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California is staring at the "Big One", and it could occur in the next seven years, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has warned. The Bay Area could be hit by a massive earthquake in 2032. That's not all. Northern California could witness several "magnitude 6.7 or larger" earthquakes in the next 30 years.&nbsp;"The threat of earthquakes extends across the entire San Francisco Bay region, and a major quake is likely before 2032," according to a report by the USGS.&nbsp; California sits on the San Andreas Fault, an 800-mile-long fault line. Experts say that the fault causes a major quake every 150 years.&nbsp;<h2>The California earthquake of 1857</h2>&nbsp;Sarah Minson from the USGS says that California is overdue for a magnitude 7.8 quake, or even higher. In 1857, a 7.9 magnitude quake known as the Fort Tejon earthquake occurred in central and Southern California. 350 km of the southern part of the San Andreas Fault was ruptured in the event.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-warn-of-triple-threat-say-massive-earthquake-can-drown-parts-of-us-9021924">Scientists warn of triple threat, say massive earthquake can drown parts of US</a>&nbsp;<h2>The California earthquake of 1906</h2>&nbsp;Another huge one struck San Francisco in 1906, and also had a magnitude of 7.9, according to the California Academy of Sciences. It flattened 80 per cent of San Francisco, killed nearly 3,000 people and left more than 200,000 people homeless. A whopping 477 km of the San Andreas Fault was ruptured in the process.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/submarine-volcano-near-oregon-is-boiling-will-the-eruption-equal-tonga-explosion-9021309">Submarine volcano near Oregon can erupt any time. Can it be as terrible as the Tonga explosion?</a>&nbsp;Minson warns that the chances the "Big One" would strike San Francisco by 2055 have risen to a staggering 72 per cent. Minson's calculations give the Bay Area a window of 30 years. But USGS think it could happen as soon as in the next seven years.&nbsp;<h2>Seven earthquakes hit California near San Andreas Fault</h2>&nbsp;Fears that a big one is near have increased after the region reported several back-to-back quakes on Monday morning, near the northern tip of the&nbsp;San Andreas Fault. According to USGS, seven earthquakes struck the Pacific just&nbsp;off the coast of Northern California between 1:54 am and 7:01 am ET. Five of them struck between 4:17 am and 4:38 am.&nbsp;According to estimates, if and when the next Big One hits California, it will kill approximately 1,800 people, cause 50,000 injuries and $200 billion in damages. &nbsp;

California can be hit by a massive earthquake, or the Big One, early next decade. An expert has also warned of several quakes in San Francisco area in the next 30 years. 

California is staring at the "Big One", and it could occur in the next seven years, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has warned. The Bay Area could be hit by a massive earthquake in 2032. That's not all. Northern California could witness several "magnitude 6.7 or larger" earthquakes in the next 30 years. "The threat of earthquakes extends across the entire San Francisco Bay region, and a major quake is likely before 2032," according to a report by the USGS. California sits on the San Andreas Fault, an 800-mile-long fault line. Experts say that the fault causes a major quake every 150 years. The California earthquake of 1857 Sarah Minson from the USGS says that California is overdue for a magnitude 7.8 quake, or even higher. In 1857, a 7.9 magnitude quake known as the Fort Tejon earthquake occurred in central and Southern California. 350 km of the southern part of the San Andreas Fault was ruptured in the event. Also Read: Scientists warn of triple threat, say massive earthquake can drown parts of US The California earthquake of 1906 Another huge one struck San Francisco in 1906, and also had a magnitude of 7.9, according to the California Academy of Sciences. It flattened 80 per cent of San Francisco, killed nearly 3,000 people and left more than 200,000 people homeless. A whopping 477 km of the San Andreas Fault was ruptured in the process. Also Read: Submarine volcano near Oregon can erupt any time. Can it be as terrible as the Tonga explosion? Minson warns that the chances the "Big One" would strike San Francisco by 2055 have risen to a staggering 72 per cent. Minson's calculations give the Bay Area a window of 30 years. But USGS think it could happen as soon as in the next seven years. Seven earthquakes hit California near San Andreas Fault Fears that a big one is near have increased after the region reported several back-to-back quakes on Monday morning, near the northern tip of the San Andreas Fault. According to USGS, seven earthquakes struck the Pacific just off the coast of Northern California between 1:54 am and 7:01 am ET. Five of them struck between 4:17 am and 4:38 am. According to estimates, if and when the next Big One hits California, it will kill approximately 1,800 people, cause 50,000 injuries and $200 billion in damages.

California can be hit by a massive earthquake, or the Big One, early next decade. An expert has also warned of several quakes in the San Francisco area in the next 30 years.&nbsp;

Scientists now know the EXACT year Big One, a devastating earthquake, will hit California. It can happen as soon as...

A Memorial Day tragic mass shooting resulted in the death of two and injured 9 others, including three teenagers. The incident occurred in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on Monday night at 10:27 p.m. on according to Philadelphia police. The area was bustling with local community members and families.According to the eyewitnesses, the shooting occurred when a 200+ gathering of a large cookout and car meet-up was being organised.The suspect was driving through and fired multiple rounds, causing panic and chaos, and attendees fled the scene.An adult man and a woman died immediately, while 9 others were injured, including three teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17. All injured individuals are reportedly in stable condition.Police are still looking for suspects and considering the option of the involvement of multiple suspects. They have also failed to recover the weapon. Authorities are urging witnesses to share information to speed up the investigation.This incident outlines the fear of gun violence in the United States. Over the weekend, several other instances of gun violence were witnessed across the country.Violence was reported in Chicago on Memorial weekend, with 20 shot and 2 fatally injured, and in Baltimore, one man and a woman died from wounds sustained in gunshots. In South Carolina, 11 people have been hospitalised in a gun firing involving one or multiple shooters.These attacks have come at a time when the nation is celebrating the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, remembering the services of men and women who have lost their lives for the country.&nbsp;These attacks are a spate of gun crime that has sparked debates around firearm control across the country. According to The Gun Violence Archive, approximately 5,747 people have died in gun-related violence in the country. Politicians across the spectrum have failed to address the gun violence in the USA. Multiple countries issue warnings to people travelling to the USA about instances of gun violence.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the Memorial Day mass shooting, two died and 9 others were injured in Philadelphia. Similar instances of gun violence were reported in Chicago and Baltimore.

A Memorial Day tragic mass shooting resulted in the death of two and injured 9 others, including three teenagers. The incident occurred in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on Monday night at 10:27 p.m. on according to Philadelphia police. The area was bustling with local community members and families. According to the eyewitnesses, the shooting occurred when a 200+ gathering of a large cookout and car meet-up was being organised. The suspect was driving through and fired multiple rounds, causing panic and chaos, and attendees fled the scene. An adult man and a woman died immediately, while 9 others were injured, including three teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17. All injured individuals are reportedly in stable condition. Police are still looking for suspects and considering the option of the involvement of multiple suspects. They have also failed to recover the weapon. Authorities are urging witnesses to share information to speed up the investigation. This incident outlines the fear of gun violence in the United States. Over the weekend, several other instances of gun violence were witnessed across the country. Violence was reported in Chicago on Memorial weekend, with 20 shot and 2 fatally injured, and in Baltimore, one man and a woman died from wounds sustained in gunshots. In South Carolina, 11 people have been hospitalised in a gun firing involving one or multiple shooters. These attacks have come at a time when the nation is celebrating the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, remembering the services of men and women who have lost their lives for the country. These attacks are a spate of gun crime that has sparked debates around firearm control across the country. According to The Gun Violence Archive, approximately 5,747 people have died in gun-related violence in the country. Politicians across the spectrum have failed to address the gun violence in the USA. Multiple countries issue warnings to people travelling to the USA about instances of gun violence.

In the Memorial Day mass shooting, two died and 9 others were injured in Philadelphia. Similar instances of gun violence were reported in Chicago, Baltimore and South Carolina

Memorial Day Mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park leaves 2 dead, 9 injured

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Monday mocked the viral video of French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte is seen pushing his face away as they arrived in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi.&nbsp;Mocking the video, which is being widely circulated on social media, Zakharova wrote on Telegram that Macron got “a right hook from his wife”.&nbsp;“Did the first lady decide to cheer up her husband with a gentle pat on the cheek and miscalculated her strength? Was she handing him a tissue, but missed? Did she want to fix his collar but ended up reaching the beloved face?” she said.&nbsp;“Here’s a hint: maybe it was the ‘hand of the Kremlin’?” she added.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the video, Macron appears to move his face away from his wife’s hand, as many interpret it as a part of an argument between the couple.&nbsp;The Elysee Palace initially denied the video's existence, but later admitted the incident, calling it just a “playful teasing”.&nbsp;“It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness,” an Elysee official said.&nbsp;<h2>Macron denies ‘domestic dispute’</h2>&nbsp;Responding to the ongoing debate over the viral video, Macron denied any claims of “domestic dispute”, saying that they were “joking as we often do” and noting that other videos had been misinterpreted. The French president was referring to the videos of him wrongly shared, claiming he had a bag of cocaine or confronting the Turkish president.&nbsp;“None of these are true” and “everyone needs to calm down”, he said.&nbsp;Earlier, Macron and his German and British counterparts were wrongly accused by Zakharova and American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who alleged that they were using drugs on a train from Ukraine. In reality, a crumpled tissue was mistaken for a bag of cocaine on low-quality video.&nbsp;Despite the claims being debunked, the incident prompted a high-level response from the Elysee Palace and the French foreign ministry.

Mocking the video, which is being widely circulated on social media, Zakharova wrote on Telegram that Macron got “a right hook from his wife”.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Monday mocked the viral video of French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte is seen pushing his face away as they arrived in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. Mocking the video, which is being widely circulated on social media, Zakharova wrote on Telegram that Macron got “a right hook from his wife”. “Did the first lady decide to cheer up her husband with a gentle pat on the cheek and miscalculated her strength? Was she handing him a tissue, but missed? Did she want to fix his collar but ended up reaching the beloved face?” she said. “Here’s a hint: maybe it was the ‘hand of the Kremlin’?” she added. In the video, Macron appears to move his face away from his wife’s hand, as many interpret it as a part of an argument between the couple. The Elysee Palace initially denied the video's existence, but later admitted the incident, calling it just a “playful teasing”. “It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness,” an Elysee official said. Macron denies ‘domestic dispute’ Responding to the ongoing debate over the viral video, Macron denied any claims of “domestic dispute”, saying that they were “joking as we often do” and noting that other videos had been misinterpreted. The French president was referring to the videos of him wrongly shared, claiming he had a bag of cocaine or confronting the Turkish president. “None of these are true” and “everyone needs to calm down”, he said. Earlier, Macron and his German and British counterparts were wrongly accused by Zakharova and American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who alleged that they were using drugs on a train from Ukraine. In reality, a crumpled tissue was mistaken for a bag of cocaine on low-quality video. Despite the claims being debunked, the incident prompted a high-level response from the Elysee Palace and the French foreign ministry.

Mocking the video, which is being widely circulated on social media, Zakharova wrote on Telegram that Macron got “a right hook from his wife”.

‘Hand of Kremlin’ or ‘miscalculated strength’? Russian foreign minister takes a sly dig over Macron’s viral video

North Korea has arrested four people a week after failed launch of its newest warship. This comes after Kim Jong-Un last week called the failed launch "a criminal act" and vowed to punish those responsible. &nbsp;A report from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that those arrested were "greatly responsible for the occurrence of the serious accident." The four arrested people included Ri Hyong Son, vice department director of the Munitions Industry Department, Kang Jong Chol, chief engineer of the Chongjin Shipyard where the accident occurred, Han Kyong Hak, head of the hull construction workshop, and Kim Yong Hak, deputy manager for administrative affairs. &nbsp;KCNA also reported that an "underwater and internal inspection of the warship confirmed that, unlike the initial announcement, there were no holes made at the warship's bottom", calling the extent of the damage "not serious". However, satellite images on multiple international news websites showed warship covered in blue tarps at the launch site.&nbsp;KCNA in a rare admission of failure had earlier said that the malfunction in the launch mechanism caused 5,000-ton destroyer to slide prematurely into the water, crushing parts of the hull and leaving the bow stranded on the shipway.&nbsp;South Korea’s Lee said the damaged ship was believed to have capabilities similar to those of North Korea’s first destroyer, the Choe Hyon-ho, which was unveiled late last month in what Kim called a “breakthrough” in modernizing his naval forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 5,000-ton pride of North Korea’s navy dramatically tipped over during its ceremonial launch and collapsed onto its side while KIm Jong-Un watched over. Here's the video&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇰🇵Three Arrested in North Korea After Embarrassing Destroyer Launch Failure A 5,000-ton pride of North Korea’s navy dramatically tipped over during its ceremonial launch — collapsing onto its side and leaving a trail of bubbles in the water. And it all happened right in front… <a href="https://t.co/iOJOhf0ljl">pic.twitter.com/iOJOhf0ljl</a>&mdash; NEXTA (@nexta_tv) <a href="https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1926543949474193911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

North Korea has arrested four people a week after failed launch of its newest warship covered damaged vessel in blue tarps

North Korea has arrested four people a week after failed launch of its newest warship. This comes after Kim Jong-Un last week called the failed launch "a criminal act" and vowed to punish those responsible. A report from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that those arrested were "greatly responsible for the occurrence of the serious accident." The four arrested people included Ri Hyong Son, vice department director of the Munitions Industry Department, Kang Jong Chol, chief engineer of the Chongjin Shipyard where the accident occurred, Han Kyong Hak, head of the hull construction workshop, and Kim Yong Hak, deputy manager for administrative affairs. KCNA also reported that an "underwater and internal inspection of the warship confirmed that, unlike the initial announcement, there were no holes made at the warship's bottom", calling the extent of the damage "not serious". However, satellite images on multiple international news websites showed warship covered in blue tarps at the launch site. KCNA in a rare admission of failure had earlier said that the malfunction in the launch mechanism caused 5,000-ton destroyer to slide prematurely into the water, crushing parts of the hull and leaving the bow stranded on the shipway. South Korea’s Lee said the damaged ship was believed to have capabilities similar to those of North Korea’s first destroyer, the Choe Hyon-ho, which was unveiled late last month in what Kim called a “breakthrough” in modernizing his naval forces. A 5,000-ton pride of North Korea’s navy dramatically tipped over during its ceremonial launch and collapsed onto its side while KIm Jong-Un watched over. Here's the video

North Korea has arrested four people a week after failed launch of its newest warship. Satellite images showed damaged vessel covered in blue tarps &nbsp;

North Korea arrests 4 over failed warship launch, evidence covered with tarpaulin to save Kim from embarrassment

It was supposed to be a day of pure celebration. The streets of Liverpool were bathed in red, banners waving, horns blaring, and voices lifted in unison.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thousands thronged the city centre for the victory parade, a chance to finally revel in the glory that the club had delivered. The bus carrying the team snaked its way through the jubilant crowd.&nbsp;But in an instant, that joy was pierced. A car, careening into the crowd near the Strand, sent fans scattering. The laughter gave way to gasps, and then to sirens.&nbsp;For many, it was a jolt back in time. Thirty-five years earlier, in 1989, Liverpool had endured one of the darkest days in football history.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ninety-seven fans lost their lives at Hillsborough Stadium, crushed against barriers in an overcrowded&nbsp;terrace, while a semi-final match was underway. What followed was decades of grief, injustice, and a relentless fight for accountability. Hillsborough wasn’t just a tragedy—it became a scar on the soul of the city.&nbsp;Today, even a minor tragedy, like a car accident amid a parade, can ripple with echoes of that day.&nbsp;The crash during the parade left several injured, though mercifully, no fatalities. Emergency services responded swiftly, and within minutes, the chaos was contained. Still, for many, the sense of vulnerability lingered. The crowd, which had just been singing in full voice, now murmured anxiously, glancing around, clutching children close.&nbsp;In the days following the parade crash, conversations in pubs and on street corners returned again and again to Hillsborough. Some spoke of the need for better crowd control, others voiced frustration at the randomness of tragedy. But alongside these fears, there was something else: a quiet, determined resilience.&nbsp;Outside Anfield, a makeshift shrine of scarves, flowers, and notes appeared—not only for those injured in the crash, but for the 97 lost at Hillsborough. It was as if the city, in remembering its past, was bracing itself for the future.&nbsp;Liverpool’s relationship with public gatherings is complicated. For decades, football was not just a game, but a symbol of identity, of defiance against injustice.&nbsp;Hillsborough was a moment when that identity was nearly crushed—literally and figuratively. And yet, each match, each gathering, each parade is also an act of communal resilience. The city sings “You’ll Never Walk Alone” not just as a chant, but as a promise.&nbsp;That determination—rooted in pain but blossoming into pride—is what defines Liverpool. The city remembers, but it does not retreat. Even as the sirens fade and the streets are cleared, the echoes of Hillsborough linger in the collective memory.&nbsp;&nbsp;The parade crash, while smaller in scale, was a stark reminder that public celebrations can still carry shadows. But it was also a testament to how far the city has come: from institutional denial and disaster, to swift response and solidarity.&nbsp;As the sun set over the Mersey, fans slowly made their way home, some with tears, others with quiet relief. The parade had resumed, the songs had returned. But for many, the day would forever be marked not just by celebration, but by a moment of sudden fear—and by the memory of a city that has endured, and will continue to endure, whatever comes.

You Will Never Walk Alone Liverpool resilience lights the way

It was supposed to be a day of pure celebration. The streets of Liverpool were bathed in red, banners waving, horns blaring, and voices lifted in unison. Thousands thronged the city centre for the victory parade, a chance to finally revel in the glory that the club had delivered. The bus carrying the team snaked its way through the jubilant crowd. But in an instant, that joy was pierced. A car, careening into the crowd near the Strand, sent fans scattering. The laughter gave way to gasps, and then to sirens. For many, it was a jolt back in time. Thirty-five years earlier, in 1989, Liverpool had endured one of the darkest days in football history. Ninety-seven fans lost their lives at Hillsborough Stadium, crushed against barriers in an overcrowded terrace, while a semi-final match was underway. What followed was decades of grief, injustice, and a relentless fight for accountability. Hillsborough wasn’t just a tragedy—it became a scar on the soul of the city. Today, even a minor tragedy, like a car accident amid a parade, can ripple with echoes of that day. The crash during the parade left several injured, though mercifully, no fatalities. Emergency services responded swiftly, and within minutes, the chaos was contained. Still, for many, the sense of vulnerability lingered. The crowd, which had just been singing in full voice, now murmured anxiously, glancing around, clutching children close. In the days following the parade crash, conversations in pubs and on street corners returned again and again to Hillsborough. Some spoke of the need for better crowd control, others voiced frustration at the randomness of tragedy. But alongside these fears, there was something else: a quiet, determined resilience. Outside Anfield, a makeshift shrine of scarves, flowers, and notes appeared—not only for those injured in the crash, but for the 97 lost at Hillsborough. It was as if the city, in remembering its past, was bracing itself for the future. Liverpool’s relationship with public gatherings is complicated. For decades, football was not just a game, but a symbol of identity, of defiance against injustice. Hillsborough was a moment when that identity was nearly crushed—literally and figuratively. And yet, each match, each gathering, each parade is also an act of communal resilience. The city sings “You’ll Never Walk Alone” not just as a chant, but as a promise. That determination—rooted in pain but blossoming into pride—is what defines Liverpool. The city remembers, but it does not retreat. Even as the sirens fade and the streets are cleared, the echoes of Hillsborough linger in the collective memory. The parade crash, while smaller in scale, was a stark reminder that public celebrations can still carry shadows. But it was also a testament to how far the city has come: from institutional denial and disaster, to swift response and solidarity. As the sun set over the Mersey, fans slowly made their way home, some with tears, others with quiet relief. The parade had resumed, the songs had returned. But for many, the day would forever be marked not just by celebration, but by a moment of sudden fear—and by the memory of a city that has endured, and will continue to endure, whatever comes.

In a horrific incident, a car ploughed through the people part of the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26)

Liverpool proves 'You'll Never Walk Alone' is more than just a song

South Korean authorities have imposed travel bans on two former acting presidents as part of an investigation into ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's December martial law bid, Yonhap news agency said Tuesday."Police said on May 27 that former prime minister Han Duck-soo and former finance minister Choi Sang-mok have been banned from leaving the country as they are being investigated as suspects in an insurrection case," Yonhap reported, adding the ban came into effect in mid-May.Yoon was formally stripped of office last month after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament.He is currently on trial on insurrection charges over that declaration.If found guilty, Yoon would become the third South Korean president to be found guilty of insurrection -- after two military leaders in connection with a 1979 coup.For charges of insurrection, Yoon could be sentenced to life in prison or the maximum penalty: the death sentence.South Koreans go to the polls next week to elect Yoon's successor, capping months of political turmoil since the martial law declaration.Career bureaucrat Han had been touted as a possible candidate to replace him.The ruling People Power Party (PPP) this month was forced to backtrack after trying to revoke former labour minister Kim Moon-soo's candidacy in favour of Han.

South Korean authorities have banned former prime minister Han Duck-soo and former finance minister Choi Sang-mok from travelling abroad due to an ongoing investigation into the December martial law of ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean authorities have imposed travel bans on two former acting presidents as part of an investigation into ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's December martial law bid, Yonhap news agency said Tuesday. "Police said on May 27 that former prime minister Han Duck-soo and former finance minister Choi Sang-mok have been banned from leaving the country as they are being investigated as suspects in an insurrection case," Yonhap reported, adding the ban came into effect in mid-May. Yoon was formally stripped of office last month after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament. He is currently on trial on insurrection charges over that declaration. If found guilty, Yoon would become the third South Korean president to be found guilty of insurrection -- after two military leaders in connection with a 1979 coup. For charges of insurrection, Yoon could be sentenced to life in prison or the maximum penalty: the death sentence. South Koreans go to the polls next week to elect Yoon's successor, capping months of political turmoil since the martial law declaration. Career bureaucrat Han had been touted as a possible candidate to replace him. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) this month was forced to backtrack after trying to revoke former labour minister Kim Moon-soo's candidacy in favour of Han.

South Korean authorities have banned former prime minister Han Duck-soo and former finance minister Choi Sang-mok from travelling abroad due to an ongoing investigation into ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's December martial law

South Korea slaps travel ban on two former acting presidents

A criminal court judge in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz in Fars province was assassinated Tuesday morning on his way to work, the judiciary said.&nbsp;"This morning, two individuals attacked and assassinated Judge Ehsan Bagheri, head of Branch 102 of the Criminal Court 2 in Shiraz, while he was on his way to work," the judiciary's Mizan Online reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Unfortunately, as a result of this terrorist act, he was martyred," it added.&nbsp;The assailants remain at large, and their motives are not yet known.&nbsp;Bagheri, 38, had more than 12 years of judicial experience and was a native of Fars province, whose capital Shiraz is located about 900 kilometres (550 miles) south of Tehran.&nbsp;He previously served as a prosecutor and investigator in Revolutionary Courts in several cities, including Shiraz, before being appointed to lead Branch 102 of the criminal court.&nbsp;Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei ordered a special investigation into the killing.&nbsp;The attack comes after two judges were shot dead in a rare assault inside Iran's Supreme Court in January.&nbsp;A gunman opened fire in what the judiciary described as a "planned act of assassination," killing veteran judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh before taking his own life.&nbsp;Both men had presided over high-profile national security cases.&nbsp;Authorities said at the time that an investigation was underway, but the motive remained unclear.&nbsp;On Monday night, a man killed four people in the same city before being shot and arrested by security forces.&nbsp;No further details have been released.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bagheri, 38, had more than 12 years of judicial experience and was a native of Fars province, whose capital Shiraz is located about 900 kilometres (550 miles) south of Tehran.

A criminal court judge in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz in Fars province was assassinated Tuesday morning on his way to work, the judiciary said. "This morning, two individuals attacked and assassinated Judge Ehsan Bagheri, head of Branch 102 of the Criminal Court 2 in Shiraz, while he was on his way to work," the judiciary's Mizan Online reported. "Unfortunately, as a result of this terrorist act, he was martyred," it added. The assailants remain at large, and their motives are not yet known. Bagheri, 38, had more than 12 years of judicial experience and was a native of Fars province, whose capital Shiraz is located about 900 kilometres (550 miles) south of Tehran. He previously served as a prosecutor and investigator in Revolutionary Courts in several cities, including Shiraz, before being appointed to lead Branch 102 of the criminal court. Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei ordered a special investigation into the killing. The attack comes after two judges were shot dead in a rare assault inside Iran's Supreme Court in January. A gunman opened fire in what the judiciary described as a "planned act of assassination," killing veteran judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh before taking his own life. Both men had presided over high-profile national security cases. Authorities said at the time that an investigation was underway, but the motive remained unclear. On Monday night, a man killed four people in the same city before being shot and arrested by security forces. No further details have been released. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bagheri, 38, had more than 12 years of judicial experience and was a native of Fars province, whose capital Shiraz is located about 900 kilometres (550 miles) south of Tehran.

Iranian judge killed in ‘planned act of assassination’

&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin said that Russia will not “roll out the red carpet” for McDonald’s if it decides to return to the country during a meeting with business leaders in the Kremlin, news agency TASS reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;The fast food giant exited Russia in 2022 after Western sanctions were imposed on the country over the war in Ukraine. The company’s operations were sold to a Russian investor, entrepreneur Alexander Govor, who had been a franchise partner since 2015 and managed 25 restaurants across Siberia.&nbsp;In a conversation with Oleg Paroyev, the CEO of the Russian fast-food chain Vkusno I Tochka (which translates to Tasty and That's It), Putin said, “They [McDonald's] put everyone in a difficult position, ran away, and now, if they want to come back, are we supposed to roll out the red carpet for them? Of course not. I have talked with colleagues, and I have already tasked the government with working out a framework for the possible return of companies wishing to re-enter the Russian market — calmly and without any hostility, taking into account that the most important thing is to protect the interests of our businesses.”&nbsp;Referring to McDonald’s, Putin also asked Paroyev whether his “not-so-conscientious partners” had the right to buy back the company. After receiving an affirmative reply, he added, “Remember that old joke? Only chumps settle up. It's the same thing here.”&nbsp;The Russian president further said, “There can’t even be any doubts about this. Together with you, we will work through everything, think it through, down to the last detail. But only to our advantage.”&nbsp;Recalling large companies in other sectors that have already addressed him, Putin said that foreign partners have hinted that they want to re-enter Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I replied - let them come back but make sure it’s on your terms. If it is advantageous for you, let them return. If it works for you, go ahead, if not, we’ll make it so it does. That’s it,” Putin said.

McDonald’s exited Russia in 2022 after Western sanctions were imposed on the country over the war in Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia will not “roll out the red carpet” for McDonald’s if it decides to return to the country during a meeting with business leaders in the Kremlin, news agency TASS reported. The fast food giant exited Russia in 2022 after Western sanctions were imposed on the country over the war in Ukraine. The company’s operations were sold to a Russian investor, entrepreneur Alexander Govor, who had been a franchise partner since 2015 and managed 25 restaurants across Siberia. In a conversation with Oleg Paroyev, the CEO of the Russian fast-food chain Vkusno I Tochka (which translates to Tasty and That's It), Putin said, “They [McDonald's] put everyone in a difficult position, ran away, and now, if they want to come back, are we supposed to roll out the red carpet for them? Of course not. I have talked with colleagues, and I have already tasked the government with working out a framework for the possible return of companies wishing to re-enter the Russian market — calmly and without any hostility, taking into account that the most important thing is to protect the interests of our businesses.” Referring to McDonald’s, Putin also asked Paroyev whether his “not-so-conscientious partners” had the right to buy back the company. After receiving an affirmative reply, he added, “Remember that old joke? Only chumps settle up. It's the same thing here.” The Russian president further said, “There can’t even be any doubts about this. Together with you, we will work through everything, think it through, down to the last detail. But only to our advantage.” Recalling large companies in other sectors that have already addressed him, Putin said that foreign partners have hinted that they want to re-enter Russia. “I replied - let them come back but make sure it’s on your terms. If it is advantageous for you, let them return. If it works for you, go ahead, if not, we’ll make it so it does. That’s it,” Putin said.

McDonald’s exited Russia in 2022 after Western sanctions were imposed on the country over the war in Ukraine.

‘Won’t roll out red carpet for McDonald’s’: Putin on possible return of fast food giant in Russia

Russia occupied four villages in the northeastern border of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast, according to regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov. The border villages of Novenke, Zhuravka, Veselivka, Basivka, and Hryhorov were under Russian control as of May 26. It had been a repeated target of Russian incursions. These areas were previously considered gray zone with neither Russia nor Ukraine having complete control over those regions."Residents of these villages were evacuated long ago, and there is no threat to civilians," said Governor Oleh Hryhorov. Around 56,000 civilians were evacuated from the region about a week ago.&nbsp;"The Ukrainian Defence Forces and all components of the defence forces are keeping the situation under control, inflicting precision fire on the enemy," &nbsp;said Hryhorov"There is no evidence that (the Russians) are seriously considering peace...On the contrary, there is a lot of evidence that they are preparing new offensive operations," said President Volodymyr Zelensky, citing an intelligence report.&nbsp;According to Zelensky, there has been various intelligence from Ukraine and its allies about massive operations in the next few days.&nbsp;“They talk a lot about diplomacy. But when in the midst of this, there are constant Russian strikes, constant killings, constant assaults, and preparations for new offensives, this is definitely a diagnosis. Russia deserves full-scale pressure, everything that can be done to limit their military capabilities,” said Zelensky.According to reports from the news outlet Kyiv Independent, Russia is planning to create a buffer zone utilising its advances in Sumy Oblast. While it launched an air assault on Ukraine, it has steadily advanced near the northeastern border. On the other hand, Russia is involved in ‘peace talks’. There has been a continuous fight near the communities of Vodolahy, Yunakivka, and Khotin.Russia have intensified its aerial attacks in the last three consecutive nights with a rampage over the cities of Ukraine. It has launched almost 900 attack drones in the last three days, including cruise and ballistic missiles.&nbsp;

On one hand, Russia launched an air assault; on the other hand, it is steadily making advances on the north eastern border while providing lip service to peace talks. It had successfully captured four villages in Sumy Oblast.

Russia occupied four villages in the northeastern border of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast, according to regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov. The border villages of Novenke, Zhuravka, Veselivka, Basivka, and Hryhorov were under Russian control as of May 26. It had been a repeated target of Russian incursions. These areas were previously considered gray zone with neither Russia nor Ukraine having complete control over those regions. "Residents of these villages were evacuated long ago, and there is no threat to civilians," said Governor Oleh Hryhorov. Around 56,000 civilians were evacuated from the region about a week ago. "The Ukrainian Defence Forces and all components of the defence forces are keeping the situation under control, inflicting precision fire on the enemy," said Hryhorov "There is no evidence that (the Russians) are seriously considering peace...On the contrary, there is a lot of evidence that they are preparing new offensive operations," said President Volodymyr Zelensky, citing an intelligence report. According to Zelensky, there has been various intelligence from Ukraine and its allies about massive operations in the next few days. “They talk a lot about diplomacy. But when in the midst of this, there are constant Russian strikes, constant killings, constant assaults, and preparations for new offensives, this is definitely a diagnosis. Russia deserves full-scale pressure, everything that can be done to limit their military capabilities,” said Zelensky. According to reports from the news outlet Kyiv Independent, Russia is planning to create a buffer zone utilising its advances in Sumy Oblast. While it launched an air assault on Ukraine, it has steadily advanced near the northeastern border. On the other hand, Russia is involved in ‘peace talks’. There has been a continuous fight near the communities of Vodolahy, Yunakivka, and Khotin. Russia have intensified its aerial attacks in the last three consecutive nights with a rampage over the cities of Ukraine. It has launched almost 900 attack drones in the last three days, including cruise and ballistic missiles.

On one hand, Russia launched an air assault; on the other hand, it is steadily making advances on the north eastern border while providing lip service to peace talks. It had successfully captured four villages in Sumy Oblast.

Russia occupies four border villages in Ukraine previously considered gray zone

People in Los Angeles were rattled by a sudden sonic boom on Saturday night. It was a loud explosion that caught residents unawares at around 10:45 pm. What scared them the most was that a noticeable shaking followed the sound. People thought it was an earthquake, but it was actually a visitor from space of man-made origin. The loud noise was made by Elon Musk's SpaceX Dragon capsule returning to Earth.&nbsp;The boom and the rattling were heard from Santa Monica to Fresno. People flocked to social media to know more about what shook their homes, hoping to find the answers. Some feared that it was an explosion. The incident was so scary that some social media users thought they were witnessing the end of times, with one of them stating it was likely "my last day on Earth."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/universe-just-recorded-its-most-powerful-sonic-booms-in-stephans-quintet-778628">Universe just recorded its most powerful sonic booms in Stephan’s Quintet</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Another quipped that the explosion was so loud that he thought they were all about to go out "like dinosaurs."&nbsp;<h2>SpaceX Dragon capsule returned to Earth</h2>&nbsp;NASA reported that a SpaceX Dragon capsule had returned to Earth. It had carried approximately 6,700 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station (ISS). It made its reentry after undocking from the ISS at 9:05 am on Friday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/jupiter-was-an-even-bigger-monster-billions-of-years-ago-1747903607663">Jupiter was an even bigger monster billions of years ago, Amalthea and Thebe hold clues</a>&nbsp;<h2>Warning issues about sonic boom in Los Angeles</h2>&nbsp;After about 36 hours, the capsule splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. SpaceX had posted a warning about an hour before the descent that the Dragon capsule would "announce its arrival with a brief sonic boom". However, the sonic boom came as a surprise to most residents of Los Angeles.&nbsp;SpaceX and NASA have joined hands to ensure critical cargo and supplies reach the International Space Station. Spacecraft commonly return to Earth at supersonic speed, and this one was also monitored as routine.&nbsp;Loud noises in the area near the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County have become common in the area. SpaceX and the US Space Force have admitted that such noises have become common due to frequent rocket launches and landings in the area.&nbsp;Concerns have been raised about the sonic booms, with appeals being made to limit them. However, military officials have dismissed them. Notably, SpaceX is planning over 90 launches from the base by 2026. &nbsp;

A loud boom, followed by a rattling, triggered an earthquake scare in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Panicked people flocked to social media to search for answers. What was it?

People in Los Angeles were rattled by a sudden sonic boom on Saturday night. It was a loud explosion that caught residents unawares at around 10:45 pm. What scared them the most was that a noticeable shaking followed the sound. People thought it was an earthquake, but it was actually a visitor from space of man-made origin. The loud noise was made by Elon Musk's SpaceX Dragon capsule returning to Earth. The boom and the rattling were heard from Santa Monica to Fresno. People flocked to social media to know more about what shook their homes, hoping to find the answers. Some feared that it was an explosion. The incident was so scary that some social media users thought they were witnessing the end of times, with one of them stating it was likely "my last day on Earth." Also Read: Universe just recorded its most powerful sonic booms in Stephan’s Quintet Another quipped that the explosion was so loud that he thought they were all about to go out "like dinosaurs." SpaceX Dragon capsule returned to Earth NASA reported that a SpaceX Dragon capsule had returned to Earth. It had carried approximately 6,700 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station (ISS). It made its reentry after undocking from the ISS at 9:05 am on Friday. Also Read: Jupiter was an even bigger monster billions of years ago, Amalthea and Thebe hold clues Warning issues about sonic boom in Los Angeles After about 36 hours, the capsule splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. SpaceX had posted a warning about an hour before the descent that the Dragon capsule would "announce its arrival with a brief sonic boom". However, the sonic boom came as a surprise to most residents of Los Angeles. SpaceX and NASA have joined hands to ensure critical cargo and supplies reach the International Space Station. Spacecraft commonly return to Earth at supersonic speed, and this one was also monitored as routine. Loud noises in the area near the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County have become common in the area. SpaceX and the US Space Force have admitted that such noises have become common due to frequent rocket launches and landings in the area. Concerns have been raised about the sonic booms, with appeals being made to limit them. However, military officials have dismissed them. Notably, SpaceX is planning over 90 launches from the base by 2026.

A loud boom, followed by a rattling, triggered an earthquake scare in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Panicked people flocked to social media to search for answers. What was it?

Screeching sound blasts Los Angeles, followed by a strange rattling. What was it?

Iran said that it is open to compromises on its nuclear program amid talks with the United States, but uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable, Tehran's Foreign Ministry told CNN, suggesting Washington understands this position&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmalil Baghaei on Monday (May 26) said that there are "so many ways" how a compromise can be reached in talks with the US, but did not specify in what ways Iran would compromise.&nbsp;"If the intention is to make sure that Iran's nuclear program would not be weaponised, I think that's something that we could simply do," Baghaei said&nbsp;&nbsp;Reiterating the Middle Eastern nation's long-standing position in the talks with the US, he added that Iran’s right to nuclear energy would have to be protected&nbsp;&nbsp;"If the (US) intention is to deprive Iranians of their right to peaceful nuclear energy. I think that would be very problematic to the extent that&nbsp;“If the (US’) intention is to deprive Iranians of their right to peaceful nuclear energy, I think that would be very problematic to the extent that I think it would really challenge the whole process,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>Iran-US talks</h2>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump said that the fifth round of talks in Rome between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme were “very good”, adding that there might be "good news" soon.&nbsp;"I think we could have some good news on the Iran front," the US President said on Sunday (May 25). Revealing an expected timeline for the announcement, he said it could come "over the next two days."&nbsp;However, Trump's claims of progress have not received support from Iran or the mediating nation of Oman. After the latest round of negotiations, Iran's lead negotiator, Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, stressed that the negotiations were "too complicated to be resolved in two or three meetings."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran can survive even if negotiations with the US fall through.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmalil Baghaei on Monday (May 26) said that there are "so many ways" a compromise can be reached in talks with the US.

Iran said that it is open to compromises on its nuclear program amid talks with the United States, but uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable, Tehran's Foreign Ministry told CNN, suggesting Washington understands this position Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmalil Baghaei on Monday (May 26) said that there are "so many ways" how a compromise can be reached in talks with the US, but did not specify in what ways Iran would compromise. "If the intention is to make sure that Iran's nuclear program would not be weaponised, I think that's something that we could simply do," Baghaei said Reiterating the Middle Eastern nation's long-standing position in the talks with the US, he added that Iran’s right to nuclear energy would have to be protected "If the (US) intention is to deprive Iranians of their right to peaceful nuclear energy. I think that would be very problematic to the extent that “If the (US’) intention is to deprive Iranians of their right to peaceful nuclear energy, I think that would be very problematic to the extent that I think it would really challenge the whole process,” he said. Iran-US talks US President Donald Trump said that the fifth round of talks in Rome between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme were “very good”, adding that there might be "good news" soon. "I think we could have some good news on the Iran front," the US President said on Sunday (May 25). Revealing an expected timeline for the announcement, he said it could come "over the next two days." However, Trump's claims of progress have not received support from Iran or the mediating nation of Oman. After the latest round of negotiations, Iran's lead negotiator, Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, stressed that the negotiations were "too complicated to be resolved in two or three meetings." Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran can survive even if negotiations with the US fall through.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmalil Baghaei on Monday (May 26) said that there are "so many ways" how a compromise can be reached in talks with the US.

Iran ready to compromise on nuclear programme with US, says Tehran: Report

A mysterious object was seen flying over Buga, Colombia, in March. It was an unidentified flying object, a UFO. Whether it came from outer space is still up for debate, but it was an unknown object nonetheless. It was a metallic orb and carried an ominous message for humanity, a warning that if we don't get our act straight soon, we could be staring at potential disaster.&nbsp;Several people believe that aliens sent the sphere to Earth, probably by a species more advanced than us. They supposedly know what awaits Earth if the current state of affairs continues, with global warming, wars, and more plaguing the planet.&nbsp;<h2>Metallic orb over Colombia moved in a strange manner</h2>&nbsp;The orb was seen moving in a strange manner that no man-made aircraft could ever travel. It zig-zagged its way through the skies before landing on the ground. It was recovered by scientists who have since been analysing it. The sphere has some symbols etched on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/will-humans-hear-back-from-aliens-on-k2-18b-not-for-at-least-248-years-8975734">Will humans hear back from aliens on K2-18b? Not for at least 248 years</a>&nbsp;To learn about its origin, scientists went back to ancient scripts, such as runes, Ogham and Mesopotamian writing systems. However, the signs did not match any of them. Now, they have been deciphered using AI.&nbsp;<h2>Are aliens warning humans about their future?</h2>&nbsp;The message, as per analysts, says, "The origin of birth through union and energy in the cycle of transformation, the meeting point of unity, expansion and awareness – individual consciousness."&nbsp;A team of scientists who studied the sphere say that, according to them, "it is a message to humanity". Dr. Jose Luis Velazquez, a radiologist who examined the sphere, and his team, said, "It encourages a collective shift in consciousness to help Mother Earth, especially considering current problems with pollution and environmental degradation."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-believe-theyll-soon-spot-alien-civilisation-communicating-with-its-spacecraft-768395">Scientists scan star system potentially hosting alien life</a>&nbsp;The researchers also noted the absence of any joints in the object, hinting that it was not made by humans. They also found that "its internal structure is composed of high-density elements." Velazquez and his team state that the sphere needs further analysis to establish the exact point of origin.<h2>Did humans make the Buga sphere?</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Dr Julia Mossbridge, a cognitive neuroscientist and a researcher of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), doesn't think the sphere has extraterrestrial origins. She told Fox News, "The sphere itself seems kind of like an art project," something she thinks only humans can do.&nbsp;A purported video showing the so-called "Buga sphere" is also on the internet, but Mossbridge states there is no confirmation that the object seen in the video is the same as the metal sphere found in Colombia.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The metallic object seen flying over Buga in Colombia carries symbols which experts think are a warning from aliens for humans and Earth.

A mysterious object was seen flying over Buga, Colombia, in March. It was an unidentified flying object, a UFO. Whether it came from outer space is still up for debate, but it was an unknown object nonetheless. It was a metallic orb and carried an ominous message for humanity, a warning that if we don't get our act straight soon, we could be staring at potential disaster. Several people believe that aliens sent the sphere to Earth, probably by a species more advanced than us. They supposedly know what awaits Earth if the current state of affairs continues, with global warming, wars, and more plaguing the planet. Metallic orb over Colombia moved in a strange manner The orb was seen moving in a strange manner that no man-made aircraft could ever travel. It zig-zagged its way through the skies before landing on the ground. It was recovered by scientists who have since been analysing it. The sphere has some symbols etched on it. Also Read: Will humans hear back from aliens on K2-18b? Not for at least 248 years To learn about its origin, scientists went back to ancient scripts, such as runes, Ogham and Mesopotamian writing systems. However, the signs did not match any of them. Now, they have been deciphered using AI. Are aliens warning humans about their future? The message, as per analysts, says, "The origin of birth through union and energy in the cycle of transformation, the meeting point of unity, expansion and awareness – individual consciousness." A team of scientists who studied the sphere say that, according to them, "it is a message to humanity". Dr. Jose Luis Velazquez, a radiologist who examined the sphere, and his team, said, "It encourages a collective shift in consciousness to help Mother Earth, especially considering current problems with pollution and environmental degradation." Also Read: Scientists scan star system potentially hosting alien life The researchers also noted the absence of any joints in the object, hinting that it was not made by humans. They also found that "its internal structure is composed of high-density elements." Velazquez and his team state that the sphere needs further analysis to establish the exact point of origin. Did humans make the Buga sphere? Meanwhile, Dr Julia Mossbridge, a cognitive neuroscientist and a researcher of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), doesn't think the sphere has extraterrestrial origins. She told Fox News, "The sphere itself seems kind of like an art project," something she thinks only humans can do. A purported video showing the so-called "Buga sphere" is also on the internet, but Mossbridge states there is no confirmation that the object seen in the video is the same as the metal sphere found in Colombia.

The metallic object seen flying over Buga in Colombia carries symbols which experts think are a warning from aliens for humans and Earth.

Real life Arrival? Is Buga sphere a warning sign from aliens? Mystery grows around UFO

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific".&nbsp;In what is being seen as an unusual move, Pakistan's new Field Marshal Asim Munir accompanied Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif during bilateral talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, raising major speculations about power shift in Islamabad.&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-issues-statement-on-liverpool-title-parade-car-collision-rule-out-terrorism-1748311968631">UK Police rules out terrorism in Liverpool title parade car collision: 'We believe this to be isolated incident'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250527/image-1748312420175.png?rect=(113,0,1200,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="UK Police rules out terrorism in Liverpool title parade car collision: 'We believe this to be isolated incident'"></figure>The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asim-munir-accompanies-pakistan-pm-in-bilateral-meet-with-turkey-s-erdogan-unusual-move-fuels-speculations-1748313369341">Asim Munir accompanies Pakistan PM in bilateral meet with Turkey's Erdogan, unusual move fuels speculations</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250527/image-1748317585218.png?rect=(60,0,1200,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Asim Munir accompanies Pakistan PM in bilateral meet with Turkey's Erdogan, unusual move fuels speculations"></figure>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif as well as new Field Marshal Asim Munir amid tensions with India. In what is being seen as an unusual move, Munir accompanied Pakistani PM as he held bilateral talks with the Turkish counterpart.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/family-of-seven-found-dead-in-a-car-suicide-pact-suspected-1748313466742">Family of seven found dead inside a car in Panchkula, suicide suspected</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250527/image-1748313580503.png?rect=(114,0,1200,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Family of seven found dead inside a car in Panchkula, suicide suspected"></figure>A family hailing from India's Dehradun was found dead in a car parked about 200 km away in Panchkula. The family of seven allegedly died by suicide, this after consuming poison.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/spirit-sandeep-reddy-vanga-accuses-deepika-padukone-of-exposing-script-details-1748315157338">Sandeep Reddy Vanga accuses Deepika Padukone of exposing script details</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250527/image-1748316586158.png?rect=(0,0,1920,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Spirit: Sandeep Reddy Vanga accuses Deepika Padukone of exposing script details"></figure>Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has sparked controversy again, this time by seemingly criticising actress Deepika Padukone for allegedly leaking plot details of his upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas. While he did not mention her by name, his post on X appeared to target Deepika and accused her of using PR tactics&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/imd-says-heavy-to-very-heavy-rainfall-likely-in-mumbai-today-1748313603179">IMD says heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai today</a>

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The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific". In what is being seen as an unusual move, Pakistan's new Field Marshal Asim Munir accompanied Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif during bilateral talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, raising major speculations about power shift in Islamabad. Click on the headlines for more UK Police rules out terrorism in Liverpool title parade car collision: 'We believe this to be isolated incident' The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific". Asim Munir accompanies Pakistan PM in bilateral meet with Turkey's Erdogan, unusual move fuels speculations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif as well as new Field Marshal Asim Munir amid tensions with India. In what is being seen as an unusual move, Munir accompanied Pakistani PM as he held bilateral talks with the Turkish counterpart. Family of seven found dead inside a car in Panchkula, suicide suspected A family hailing from India's Dehradun was found dead in a car parked about 200 km away in Panchkula. The family of seven allegedly died by suicide, this after consuming poison. Sandeep Reddy Vanga accuses Deepika Padukone of exposing script details Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has sparked controversy again, this time by seemingly criticising actress Deepika Padukone for allegedly leaking plot details of his upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas. While he did not mention her by name, his post on X appeared to target Deepika and accused her of using PR tactics IMD says heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai today

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Morning news brief: UK Police rules out terrorism in Liverpool parade car collision; Asim Munir meets Turkey's Erdogan, and more

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif as well as new Field Marshal Asim Munir amid tensions with India. In what is being seen as an unusual move, Munir accompanied Pakistani PM as he held bilateral talks with the Turkish counterpart. Pakistan's foreign minister was also a part of the Pakistani delegation that is visiting four "friendly countries." The delegation will also visit Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Iran. &nbsp;Taking to X, Turkish President Erdogan wrote, "I was very pleased to host the Prime Minister of Pakistan, my dear friend Shahbaz Sharif, and his esteemed delegation in Istanbul." Highlighting that both discussed many critical issues including security, Erdogan added that their relation is "unbreakable." He also sought to further &nbsp;strengthen "the deep-rooted historical, human and political relations between Türkiye and Pakistan in every field." He emphasized that Turkey and Pakistan are looking forward to make their "unity, togetherness and brotherhood permanent." &nbsp;Pakistani PM Sharif said, “Had the honour of meeting my dear brother President Reccep Tayipp Erdogan in Istanbul this evening. Thanked him for his resolute support to Pakistan in the recent Pakistan India standoff.”&nbsp;Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir was elevated as Field Marshal on May 20 by Pakistan's government after heightened tensions with India. Pakistan said that Munir will now be in a “strategic leadership and decisive role.” Experts suggested that this marks a major power shift in Pakistan and Munir being part of the delegation with the Prime Minister only fuels such speculations.&nbsp;<h2>Turkey supports Pakistan, Indians calls for #BoycottTurkey</h2>Turkey has supported Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 and India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistani terror targets. Calls for boycotting Turkey began in India when India's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed that drones sent by Pakistan across India’s post Operation Sindoor were Turkish-made Songar drones.&nbsp;In a big action against Turkey amid its support for Pakistan, India’s aviation security regulator Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of Turkey based Çelebi Airport Services. The Çelebi Airport Services approached the court and the court reserved its verdict.&nbsp;Educational institutions like JNU, IIT, Jamia Millia Islamia have cancelled their MoUs with several Turkish universities citing “national security.” Travel platforms like EaseMyTrip have advised travellers to visit Turkey and Azerbaijan only if absolutely necessary. Moreover, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which represents workers, technicians, artists, and professionals of the Indian film industry, announced a complete ban on Turkey for shooting films and cultural collaborations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In what is being seen as an unusual move, Asim Munir accompanied Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif during bilateral talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif as well as new Field Marshal Asim Munir amid tensions with India. In what is being seen as an unusual move, Munir accompanied Pakistani PM as he held bilateral talks with the Turkish counterpart. Pakistan's foreign minister was also a part of the Pakistani delegation that is visiting four "friendly countries." The delegation will also visit Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Iran. Taking to X, Turkish President Erdogan wrote, "I was very pleased to host the Prime Minister of Pakistan, my dear friend Shahbaz Sharif, and his esteemed delegation in Istanbul." Highlighting that both discussed many critical issues including security, Erdogan added that their relation is "unbreakable." He also sought to further strengthen "the deep-rooted historical, human and political relations between Türkiye and Pakistan in every field." He emphasized that Turkey and Pakistan are looking forward to make their "unity, togetherness and brotherhood permanent." Pakistani PM Sharif said, “Had the honour of meeting my dear brother President Reccep Tayipp Erdogan in Istanbul this evening. Thanked him for his resolute support to Pakistan in the recent Pakistan India standoff.” Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir was elevated as Field Marshal on May 20 by Pakistan's government after heightened tensions with India. Pakistan said that Munir will now be in a “strategic leadership and decisive role.” Experts suggested that this marks a major power shift in Pakistan and Munir being part of the delegation with the Prime Minister only fuels such speculations. Turkey supports Pakistan, Indians calls for #BoycottTurkey Turkey has supported Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 and India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistani terror targets. Calls for boycotting Turkey began in India when India's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed that drones sent by Pakistan across India’s post Operation Sindoor were Turkish-made Songar drones. In a big action against Turkey amid its support for Pakistan, India’s aviation security regulator Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of Turkey based Çelebi Airport Services. The Çelebi Airport Services approached the court and the court reserved its verdict. Educational institutions like JNU, IIT, Jamia Millia Islamia have cancelled their MoUs with several Turkish universities citing “national security.” Travel platforms like EaseMyTrip have advised travellers to visit Turkey and Azerbaijan only if absolutely necessary. Moreover, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which represents workers, technicians, artists, and professionals of the Indian film industry, announced a complete ban on Turkey for shooting films and cultural collaborations.

In what is being seen as an unusual move, Asim Munir accompanied Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif during bilateral talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Asim Munir accompanies Pakistan PM in bilateral meet with Turkey's Erdogan, unusual move fuels speculations

Ultranationalist jews chanted slogans ‘Death to Arabs' and ‘may your villages burn’ on May 26 as they passed through the Palestinian area with the Jerusalem Day march. Jerusalem Day celebration marks the capture of East Jerusalem after the 1967 Mideast war. It is an Israeli holiday celebrated with marches displaying Jewish pride, accompanied by Palestinian humiliation.The marches often become chaotic and with instances of flare-ups with Palestinians. Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir went inside Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the three holiest sites of Islam, also known as the Temple Mount to Jews. In a speech, he said that ‘terrorists’ will face the death penalty.Jewish also have strong ties with Temple mount, it was the location of the First and Second Biblical Temple. However, they are not usually allowed to pray in Temple mount only Christian and Muslims are allowed to pray there.“Today, thank God, it is possible to pray on the Temple Mount, to bow down on the Temple Mount — we thank God for that” said Ben Gvir.A group of Israeli ultra-nationalist youth shouted, “This is our home, this is our state,” “Go away from here!” There were also instances of vandalism of Palestinan shops and harrasment with Palestinan women calling them “charmouta” Arabic for “whore.”Right-wing activists hold up a banner reading in Hebrew, 1967 - Jerusalem in our hands; 2025 - Gaza in our hands as they gather with Israeli flags outside the Damascus Gate of the walled Old City of Jerusalem on May 26, 2025"This is not what love for Jerusalem looks like. This is what hatred, racism, and bullying look like. This is not our Judaism. This is not the Zionism we believe in. This is the product of an anti-Zionist, non-Jewish, inciting, and racist government," said Yair Golan, Chairman of Democrats in Israel.UNRWA West Bank coordinator Roland Friedrich said protesters stormed into the compound, including Yulia Malinovsky, the legislator who was behind the ban on UNRWA, and forced inside the compound in the view of the Police.Police have detained some of the extremist protestors. Last year, during the Jerusalem Day celebration, violence was seen between Palestinian and Jewish settlers.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

During Jerusalem Day celebrations on May 26, ultranationalist Jews marched through Palestinian areas chanting racist slogans, sparking tensions and vandalism. Israeli Minister Ben Gvir’s visit to Al-Aqsa and inflammatory remarks have drawn criticism from national and international observers

Ultranationalist jews chanted slogans ‘Death to Arabs' and ‘may your villages burn’ on May 26 as they passed through the Palestinian area with the Jerusalem Day march. Jerusalem Day celebration marks the capture of East Jerusalem after the 1967 Mideast war. It is an Israeli holiday celebrated with marches displaying Jewish pride, accompanied by Palestinian humiliation. The marches often become chaotic and with instances of flare-ups with Palestinians. Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir went inside Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the three holiest sites of Islam, also known as the Temple Mount to Jews. In a speech, he said that ‘terrorists’ will face the death penalty. Jewish also have strong ties with Temple mount, it was the location of the First and Second Biblical Temple. However, they are not usually allowed to pray in Temple mount only Christian and Muslims are allowed to pray there. “Today, thank God, it is possible to pray on the Temple Mount, to bow down on the Temple Mount — we thank God for that” said Ben Gvir. A group of Israeli ultra-nationalist youth shouted, “This is our home, this is our state,” “Go away from here!” There were also instances of vandalism of Palestinan shops and harrasment with Palestinan women calling them “charmouta” Arabic for “whore.” Right-wing activists hold up a banner reading in Hebrew, 1967 - Jerusalem in our hands; 2025 - Gaza in our hands as they gather with Israeli flags outside the Damascus Gate of the walled Old City of Jerusalem on May 26, 2025 "This is not what love for Jerusalem looks like. This is what hatred, racism, and bullying look like. This is not our Judaism. This is not the Zionism we believe in. This is the product of an anti-Zionist, non-Jewish, inciting, and racist government," said Yair Golan, Chairman of Democrats in Israel. UNRWA West Bank coordinator Roland Friedrich said protesters stormed into the compound, including Yulia Malinovsky, the legislator who was behind the ban on UNRWA, and forced inside the compound in the view of the Police. Police have detained some of the extremist protestors. Last year, during the Jerusalem Day celebration, violence was seen between Palestinian and Jewish settlers.

During Jerusalem Day celebrations on May 26, ultranationalist Jews marched through Palestinian areas chanting racist slogans, sparking tensions and vandalism. Israeli Minister Ben Gvir’s visit to Al-Aqsa and inflammatory remarks have drawn criticism from national and international observers

Far-right Israeli settlers chant 'Death to Arabs' and 'may your villages burn' on Jerusalem Day celebration march

The football world united on Tuesday after 27 people were hospitalised when a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League.&nbsp;Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in torrential rain to see Liverpool's victory parade.&nbsp;Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus passed by.&nbsp;Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man. &nbsp;"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," Liverpool posted on X, where several Premier League clubs offered their support.&nbsp;Great rivals Manchester United wrote: "Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident."&nbsp;On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city."&nbsp;Deposed Premier League champions Manchester City wrote: "The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today."&nbsp;Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart.Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: "Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok."&nbsp;FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered "thoughts and prayers to all those affected". "Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city," he said in a statement.&nbsp;Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back.&nbsp;Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X that it was "shocked by the appalling events". "Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected," it said. "We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory parade


The football world united on Tuesday after 27 people were hospitalised when a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League. Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in torrential rain to see Liverpool's victory parade. Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus passed by. Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," Liverpool posted on X, where several Premier League clubs offered their support. Great rivals Manchester United wrote: "Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident." On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city." Deposed Premier League champions Manchester City wrote: "The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today." Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: "Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok." FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered "thoughts and prayers to all those affected". "Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city," he said in a statement. Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X that it was "shocked by the appalling events". "Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected," it said. "We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus passed by

Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory parade

Legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci painted secret tunnels in one of his artworks of an Italian castle, which experts suspected hinted that they existed in reality as well. However, no one had ever found them. But new research has now confirmed that the numerous tunnels Vinci drew are not only real, but a part of a complex system built under a castle from the 1400s.&nbsp;Experts from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Codevintec, and Sforza Castel teamed up to discover that the ancient Sforza Castle is hiding tunnels under it. Vinci was once hired to design the castle and so knew about the tunnels, but contemporary humans have never seen them.&nbsp;<h2>Leonardo da Vinci's painting had tunnels, but were they real?</h2>&nbsp;Vinci's artworks have drawn from real life and so researchers knew that the tunnels in his paintings weren't merely a piece of fiction. The researchers deployed ground-penetrating radar and laser scanning peep multiple feet underground. They discovered a tunnel system that included several of them and seemed to serve several purposes.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/20000-year-old-labyrinth-with-3000-rooms-lies-under-egypt-pyramid-9012892">20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces</a>&nbsp;Francesca Biolo, researcher at Polytechnic University of Milan, said in a statement, "The ground-penetrating radar enriched the 3D model with data on known, but inaccessible, spaces, bringing to light unknown walkways and ideas for further studies on secret passages."&nbsp;<h2>Sforza Castle in Milan</h2>&nbsp;The tunnel system under Sforza Castle is believed to have been built sometime in the late 1400s. First, the duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza, took over an existing site and built the Sforza Castle. The grand structure had huge towers, vast courtyards, and frescoed-lined halls. Then, in 1494, Ludovico Sforza, who took over the reins, decided to add more aspects to the castle. Leonardo da Vinci was hired as the artist for the castle.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-discovery-points-to-the-exact-date-jesus-christ-was-likely-crucified-8979096">NASA discovery points to the exact date Jesus Christ was likely crucified</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This led him to document the underground tunnels, according to Art Net. Researchers believe the tunnel system served various purposes, primary being military goals.&nbsp;However, they also noted that the tunnels linked the castle with the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The church was built by Francesco and was where the Sforza family buried its members. The royals used the one passageway to access the church quickly while visiting the burial sites of their loved ones.&nbsp;Notably, Vinci's The Last Supper can also be found in the same church, adding more intrigue to the discovery.&nbsp;<h2>A virtual tour of the tunnels</h2>&nbsp;Scientists now want to replicate the Sforza Castle as it existed in ancient times, complete with hidden portions which aren't visible or accessible today. The castle today has three museums, and the researchers want to use virtual reality to add a dimension to the visitor experience, letting them explore what they can't see, at least for now. &nbsp;

Leonardo da Vinci alluded to the existence of tunnels under an Italian castle in a painting. Were they merely fictional? Experts believe an intricate system of tunnels lies under this ancient castle in Milan.

Legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci painted secret tunnels in one of his artworks of an Italian castle, which experts suspected hinted that they existed in reality as well. However, no one had ever found them. But new research has now confirmed that the numerous tunnels Vinci drew are not only real, but a part of a complex system built under a castle from the 1400s. Experts from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Codevintec, and Sforza Castel teamed up to discover that the ancient Sforza Castle is hiding tunnels under it. Vinci was once hired to design the castle and so knew about the tunnels, but contemporary humans have never seen them. Leonardo da Vinci's painting had tunnels, but were they real? Vinci's artworks have drawn from real life and so researchers knew that the tunnels in his paintings weren't merely a piece of fiction. The researchers deployed ground-penetrating radar and laser scanning peep multiple feet underground. They discovered a tunnel system that included several of them and seemed to serve several purposes. Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces Francesca Biolo, researcher at Polytechnic University of Milan, said in a statement, "The ground-penetrating radar enriched the 3D model with data on known, but inaccessible, spaces, bringing to light unknown walkways and ideas for further studies on secret passages." Sforza Castle in Milan The tunnel system under Sforza Castle is believed to have been built sometime in the late 1400s. First, the duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza, took over an existing site and built the Sforza Castle. The grand structure had huge towers, vast courtyards, and frescoed-lined halls. Then, in 1494, Ludovico Sforza, who took over the reins, decided to add more aspects to the castle. Leonardo da Vinci was hired as the artist for the castle. Also Read: NASA discovery points to the exact date Jesus Christ was likely crucified This led him to document the underground tunnels, according to Art Net. Researchers believe the tunnel system served various purposes, primary being military goals. However, they also noted that the tunnels linked the castle with the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The church was built by Francesco and was where the Sforza family buried its members. The royals used the one passageway to access the church quickly while visiting the burial sites of their loved ones. Notably, Vinci's The Last Supper can also be found in the same church, adding more intrigue to the discovery. A virtual tour of the tunnels Scientists now want to replicate the Sforza Castle as it existed in ancient times, complete with hidden portions which aren't visible or accessible today. The castle today has three museums, and the researchers want to use virtual reality to add a dimension to the visitor experience, letting them explore what they can't see, at least for now.

Leonardo da Vinci alluded to the existence of tunnels under an Italian castle in a painting. Were they merely fictional? Experts believe an intricate system of tunnels lies under this ancient castle in Milan.

Secret tunnels seen only in Leonardo da Vinci's painting have been discovered under an ancient Italian castle

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific". &nbsp;"What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it...A 53-year-old man is believed to be the driver of the vehicle", she said. &nbsp;Sims added that an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident is currently under way. She also said her thoughts are with all those injured. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Dave Kitchin of the Northwest Ambulance Service comfirmed to Reuters, "27 patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries." &nbsp;In a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/car-ploughs-into-people-celebrating-liverpool-title-parade-1748286023152">horrific incident </a>on Monday (May 26), a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title. Videos on social media showed people thrown into the air as the car rammed into spectators.&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling.’ “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X. &nbsp;The incident "cast a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day," Liverpool city council leader Liam Robinson said on social media.

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related.

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related. At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Simms of Merseyside Police said that police are not treating the incident as terrorism and described the event as "horrific". "What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it...A 53-year-old man is believed to be the driver of the vehicle", she said. Sims added that an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident is currently under way. She also said her thoughts are with all those injured. Meanwhile, Dave Kitchin of the Northwest Ambulance Service comfirmed to Reuters, "27 patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries." In a horrific incident on Monday (May 26), a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title. Videos on social media showed people thrown into the air as the car rammed into spectators. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling.’ “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X. The incident "cast a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day," Liverpool city council leader Liam Robinson said on social media.

The UK police has confirmed that a horrific incident Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade is not being treated as terrorism-related.

UK Police rules out terrorism in Liverpool title parade car collision: 'We believe this to be isolated incident'

In a horrific incident, a car ploughed through the people part of the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26).The Merseyside Police in northwest England released a statement about the incident and said: "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained."The statement also said that they were contacted about 6 PM local time "following reports a car been in collision with a number of pedestrians."“We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre," requested the police further.“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision,” it added.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling’ and added thanked the police and emergency services for the response.“The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X.One of the eyewitness recalled the horrific moment and told local news outlet Skynews: “We were literally like sardines walking up the street, and then we heard beeping and screaming and when we looked up, there was a black, people carrier, driving straight towards us,” said Chelsea Yuen.“Me and my friend Francesca jumped out the way and pulled her little girl out the way.”

A car ploughed into the crowd celebrating the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26).

In a horrific incident, a car ploughed through the people part of the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26). The Merseyside Police in northwest England released a statement about the incident and said: "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained." The statement also said that they were contacted about 6 PM local time "following reports a car been in collision with a number of pedestrians." “We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre," requested the police further. “We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area. “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision,” it added. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and called it ‘appalling’ and added thanked the police and emergency services for the response. “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the UK PM wrote on X. One of the eyewitness recalled the horrific moment and told local news outlet Skynews: “We were literally like sardines walking up the street, and then we heard beeping and screaming and when we looked up, there was a black, people carrier, driving straight towards us,” said Chelsea Yuen. “Me and my friend Francesca jumped out the way and pulled her little girl out the way.”

A car ploughed into the crowd celebrating the trophy parade of Liverpool's Premier League title celebration in Liverpool (UK) on Monday (May 26).

Car ploughs into people celebrating Liverpool's title parade; police make arrest

Hours after a video went viral showing French President Emmanuel Macron's wife playfully smacking him on the plane, Macron finally broke the silence on the controversy people's spreading on social media.The French president rejected the video shared on social media, which purportedly shows his wife pulling his face away as they step off an aircraft in Vietnam.Macron dismissed the videos, however, agreed that the video was authentic and not fake."The videos are all real, and yes, sometimes people tamper with them, but people are attributing all kinds of nonsense to them," he said while speaking to media in Hanoi on Monday.While defending the video, Macron said, "There’s a video showing me joking and teasing my wife and somehow that becomes a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe, with people even coming up with theories to explain it.”In a video making rounds on the internet, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron has been seen, playfully smacking her husband as he stepped off the plane in Vietnam.In the video, as the aircraft opens, the first visible movement shown in the video is of Brigitte Macron's arms, reaching out to his husband.Later, the couple walked down the stairs together with smiles on their faces. However, Macron's wife declined the president's offered arm to hold.After the video went viral, netizens started debating, with some asking, "Are they okay?" While others questioned, "Is this a public spat or just pre-trip exhaustion?”The Elysee Palace initially, denied the video's existence, but eventually, it came forward admitting it, saying that it was just "playful teasing"."It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness," an Elysee official said, according to a Reuters report. &nbsp;

The French president rejected the video shared on social media, which purportedly shows his wife pulling his face away as they step off an aircraft in Vietnam.

Hours after a video went viral showing French President Emmanuel Macron's wife playfully smacking him on the plane, Macron finally broke the silence on the controversy people's spreading on social media. The French president rejected the video shared on social media, which purportedly shows his wife pulling his face away as they step off an aircraft in Vietnam. Macron dismissed the videos, however, agreed that the video was authentic and not fake. "The videos are all real, and yes, sometimes people tamper with them, but people are attributing all kinds of nonsense to them," he said while speaking to media in Hanoi on Monday. While defending the video, Macron said, "There’s a video showing me joking and teasing my wife and somehow that becomes a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe, with people even coming up with theories to explain it.” In a video making rounds on the internet, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron has been seen, playfully smacking her husband as he stepped off the plane in Vietnam. In the video, as the aircraft opens, the first visible movement shown in the video is of Brigitte Macron's arms, reaching out to his husband. Later, the couple walked down the stairs together with smiles on their faces. However, Macron's wife declined the president's offered arm to hold. After the video went viral, netizens started debating, with some asking, "Are they okay?" While others questioned, "Is this a public spat or just pre-trip exhaustion?” The Elysee Palace initially, denied the video's existence, but eventually, it came forward admitting it, saying that it was just "playful teasing". "It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness," an Elysee official said, according to a Reuters report.

The French president rejected the video shared on social media, which purportedly shows his wife pulling his face away as they step off an aircraft in Vietnam.

'Geo-planetary catastrophe': French President Macron breaks silence over his video of his wife 'smacking' him - Here's what he said

Kash Patel to reinvestigate Biden White House cocaine case | Here's what FBI saidAfter almost two years, FBI Director Kash Patel will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during former President Joe Biden's term.Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director made the announcement on X on May 26.A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.However, when the Secret Service did not identify a suspect, they closed the case on July 13, 2023. Moreover, no fingerprints or usable DNA were found, as well as, surveillance footage failed to provide leads due to the area’s high traffic and a camera blind spot.But as announced by Bongino, the FBI will be reopening the case. The deputy director said that Kash and he evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that garnered a lot of public interest."The Director and I will have most of our incoming reform teams in place by next week. The hiring process can take a little bit of time, but we are approaching that finish line. This will help us both in doubling down on our reform agenda," he said.He said that him and Kash evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest.Not just the cocaine case, but the FBI will also probe into the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case and the DC pipe bombing investigation."We made the decision to either re-open or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases," he said."The Director and I have done only one media interview together. We decided early on to limit our media footprint overall in order to keep the attention on the work being done. There are both positives and negatives to this approach," Bongino wrote.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-emotional-overload-kremlin-responds-to-trump-s-crazy-remark-for-putin-1748258560188">Also read: ‘Emotional overload’: Kremlin responds to Trump’s ‘crazy’ remark for Putin</a>

A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.

Kash Patel to reinvestigate Biden White House cocaine case | Here's what FBI said After almost two years, FBI Director Kash Patel will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during former President Joe Biden's term. Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director made the announcement on X on May 26. A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings. However, when the Secret Service did not identify a suspect, they closed the case on July 13, 2023. Moreover, no fingerprints or usable DNA were found, as well as, surveillance footage failed to provide leads due to the area’s high traffic and a camera blind spot. But as announced by Bongino, the FBI will be reopening the case. The deputy director said that Kash and he evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that garnered a lot of public interest. "The Director and I will have most of our incoming reform teams in place by next week. The hiring process can take a little bit of time, but we are approaching that finish line. This will help us both in doubling down on our reform agenda," he said. He said that him and Kash evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest. Not just the cocaine case, but the FBI will also probe into the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case and the DC pipe bombing investigation. "We made the decision to either re-open or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases," he said. "The Director and I have done only one media interview together. We decided early on to limit our media footprint overall in order to keep the attention on the work being done. There are both positives and negatives to this approach," Bongino wrote. Also read: ‘Emotional overload’: Kremlin responds to Trump’s ‘crazy’ remark for Putin

A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.

Biden White House cocaine case to be reinvestigated by Kash Patel? Here's what FBI said

After almost two years of the Hamas attack, a new report has emerged, stating that the terror group aimed to derail "normalisation" talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia by launching October 7 attacks and pushing Gaza into war.Hamas chief and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar allegedly told his men that an “extraordinary act” was needed to stop Israel and Saudi Arabia from reaching an agreement, The Wall Street Journal report revealed.Notably, Sinwar was killed last year by the Israeli military. He feared that such a deal between Israel and Saudi would undermine Hamas' cause for the destruction of Israel and the creation of a Palestinian state.The terror group chief ordered his men to immediately prepare for the attack they have been waiting on for two years, according to the new set of documents recovered by the Israeli army.The documents were allegedly found in a tunnel beneath Gaza. According to that, a deal between the two nations would be a game-changer for political dynamics in the Middle East.It further pointed to a pivotal meeting of Hamas's political leadership that took place just five days before the attack.“There is no doubt that the Saudi-Zionist normalization agreement is progressing significantly,” Sinwar allegedly said at the time, warning that the deal would “open the door for the majority of Arab and Islamic countries to follow the same path.”He added, the goal is "to bring about a major move or a strategic shift in the paths and balances of the region with regard to the Palestinian cause".Notably, Saudi officials have been pushing for a two-state solution as a condition for formally recognising Israel as an ally nation, which would mean that the Palestinian territory would be recognised as an independent entity.Hamas' October 7 attack killed over 1000 people in Israel and the retaliatory attacks on Gaza killed more than 53,000 people on the other side.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-nods-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-by-us-envoy-israel-hamas-war-1748268291513">Also read: Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy</a>

The terror group chief ordered his men to immediately prepare for the attack they have been waiting on for two years

After almost two years of the Hamas attack, a new report has emerged, stating that the terror group aimed to derail "normalisation" talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia by launching October 7 attacks and pushing Gaza into war. Hamas chief and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar allegedly told his men that an “extraordinary act” was needed to stop Israel and Saudi Arabia from reaching an agreement, The Wall Street Journal report revealed. Notably, Sinwar was killed last year by the Israeli military. He feared that such a deal between Israel and Saudi would undermine Hamas' cause for the destruction of Israel and the creation of a Palestinian state. The terror group chief ordered his men to immediately prepare for the attack they have been waiting on for two years, according to the new set of documents recovered by the Israeli army. The documents were allegedly found in a tunnel beneath Gaza. According to that, a deal between the two nations would be a game-changer for political dynamics in the Middle East. It further pointed to a pivotal meeting of Hamas's political leadership that took place just five days before the attack. “There is no doubt that the Saudi-Zionist normalization agreement is progressing significantly,” Sinwar allegedly said at the time, warning that the deal would “open the door for the majority of Arab and Islamic countries to follow the same path.” He added, the goal is "to bring about a major move or a strategic shift in the paths and balances of the region with regard to the Palestinian cause". Notably, Saudi officials have been pushing for a two-state solution as a condition for formally recognising Israel as an ally nation, which would mean that the Palestinian territory would be recognised as an independent entity. Hamas' October 7 attack killed over 1000 people in Israel and the retaliatory attacks on Gaza killed more than 53,000 people on the other side. Also read: Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy

The terror group chief ordered his men to immediately prepare for the attack they have been waiting on for two years.&nbsp;

Hamas motive behind Oct 7 attack REVEALED: Here's what tunnel papers beneath Gaza tell about Israel-Hamas war

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday (May 26), news agency Reuters reported citing a Palestinian official.US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 26) again slammed Harvard University, calling it "very antisemitic", saying that he is considering taking three billion dollars of grant money away from the Ivy League.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-nods-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-by-us-envoy-israel-hamas-war-1748268291513">Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748268613493.png?rect=(0,0,1280,720)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy"></figure>The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday (May 26), news agency Reuters reported citing a Palestinian official.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-so-badly-needed-trump-considering-taking-three-billion-dollars-away-from-harvard-says-will-give-it-to-trade-schools-1748271017679">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-so-badly-needed-trump-considering-taking-three-billion-dollars-away-from-harvard-says-will-give-it-to-trade-schools-1748271017679">'So badly needed': Trump considering taking THREE BILLION DOLLARS away from Harvard, says will give it to trade schools</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748271578275.jpeg?rect=(0,0,549,309)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'So badly needed': Trump considering taking THREE BILLION DOLLARS away from Harvard, says will give it to trade schools"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 26) again slammed Harvard University, calling it "very antisemitic", saying that he is considering taking three billion dollars of grant money away from the Ivy League. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/western-allies-no-longer-restrict-kyiv-from-using-long-range-weapons-against-russia-german-chancellor-1748271750377">Western allies no longer restrict Kyiv from using long-range weapons against Russia: German Chancellor</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748272201371.png?rect=(0,0,1280,720)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Western allies no longer restrict Kyiv from using long-range weapons against Russia: German Chancellor"></figure>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-french-president-macron-s-wife-playfully-smack-his-face-on-plane-watch-video-to-know-1748262938939">Did French President Macron's wife 'playfully smack' his face on plane? Watch video to know</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748264130461.png?rect=(113,0,1200,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Did French President Macron's wife 'playfully smack' his face on plane? Watch video to know"></figure>In a video making rounds on internet, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron has been seen, playfully smacking her husband as he stepped off the plane in Vietnam. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-canada-take-steps-to-mend-ties-strained-during-trudeau-s-term-foreign-ministers-talk-1748264068361">India, Canada take steps to mend ties strained during Trudeau’s term; foreign ministers talk</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748264120074.jpg?rect=(0,70,1060,596)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India, Canada take steps to mend ties strained during Trudeau’s term; foreign ministers talk"></figure>India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, spoke to his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in a call on Sunday, taking the first step to mend the strained bilateral relations between the two countries. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-shares-how-air-defence-tracked-and-downed-pak-drones-and-missiles-1748271961366">Operation Sindoor: Indian Army shares how air defence tracked and downed Pak drones and missiles</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748272324275.jpg?rect=(0,17,1201,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Operation Sindoor: Indian Army shares how air defence tracked and downed Pak drones and missiles"></figure>The Indian Army has released a booklet for its personnel on Operation Sindoor, with new details of the action by the Army, Navy and Air Force on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, followed by tackling the swarm drones and missiles launched by the enemy and hitting airbases deep inside Pakistani territory.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-reports-1-000-cases-of-covid-19-832-are-active-check-state-wise-details-here-1748267082431">India reports 1,000 cases of COVID-19, 832 are active | Check state-wise details here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748267463167.png?rect=(0,0,1280,720)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India reports 1,000 cases of COVID-19, 832 are active | Check state-wise details here"></figure>India has witnessed a drastic rise in the number of COVID-19 cases with the total number of reported cases being over 1,000. The data was released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday (May 26). 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Amid this, a video of him has gone viral on social media and many are unable to believe the drastic change in his look. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-warning-bells-ring-for-team-india-ahead-of-the-eng-tests-as-sai-sudharsan-ex-coach-drops-worrying-concerns-1748272372838">Warning bells ring for Team India ahead of the ENG Tests as Sai Sudharsan’s ex-coach drops worrying concerns</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250526/image-1748272748521.jpg?rect=(23,0,1200,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Warning bells ring for Team India ahead of the ENG Tests as Sai Sudharsan’s ex-coach drops worrying concerns"></figure>Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee picked two uncapped players for the forthcoming England tour, including batter Sai Sudharsan and seamer Arshdeep Singh.&nbsp;

Top 10 world news: Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal; Trump considering taking $3 billion away from Harvard, and more



The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday (May 26), news agency Reuters reported citing a Palestinian official. US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 26) again slammed Harvard University, calling it "very antisemitic", saying that he is considering taking three billion dollars of grant money away from the Ivy League. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia. Click on the headlines to read more Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday (May 26), news agency Reuters reported citing a Palestinian official. 'So badly needed': Trump considering taking THREE BILLION DOLLARS away from Harvard, says will give it to trade schools US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 26) again slammed Harvard University, calling it "very antisemitic", saying that he is considering taking three billion dollars of grant money away from the Ivy League. Western allies no longer restrict Kyiv from using long-range weapons against Russia: German Chancellor German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia. Did French President Macron's wife 'playfully smack' his face on plane? Watch video to know In a video making rounds on internet, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron has been seen, playfully smacking her husband as he stepped off the plane in Vietnam. India, Canada take steps to mend ties strained during Trudeau’s term; foreign ministers talk India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, spoke to his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in a call on Sunday, taking the first step to mend the strained bilateral relations between the two countries. Operation Sindoor: Indian Army shares how air defence tracked and downed Pak drones and missiles The Indian Army has released a booklet for its personnel on Operation Sindoor, with new details of the action by the Army, Navy and Air Force on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, followed by tackling the swarm drones and missiles launched by the enemy and hitting airbases deep inside Pakistani territory. India reports 1,000 cases of COVID-19, 832 are active | Check state-wise details here India has witnessed a drastic rise in the number of COVID-19 cases with the total number of reported cases being over 1,000. The data was released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday (May 26). As of May 26, India has 1,009 active cases of coronavirus. Indian Coast Guard tackles oil slick after Liberian vessel sinks off Kerala coast The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched an extensive pollution response operation to tackle the oil spill generated by the sinking of the Liberian container vessel MV MSC ELSA 3 on May 25, 2025, about 15 nautical miles southwest of Alappuzha, Kerala. Mukul Dev's final video filmed few days before his death goes viral | Watch The Indian film industry and fans are still mourning the death of actor Mukul Dev, who passed away at 54 in New Delhi. Amid this, a video of him has gone viral on social media and many are unable to believe the drastic change in his look. Warning bells ring for Team India ahead of the ENG Tests as Sai Sudharsan’s ex-coach drops worrying concerns Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee picked two uncapped players for the forthcoming England tour, including batter Sai Sudharsan and seamer Arshdeep Singh.

Here are top 10 new from across the world.&nbsp;

Top 10 world news: Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal; Trump considering taking $3 billion away from Harvard, and more

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia."There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, not from the British, not from the French, not from us, not from the Americans either. This means that Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia, for example," Merz said."It couldn't do that until some time ago, and with very few exceptions, it didn't do that until some time ago. Now it can. In jargon, we call this long-range fire, i.e., equipping Ukraine with weapons that attack military targets in the rear," the German Chancellor added.He also said that "that is the decisive qualitative difference in Ukraine's warfare." He alleged that Russia attacks civilians in Ukraine "absolutely ruthlessly" by bombing cities, hospitals and schools."Ukraine does not do that," he said.

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"And we attach great importance to keeping it that way. But, a country that can only defend itself against an attacker on its territory is not defending itself adequately. And this defence of Ukraine is now also taking place against military infrastructure on Russian territory," Merz quipped further.The German Chancellor further revealed that this was one of the reasons he travlled yo Kyiv with the leaders of France, the UK and Poland on 10 May. During that visit, he had said that all future arms supply talks with Ukraine would be kept confidential."Nobody can now reproach us for not having exhausted all the diplomatic means available to us," Merz said."Lifting the restrictions on the use of long-range weapons will make "the decisive difference in Ukraine's warfare," Merz explained. He added that "a country that can only oppose an attacker on its territory is not defending itself adequately."

Western allies no longer restrict Kyiv from using long-range weapons against Russia, says German Chancellor

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia. "There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, not from the British, not from the French, not from us, not from the Americans either. This means that Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia, for example," Merz said. "It couldn't do that until some time ago, and with very few exceptions, it didn't do that until some time ago. Now it can. In jargon, we call this long-range fire, i.e., equipping Ukraine with weapons that attack military targets in the rear," the German Chancellor added. He also said that "that is the decisive qualitative difference in Ukraine's warfare." He alleged that Russia attacks civilians in Ukraine "absolutely ruthlessly" by bombing cities, hospitals and schools. "Ukraine does not do that," he said.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday (May 26) that Western allies of Ukraine are no longer imposing any restrictions on using long-range weapons in Kyiv against Russia.

Western allies no longer restrict Kyiv from using long-range weapons against Russia: German Chancellor

US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 26) again slammed Harvard University, calling it "very antisemitic", saying that he is considering taking three billion dollars of grant money away from the Ivy League.In a post on Truth Social, the US president said that he would give that grant money to trade schools all across the US."I am considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land. What a great investment that would be for the USA, and so badly needed!!!," Trump said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-university-s-open-invitation-to-harvard-students-amid-action-by-trump-admin-unconditional-offers-to-1748081122198">Also read: 'Will provide unconditional offers...': This university's 'open invitation' to Harvard students amid Trump's ban</a>&nbsp;In another post, Trump wrote that he is still waiting for the foreign student lists from Harvard, criticising the university further by calling it "very low in the presentation of these documents"."We are still waiting for the Foreign Student Lists from Harvard so that we can determine, after a ridiculous expenditure of BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, how many radicalized lunatics, troublemakers all, should not be let back into our Country," he said in the post."Harvard is very slow in the presentation of these documents, and probably for good reason! The best thing Harvard has going for it is that they have shopped around and found the absolute best Judge (for them!) - But have no fear, the Government will, in the end, WIN!," the US president added.Trump has aimed at Harvard University, demanding to know more about its international student population and why the countries they come from are not contributing financially.This comes just days after his administration attempted to block Harvard from admitting international students. A federal court has since issued a temporary restraining order, pausing the move.Trump went on to demand more transparency from the university. “Nobody told us that! We want to know who those foreign students are, a reasonable request since we give Harvard BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, but Harvard isn’t exactly forthcoming. We want those names and countries,” he said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-demands-list-of-foreign-harvard-students-claims-students-can-t-add-two-and-two-1748186311588">Also read: 'We want those names and countries': Trump demands list of foreign Harvard students, claims 'they can’t add two and two'</a>&nbsp;

In a post on Truth Social, the US president said that he would give that grant money to trade schools all across the US.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 26) again slammed Harvard University, calling it "very antisemitic", saying that he is considering taking three billion dollars of grant money away from the Ivy League. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said that he would give that grant money to trade schools all across the US. "I am considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land. What a great investment that would be for the USA, and so badly needed!!!," Trump said. Also read: 'Will provide unconditional offers...': This university's 'open invitation' to Harvard students amid Trump's ban In another post, Trump wrote that he is still waiting for the foreign student lists from Harvard, criticising the university further by calling it "very low in the presentation of these documents". "We are still waiting for the Foreign Student Lists from Harvard so that we can determine, after a ridiculous expenditure of BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, how many radicalized lunatics, troublemakers all, should not be let back into our Country," he said in the post. "Harvard is very slow in the presentation of these documents, and probably for good reason! The best thing Harvard has going for it is that they have shopped around and found the absolute best Judge (for them!) - But have no fear, the Government will, in the end, WIN!," the US president added. Trump has aimed at Harvard University, demanding to know more about its international student population and why the countries they come from are not contributing financially. This comes just days after his administration attempted to block Harvard from admitting international students. A federal court has since issued a temporary restraining order, pausing the move. Trump went on to demand more transparency from the university. “Nobody told us that! We want to know who those foreign students are, a reasonable request since we give Harvard BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, but Harvard isn’t exactly forthcoming. We want those names and countries,” he said. Also read: 'We want those names and countries': Trump demands list of foreign Harvard students, claims 'they can’t add two and two'

In a post on Truth Social, the US president said that he would give that grant money to trade schools all across the US.

'So badly needed': Trump considering taking THREE BILLION DOLLARS away from Harvard, says will give it to trade schools

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday (May 26), news agency Reuters reported citing a Palestinian official. As per the new proposal, ten hostages will be released and there will be a total of 70 days of truce. The mediators handed over the proposal to the Palestinian militant group."The proposal includes the release of ten living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in two groups in return for a 70-day ceasefire and a partial withdrawal from the Gaza Strip," the source said, Reuters reported.The new proposal also sees the release of several Palestinian prisoners by Israel.Israel has not released any immediate comment yet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to make statement on Gaza hostages "today or tomorrow."&nbsp;Israel ended the January ceasefire agreement with Hamas on March 18 as it resumed its operation in Gaza.Hamas has said it is willing to free all remaining hostages seized by its gunmen in attacks on communities in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and agree to a permanent ceasefire if Israel pulls out completely from Gaza.Netanyahu has said that he would agree to a temporary ceasefire only in return for the release of hostages. He said that the war could only end when Hamas is "eliminated".&nbsp;

Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy | Israel-Hamas War

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday (May 26), news agency Reuters reported citing a Palestinian official. As per the new proposal, ten hostages will be released and there will be a total of 70 days of truce. The mediators handed over the proposal to the Palestinian militant group. "The proposal includes the release of ten living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in two groups in return for a 70-day ceasefire and a partial withdrawal from the Gaza Strip," the source said, Reuters reported. The new proposal also sees the release of several Palestinian prisoners by Israel. Israel has not released any immediate comment yet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to make statement on Gaza hostages "today or tomorrow." Israel ended the January ceasefire agreement with Hamas on March 18 as it resumed its operation in Gaza. Hamas has said it is willing to free all remaining hostages seized by its gunmen in attacks on communities in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and agree to a permanent ceasefire if Israel pulls out completely from Gaza. Netanyahu has said that he would agree to a temporary ceasefire only in return for the release of hostages. He said that the war could only end when Hamas is "eliminated".

Hamas agreed to a proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters.&nbsp;

Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy

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