New Caledonia’s provincial elections are a crucial test of the territory’s political future, with independence from France remaining the central issue. The possibility of independence from France remains the central political issue, with today’s vote taking place peacefully. The election comes two years after plans to expand voting rights to thousands of non-Indigenous residents triggered … Read more
Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was “going through a difficult period”. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military facilities, choking Moscow’s fuel … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised members of his ruling United Russia party congress on Sunday that his government can ensure security amid continued Ukrainian attacks. Putin: ‘We will undoubtedly overcome all the challenges facing us today’ Putin said, “Yes, we see problems, we are aware of them and are responding to them, but we will … Read more
The ceasefire between Iran and the United States appears increasingly fragile on Sunday, following a new exchange of strikes. In the latest escalation, Tehran launched missiles and drones at Bahrain and Kuwait, both of which host US military bases, just hours after the United States struck multiple targets across Iran. The renewed violence comes amid … Read more
Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainrugaba said on Sunday he has ordered the closure of two major Ugandan media outlets. He justified this move by saying that he did not believe in a “free press”. Kainrugaba is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who has led the country since 1986. What did Kainarugaba say about his … Read more
Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on … Read more
The record-breaking heatwave in France is set to come to an end on Sunday, with the country’s extreme weather alert expected to be lifted by the evening, bringing relief after temperatures climbed as high as 40°C this week. But the heatwave is far from over, as it shifts eastward, with Germany and the Czech Republic … Read more
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick dismissed suggestions his team had played for a draw against Algeria after Saturday’s 3-3 World Cup match sent both teams through to the knockout stage. Austria will now face off against Spain in the round of 32 on July 2 in California. Source link
A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco crashed early Sunday morning in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s east coast, west of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s state news agency reported. The company had resumed loading at Ras Tanura on Friday – after months of inactivity amid the US-Iran war and blockages in the … Read more
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe’s record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday. Source link