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One dead in strike on Odesa maternity ward, officials say
Russia has launched a “massive” drone attack on the capital, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said, while a maternity ward in Odesa has also been targeted. The drone attack on a maternity ward and medical facilities in Odesa killed one and injured four, an official said, according to Agence France-Presse. In the capital, emergency services…
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Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat
Security camera footage shows the moment Israeli forces boarded a yacht that was carrying activists towards Gaza, to deliver humanitarian aid. The 12 activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, were detained and their boat, the Madleen, was towed to the Israeli port city of Ashdod. The Madleen’s journey was organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition,…
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Australian journalist hit by ‘rubber bullet’
An Australian foreign correspondent was hit by what was understood to be a rubber bullet while reporting from Los Angeles. Channel Nine’s Lauren Tomasi is seen jumping in pain after the incident in which she was struck in the leg on Sunday. A law enforcement officer can be seen turning towards news cameras and firing…
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Prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine under way
A prisoner exchange is under way between Russia and Ukraine, governments in Moscow and Kyiv have confirmed. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the exchange would unfold “in several stages” over the coming days, adding that the wounded, seriously wounded and soldiers under 25 were being returned. Writing on Telegram, Zelensky said: “The process is quite…
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Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout
A referendum in Italy on easing citizenship rules and enhancing workers’ rights has been declared invalid. Around 30% of voters participated – well short of the 50% threshold required to make the vote binding – in the poll, which began on Sunday and ran until 15:00 (14:00 BST) on Monday. The ballot featured five questions…
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Beloved South Korean musical wins six Tony awards
The Broadway version of the beloved Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending has won six Tony awards, including best musical. The production about the friendship between two humanoid robots was nominated for 10 awards on Sunday. It also won best book of a musical and best original score. Maybe Happy Ending premiered in South Korea in…
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How the LA clashes unfolded… in 60 seconds
When protests flared up in Los Angeles, US President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the Californian city. The two groups faced off against each other in clashes that at times turned violent. Video from the unrest shows batons being used on protesters and armoured vehicles being deployed. Source link
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How city erupted over rumours of hardware store raid
Christal Hayes BBC News Reporting fromParamount, California The National Guard clashed with people protesting against immigration raids in Los Angeles. Juan and several friends huddled in the car park of a hardware store near Los Angeles, where protests have erupted against US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Typically, their gatherings include dozens of day labourers,…
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How the LA clashes unfolded… in 60 seconds
Watch: How the LA clashes unfolded in 60 seconds Source link
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Activists say Israeli troops have boarded aid ship bound for Gaza
Activists say Israeli troops have boarded a yacht trying to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. “Connection has been lost” on the Madleen, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition campaign group said on the Telegram app. It posted a photo showing people in life jackets sitting with their hands up. The report could not be independently…
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