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June 10, 2025 7:10 PM June 10, 2025 7:10 PM

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Severe Snowstorm in South Africa Triggers Fatal N2 Highway Crash, Kills Five

Five people were killed in a road accident along the N2 highway today due to adverse weather conditions. Local media reported that a severe cold front, sweeping across South Africa since the weekend, has brought heavy snowfall, leading to road closures, power outages, and a fatal accident. Since yes...

June 10, 2025 5:37 PM June 10, 2025 5:37 PM

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Russia Launches Massive Air Assault on Ukraine; 2 Dead, 13 Injured in Kyiv and Odesa

At least two people have been killed and 13 others injured after more than 300 Russian drones and missiles hit Kyiv and Odesa. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia launched 315 drones and seven missiles at Ukraine overnight.   Meanwhile, Ukraine's Air Force reported that 284 dron...

June 10, 2025 9:42 PM June 10, 2025 9:42 PM

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At least 9 Killed in Shooting at Austrian High School

At least 9people have been killed and 13 others injured in a shooting at a secondary school in the Austrian city of Graz today. Local media reported that both students and teachers, including the suspected perpetrator, were among the casualties. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said, the suspect was...

June 10, 2025 12:54 PM June 10, 2025 12:54 PM

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Greta Thunberg, others face deportation after Gaza aid yacht intercepted

Twelve passengers, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who were aboard a yacht bound for Gaza with humanitarian aid, have been brought to Ben Gurion Airport for deportation. The deportation process follows their interception at sea by Israeli forces. The Israel Foreign Ministry said, those ...

June 10, 2025 11:31 AM June 10, 2025 11:31 AM

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US-China trade talks resume in London amid tensions over rare earths

A new round of talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the US and China has started in London. U.S. President Donald Trump has put a positive spin on the talks, saying that the talks were going well.   The new round of negotiations follows a phone call between Donald Trump and China's le...

June 10, 2025 11:16 AM June 10, 2025 11:16 AM

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Russia to build eight nuclear plants in Iran: Atomic chief

President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has announced that Russia will construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran under a previously signed contract between the two countries. Iranian atomic chief made the remarks yesterday during a visit by members of the Irania...

June 10, 2025 11:08 AM June 10, 2025 11:08 AM

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US President Trump deploys additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Defence to deploy an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area to support US Immigration and Customs Enforcement & to enable federal law enforcement officers to safely conduct their duties amid ongoing anti-immi...

June 10, 2025 9:04 AM June 10, 2025 9:04 AM

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Sri Lanka celebrating Poson Poya, marking arrival of Buddhism over 2000 years ago

Sri Lanka is celebrating the sacred Poson Poya festival today, marking the historic arrival of Buddhism over 2,000 years ago. Observed on the June full moon, the festival commemorates the first sermon preached by Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka, to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale, marking t...

June 10, 2025 9:00 AM June 10, 2025 9:00 AM

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France, Brazil launch initiative to scale up ocean-focused climate action

On the first day of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil launched a landmark international initiative to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action. The Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge calls on all countries to place the ocean at the heart of thei...