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05 Jul 2024
Rishi SunakWho is Keir Starmer, the UK's next PM?
The Labour Party's leader Sir Keir Starmer is poised to replace Rishi Sunak as the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
05 Jul 2024
Rishi Sunak'I am sorry...': PM Sunak concedes defeat in UK polls
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday conceded defeat in the general elections, with Labour Party crossing the majority mark of 326 in the 650-member House of Commons.
05 Jul 2024
Rishi SunakUK: Sunak braces for huge loss; trends predict Labour sweep
Keir Starmer is poised to become Britain's next prime minister on Friday, with his Labour Party projected to win a large majority in the parliamentary election, according to an exit poll.
04 Jul 2024
FranceLegendary sword, jammed in stone for 1,300 years, has disappeared
The Durandal sword, an ancient weapon renowned for its indestructibility and sharpness, has mysteriously disappeared from its location in a French town.
04 Jul 2024
United KingdomWhy UK general elections are always held on Thursdays
United Kingdom voters are gearing up for the first general election since 2019, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a surprise election in May.
03 Jul 2024
JapanFloppy farewell! Japan ends its love affair with outdated disks
Japan's government has successfully phased out the usage of floppy disks from all its systems, marking a significant step in modernizing bureaucracy.
03 Jul 2024
Emmanuel MacronHow 200+ withdrawn candidatures may block far-right in French elections
In an unprecedented move, over 200 candidates have withdrawn from the second round of France's parliamentary elections to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining power.
03 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpBiden quips he 'almost fell asleep' during debate with Trump
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged his subpar performance at the first presidential debate with Donald Trump, attributing it to exhaustion from extensive travel.
02 Jul 2024
BelgiumGreece adopts six-day workweek amid global trend toward shorter weeks
Greece has recently implemented a six-day workweek to boost productivity, as reported by The Guardian.
02 Jul 2024
NetherlandsWhy a happily married Dutch couple decided to die together
Jan Faber (70) and Els van Leeningen (71), a Dutch couple who had been together since kindergarten, chose euthanasia to end their lives.
02 Jul 2024
Bill ClintonFlorida prosecutors knew of Epstein's crimes before plea deal: Report
Newly disclosed transcripts reveal that Florida prosecutors were aware of the sexual assault crimes committed by late financier Jeffrey Epstein against teenage girls two years prior to a plea deal in the United States.
01 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpUS: What happens if Biden decides to leave presidential race?
Following United States President Joe Biden's lackluster debate performance, Democrats are questioning the possibility of his departure from the 2024 presidential race.
30 Jun 2024
GermanyGerman woman sentenced harsher than rapist for calling him 'pig'
A 20-year-old German woman, Maja R, has been sentenced to a weekend in jail for defaming a man convicted of rape.
30 Jun 2024
NigeriaNigeria: Women suicide bombers target wedding, funeral, hospital; 18 killed
A series of devastating suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday claimed at least 18 lives and left 19 people critically injured, according to local authorities.
29 Jun 2024
BrazilPanamanian court acquits 28 in Panama Papers trial
A Panamanian court has cleared 28 individuals of money laundering charges related to the infamous Panama Papers scandal.
28 Jun 2024
MaldivesMaldivian minister sacked for performing 'black magic' on president
The Maldivian Minister of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy, Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, has been sacked for allegedly performing "black magic" to "get closer" to President Mohamed Muizzu.
28 Jun 2024
AtlantaWhy did Biden bring 'canned' water to debate with Trump
Minutes before United States President Joe Biden and his Republican opponent Donald Trump took to the stage at CNN's studio in Atlanta for the first 2024 presidential debate, the president was seen posing with a canned water.
28 Jun 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran holds snap presidential election amid economic and political turmoil
Iran is conducting an unexpected presidential election following the sudden death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
28 Jun 2024
Joe BidenKey takeaways from Trump and Biden's first 2024 presidential debate
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in a debate on Thursday night that provided viewers with a rare bird's-eye view of the two oldest candidates ever to run for president.
27 Jun 2024
ChinaChina unveils world's first carbon fiber passenger train
China has introduced the world's first passenger train made from carbon fiber, a material known for its lightweight and energy-efficient properties.
27 Jun 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Nationwide recall of ice cream products amid listeria scare
"Totally Cool," a major ice cream producer in the United States, has initiated a nationwide recall of its products due to potential listeria contamination.
27 Jun 2024
Donald TrumpBiden, Trump's first presidential debate coming up: What to know
After months of trading barbs, current President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump will face off in their first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle.
26 Jun 2024
United KingdomUK: Indian-origin woman wrongly jailed while pregnant rejects apology
Seema Misra, a former United Kingdom subpostmistress wrongfully imprisoned while pregnant, has declined apologies from key figures involved in her conviction.
26 Jun 2024
KarachiPakistan's first human milk bank halts operations amid religious controversy
Pakistan's inaugural human milk bank, initiated by the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi, has suspended operations following a religious edict declaring the project "haram" or forbidden under Islamic law.
26 Jun 2024
Joe BidenUS: Bidens's Delaware properties yield $4.2 million from $350K investment
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have reportedly leveraged their Delaware real estate holdings for personal income, refinancing them 35 times, according to a report.
26 Jun 2024
Health & WellnessMillions of Miniverse toy sets recalled due to health risks
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of millions of Miniverse toy sets, produced by MGA Entertainment.
26 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeWhy Julian Assange pleaded guilty in remote US court?
In an unexpected turn of events, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to a felony count pertaining to publishing classified US military information.
26 Jun 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloons disrupt Seoul's Incheon airport operations
Operations at South Korea's Incheon International Airport were temporarily halted for approximately three hours due to refuse-filled balloons launched by North Korea, as stated by an airport spokesperson.
26 Jun 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli Supreme Court mandates military draft for ultra-Orthodox men
In a potentially destabilizing move for the current government, the Israeli Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must be drafted into military service.
26 Jun 2024
United States of AmericaIndian-American couple jailed, fined ₹1.8 crore for forced labor
An Indian-American couple, Harmanpreet Singh, 31, and Kulbir Kaur, 43, have been sentenced by a United States court for forcing a relative into labor at their gas station and convenience store for over three years.
25 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeBreaking down Julian Assange's plea deal: US espionage charge explained
WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was released from a London jail earlier today, after spending five years fighting extradition to the US.
25 Jun 2024
Afghanistan'Bad hijab' arrests: Afghan girls accuse Taliban of sexual assault
Teenage girls and young women in Afghanistan have leveled accusations of sexual violence and assault against the Taliban following their arrests for wearing "bad hijab."
25 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeFrom leaks to legal battles: Recap of Assange's WikiLeaks saga
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of violating the US Espionage Act.
25 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeWho is Julian Assange and what secrets did he leak?
Julian Assange, the Australian founder of WikiLeaks, will plead guilty as part of a plea deal with the US Justice Department.
25 Jun 2024
Donald TrumpDonald Trump reverses stance on cryptocurrencies amid presidential re-election campaign
In a significant policy shift, former US President Donald Trump has embraced cryptocurrencies, despite his previous criticisms.
25 Jun 2024
Air IndiaBomb threat on London-bound Air India flight, suspect apprehended
An Air India flight bound for London received a bomb threat on Tuesday.
25 Jun 2024
ChennaiIndia supplying arms to Israel, claims former envoy
Former Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, has claimed that India might be supplying arms to Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Gaza.
25 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeJulian Assange freed: WikiLeaks founder strikes plea deal with US
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from a UK prison after agreeing to plead guilty to revealing US military secrets.
24 Jun 2024
UkraineRussia: Gunmen attack churches, synagogues, 15 cops, priest killed
In a coordinated assault on Sunday, armed assailants targeted places of worship and police posts in two cities of Russia's southernmost Dagestan province.
22 Jun 2024
Columbia UniversityColumbia deans suspended over offensive texts mocking antisemitism
Three associate deans at Columbia University have been suspended following a series of offensive text messages exchanged during a panel discussion on antisemitism held on May 31.
