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Super Typhoon Bavi Approaches US Pacific Islands, Could Strike Monday
Bavi was moving westward with sustained winds of 269 kilometres per hour and gusts of 324 kph, the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre said in an update at 7:00 pm local time.
"Deeply Disturbing": Germany On Reports Of China Training Russian Troops
On May 20, the German daily Die Welt reported that the Chinese army had secretly trained several hundred Russian soldiers on its territory.
Iran Is Preparing Thousands Of Graves As Millions Gather For Khamenei Funeral
According to German newspaper Die Welt, Iranian officials have drawn up emergency plans anticipating anywhere between 1,500 and 3,000 fatalities during the days-long funeral processions, which are expected to attract millions of mourners.
Ukraine Strikes Putin's Hometown, Says Russian Seizure Of Key Town A 'Lie'
Moscow said almost 400 Ukrainian drones attacked over a dozen Russian regions since Friday evening - including Moscow and Saint Petersburg - an attack that came after a Russian strike on Kyiv this week killed 30 people.
Tens of thousands march in London for annual Pride parade
More than 35,000 people from about 600 groups made their way from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall via PiccadillyTens of thousands of people marched through central London for the annual LGBT+ Pride parade.Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, joined the crowd as they proceeded through the capital on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...
In a pickle: US pickle company pulls out of DC fair over Confederate flag
Mt Olive Pickle Company says it was unaware image of flag was included in exhibit, and cites value of ‘human dignity’A leading vendor of the US delicacy that is the pickle has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington DC after North Carolina’s booth displayed a video containing a Confederate flag.The Mt Olive Pickle Company, which is located in eastern North Carolina and bills itself as the “#1 bestselling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in the US”, told local news station WNCT it had been unaware that an image of the flag would be included in a video as part of the state’s exhibit. Continue reading...
"Avenge Blood Of Our Leader": Mourners Gather For Ali Khamenei's Funeral
The mourners, some in tears, made their way through strict security towards the courtyard where Khamenei's coffin was placed for people to pay their respects.
UK woman, 21, arrested in Thailand after allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death
Officers found body of 34-year-old man in luxury rental home in Pattaya area, local media saysA 21-year-old British woman has been arrested in Thailand after allegedly fatally stabbing her boyfriend, according to local media reports.The Bangkok Post reported that on Thursday morning local time, officers found the body of a 34-year-old man, who operated a cannabis farm, in a luxury rental home in the Pattaya area, a beachside region two hours from Bangkok known for its large expat population and nightlife. Continue reading...
UK Man Was Assaulted By Attackers. Cops Arrested Him Instead As Accused Fled
A clip of the footage was shared by Reform UK's Shadow Chancellor and Newark MP Robert Jenrick, who criticised the Birmingham Police in multiple posts.
What impact will Andy Burnham have on Zack Polanski and the Greens?
Voters disillusioned with Starmer’s Labour were tempted by the Greens – but Polanski’s party fears the affable, left-leaning Burnham could win them backThe shift was notable. A week after Keir Starmer said he would resign, YouGov polling showed Labour up two points and the Greens down by the same amount. Might an Andy Burnham premiership mean a rethink for Zack Polanski’s party?The short answer is it is too early to know, particularly in an era of unprecedented political volatility and the seesawing poll numbers that come with it. This year alone, a five-point Labour lead over the Greens has become a similar margin in favour of the Greens, and then a seven-point advantage for Labour. Continue reading...
Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east
Heat health alerts in place in most regions of England from Sunday to Saturday with mercury also rising in WalesAnother heatwave is on the way across parts of the UK with peak temperatures of 34C forecast.Temperatures in the south of England could reach 28C on Saturday, according to the Met Office. Continue reading...
"Trump's Still Your President": White House Mocks Taylor Swift Wedding
The White House's official social media accounts shared a series of posts that appeared to take inspiration from Swift's music and branding.
