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EurActiv 

Germany’s Scholz expects second term of von der Leyen

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expects Ursula von der Leyen to be re-elected as President of the European Commission after emerging as a strong contender from the EU elections while reiterating his pre-conditions to nominate his fellow countrywoman.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa to appear before CID in Pocso case

Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader B S Yediyurappa is set to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Bengaluru today for an inquiry in connection with a case filed against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Posco) Act. Yediyurappa had previously stated that he would appear for the inquiry as scheduled, following an order from the High Court restraining the CID from arresting him. The case stems from a complaint by a woman alleging that Yediyurappa... Читать дальше...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Singapore: Beaches on three islands shut after oil spill spread to several coastlines

Singapore, June 17 (ANI): The authorities on Sunday announced that the beaches on three Singapore islands will be shut until further notice after an oil spill on Friday spread to several coastlines, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported. The beaches at St John's, Lazarus and Kusu islands will be closed after oil slicks were seen at the first two islands. Staff from NParks, together with volunteers from Friends of Marine Park,

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Summer vacation in Chhattisgarh schools extended till June 25 due to severe heat

The Chhattisgarh government has extended the summer vacation for all schools in the state until June 25 due to scorching heat, as temperatures in Raipur and Rajnandgaon reached 39 degrees Celsius. The school education department issued the order to protect students' health. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected, and the southwest monsoon is likely to advance further in the state in the next few days.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Sri Lanka sign off T20 World Cup with comfortable 83-run win over Netherlands

Gros Islet [St Lucia], June 17 (ANI): Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign concluded with a commanding 83-run victory over the Netherlands at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Sunday (local time). It meant they finished with three points and third place in Group D, trailing South Africa and Bangladesh, who had already confirmed their place in the Super Eight after defeating Nepal in Kingstown. Sri Lanka's tri

Malawi Voice.com 

Mutharika to attend Chilima’s burial today

Former President Peter Mutharika is expected to attend the burial of Vice President Saulos Chilima today in Ntcheu, according to a programme outline released by the event organizers. The programme indicates that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Mutharika, along with his wife Gertrude, will arrive at the Nsipe Catholic Ground in Ntcheu District at […]

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