EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Euros fan was sent to a 'dungeon'-like 'abandoned medical facility' by bungling Booking.com staff, turning his dream trip to Germany into a nightmare.

In yet another dig at Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) criticism, former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that Musk's suggestion about 'all EVMs being hackable' was too broad and inaccurate. He sharply countered the latter, saying the Tesla co-founder and CEO is «factually incorrect.» Chandrasekhar stresses the distinctiveness of Indian EVMs compared to their Western counterparts, particularly those used in the US.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the train accident near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. At least 15 people were killed and around 60 others injured after a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal, police said. In a post on X, the prime minister said the «railway accident in West Bengal is saddening. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones».

Labour's Shadow Health Minister Wes Streeting gave the clearest hint yet that the party plans to spend more than it has set out in its blueprint for government.

President Joe Biden appeared to freeze on stage after giving remarks at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday night before Obama took his arm and pulled the president away.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE VELTINS ARENA: Fresh from clinching the Champions League final with Real Madrid, Bellingham gave England the lead after 13 minutes.

Armie Hammer has revealed he is grateful for the shock cannibalism and abuse allegations which imploded his once-stellar Hollywood acting career.

The members of the European Council – the 27 EU Heads of State or Government, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission – will gather in Brussels for an informal meeting on Monday 17 June to consider the results of the European Parliament elections of 6 9 June 2024. The European Council has an important role to play at this point in the institutional cycle; the meeting marks the starting point for the appointment process to the EU's highest ranking positions (namely European Commission President, European Council President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy). While no final decisions are expected, EU leaders may set out the procedure they envisage for the process, which they aim to complete at their next formal meeting, on 27 28 June 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as President of South Africa. South Africa's parliament re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as President last Friday after a landmark coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. According to a communique from the Foreign Affairs Department, Ramkalawan said, «I equally wish to congratulate you and the people of South Africa for the successful and peaceful general elections. This democratic process stands as a testament to the enduring strength and vitality of South Africa's commitment to democratic governance. The peaceful and transparent conduct of these elections reaffirm South Africa's unwavering dedication to upholding democratic principles and ensuring the voices of its citizens are heard and respected. In this context, South Africa will continue to be an example for the region as well as for the rest of Africa.» He added that Ramaphosa's re-election «underscores the continued faith of the South African people in your vision and leadership. Your recent call for broader national unity in South Africa has resonated well with many around the world. I am confident that under your continued stewardship, South Africa will further advance its goals of social justice, economic growth, and regional stability.»  «Our two countries share strong and dynamic ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations which have evolved and grown stronger over the past few decades. I have every confidence, that during your tenure in office, the bonds that exist between Seychelles and South Africa will be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of our two countries and peoples. I am very much looking forward to continuing our working relationship bilaterally, regionally and in the multilateral fora,» said Ramkalawan. Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, established diplomatic relations with South Africa in 1993.

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Germany should stop paying welfare benefits to male Ukrainian refugees to encourage them to return home and fight, a senior MP has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has warned future military officers that Beijing is committed to annexing the island Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine wants Russia at the negotiating table, but only after Kiev has have a stronger bargaining position, Kiev’s foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Polish president has labeled Russia “the largest colonial empire” in the world Read Full Article at RT.com

India has said that only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to a resolution to the conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

[DW] Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May election was fraudulent.

[This Day] The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage said at the weekend that organised labour should reconsider the amount it was demanding as national minimum wage, based on current realities.

[allAfrica] This guest column is among a series of articles that look at such critical issues as food security, which are essential for keeping and building a peaceful world. Peacebuilding reporting on AllAfrica is supported by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

At least four Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Monday morning, officials said. The incident took place in Tonto and Goilkera area, they said. «Four Maoists were killed in the gunfight, while two have been arrested,» Jharkhand Police spokesperson and IG (Operations), Amol V Homkar, told PTI.

rime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. He emphasized the importance of «values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood,» calling them «essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world.» On June 9, President Muizzu travelled to New Delhi for PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony. He held talks with PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri, a senior North Frontier Railway (NFR) official said. There are unconfirmed reports of injury to a few persons in the accident that took place around 9 am, the divisional railway manager of NFR's Katihar Division said. The 13174 Kanchanjunga Express from Agartala collided with the goods train near Rangapani close to New Jalpaiguri station, he said.

The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express (13174) collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri. The accident took place around 9 am close to Rangapani, near the New Jalpaiguri station. The divisional railway manager of NFR's Katihar Division mentioned unconfirmed injuries resulting from the accident.

Ce dimanche 16 juin, on célèbre les papas... L'occasion pour les familles de se retrouver autour d'un bon repas et de faire la fête. Si certains ont choisi de rester à la maison, d'autres ont choisi de sortir prendre l'air. Une aubaine pour les propriétaires de pirogues et des restaurateurs.

Harry Kane and his wife Kate Goodland, who share four children together, were seen smiling and cuddling in the stands after the Three Lions' narrow victory against Serbia.

SINGAPORE - A 70-year-old woman was arrested on June 15 over a series of pickpocketing cases at a market and food centre in Yishun Ring Road. Preliminary investigations found the woman allegedly picked wallets from people who had their bags unzipped, took the cash, and then disposed of the wallets in the vicinity, said the police in a statement on June 16. Between July 24, 2023, and June 13, 2024, the police received several reports from victims claiming that their wallets were missing in the vicinity of Yishun Ring Road. Through images from closed-circuit television and police cameras, as well as ground inquiries, officers from Woodlands Police Division identified the woman and arrested her on June 15. The woman is also believed to be involved in other similar offences, said the police. She will be charged in court on June 17 with theft, they said. The offence carries a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both.

SINGAPORE - Local fish farms are not affected by the oil spill incident on June 14 and local fish remain safe to eat, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). In a Facebook post on June 16, SFA said that there is low risk of the oil spill spreading to the Johor Strait, where Singapore’s fish farms are located. “To date, none of our fish farms are affected by the oil spill, and our local fish remain safe for consumption,” said SFA, adding that it is in close contact with the farms and will continue to monitor the situation closely. The oil spill was a result of an incident on June 14 involving the Netherlands-flagged dredging boat Vox Maxima and the Singapore-flagged bunker vessel Marine Honour, which was stationary, at Pasir Panjang Terminal. https://www.facebook.com/SGFoodAgency/posts/792973106290335?ref=embed_post The impact created a rupture in one of the oil tanks of Marine Honour, which caused oil to leak into the sea.

A week after Lions goalkeeper Hassan Sunny shot to overnight fame in China, the 40-year-old was spotted in Shanghai, much to the delight of Chinese football fans who jumped at the chance to meet him in person. At the invitation of real estate firm CapitaLand, Hassan and his family visited the city on Sunday (June 16), reported The Straits Times. News of his arrival in Shanghai quickly spread on Chinese social media after the football player was spotted at the airport. Fans soon gathered at the three CapitaLand malls where Hassan was scheduled to visit that day. The veteran goalkeeper first visited Raffles City Changning in the morning, where he signed autographs and took photos with fans. Next on the list was Hongkou Plaza, where Hassan — who owns the Muslim food stall Dapur Hassan in Singapore — put together a plate of nasi lemak. Following that, he visited a children's football class held at Raffles City The Bund.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has labelled as false and baseless claims being made on social media that Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Throyville Haughton is the individual behind the popular YouTube channel 'Politricks Watch...

A 25-year-old businessman has been charged after he allegedly forced a taxi operator at gunpoint to wait while he and his associates burnt an object wrapped in tarpaulin. The police say about 8:20 p.m., on May 1, Kamal McDonald chartered a man...

Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, has been extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States, where he is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons website and a source familiar with the matter. Gupta is suspected by US authorities of being involved in a failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US resident and advocate for a sovereign Sikh state in northern India.

The Bandipora area in Jammu and Kashmir was cordoned off after some gunshots were heard in the forest area of Aragam Bandipora district. Gunshots were heard in the forest area of Aragam Bandipora district on Sunday. Security officials are carrying out a Cordon and Search Operation in the area. More details are awaited in the case.