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Leaders praise ‘historic’ victory as Sheinbaum triumphs in Mexican election
Leaders from across the Americas have offered congratulations to Claudia Sheinbaum, whose thumping victory in Mexico’s national election will make her the fir
Will Israel and Hamas accept President Biden’s ceasefire plan?
Th proposal has stirred heated debate in Israel, while Hamas says more work needs to be done.US President Joe Biden has announced a three-phase plan he says pav
California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the…
The western US state has struggled to cope with wildfires that have grown in size and destructiveness in the last decade.Firefighters have made significant prog
Sudan’s activists mark ‘Khartoum Massacre’. Here’s what happened
As Sudan’s civil war spirals deeper into turmoil, activists are remembering friends and loved ones killed during pro-democracy protests in Khartoum on June 3,
NYSE glitch sparks volatility in Berkshire Hathaway and dozens of…
Trading in at least 60 stocks is halted due to volatility as Berkshire Hathaway shares plunge 99.97%.A glitch at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has triggere
Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf announces presidential bid
Ghalibaf is among presidential hopefuls seeking approval to run for the June 28 snap elections.The conservative speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher
US fines airlines $2.5m for delaying COVID-19 refunds to travellers
Civil penalties are for significant delays in providing nearly $1bn in refunds owed to passengers.The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) says it
Nigel Farage announces UK election candidacy in surprise U-turn
Farage, who previously said he would not stand in the election, says he will lead the anti-immigration Reform UK party.Nigel Farage, the politician who helped c
Nigeria’s power grid shut down, airlines disrupted as unions strike
Nigeria loses electricity and major airports shut down as unions demand more than 1,500% increase in minimum wage amid record inflation.Nigeria’s main labour
Hunter Biden trial on criminal gun charges begins
US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the purchase and possession of a gun.The criminal trial of Hunter Biden ha
QF’s Education City Gift Shop launches new product line by…
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Education City Gift Shop has launched a new product line called Ahlam – ‘dreams’ – which is a collaboration between B
Egypt’s el-Sisi reappoints PM Madbouly, orders him to form new…
President says new government must tackle local and international issues.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
