Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pr»»»

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament. Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan»»»

Iran and Israel said hostilities between the two countries were to be put on hold, after a flare-up which threatened the already fragile ceasefire in the region. In Israel, the country was put on hold following strikes from Iran and Hezbollah, with anger over Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly taking mil»»»

Israel struck the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Tuesday, according to Lebanese state media, after warning residents of the city and its surrounding areas to evacuate ahead of possible strikes. The attack came a day after Iran warned it would resume attacks on Israel if it kept striking Lebanon.»»»

Escalation in the regional conflict on June 7 was triggered by a deadly Israeli strike on the South Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, a neighbourhood governed by the Islamist militant group He»»»

On Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun shared a segment of his recent CNN interview on social media, issuing a sharp warning to Iran against interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs. Aoun said in the clip that Lebanon seeks good relations with Iran "based on mutual respect not interference." "The peopl»»»

An Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Tyre before an Israeli military warning on Tuesday killed at least eight people and wounded 32 others. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) had reported the strike not long before Israel's military issued an evacuation warning for the entire city and»»»

In tonight's programme: The number of Ebola cases hits 550 in DR Congo as the WHO chief praises neighbouring Uganda for its response to the outbreak. Also, in Nigeria, the military says it has rescued over 400 women and children from Boko Haram extremists after they were abducted in May. And the co»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Solène Podevin-Favre, president of the "Face à l'inceste" advocacy and support group and former co-director of the Ciivise, an independent commission set up in 2021 to come up with proposals to fight sexual abuse of children in France. According to Podevin-Favr»»»

The mother of an alleged rape victim of the main suspect in a girl's killing is to sue the French State and the minister of Justice over how minor-related cases are dealt with. This comes after thousands of people protested in Paris on June 8 amid public outrage over the death of an 11-year-old gir»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment ​to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's ec»»»

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington »»»

China and North Korea's leaders met at a rare summit in Pyongyang on June 8. Both sides looks to reaffirm their traditional ties at a time of growing geopolitical tension. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what these two old allies are looking to get out of this relationship, and how Kim Jong-Un»»»

Proposed candidates for Bulgaria's new Central Election Commission (CEC) will be heard on June 12, provided all requirements have been met, President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday at the conclusion of her consultations with the parliamentary parties and coalitions on the composition of the electora»»»

The aftermath of an earlier Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese port of Tyre in May. On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces ordered residents, including for the first time those in Christian neighborhoods, to evacuate well to the north of the city for their safety as it prepared to target Hez»»»

Prices of fuel and lubricants have increased again in Kyrgyzstan. As of June 9, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has gone up by an average of 1 som per liter. This is not the first increase in fuel prices in recent months. Earlier, authorities stated their intention to curb fuel price growth th»»»

NOUAKCHOTT: More than 1,000 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mauritania over 10 days, its coast guard said Tuesday, signalling a resurgence in migration along the perilous Atlantic route. Thousands of people, most of them young, have tried to reach Europe from west Africa in recent years»»»

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Manila: The Philippines said on Tuesday it has filed a formal protest with China over a "floating structure" spotted near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, the site of repeated clashes in the South China Sea. Scarborough Shoal lies 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of the Philippines' main island of Lu»»»

London: UK police said Tuesday they arrested a schoolgirl in the northwestern city of Manchester after three people were injured in a reported school stabbing. "Officers are currently responding to an incident at a school" in a northern suburb of the sprawling city, Greater Manchester Police said i»»»

Utsunomiya, Japan: A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught on Tuesday, capping a search involving dozens of hunters and police. Terrified families in the city of Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, peered through windows as a search mission »»»

Hezbollah on Tuesday urged Lebanese authorities to mend their relationship with the group's backer Iran and benefit from Tehran's support, days after Iran struck Israel in response to bombardment on south Beirut. Last week Lebanon's president and prime minister issued pointed calls for Tehran to st»»»

BARCELONA: Pope Leo on Tuesday arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that has made it the world’s tallest church. On day four of his visit to Spain, Leo XIV took off from Madrid where he had given an unprecedented speech to parliam»»»

For Colegiul Medicilor Stomatologi – Filiala Timiș, the move to PALTIM marks more than a change of address. It places an important professional institution in a visible, accessible and contemporary environment, within a project that connects Timișoara’s historic landmarks with the way people want t»»»

The launch follows a study dedicated to Romanians in the Diaspora conducted by Frappe Digital, which shows that their connection to Romania remains strong: 6 out of 10 have been living abroad for over 8 years, but return to the country at least once or twice a year, mainly to visit their families. »»»

ROME: Italy on Tuesday condemned as “unacceptable” an insult by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following a decision by prosecutors in Rome to investigate him over the treatment of activists in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.Ben Gvir is being investigated for an alleged “war crime” »»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah on Tuesday urged Lebanese authorities to mend their relationship with the group’s backer Iran and benefit from Tehran’s support, days after Iran struck Israel in response to bombardment on south Beirut. Last week Lebanon’s president and prime minister issued pointed calls for Tehr»»»

UK police said Tuesday they arrested a schoolgirl in the northwestern city of Manchester after three people were injured in a reported school stabbing. "Officers are currently responding to an incident at a school" in a northern suburb of the sprawling city, Greater Manchester Police said in a stat»»»

SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home on Tuesday following a rare trip to North Korea that included a bilateral meeting and public appearances with leader Kim Jong Un underscoring a joint push to reestablish the alliance between their countries.Xi flew to the capital Pyongyang on Monday»»»

LONDON: UK police said Tuesday they arrested a schoolgirl in the northwestern city of Manchester after three people were injured in a reported school stabbing. “Officers are currently responding to an incident at a school” in a northern suburb of the sprawling city, Greater Manchester Police said i»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia and Angola maintain the closest political and friendly relations, but their economic cooperation needs to be improved, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after a meeting with Angolan counterpart Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in Belgrade on Tuesday. "Today, we have the specia»»»

President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday that the presidential institution was applying the Election Code as adopted by Parliament, responding to objections raised during consultations with parliamentary parties on the allocation of seats in the Central Election Commission (CEC). The comments came a»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2-R) and his wife, Ri Sol-ju (R), walk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and his wife, Peng Liyuan (2-L) during a welcome ceremony for the Chinese leader at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Thursday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, June 9 (UPI) -- Chinese President X»»»

This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks soared more than 8 percent amid a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and confidence over the AI boom. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks soared by more than 8 percent Tuesday, sharply rebounding from the »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia and Angola maintain the closest political and friendly relations, but their economic cooperation needs to be improved, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after a meeting with Angolan counterpart Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in Belgrade on Tuesday. "Today, we have the specia»»»

People wishing to visit Dubai can obtain a single-entry tourist visa within 48 working hours after completing the required application procedures, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai said, highlighting efforts to simplify entry for international visitors. The»»»

Berlin: Emirates President Tim Clark said the airline will bounce back from the crisis engulfing carriers in the Middle East and that European airlines hoping to capitalise on the current weakness should watch their backs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking to jo»»»

Hezbollah issued on Tuesday a statement that hailed the Iranian missile response to the Zionist aggression on Beirut’s Dahieh, stressing that it sends a message of moral, political, and field commitment from the Islamic Republic toward Lebanon. Hezbollah also appreciated the Yemeni military support»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will decide later whether to congratulate Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, underlining that Moscow is ‌waiting for ‌the formal outcome of ‌the ⁠vote before making ⁠any announcements. Commenting on the parl»»»

UTSUNOMIYA: A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught on Tuesday, capping a search involving dozens of hunters and police. Terrified families in the city of Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, peered through windows as a search mission that in»»»

Companies worldwide risk missing vital growth opportunities because their CFOs’ ambition to lead key investment and value creation discussions is hampered by a lack of readiness to use technology and a dearth of skills across the wider finance team, according to the latest EY Global DNA of the CFO »»»

LAHORE: The Punjab government in Pakistan has unveiled plans to introduce 10,000 electric bikes in Lahore as part of a large-scale initiative aimed at reducing air pollution, easing commuting costs and encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation. The project comes as authori»»»

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesProtesters say there is a lack of transparency over the building of the quarantine centre Police in Kenya have fired tear gas »»»

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search that gripped the nation, as local schools closed and residents were urged to stay indoors. The city closed all 94 municipal primary and middle schools for a second straight day on Tuesday after i»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri only supports a complete and comprehensive ceasefire by land, sea, and air without any conditions, he told the WHYZ media platform. After a ceasefire is reached, Hezbollah and Israel can withdraw in parallel from the area south of the Litani river, he said. Israel and»»»

Zojila, India: Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in the strategic Zojila tunnel through a Himalayan mountain on Tuesday, a milestone in providing all-weather access to the frontier Ladakh region with China. The tunnel forms part of a broader infrastructure push, creating a link »»»

The “support war” waged by Lebanon’s Hezbollah in backing Hamas in late 2023 shattered the doctrine of “deterrence” that the Iranian-backed group had embraced and promoted for nearly two decades in its confrontation with its traditional adversary, Israel. Israel, for its part, also helped reinforce»»»

BELFAST: Police in Northern Ireland said Tuesday they had arrested a man following a “stabbing incident” in Belfast, with graphic online video prompting widespread condemnation and protest calls from UK far-right figures. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the arrested man, in his 3»»»

The news media cover extensively Monday's top domestic events: the surprise resignation of acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev and supermarket chains pledging price cuts for staple foods for six months. KANDEV'S RESIGNATION Kandev's move is open to speculation since he did not »»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka sentenced a former deputy minister to 16 years in prison for graft on Tuesday, as it intensifies a corruption crackdown after the toppling of its powerful political clan. Sarana Gunawardena, who served as a junior minister under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is the latest m»»»