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Spanish government confirms new case of hantavirus

NBC News – World · US

The Spanish government said it has confirmed a new case of hantavirus connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius, which became the center of an outbreak that kill…

Geopolitics

U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.

Geopolitics

‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit

The New York Times – World · US

The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separat…

Geopolitics

Cambodia’s Leader Pardons Top Opposition Politician Kem Sokha

The New York Times – World · US

The decision to release Kem Sokha is being seen as a likely attempt to recalibrate frayed ties with Western countries.

Geopolitics

Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood Fires to Survive During Energy Crisis

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charc…

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: As Talks to End War Resume in Qatar, U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iran’s Gulf Coast

The New York Times – World · US

Iranian officials went to Doha on Monday for the negotiations, hours before the U.S. military announced the strikes it said were intended to protect troops. Is…

Geopolitics

Tarique Rahman to visit China in his 1st overseas visit as Bangladesh PM

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear and concise bullet points summarizing the article: • Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Beijing in late June. • Thi…

Geopolitics

With 4th hike in 11 days, petrol crosses Rs 100 a litre in capital

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior journalist with 27 years of experience in reporting governance, public po…

Geopolitics

Assam seeks to become 4th state with UCC as bill tabled in assembly

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Kangkan Kalita is a reporter for The Times of India. • He covers health, education, human interes…

Geopolitics

Mass resignations rock Bengal civic bodies, deepen strain within Trinamool

Times of India – World · India

Bengal's civic bodies are facing collapse due to widespread resignations, even within Trinamool strongholds, signaling internal party strain. Recent mass depa…

Geopolitics

Proposed US-Iran pact to reopen Hormuz, end Iranian transit charges: Report

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers gathers global news 24/7. • The team prioritizes…

Geopolitics

Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoffs

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

NBA Western Conference Finals level at 2-2 after San Antonio Spurs thrash defending champions Oklahoma City 103-82.

Geopolitics

New Zealand: Surfing contest halted after suspected shark attack

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A surfing competition was thrown into chaos after a photographer was bitten in the water, triggering fears of a shark attack. The culprit, later, turned out to…

Geopolitics

Bondi beach gunmen shot 11 people within 30 seconds of opening fire, royal commission hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Commission also told NSW police declined to provide static police presence at Chanukah by the Sea but four officers were at event when attack beganFollow our A…

Geopolitics

‘Falling like burnt fruits’: Heatwave kills nearly 200 bats in Chhattisgarh’s Korba

Times of India – World · India

Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Rashmi is a Special Correspondent for The Times of India in Chhattisgarh. • Her reporting foc…

Geopolitics

Twisha Sharma case in SC: Suspicious death, dowry allegations, CBI probe - what happened so far

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news to readers worldwide. •…

Geopolitics

'Don't take it so sentimentally': CJI Surya Kant on plea against Cockroach Janta Party

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's (TOI) news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news. • TOI'…

Geopolitics

'Inflation Man Modi strikes again': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over fresh fuel price hike

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's News Desk team operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news updat…

Geopolitics

Why is Delhi Gymkhana Club being asked to vacate? Congress sees Rahul Gandhi angle

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Rashid Alvi has slammed the Centre's order for the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises, alleging the move is politically motivated due t…

Geopolitics

Death toll hits three in Philippine construction collapse, 17 missing

The Hindu – World · India

Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian gue…

Geopolitics

Badly behaving visitors push Thailand to remove 60-day visa entry

South China Morning Post – World · China

Each morning, people in Thailand wake up to the latest viral videos on social media of drunken punch-ups, thefts, scams or acts of public indecency committed b…

Geopolitics

Why Trump’s draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu’s Middle East plans

South China Morning Post – World · China

For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has preached a mantra of peace and stability in the Middle East through the destruction of Iran’s Islami…

Geopolitics

BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade

BBC News – World · Europe

At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.

Geopolitics

Senate Republicans Cast Doubt on a Potential Peace Deal With Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Lawmakers, including some of President Trump’s closest allies, slammed the emerging agreement as effectively undermining the president’s own war goals.

Geopolitics

Israeli Leader Says He and Trump Agree On Blocking an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

The New York Times – World · US

Analysts said Israel was worried that a potential agreement would not significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.

Geopolitics

ASI shot dead near Amritsar; 3rd cop to be murdered in 3 months

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The journalist has worked with The Times of India since 2000. • He covers various topics, includi…

Geopolitics

PMAY-Urban scheme explained: Check eligibility, benefits & more

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Real Estate Desk is a team of journalists and experts that provides insights on the India…

Geopolitics

Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike

The Hindu – World · India

Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in th…

Geopolitics

19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped

Geopolitics

Displaced Ukrainians risk home seizure under Russian law

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russia is tightening control over property in occupied Ukrainian territories, requiring owners to register under Russian law. Many Ukrainians say returning to …

Geopolitics

Australia: Man dies of shark attack on eastern coast

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The man was bitten by a shark at Kennedy Shoal in Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, in the second shark attack in the country this month.

Geopolitics

£600 for cheese? The Brazilian beach scams that cost visitors dear

The Guardian – World · Europe

Travellers warned to beware of debit card cons after one was charged £1,500 for a kebab and another £3,000 for corn on the cobWhen Lisa Selby* used her debit c…

Geopolitics

Chaos at UP wedding: Ex-lover shows up with cops, newlyweds flee

Times of India – World · India

A wedding in Azamgarh turned chaotic when a woman, claiming a long-standing relationship with the groom, arrived with police to halt the ceremony. Despite her …

Geopolitics

Telangana continues to sizzle, heatwave claims 16 lives in a day

Times of India – World · India

Telangana is grappling with an intense heatwave, with at least 16 heat-related deaths reported on Friday across seven districts. The state government has issue…

Geopolitics

Trinamool councillor Sanjay Das found hanging at Kolkata home

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck within Kolkata's political landscape as Sanjay Das, a councillor from the Trinamool party, was discovered dead at his residence. Early indicatio…

Geopolitics

‘Jumped from 1st floor to escape’: 2 arrested in Coimbatore child rape-murder case

Times of India – World · India

A 10-year-old girl was found sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, leading to widespread outrage. Police swiftly apprehended her neighbour, K Karthi, …

Geopolitics

Ebola outbreak: India issues travel advisory against three African countries

Times of India – World · India

In light of the ongoing Ebola crisis, India has advised its citizens to reconsider any unnecessary travel plans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, an…

Geopolitics

‘They will bring justice’: Twisha’s father hopeful as AIIMS team reaches Bhopal for 2nd autopsy

Times of India – World · India

Following a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an AIIMS medical team has arrived in Bhopal to conduct a second post-mortem on Twisha Sharma. Her fat…

Geopolitics

'Obsession with our country's most cherished structure': Trump reacts to White House shooting

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift action in neutralizing a gunman near the White House. The suspect, ide…

Geopolitics

Sirens, smoke and panic: Dramatic videos capture aftermath of Pakistan train explosion

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of journalists and writers dedicated to bringing you the latest global n…

Geopolitics

Couple remanded in custody after boys found abandoned by road in Portugal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A French woman is accused of abandoning her children in Portugal after reportedly blindfolding them and leading them into a wooded area during a game. Her Fren…

Geopolitics

‘I don’t have a life’: man sent to France in ‘one in, one out’ refugee scheme tells of return to UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: ‘Desperate’ man, in hiding after returning in a lorry, says he knows of 18 others from scheme who live in Britain covertlyAn asylum seeker sent from…

Geopolitics

Trump to meet with US negotiators to decide on Iran’s ceasefire proposal

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anewDonald Trump said he would meet today with American…

Geopolitics

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

BBC News – World · Europe

The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

Geopolitics

Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud

BBC News – World · Europe

Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.

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