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June 29, 2026

Ballots received after election day can be counted across U.S.: Supreme Court

In a 5-4 majority decision on Monday, the apex court rejected the lawsuit filed by the Republican National Congress.

U.S. Supreme Court
June 29, 2026

Five killed in Germany’s youth welfare centre shooting 

Police said two people have been arrested, with one of them believed to be the alleged shooter.

Five killed in Germany's youth welfare centre shooting
June 29, 2026

Seek permanent residence or leave, U.S. Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin tells migrants

“Either try to fill out the paperwork and be here underneath a permanent status, or we’ll help you get back to your country,” Mr Mullin said.

Markwayne Mullin
June 29, 2026

Five important ways to stay cool, hydrated during heatwave as thousands die

As the WHO works with countries to address the growing threat posed by heatwaves, health officials have suggested five important ways to stay cool and hydrated.

People cooling off during heatwave
June 29, 2026

Sri Lanka launches military drones to fight mosquitoes amid dengue fever outbreak

The use of a drone is part of a three-day nationwide dengue prevention campaign aimed at eliminating Aedes mosquitoes’ breeding grounds.

Mosquitoes, drones
June 29, 2026

U.S.-based Akeatha Diane Akintola jailed for stealing disabled minor’s social security benefits

“Ms Akintola did not just fail in that duty. She weaponised her position of power to systematically steal from a grieving, autistic child,” said an official.

Social Security Administration
June 29, 2026

Eleven killed in France’s skydiving plane crash

A small skydiving plane used by a parachuting school crashed on Sunday in the northwestern French town of Tomblaine, killing the pilot and ten parachutists.

France plane crash
June 29, 2026

Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths

“Right now, 150 million people are living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling,” Mr Ghebreyesus said.

Europeans cooling off during heatwave
June 28, 2026
Canada vs South Africa
June 28, 2026

Guangdong seeks robust economic  cooperation with Nigeria

Mr Rusheng described infrastructure connectivity as a key driver of economic growth.

Mr He Rusheng, Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs Office, Guangdong Province, China, and Nigerian media delegation in Guangzhou.