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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Iran protests surge in London, Paris

Following the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini while in police custody of the country’s “morality police”, protests have erupted in other major European cities including London and Paris.

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Far-right Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female prime minister

Leader of the Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, claimed a clear majority victory in the snap parliamentary elections on Sunday.

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Russia, Iran ready to facilitate, stabilise clashes between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Officials from Russia and Iran have expressed their readiness to step in to assist in the border conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday.

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WATCH: 50 million people worldwide in modern slavery

A release by the UN, titled 'Global Estimates of Modern Slavery', shows that the number of people trapped in forced labour and forced marriages have increased to around 50 million.

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Somali official travels to US for assistance on drought

In the midst of the drought that has affected more than half of Somalia’s population, Special Presidential Envoy for Drought Response for the Federal Republic of Somalia, Abdirahman Abdishakur, travels to the United States in aid of assistance.

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WATCH: Swedish right-wing opposition victory looms, more than 90% of vote counted

Sweden’s opposition blue bloc inched ahead and gained 49. 7% of votes following Monday morning’s general election vote count.

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WATCH: How social media reacted to death of Queen Elizabeth II

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, many across the internet shared tributes and sent their condolences; others simply did not care.

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Prime Minister Lapid says Israel will not prosecute soldier who killed journalist Abu Akleh

Israel officials have rejected the United State’s call to review its military rules and pushed back against suggestions to prosecute the soldier who shot and killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

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WATCH: China’s record high temperatures, droughts highlight energy crisis

While China battles with record-breaking temperatures that have caused forest fires and damaged crops, it has also hit power supplies, putting the focus on its energy needs.

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WORLD NEWS LIVE BLOG: Truss answers questions in House of Commons

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Myanmar leader Hlaing meets Putin to deepen relationship

Leaders from the two sanctions-hit countries, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing, met for the first time since the Myanmar coup in February 2021.

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Ramaphosa congratulates UK PM Liz Truss as she starts her new job

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his congratulations to Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss as she starts her first day in office on Wednesday.

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WORLD NEWS LIVE BLOG: Liz Truss becomes UK PM after appointment by Queen

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Watch VideoWATCH: Japanese ‘Do Nothing Rent-a-Man’ gets paid to do nothing

A 38-year-old Tokyo resident Shoji Morimoto has landed a dream job where he gets paid to do nothing.

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Wave of protests in Europe over high cost of living, energy prices

The European Union has seen a wave of protests across France, Germany and the Czech Republic as residents feel the pinch of soaring energy prices and high cost of living.

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WORLD NEWS LIVE BLOG: Liz Truss to become new UK PM

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New constitution: Chileans vote against radical change

Chilean residents have rejected the country’s new constitution after 98. 43% of votes were processed by Chile’s Electoral Service on Sunday.

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WATCH: G7 agree to cap price on Russian oil – will this work?

In a bid to curb rising energy costs, G7 leaders have agreed to impose price caps on Russian global oil exports which will come into effect on December 5.

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Former Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns home

Former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka after anti-government protesters stormed his official residence in July and is set to return home on Saturday.

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WATCH: Gun jams during assassination attempt on Argentina vice-president

Argentinian police arrested a man after an assassination attempt on vice-president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in which his gun failed to fire.

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WATCH: Putin bids farewell to Gorbachev but won’t attend funeral

Russian President Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the coffin of the last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, but will miss his funeral on Saturday.

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Russia, China launch joint military drills

Russia launched the opening of its Vostok-2022 strategic military exercises which includes thousands of Chinese soldiers at the Sergeevsky training ground in Russia's Primorsky Region on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Pakistan face monsoon on steroids, China steps in to assist

In a bid to assist Pakistan with the devastating floods that has killed more than 1 100 people, the UN has issued an appeal for $160 million (about R2. 7bn) to help the country during this time.

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BLOG: Deadly protests rocks Iraq

At least 23 people have been killed in violent protests in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, and Russia calls on opposing sides to calm down. Follow our live blog for up-to-date coverage.

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Here’s why you have to be over 21 to buy a can of whipped cream in New York

A New York law was passed that prevents anyone under the age of 21 from buying whipped cream cans to stop teens from inhaling nitrous oxide.

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