Tag: World

Riders Plunge From a Derailed Roller Coaster in Sweden, Killing One and Injuring Several Others

STOCKHOLM—A roller coaster train derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, sending some passengers plunging to the ground in an amusement park accident that left one dead and nine injured, police and park officials said. Witnesses described a chaotic scene at the Gröna Lund park as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks…


Wagner Rebellion Is a Sign of Russian Weakness: EU Minister

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the aborted mutiny of Wagner Group mercenaries against the Russian forces showed proof of “fragilities” in Moscow’s political system and weakness in its military. “The most important conclusion is that the war against Ukraine launched by Putin and the monster that Putin created with Wagner, the monster…


Chinese Electric Carmakers Aiming Entry Into Thailand’s Markets

The Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce said on June 25 that Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are targeting an entry into Thailand’s market with plans to establish manufacturing and distribution bases. Narongsak Putthapornmongkol, the chamber’s chairman, announced this during the World Chinese Entrepreneurs conference in Bangkok, which brought together 4,000 Chinese entrepreneurs from various countries. “EV…


Torontonians Head to Polls Monday to Elect New Mayor

Torontonians are headed to the polls on June 26 to elect their new mayor about five months after longtime mayor John Tory stepped down from the role because of an “inappropriate relationship” he’d had with a former staffer. Polling throughout the mayoral race has mostly favoured former NDP MP Olivia Chow, who previously ran in the city’s…


Torontonians Head to the Polls Today to Elect New Mayor

Torontonians are headed to the polls on June 26 to elect their new mayor about five months after longtime mayor John Tory stepped down from the role because of an “inappropriate relationship” he’d had with a former staffer. Polling throughout the mayoral race has mostly favoured former NDP MP Olivia Chow, who previously ran in the city’s…


Russia’s Shoigu Appears in Video for First Time Since Wagner Mutiny

MOSCOW—Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was shown speaking to troops in a video released by his ministry on Monday, his first known appearance in public since a mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group. There was no sound on the video, and it was not immediately clear where or when the visit had taken place. Shoigu…


Belgian Shot Putter Boumkwo Runs 100 Meters Hurdles to Save Team From Disqualification

Belgium shot put and hammer throw champion Jolien Boumkwo displayed great team spirit at the European Championships in Poland when she stepped up outside her event and ran a 100 meters hurdles race to save her team from getting disqualified. Boumkwo appeared all smiles when she carefully attempted each hurdle on Saturday in a video…


Lightning Strikes Kill 10 as Pre-Monsoon Rains Lash Pakistan’s Eastern Punjab Province

ISLAMABAD—Lightning strikes across Pakistan’s eastern Punjab Province killed at least 10 people, officials said Monday as heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed the region. The strikes on Sunday mainly took place in the Sialkot and Sheikhupura districts of Punjab. Lightning strikes are frequent across Pakistan, especially in Punjab’s mountainous areas and plains. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said…


Drop in German Business Morale Points to Longer Recession

BERLIN—German business morale worsened for the second consecutive month in June, a survey showed on Monday, indicating that Europe’s largest economy faces an uphill battle to shake off recession. The Ifo institute said its business climate index fell to 88.5 this month from 91.5 in May. A Reuters poll of analysts had predicted a smaller…


Barcelona Sign Gundogan on Free Transfer After Man City Exit

Barcelona have signed Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer after his departure from treble winners Manchester City with the German midfielder signing a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Monday. The 32-year-old has a contract until June 2025 with an option for a further year, while the Spanish champions also said they had included…