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20h ago

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.
22h ago

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
23h ago

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.
23h ago

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.
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
2d ago

North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams U.N. meeting

The North’s attempt to put its first military spy satellite into orbit last Wednesday failed as its rocket crashed off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast. 
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, attends wreath laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, March 2, 2019.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, attends wreath laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, March 2, 2019.
2d ago

4 children drown and a man is missing after fishing accident in Quebec

They were among 11 people who were fishing for capelin on foot near the shore when they were caught off-guard by the rising tide.
2d ago

Arrests and tight security in Hong Kong on Tiananmen Square anniversary

Many Hong Kongers are trying to mark the event in private ways because it is unclear what authorities might consider subversive.
Image: TOPSHOT-HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-TIANANMEN
Image: TOPSHOT-HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-TIANANMEN

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