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Man stabs 4 US university tutors at public park in China

Four tutors from Iowa's Cornell College have been hospitalised after being stabbed by an unidentified assailant at a public park in China.The incident occurred during a daytime visit to the park in the...

Whereabouts of Malawi vice-president unknown following missing aircraft

A statement from the president's office has revealed that an aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals has disappeared.The Malawi Defence Force aircraft lost contact after departing from the capital,...

Russia turns down invitation to Ukraine peace summit; ninety states to participate

Swiss President Viola Amherd announced on Monday that representatives from ninety countries worldwide are expected to participate in a conference dedicated to forging a path to sustainable peace in Ukraine.However, Russia will not...

Uganda frees anti-pipeline activist

Kwikiriza, an activist with an environmental group opposing a $5 billion internationally funded oil pipeline project in Uganda, has been released from custody, according to his employer.In a statement on Monday, EGI announced that...

France’s Macron shocks world, risks losing seat with a surprise election

President Emmanuel Macron has announced snap parliamentary elections later this month following a significant victory by his rival Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the European Parliament vote.Exit polls indicate the far-right party...

3 Americans implicated in a coup attempt in Congo go on trial before a military court

Three Americans accused of involvement in last month's coup attempt, along with dozens of other defendants, appeared before a military court on Friday in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo.They were seated on plastic...

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns from emergency govt

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has resigned from the emergency government, indicating growing rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza strategy post-conflict.At a press conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Mr. Gantz announced...

Celine Dion opens up about life with stiff person syndrome, its impact on her career

Celine Dion is disclosing how challenging her life has become while living with stiff person syndrome.In a segment from an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, the renowned singer explained that it’s “like somebody is...

It’s a mistake and I apologise – UK’s Sunak sorry for early departure from D-Day event

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak returned home for an interview before attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Allied troops' arrival in Normandy, France.Domestically, his Conservative Party is trailing behind the Labour Party...

Frankfurt Airport sees distractions after the discovery of WWII bomb

Construction workers at Frankfurt Airport discovered a phosphorus bomb from the Second World War, according to police.The operator of Frankfurt Airport has issued a warning about potential flight disruptions due to the discovery of...

Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delays in aid, commends Ukraine’s military efforts

United States President Joe Biden has apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for previous delays in Washington’s aid to Kyiv, emphasizing that the US will continue to support Ukraine.The two leaders met on...

Russia’s economy growing significantly; China is alleged to be helping

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 not only ignited global condemnation but also prompted a series of sanctions aimed at undermining the Kremlin's capacity to wage war against its neighbouring country.These measures included...

102 WW2 veteran dies during trip to D-Day event

World War Two (WW2) US Navy veteran, Robert "Al" Persichitti from Rochester, New York, passed away while en route to France for an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a veteran...

Nigeria first lady gives clarity on her alleged ‘nakedness’ remarks about Meghan’s dressing

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has clarified her recent remarks that were misconstrued as a critique of Meghan Markle’s wardrobe during her visit to the nation.At the invitation of the Chief of...

New banknotes featuring portrait of King Charles III now in circulation

Fresh banknotes featuring the likeness of King Charles III have been introduced into circulation, yet it may take some time before they become commonplace in wallets and handbags.These new Bank of England notes will...

Nicaragua man shoots neighbor in front of family after heated argument

A Costa Rican neighborhood dispute turned deadly with a shooting captured on video.The New York Post reported on the horrifying incident where a man, identified as Eduardo Ramirez Zamora, fatally shot his neighbor during...

Sean Combs sells his ownership stake in Revolt

Hip-hop tycoon Sean Combs, who is currently embroiled in escalating sexual assault accusations, has divested his controlling interest in Revolt, the media company disclosed on Tuesday.In a statement cited by NBC News, Revolt declared,...

Lebanese troops open fire on assailant firing at US embassy

Lebanese soldiers have apprehended a man who opened fire on the US embassy in Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanon's military.Local media reported that the assailant, identified only as a Syrian national, engaged in...

Trump requests judge to remove gag order following verdict

Attorneys representing former President Donald Trump have requested that the judge in his New York hush-money case lift the gag order now that the trial has ended.In a letter sent to Judge Juan...

Kanye West accuses former secretary of blackmail; set to countersue

Kanye West has said he will countersue his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who filed lawsuits in court accusing him of sexual harassment and breach of contract.According to Lauren Pisciotta's lawsuit, the celebrity texted about...

King Charles banknotes released, currently in use

Although new banknotes with King Charles III's picture on them are currently in circulation, it might take some time before they are commonly found in wallets and purses.When demand rises, fresh Bank of England notes...

Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico’s first female president

In a historic landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum has become Mexico's first female president.Preliminary results released by Mexico's official electoral authority indicate that the 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico City secured between 58% and...

World awaits the White House’s comprehensive immigration decree

President Joe Biden is poised to issue a comprehensive new executive order from the White House targeting the influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border, possibly as soon as Tuesday.According to CBS, the...

Heatwaves in India claim over 50 lives in three days

Over the past three days, more than 50 people have died in India as an intense heatwave continues to affect parts of the country.In Uttar Pradesh alone, approximately 33 people, including polling officials...

Michelle Obama’s mother passes on

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama, Marian Robinson, mother of former passed away at the age of 86.Her family announced that Robinson died "peacefully" on Friday morning.Robinson was a familiar presence at the...

11 separatist insurgents in southeast Nigeria killed, including soldiers

The Nigerian military has reported that rebels in the southeastern region, seeking to break away from Nigeria, assaulted the soldiers deployed to curb the unrest, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and six...

It is ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’ to contest Trump’s guilty decisions – Biden

On Friday, President Joe Biden said firmly that Donald Trump was found guilty by a group of people, and he criticized Trump's efforts to say the case against him was politically motivated. Biden called...

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war for the first time in three months

Ukraine and Russia traded prisoners of war on Friday. Each country sent back 75 POWs. This is the first swap of its kind in the past three months, officials said. The Ukrainian prisoners, including...

Nigeria’s First Lady supports Meghan Markle amid fashion criticism

Nigeria's first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, expressed support for Meghan Markle following online allegations that she criticized the Duchess' fashion selections during a recent visit to Nigeria.Tinubu garnered attention after a video of her...

Israel could have prevented deaths in Gaza tent fire by using modest weaponry – Experts

Defense experts who looked at pictures of the wreckage from an Israeli bomb that caused a big fire in a camp for Palestinians who had to leave their homes, are wondering why Israel did...

Modi emphasises India’s thriving economy in his reelection campaign

Narendra Modi became the leader of India ten years ago by promising to improve the economy, and it's clear that he has made progress. As he runs for prime minister again, the country's economy...

Israel admits its forces are in centre of Rafah as part of ongoing attack in Gaza Strip

The Israeli army said on Friday that its soldiers are in the middle of Rafah as part of their growing attack in the southern Gaza city. Israel sent its soldiers into the city on...

Man, 81, accused terrorizing a suburb in California, dies days after arrest

An 81-year-old man who scared a Southern California neighborhood for a long time with a slingshot has died shortly after he was arrested, officials said. A man was found dead in a house in...

Berlin permits Ukraine to employ German weaponry against Russian targets

Germany and the United States agreed on Friday to let Ukraine use the long-range weapons they gave them to attack targets in Russia. This is a big change in policy because Ukrainian soldiers don't...

Jury finds Idaho man guilty of killing his wife and their two children

A man from Idaho was found guilty on Thursday of killing his wife and his new girlfriend's two youngest children. The case involved strange claims of apocalyptic predictions, children turning into zombies, and secret...

Republican lawmakers respond to Trump’s verdict with rage

Republican politicians were very angry when a jury in New York found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records to affect the 2016 election. They all seemed to agree that they didn't think the...

Trump becomes first former US president to be found guilty of felony

Donald Trump was found guilty of breaking the law by a New York jury, after he tried to influence the 2016 election unfairly by making an illegal payment to a porn actor. This makes...

Donald Trump found guilty on all charges in historic criminal trial

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 charges of falsifying business records in his historic trial in New York.This marks the first time a former or current US president has been convicted...

3 people killed in shooting in Minneapolis, including the accused shooter – Police

Three people, including the person who is believed to have shot them, were killed in a shooting at a Minneapolis apartment complex on Thursday, according to the police. Two cops got hurt in a...

South Korean billionaire ordered to pay $1bn to wife in divorce settlement

South Korean mogul Chey Tae-won has been instructed to pay his former spouse, Roh So-young, a staggering 1.38 trillion won ($1bn; £788m) in cash, marking South Korea's largest divorce settlement to date.The decision...

Texas authorities find woman’s remains in alligator’s jaws

Houston authorities, searching for a missing woman, stumbled upon a body in the vicinity.The remains have yet to be identified. To prevent further harm to the body, officials shot and killed the alligator...

Calls intensify for Biden to permit US arms for strikes on Russian territory

There is mounting pressure on US President Joe Biden to authorize Ukraine to utilize weapons provided by Western nations to target Russian territory.Several allies of the US have signaled their openness to this...

$11 billion to be spent by Canada on training military planes

Canada is going to spend $112 billion to make the military training better. They will buy 70 new training planes for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Defense Minister Bill Blair said the words...

Congress of Colombia votes to outlaw bullfighting

Colombia's lawmakers decided on Tuesday to stop bullfighting in the country, which is a big change for a tradition that has been around for a long time. Bullfighting has caused disagreement in the countries...

Southwest Iceland volcano begins to erupt once again

A volcano in southwest Iceland exploded on Wednesday, sending out red rivers of hot liquid rock. It forced the evacuation of the famous Blue Lagoon spa. The eruption started in the afternoon after some...

Jury deliberations in criminal case involving Trump’s hush money has begun

The jury has started thinking about their decision on Wednesday in Donald Trump's hush money trial. The outcome of the trial is now in the hands of twelve New Yorkers who promised to be...

US real estate billionaire to explore the Titanic

Ohio tycoon Larry Connor and Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, are planning a deep-sea submersible expedition to explore the Titanic wreck. They intend to dive to approximately 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) in the...

Ohio bank worker killed by building explosion; seven others injured

A huge blast destroyed the bottom floor of a building where apartments are, and it caused the death of a bank worker and hurt many others.The explosion happened on Tuesday at around 2:45 pm....

Macron seeks approval for Ukraine to use Western weapons to attack Russia

Western countries should allow Ukraine to use the advanced weapons they are giving them to attack military bases in Russia, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. This puts pressure on his allies and shows...

3 out of 10 children to experience hunger by 2024 in Afghanistan – NGO

Approximately 6.5 million kids in Afghanistan are expected to be very hungry in 2024, according to nongovernmental organization.Almost 3 out of 10 kids in Afghanistan will not have enough food this year. This is...

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