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4h ago

Millions vote in India’s grueling election, with Prime Minister Modi’s party likely to win third term

The election is considered one of the most consequential in India’s history. If Modi wins, he’ll be only the second Indian leader to retain power for a third term.
People queue up at a polling booth
People queue up at a polling booth
9h ago

Dozens remain hospitalized after deadly turbulence hit Singapore Airlines flight

Seven patients are in intensive care, the Samitivej Srinakarin hospital said in a statement.
A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured on May 21 in what passengers described as a terrifying scene aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence, triggering an emergency landing in Bangkok.
A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured on May 21 in what passengers described as a terrifying scene aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence, triggering an emergency landing in Bangkok.
11h ago

China wraps up 'punishment' war games around Taiwan

Beijing staged mock missile strikes and dispatched fighter jets carrying live missiles during two days of drills in the Taiwan Strait.
This handout photograph taken on May 23, 2024 and released on May 24, 2024 by the Eastern Theater Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) shows Chinese fighter jets preparing to take off during the "Joint Sword-2024A" military drill at an unknown location. China warned on May 24 of war over Taiwan and said it would ramp up countermeasures until "complete reunification" was achieved, as Chinese forces conducted military drills around the self-ruled island.
This handout photograph taken on May 23, 2024 and released on May 24, 2024 by the Eastern Theater Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) shows Chinese fighter jets preparing to take off during the "Joint Sword-2024A" military drill at an unknown location. China warned on May 24 of war over Taiwan and said it would ramp up countermeasures until "complete reunification" was achieved, as Chinese forces conducted military drills around the self-ruled island.
12h ago

Rescuers race to villagers trapped by Papua New Guinea landslide

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed in a remote, mountainous part of the South Pacific island nation.
This handout photo by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on May 25, 2024 shows locals carrying a person on a stretcher from the site of a landslide at Yambali Village in the region of Maip Mulitaka, in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province. Rescue teams began arriving at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands on May 25, helping villagers search for the scores of people feared dead under the towering mounds of rubble and mud.
This handout photo by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on May 25, 2024 shows locals carrying a person on a stretcher from the site of a landslide at Yambali Village in the region of Maip Mulitaka, in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province. Rescue teams began arriving at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands on May 25, helping villagers search for the scores of people feared dead under the towering mounds of rubble and mud.
15h ago

At least 3 climbers believed dead on Mount Everest

The spring climbing season ends as May closes out. Other climbers are still believed to be missing.
Image: mountain mount everest base camp
Image: mountain mount everest base camp
22h ago

Young American couple doing missionary work are killed by gangs in Haiti

David Lloyd and his wife, Natalie, the daughter of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker, and a third member of their missionary group were fatally shot in the attack.
Davy and Natalie Lloyd
Davy and Natalie Lloyd
1d ago

Mexico’s poorest are receiving less government funds under president who brought poor to the fore

López Obrador increased spending for senior citizens, students, farmers and others, but less noticed was that it shifted who got the money — and the poorest now get a smaller portion.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
1d ago

In Mexico, a wave of political murders ahead of elections eats away at democracy

From September to May, 34 candidates or aspiring candidates have been assassinated, with most killings linked to drug cartels seeking to influence local elections.
Security forces guard a crime scene where assailants left the dismembered body of a councilman candidate, in Acapulco
Security forces guard a crime scene where assailants left the dismembered body of a councilman candidate, in Acapulco

Russia says ISIS was behind deadly concert attack, more than 20 arrested

Kremlin spy chief Alexander Bortnikov on Friday repeated Russia’s assertion, for which it has not provided evidence, that Ukraine was behind the attack. Kyiv has dismissed the allegation.
Firefighters work in the burned concert hall at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow on March 23, 2024.
Firefighters work in the burned concert hall at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow on March 23, 2024.

Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack

The crash Sunday killed President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and six other people.
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1d ago

British neonatal nurse convicted of killing 7 babies loses her bid to appeal

Lucy Letby had asked for permission to challenge the verdict after she was convicted and sentenced to life in prison last year.
Image: Lucy Letby in police custody in November 2020.
Image: Lucy Letby in police custody in November 2020.

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