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After tumultuous rallies, the Sri Lankan opposition convenes to choose a new government.

On a day of dramatic rallies, both the president and prime minister of Sri Lanka resigned, prompting opposition parties to convene on Sunday to agree on a new administration. Infuriated by food and fuel shortages, demonstrators invaded the official mansions and set one of them on fire. Protesters have declared that...

In England, thousands of Ukrainian “war casualty replacements” are undergoing training.

Every day, Ukraine loses up to 200 soldiers, so it is vital that replacements can be trained safely, away from the conflict. It has been revealed that the United Kingdom has begun transforming the first of thousands of Ukrainian recruits into frontline soldiers at four bases across England, safe from...

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot while delivering a speech.

The 67-year-old Mr. Abe bled to death after receiving two severe wounds, according to a doctor at Nara Medical University Hospital. Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed in the western city of Nara while delivering a speech. According to Dr. Hidetada Fukushima of Nara Medical University Hospital,...

Zimbabwe will begin selling gold coins as its currency weakens.

This month, Zimbabwe will begin selling gold coins to combat rampant inflation that has crippled the local currency. The 15 million inhabitants of the southern African nation are experiencing shortages and other economic difficulties, evoking memories of hyperinflation. The move was announced by the central bank governor, John Mangudya, on Monday,...

According to reports, the Eiffel Tower is corroded and in need of extensive repairs.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is reportedly corroded and in need of extensive maintenance. The iconic structure is being repainted for the twentieth time in preparation for the Olympic Games of 2024. According to confidential reports cited by the French magazine Marianne, the wrought-iron landmark will only receive a cosmetic coat...

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow complete record chase at Edgbaston against India.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's centuries led England to their highest successful chase in Test cricket and ninth-largest in the game's history. On the final morning of the fifth Test at Edgbaston, England effortlessly chased down a record 378 runs to beat India in record time. Needing another 119 runs from...

During the night, dozens of people were rescued from Sydney’s flooding, and 50,000 people face evacuation due to severe weather.

The most recent wild storm cell brought a year's worth of precipitation to some areas of the country in just three days, and authorities continue to warn of "substantial risks for flash flooding." During the night, dozens of people were rescued in the Sydney metropolitan area, with about 50,000 residents...

Twelve members of a religious group have been arrested in connection with the death of an Australian girl.

Australia has arrested twelve members of a religious group in connection with the death of an eight-year-old girl. Elizabeth Struhs died on January 7 at a residence south of Brisbane after allegedly being denied insulin for nearly a week. Her parents were charged with murder, torture, and failure to provide necessities...

Nick Kyrgios is charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend, according to a report.

Kyrgios is scheduled to appear in court in Canberra the following month on a charge of assaulting a former girlfriend in December 2021. Wednesday at Wimbledon, the world's number 40 will face Chile's Cristian Garin in the quarterfinals. Australian media reports that tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been charged with assaulting...

As the NCOC releases new guidelines for Eidul Azha, masks and social distancing return.

To combat the resurgence of Covid-19 in the country, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday issued new guidelines for prayers and Qurbani on Eidul Azha, including the use of masks and social separation. Since June, there has been an increase in coronavirus cases in Pakistan, which is...

Gunman suspected of killing six people at a Chicago Fourth of July parade is apprehended.

According to police, the man suspected of killing at least six people and seriously injuring more than 30 at a Chicago Fourth of July parade has been apprehended. A Highland Park police spokesperson stated that a patrol attempted to initiate a traffic stop after spotting the suspect. After a brief...

Teens wearing suits are banned from theatres after the #gentle minions craze prompted rowdy behavior.

Teenagers wearing suits have been banned from attending certain screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru as a result of a viral trend that prompted disruptive behavior. Young people in upscale attire have filmed themselves collectively watching the film while snacking on bananas and mimicking Felonius Gru's raised-finger gesture; however,...

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A ‘foreign agent’ law is vetoed by the leader of Georgia

The president of Georgia's veto of a divisive "foreign agent" law has ignited weeks of widespread street demonstrations. On Tuesday, legislators endorsed the contentious bill mandating the registration of independent media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that obtain over 20% of their financial support from foreign donors as entities "beholden to the interests of a foreign power."

New ‘suction’ treatment might make IUDs nearly ‘pain-free’

A revolutionary cervical suction cup could soon render essentially painless the most excruciating method of contraception, which is utilized by millions of American women.  Women undertaking IUD insertion procedures have historically been subjected to the agony of having a metallic device resembling a pair of scissors stretched across their cervix.  Sharp hooks are used to stretch the cervix before inserting the T-shaped device, which prevents fertilization by blocking the sperm from reaching the egg.

Jeremy Hunt promises autumn national insurance cuts ‘if we can afford it’

Furthermore, if the government prevails in the upcoming election, the chancellor maintains that taxation will decrease; however, he cannot provide a "cast-iron guarantee" regarding the precise timeframe. "If we can afford it," Jeremy Hunt has pledged to reduce national insurance again in the autumn. Since entering Number 11, the chancellor has reduced the tax by two times, which the government estimates has saved individuals an average of £900 per year.

After Chelsea WSL title win, Emma Hayes ‘hasn’t got another drop to give’

Hayes expressed her team's league-winning goal difference triumph via a 6-0 victory at Manchester United, her final match before assuming leadership of the United States women's national team in preparation for the Olympics, with enthusiasm and emotion. She stated, "I would say it has taken its toll on me rather than altered me," regarding her twelve years at the institution. "I refuse to continue. Thus, I am departing precisely at the appropriate moment. "I am out of additional drops to offer it."