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KYIV, Ukraine, June 12, 2023 (AFP) – Ukraine announced that its forces have retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk, the first reported gains of their new offensive. But three people were killed and at least another 23 wounded as Russia shelled a rescue boat evacuating civilians from Russian-controlled territory, the Kherson region prosecutors’ office said on Sunday. Analysts at Washington-based think tank the Institute for the Study of War say that Kyiv’s […]
By Andrew LEESON Agence France-Presse GRETA, Australia, June 12, 2023 (AFP) — A bus carrying wedding guests overturned and killed 10 people in an “unimaginable” night-time crash in a popular wine region near Sydney, police said Monday — Australia’s deadliest road accident in 16 years. The white coach was ferrying guests from a wedding at a local winery when it flipped onto its left side late on Sunday, coming to rest on the pavement alongside […]
By Claire LEE Agence France-Presse SEOUL, June 12, 2023 (AFP) — Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on Monday to mark the supergroup’s 10-year anniversary, with South Korea unveiling a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate. The group’s fans — known collectively as ARMY — gathered outside the offices of its agency HYBE to take selfies and record TikTok videos in front of a huge mural of the stars being painted […]
By Deborah COLE Agence France-Presse BERLIN, June 12, 2023 (AFP) — NATO will begin the largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance’s history on Monday in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats such as Russia. The German-led “Air Defender 23” will run until June 23 and include some 250 military aircraft from 25 NATO and partner countries including Japan and Sweden, which is bidding to join the alliance. Up […]
By Lina VANEGAS Agence France-Presse BOGOTÁ, June 12, 2023 (AFP) — “I’m hungry” and “my mom is dead” were the first words uttered by the four children missing for 40 days in the Colombian jungle when they were found, members of the rescue group said in a televised interview Sunday. After wandering alone for more than a month, the Huitoto Indigenous children — ages 13, nine, five, and one — were rescued and airlifted out […]
(Eagle News)–One volcanic earthquake and 177 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were a moderate plume emission and a crater glow. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1205 tons per day on June 10. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is banned. The ban on aircraft flying close to the volcano is also in […]
(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Chedeng” continues to weaken as it accelerates away from the Philippine landmass. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Chedeng” was so far estimated 990 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving north northeastward at 20 kph. PAGASA said that while the country is unlikely to […]
(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Chedeng” has intensified in the middle of the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said although it is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall in the country in the next three days, it may enhance the southwest monsoon and bring occasional rains over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zambales, Bataan, Camiguin, and Dinagat Islands are expected to have gusty conditions today. […]
(Eagle News)–One volcano and 59 rockfall events were reported in Mayon, which remains on Alert Level 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a moderate plume emission was also monitored. A crater glow can be detected by the naked eye. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was monitored at 417 tons/day. The volcano edifice remains inflated. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is prohibited. Flying aircraft close to […]
ANNECY, France, June 9, 2023 (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said the health of the preschool children badly wounded in a mass knife attack by a Syrian refugee was “heading in the right direction”, as police questioned the attacker. Four children — aged between 22 months and three years old — were stabbed Thursday in a playground in the Alpine town of Annecy, a normally idyllic lakeside spot popular with tourists. While […]
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2023 (AFP) – The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance said late Thursday it was halting US dollar deposits and encouraged clients to withdraw their dollars by early next week, following charges leveled by the government. The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged the crypto giant with securities law violations that it said amounted to “an extensive web of deception” and “calculated evasion of the law.” Binance is alleged to have […]
REYKJAVIK, June 9, 2023 (AFP) – Iceland said Friday it would suspend work at its embassy in Russia as of August 1, the first country to do so, and asked Russia to limit its operations in Reykjavik. “The current situation simply does not make it viable for the small foreign service of Iceland to operate an embassy in Russia,” Foreign Minister Thordis Gylfadottir said. AFP’s bureau in Moscow said Iceland was the first country to […]
