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Exploding batteries start catastrophic S Korea factory fire
A large factory fire in South Korea occurred after multiple lithium batteries burst, killing at least 22 people. The fire broke out Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong City, some 45 kilometres (28 miles) south of Seoul. Local television footage captured enormous smoke clouds and tiny explosions as firefighters attempted to extinguish the fire. A portion of the roof had collapsed.
US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
The United States and its Asia-Pacific allies have sharply condemned Russia and North Korea's newly stated military partnership. On Monday, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a statement expressing "grave concern" about the defence accord struck last week during Russian President Vladimir Putin's well-publicized official visit to North Korea.
Mortgages cost £400 more each month since last election
According to data, first-time buyers are paying £400 more monthly on mortgage repayments than before the last general election. According to Rightmove, the average repayment has increased from £667 to £1,075 since Boris Johnson's overwhelming victory in 2019. This represents a 61% increase over a period in which salaries increased by 27%. It highlights the financial strain on individuals taking their first step onto the housing ladder, even as Rishi Sunak points to good GDP growth and falling inflation as proof that his plan is working.
Boeing should be charged by US prosecutors
Prosecutors in the United States are proposing that Boeing face criminal charges after determining that the plane manufacturer violated a settlement tied to two fatal disasters, according to two people familiar with the situation. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether to prosecute Boeing by July 7. The recommendation of the prosecutors handling the case has not been disclosed before.
A ‘test against the best’ awaits Steve Borthwick’s England in New Zealand
Steve Borthwick argues that the days of England rugby teams becoming cannon fodder in New Zealand are passed as his team prepares for a two-Test series against the All Blacks. The head coach claims he has played on teams that were mentally beaten before they stepped off the airport, but he believes the current squad is a different species. While England has not toured New Zealand in a decade and has not won on Kiwi territory since 2003, Borthwick and his team have travelled south keen to demonstrate that the balance of global rugby power is shifting. They are also encouraged by the prospect of being the first English team to defeat the All Blacks in a multi-Test series.
Accident left Princess Anne hospitalized with minor bruises and concussion
According to Buckingham Palace, the King has been informed of Princess Anne's injuries and wishes her a "speedy recovery" with the rest of the royal family. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne had "minor injuries and a concussion" as a result of an incident on Sunday evening. It is understood that emergency services were summoned to the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday to treat injuries consistent with being hit by a horse.
Drop all accusations against the CUNY 22!
On the evening of April 26, Mumia Abu-Jamal visited the City University of New York (CUNY) Gaza Solidarity Encampment. CUNY students and workers, as well as our Harlem neighbours, gathered around the flagpole in the centre of the campsite to hear Mumia speak in solidarity with the protesting students, the people of Gaza, and the thousands of political prisoners held captive in Israeli prisons. Mumia had spent his 70th birthday two days before in Pennsylvania's Mahanoy prison, where he is serving a death sentence for more than 40 years. Mumia, like many of his Black Panther Party comrades, including Sekou Odinga, Jalil Muntaqim, and Herman Bell, has spent decades in prison as a result of political persecution.
Connecticut police arrest father ‘trying to drown children’ at beach
According to authorities in West Haven, an officer heard "significant screaming taking place from the water" as the children were being treated in intensive care following the event. Police stopped a father as he attempted to drown his two tiny children at a beach in the United States, according to authorities. Authorities said an officer was on patrol in West Haven, Connecticut when he noticed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach at around 2:30 a.m. local time (7.30 a.m. UK time) on Saturday.
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Labour and Tories will ‘both leave NHS worse off than under austerity’
After a white mist began to appear, residents near a chemical facility were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Police issued the warning following the incident at Dow's facility in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Firefighters responded with multiple crews and gave the same advice as police.
Following a chemical incident, people were ordered to close their windows
After a white mist began to appear, residents near a chemical facility were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Police issued the warning following the incident at Dow's facility in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Firefighters responded with multiple crews and gave the same advice as police.
Eight Israeli troops die in Gaza as Palestinian dead toll ‘passes 37,000’
The troops were slain early Saturday morning while driving in a convoy after participating in a midnight battle against Hamas. The Israeli military confirmed that eight Israeli troops were killed inside Gaza. On Saturday morning, an explosion occurred in the southern city of Rafah, killing the military members.
