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In Mexico's most populous state, a party ends an almost 100-year dominance

The party formed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrested political control in Mexico's most populous state and Delfina Gómez became its first female governor.
State Of Mexico Holds Gubernatorial Election
State Of Mexico Holds Gubernatorial Election
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Almost 80 schoolgirls poisoned and hospitalized in Afghanistan, official says

It is thought to be the first such assault since the Taliban swept to power and began their crackdown on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls.
Girls leave their school for the day in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 5, 2023.
Girls leave their school for the day in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 5, 2023.
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Mother who served 20 years over deaths of her 4 children is freed after new evidence

A judicial inquiry found that new scientific evidence supported Kathleen Folbigg’s insistence that her children died of natural causes.
Kathleen Folbigg during a convictions inquiry at the NSW Coroners Court in Sydney
Kathleen Folbigg during a convictions inquiry at the NSW Coroners Court in Sydney
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Hundreds of thousands march in Poland anti-government protests to show support for democracy

Supporters of the march have warned that an autumn election might be the nation’s last chance to stop the erosion of democracy under the ruling Law and Justice party.
People attend an anti-government demonstration in Warsaw, Poland
People attend an anti-government demonstration in Warsaw, Poland

U.S. says Iran fast-attack boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz

Three Revolutionary Guard vessels with armed troops aboard approached the merchant ship at a close distance Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Navy said in a statement.
Surveillance video from a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon shows three Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast-attack vessels near a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Surveillance video from a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon shows three Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast-attack vessels near a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz
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Jacinda Ardern becomes a dame as New Zealand honors her service during shooting, Covid-19

Ardern was made a Dame Grand Companion, the second-highest honor in New Zealand, as part of King Charles III’s Birthday Honors.
Jacinda Ardern during a joint press conference with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney, Australia.
Jacinda Ardern during a joint press conference with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney, Australia.
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U.S. releases video showing close call with Chinese warship

The incident is the latest in a long series of flare-ups between the two countries.
The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese navy ship conduct what it called an "unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait
The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese navy ship conduct what it called an "unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait

Supporters of Russian opposition leader Navalny hold protests to mark his birthday

Champions of the imprisoned opposition politician held pickets and painted graffiti, risking their own prison terms amid an enhanced police presence in Moscow for the day.
Image: GEORGIA-RUSSIA-NAVALNY-DEMO
Image: GEORGIA-RUSSIA-NAVALNY-DEMO
2d ago

China defends buzzing American warship and accuses the U.S. of provocation

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, said Washington would not “flinch in the face of bullying or coercion” from China.
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Singapore on June 4, 2023.
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Singapore on June 4, 2023.

How the U.K. is trying to pressure other nations into arming Ukraine

Britain has been out in front when it comes to sending advanced weaponry, hoping to prod Washington and other capitals to do the same.
Life in trenches in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine - 12 Apr 2022

A Ukrainian soldier holds the MBT-NLAW (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) provided by the United Kingdom to the Ukrainian army. As Russia retreated from Kyiv Oblast, and now concentrates the offensive in the eastern part of Ukraine, Alexander (48), Sergey (42), Andrew (41), Oleg (31) and their battalion might send to the Eastern part of Ukraine in a few days to join the battle operation.
Life in trenches in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine - 12 Apr 2022

A Ukrainian soldier holds the MBT-NLAW (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) provided by the United Kingdom to the Ukrainian army. As Russia retreated from Kyiv Oblast, and now concentrates the offensive in the eastern part of Ukraine, Alexander (48), Sergey (42), Andrew (41), Oleg (31) and their battalion might send to the Eastern part of Ukraine in a few days to join the battle operation.
2d ago

Signal error blamed for deadly India train crash

The likely cause of the rail disaster emerged as families from across India rushed to the site for news of missing loved ones while workers rushed to restore service.
Image: Train Crash Kills At Least 200 In India's Odisha State
Image: Train Crash Kills At Least 200 In India's Odisha State

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