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The number of child migrants arriving in an Italian city has more than doubled, a report says
About 3,000 unaccompanied children arrived in Trieste, which is close to Italy’s borders with Croatia and Slovenia, in 2023, according to the International Rescue Committee’s annual report.
How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog
Cannes is rigorously hierarchical, with a system of color-coded badges regulating access.
Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had four blackouts before disaster. Here’s what we know
The Dali suffered four blackouts in roughly 10 hours: two the day before the crash and two in the minutes before.
French prison van attack takes drug battle to ‘worrying’ new level
The incident came on the same day as the French Senate published a damning report warning that government measures had been unable to prevent the flourishing of the narcotics industry in France.
Putin says ‘grateful’ to China for Ukraine peace ‘initiatives’
Putin was speaking at a press conference in Beijing alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a day after he said his troops were advancing on "all fronts" in Ukraine.
England set to ban gender identity teaching in schools
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the measures were aimed at making sure children were "not exposed to too much too soon, taking away the innocence of childhood.
Slovakia’s prime minister is expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says
Doctors fought for Fico's life several hours after the pro-Russian leader, 59, was hit in the abdomen, Defense Minister Robert Kalina told reporters at the hospital where Fico was being treated.
Number of Indian Americans in elected offices not reflective of their population
Indian American voters—the second largest immigrant community and fastest-growing in many states—could make up the decisive margin of victory in key races across the country in November's elections.
US military finishes pier for delivering aid into Gaza as Israel presses in Rafah
The maritime route is designed to bolster the amount of aid getting into the Gaza Strip, but it is not considered a substitute for far cheaper land-based deliveries.
‘Countries of Hindu Kush Himalaya braced for difficult monsoon season ahead’
The HKH region extends 3,500 km over all or part of eight countries from Afghanistan in the west to Myanmar in the east.
Slovak authorities charge ‘lone wolf’ with assassination attempt on prime minister
Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said the accused was charged with attempted murder.
Slovak PM’s ‘life in danger’ still in operating theatre: Defence Minister
The attack comes as political campaigning heats up three weeks ahead of Europe-wide elections to choose lawmakers for the European Parliament.
Massive manhunt in France for prison-break gang that gunned down officers
Hundreds of officers were mobilized in the search for the escaped convict, Mohamed Amra, and the assailants who laid in wait for the prison van transporting him, ramming a car into it before opening fire on Tuesday.
Pakistan HC grants bail to Imran Khan in 190 million pounds corruption case
A two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court comprising had reserved the verdict on Tuesday after the completion of arguments.
16 Sri Lankan mercenaries killed in Russia-Ukraine war, says defence ministry
They had joined the Russian and Ukrainian forces after unscrupulous foreign employment agencies misled them in the name of foreign employment.
Ukraine says withdrew troops in parts of Kharkiv region
Moscow launched a surprise major ground assault on the Kharkiv region last week as it seeks to advance across the battlefield with Kyiv struggling for arms and manpower.
Indian-origin woman stabbed to death at London bus stop
The victim has been identified as Anita Mukhey. She was stabbed while defending her handbag from a mugger.
India slams Maldives defence minister’s claim that it carried out unauthorised helicopter…
It may be recalled that all 88 Indian military personnel stationed across Maldives have returned to India and have been replaced by technical staff since May 10.
Russia says freight train derails due to sabotage
The emergency situations ministry said a fuel storage tank and a wagon caught fire but the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Hong Kong calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged its London staffer
Chief Executive John Lee said his administration has demanded the British government to provide an explanation about the prosecution of Bill Yuen.