China is accused of "harassment" by the Philippines; Manila and Beijing swap accusations over the encounter.
The Philippines has claimed that two Chinese coastguard ships "harassed" Filipino fishing vessels within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the disputed South China Sea before joint military drills with its partners. See to learn more.
After an avalanche struck Gulmarg, a Russian skier died; seven others were saved.
A significant avalanche that struck Gulmarg, a ski resort town in Jammu and Kashmir, today claimed the life of one Russian skier. Six of the seven Russian skiers hit by the avalanche escaped.
NASA and Japan will launch the first wooden satellite in history.
To make spaceflight operations sustainable, NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are thinking of sending the LignoSat probe—the first wooden satellite in history—into space. Watch to find out more!
DIMDEX 2024: Growing need for unmanned combat systems
There is a growing need for drones of all kinds, according to the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024), which is being held in Qatar. China and Turkey are increasingly gaining more export orders; before, these markets were only available to superpowers like the US.
Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first female president.
Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to win the poll by a wide margin. She is a former climate scientist and Mayor of Mexico City. She is likely to succeed her political mentor, outgoing President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador. Supporters of the president-elect gathered in large numbers in the capital to celebrate Sheinbaum's overwhelming victory. Claudia Sheinbaum is estimated to win Sunday's presidential election with 58.3 to 60.7 percent of the vote, according to the INE's official rapid count. It put her nearest challenger, Xochitl Galvez, who leads a coalition of primarily conservative parties, at 26.6-28.8 percent. The official result will be announced on June 8. Speaking to supporters, Sheinbaum said her competitors, Galvez and Maynez, had called her and acknowledged her victory.
Russia's election: The contest for president starts on Friday
On Friday, Russia's presidential election will take place. However, elections have already begun in what Russia refers to as its "new territories." These are areas of Ukraine that the Russian military currently holds. Vladimir Putin, the current president, is sure to win because there are just three other contenders on the ballot.
An American woman uses an electric vehicle to traverse the world.
We continue to bring you fascinating and motivational tales from around the globe on Tech It Out. We will introduce you to a woman who broke a world record in this article. Here's what else.
UN calls the displacement crisis in Sudan the worst in the world, with hundreds of people trying to return.
Over eight million people have been displaced from their homes as a result of the fighting in Sudan. According to the UN, it is the most significant displacement crisis in history. Thousands of individuals who first left South Sudan are attempting to return.
Brazil 'coup' probe: Former president Bolsonaro stands tall at rally in Rio
At a Rio de Janeiro event, Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, made a bold presence. It occurs one day after testimony from former military chiefs was made public, in which they said he was involved in a scheme to rig the results of the 2022 election.
Flash flood warnings and heavy rain sweep the gulf.
The rain is coming down hard. Major highways in the United Arab Emirates have flooded, leaving cars abandoned on Dubai's roads. The rain that began overnight left massive piles on the streets, while gusts of wind disrupted planes at Dubai International Airport.
UK: Tories will take harsh measures on the financial crisis, fearing campaign sustainability amid dwindling funding.
The Tory party is experiencing further difficulties due to its current financial situation. Furious party members refused to sponsor PM Rishi Sunak's campaigning. Watch to learn more!
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