knife rampage South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa sent condolences to the families of those affected and has called for an investigation. “Investigations into the cause of the incident must aim to bring closure to the community and prevent a repeat of this disaster,” he said, in a statement. Liatel Developments, the contracted builder of the structure, said it was trying to assist those on site. “The investigations to follow obviously will reveal what has transpired and what has happened, but at this point in time it’s just saving as many people as we possibly can,” company director Theuns Kruger told Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

South Africa building collapse: Six killed, dozens still trapped; rescuers establish contact with 11 survivors

Human skeletons were found at a site where German dictator Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders spent time during World War II, but it seems that the mystery behind them may never be solved.&nbsp;

A spokesman said Monday that the Polish prosecutors have ended a probe into the skeletons because their advanced decay made it impossible to determine the cause of death,&nbsp;The Associated Press reported.&nbsp;

The report mentioned that the remains were found on February 24 at Wolf's Lair, which served as Hitler's chief headquarters from 1941-44 when the area was part of Germany (modern-day Poland).&nbsp;

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At the site, four human skeletons had been discovered buried inside the villa of Hermann Goering. All were missing their hands and feet.&nbsp;

The report mentioned that there are about 200 Nazi bunkers and military barracks hidden in deep woods in the compound. It was the site of the failed assassination attempt on Hitler by Col Claus Stauffenberg on July 20, 1944.&nbsp;

In early 1945, Wolf's Lair was destroyed by German Nazi forces as they retreated. They did it to prevent it from falling into the hands of the approaching Soviet Red Army.&nbsp;

Currently, the site serves as a tourist attraction.&nbsp;

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According to local Polish prosecutor Daniel Brodowski, the police officers secured the remains after they were found. A forensic investigation was carried out for further analysis.&nbsp;

The experts were trying to establish if manslaughter had occurred. However, the investigation was discontinued due to a lack of evidence that a crime had been committed.&nbsp;

"The expert stated that the preserved bone remains were of human origin and came from at least four people, three of whom were most likely middle-aged men, and the fourth was a childwhose sex cannot be determined," Mr Brodowski added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Human skeletons were found at a site where German dictator Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders spent time during World War II, but it seems that the mystery behind them may never be solved.

Human skeletons were found at a site where German dictator Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders spent time during World War II, but it seems that the mystery behind them may never be solved. A spokesman said Monday that the Polish prosecutors have ended a probe into the skeletons because their advanced decay made it impossible to determine the cause of death, The Associated Press reported. The report mentioned that the remains were found on February 24 at Wolf's Lair, which served as Hitler's chief headquarters from 1941-44 when the area was part of Germany (modern-day Poland). Also read: Researchers use AI to identify hundreds of thousands of 'missing' holocaust victims At the site, four human skeletons had been discovered buried inside the villa of Hermann Goering. All were missing their hands and feet. The report mentioned that there are about 200 Nazi bunkers and military barracks hidden in deep woods in the compound. It was the site of the failed assassination attempt on Hitler by Col Claus Stauffenberg on July 20, 1944. In early 1945, Wolf's Lair was destroyed by German Nazi forces as they retreated. They did it to prevent it from falling into the hands of the approaching Soviet Red Army. Currently, the site serves as a tourist attraction. Also read: Watch: Church sermon goes wild after man points a gun at pastor, blames 'ghosts' According to local Polish prosecutor Daniel Brodowski, the police officers secured the remains after they were found. A forensic investigation was carried out for further analysis. The experts were trying to establish if manslaughter had occurred. However, the investigation was discontinued due to a lack of evidence that a crime had been committed. "The expert stated that the preserved bone remains were of human origin and came from at least four people, three of whom were most likely middle-aged men, and the fourth was a childwhose sex cannot be determined," Mr Brodowski added. (With inputs from agencies)

Skeletons without hands and feet found at Hitler's base couldn't be identified

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Ukraine is defenceless and Moscow is in the making most of it. The Russian forces have increased its intensity of its aerial attacks. The latest target of its assault was Kharkiv, where Russia launched an overnight attack.

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Campers, hikers, adventurers and thrill-loving tourists. A Swiss Knife tops the list of indispensable items for all of these and more. But the Swiss Knife is now to be out without its integral identity, the blade.&nbsp;

Victorinox, the Swiss company that produces the clasp knife, is now going to begin the production of blade-less Swiss knives in response to tighter regulations that govern the carrying of knives in most of the world. The company now plans to make folding tools that would not feature a blade. This, they hope, will still appeal some prospective customers such as the cyclists.

"We are concerned about the increasing regulation of knives due to the violence in the world," according to Carl Elsener, the fourth-generation CEO of the family-run company Victorinox, The Telegraph reported.

"In some markets, the blade creates an image of a weapon. I have in mind creating a tool that would be useful for cyclists. Cyclists have a need for specific tools but not necessarily a blade," he said. "We already have a tool specifically for golfers."

The company is reportedly in the early phase of product development. So far, the launch date for the new product&nbsp;is not out.&nbsp;

Elsener said in England and certain Asian countries “you are sometimes only allowed to carry a knife if it is needed to carry out a job or if you are in the outdoors”.

“Victorinox wants to counteract this trend with the development of blade-less tools for specific outdoor activities or sports,” he said.

In the United Kingdom, for instance, a person can carry a knife whose folding blade is less than 3 inches (7.62 cm) long. For the rest, apart from the kirpan carried by Sikh religionists, it is illegal to carry knife in public without a reason.

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After 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US in 2001, the sales of Swiss Army Knives fell by more than 30 per cent almost due to the ban on sharp objects introduced by airlines.&nbsp;

“September 11th showed us that we mustn’t depend on just one sector of products,” Elsener said.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: UN report accuses Switzerland of racial discrimination

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Victorinox, based in the small town of Ibach in central Switzerland, produces around 10 million Swiss Army Knives a year. There are now around 400 types to choose from, including one that boasts 73 functions.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Campers, hikers, adventurers and thrill-loving tourists. A Swiss Knife tops the list of indispensable items for all of these and more. But the Swiss Knife is now to be out without its integral identity, the blade.

Campers, hikers, adventurers and thrill-loving tourists. A Swiss Knife tops the list of indispensable items for all of these and more. But the Swiss Knife is now to be out without its integral identity, the blade. Victorinox, the Swiss company that produces the clasp knife, is now going to begin the production of blade-less Swiss knives in response to tighter regulations that govern the carrying of knives in most of the world. The company now plans to make folding tools that would not feature a blade. This, they hope, will still appeal some prospective customers such as the cyclists. "We are concerned about the increasing regulation of knives due to the violence in the world," according to Carl Elsener, the fourth-generation CEO of the family-run company Victorinox, The Telegraph reported. "In some markets, the blade creates an image of a weapon. I have in mind creating a tool that would be useful for cyclists. Cyclists have a need for specific tools but not necessarily a blade," he said. "We already have a tool specifically for golfers." The company is reportedly in the early phase of product development. So far, the launch date for the new product is not out. Elsener said in England and certain Asian countries “you are sometimes only allowed to carry a knife if it is needed to carry out a job or if you are in the outdoors”. “Victorinox wants to counteract this trend with the development of blade-less tools for specific outdoor activities or sports,” he said. In the United Kingdom, for instance, a person can carry a knife whose folding blade is less than 3 inches (7.62 cm) long. For the rest, apart from the kirpan carried by Sikh religionists, it is illegal to carry knife in public without a reason. Also read | France knife attack: What do we know about the stabbing suspect so far? After 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US in 2001, the sales of Swiss Army Knives fell by more than 30 per cent almost due to the ban on sharp objects introduced by airlines. “September 11th showed us that we mustn’t depend on just one sector of products,” Elsener said. Also watch | Gravitas: UN report accuses Switzerland of racial discrimination × Victorinox, based in the small town of Ibach in central Switzerland, produces around 10 million Swiss Army Knives a year. There are now around 400 types to choose from, including one that boasts 73 functions. (With inputs from agencies)

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