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Four killed, dozens injured in Czech train crash
Train with about 300 people on board was heading towards western Ukraine when it struck a goods train travelling in the opposite direction.Four people have been
In China, weight-loss drugs are becoming big business
Taipei, Taiwan – Ozempic is big business in China. Last year, the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk doubled its sales of the diabetes drug in the count
Man who contracted H5N2 bird flu dies in Mexico, WHO…
The H5N2 strain has never before been found in a human, health agency says, but stresses risk remains low.A man in Mexico with prior health complications has di
Nvidia overtakes Apple to become world’s second-most valuable company
Chipmaker’s market capitalisation passes $3 trillion after latest rally in stock price.Nvidia has overtaken Apple to become the world’s second-most valuable
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 832
As the war enters its 832nd day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Fighting One person was killed and four injur
Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal in news…
Russia’s president reiterated that attacking NATO countries was a ‘crazy’ idea but warned against Ukraine interference.Russian President Vladimir Putin ha
Iran calls UN nuclear watchdog resolution ‘hasty, unwise’
IAEA board passed a resolution criticising Iran and urging it to step up cooperation with the United Nations watchdog.Iran has denounced a decision by the Inter
Why has India’s BJP lost its parliamentary majority?
India’s Narendra Modi will have to form a coaltion government with other parties in order to secure a majority in parliament.Narendra Modi is expected to serv
Can Pakistan shed poor form and off-field chaos for T20…
The 2009 champions must overlook their chaotic lead-up to the World Cup and find form to have a shot at the semifinals.Captain: Babar AzamFixtures: USA (June 6)
How will Biden’s new restrictions affect asylum seekers at US…
United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a sweeping executive order restricting asylum claims, expanding controversial efforts to curb the surging number
France arrests Ukraine-Russia national following explosion at hotel
Man treated by a fire brigade ‘when he suffered serious burns following an explosion’, the prosecutor’s office says.The French domestic intelligence agenc
‘Close connection between Hamas and Al Jazeera,’ court finds
Breadcrumb Trail LinksWorldNewsThe judge pointed to a clip aired on Al Jazeera that he described as a 'briefing for how to damage an Israeli tank,' among other
