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Seoul says Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter South Korea’s air defence zone
SEOUL, June 27 — South Korea said it had sent up fighter jets as a precaution after more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defence […]
Strait of Hormuz tanker damaged in projectile strike as US-Iran tensions escalate
DUBAI, June 27 — An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck and damaged by an “unidentified projectile”, British maritime security agency UKMTO said today, following the […]
Pilot killed after small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, 13 injured
BEIJING, June 27 — A pilot was killed when his small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, with 13 people also injured, Chinese authorities said today, without elaborating on […]
Australian arrested in Thailand after body of teen girl found in suitcase near train tracks
BANGKOK, June 27 — Thai police have arrested an Australian man after the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered in a suitcase, authorities said today. The suspect, who denies […]
Iran accuses US of ‘blatant violation’ of peace deal
TEHRAN, June 27 — Iran today accused the United States of a “blatant violation” of the peace deal reached between the two sides to end the Middle East war after […]
Indonesian police arrest dozens, as Surabaya protesters decry fuel hike, free meals scheme management
SURABAYA, June 27 — Indonesian police have arrested dozens of protesters following a rally against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies in the country’s second-largest city, a rights group said today. Around […]
France opens probe into suspected child trafficking on Vinted
NANTERRE (France), June 27 — France has launched a probe after social media users raised the alarm over bizarre listings on secondhand resale app Vinted they suspect is linked to […]
Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFP
BERLIN, June 27 — Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military service, a senior parliamentarian […]
California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault
LOS ANGELES, June 27 — A California appeals court yesterday upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for rape and sexual assault, but vacated his 16-year prison term […]
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing
LA GUAIRA (Venezuela), June 27 — Brian Contreras with Leticia Pineda in Caracas The death toll from twin earthquakes rose Friday to 920 in Venezuela, where tens of thousands were […]