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Search for dozens feared missing after deadly migrant shipwrecks off Italy

By Gael BRANCHEREAU, Ella IDE The Italian coastguard searched off southern Italy Monday for survivors or the bodies of dozens of migrants feared missing, after two shipwrecks left 11 people dead. With up to 60 migrants potentially lost at sea, the coastguard said it has been looking for "possible missing persons" since late Sunday, "following the shipwreck of a sailing boat with migrants on board, presumably departing […]

17 June, 2024

World

Norway boosts funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency

Norway said Monday that it was increasing its funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) by 100 million kroner ($9.3 million). UNRWA, which coordinates nearly all aid to Gaza, has been in crisis since January, when Israel accused about a dozen of its 13,000 Gaza employees of involvement in the unprecedented October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the war. That prompted several countries, including top […]

17 June, 2024

World

China launches anti-dumping probe into EU pork imports

By Oliver HOTHAM and Matthew WALSH China said Monday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union, the latest step in a mounting trade stand-off between the bloc and its largest economic partner. Pork is China's most popular meat and a staple of diets in the world's second most populous nation. Imports of pork and pork by-products from EU nations […]

17 June, 2024

World

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges

Activists on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up for it to be a major issue in the 2024 election. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images By Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia and Sonia Suter, George Washington University On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to mifepristone, one of two pills used in medication abortion. Mifepristone […]

17 June, 2024

World

Trains collide in Darjeeling in India with rescue operations underway

A goods train has collided with a passenger train in Darjeeling in India. Local media reports say that at least five people have been killed in the crash and several injured. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

17 June, 2024

World

China says one of its ships bumped by Philippine vessel in South China Sea

Beijing's coast guard said a Philippine supply ship "dangerously approached" a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision in the South China Sea, but no injuries or damage were reported.

17 June, 2024

World

U.S Supreme Court overturns bump stocks ban

The US Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era law banning bump stocks. The device essentially allows guns to be converted into rapid-fire weapons. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington.

17 June, 2024

World

Seoul urges doctors to cancel walkout

South Korea’s Prime Minister is urging doctors to cancel a planned walkout this week. The strike is expected to escalate a long running standoff between the government and medical community over wages, conditions, and staffing. Chris Gilbert reports.

17 June, 2024

Business / Economics

US FAA investigating fake titanium used in new plane models

Both Airbus and Boeing may have made planes with counterfeit titanium in them, according to new information from a supplier which says it had found corrosion in some parts. The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the long and short-term safety implications. Reporting for us is Caroline Malone.

17 June, 2024