Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
At least five people died in a huge fire at a crowded fairground in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, during a concert attended by up to 135,000 people, according to local officials.
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Two Britons Evacuated from Hantavirus-Hit Ship Improving
Two Britons who were medically evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are improving, global health officials have said.
Trump Says Ceasefire Still ‘In Effect’ as Iran-US Tensions Rise
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire remains 'in effect' as clashes continue between Iran and the United States, according to Al Jazeera.
Islamic-State Linked Australian Women Charged with Crimes against Humanity
Three Australian women with ties to the Islamic State (IS) group have been charged with crimes against humanity after returning from Syria, according to the BBC.
Trump Gives EU Ultimatum Deadline to Approve Trade Deal
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 'much higher' tariffs on the European Union by 4 July if the bloc does not eliminate its levies on US goods, according to the BBC.
China hands former defense ministers suspended death sentences
A Chinese military court has handed suspended death sentences to former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu for corruption, according to state media. Both were convicted of bribery and will serve a two-year reprieve before their sentences are commuted to life imprisonment.
Rwandan Singer Dies Being Released from Prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service.
Fears Renewd Gaza War as Hamas Disarmament Talks Stall
Fears of renewed conflict in Gaza have intensified as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stall, according to BBC reports. An Israeli air strike killed Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son, and both sides accuse each other of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
Rosenberg: Russia’s Victory Day Parade With No Tanks Sparks Concern
Russia's Victory Day parade, which typically showcases military hardware, will feature no tanks or missiles this year—a sign that the war in Ukraine is not going to plan, according to BBC reporter Rosenberg.
After 35 Years, China’s Pioneer Montessori School Bets on U.S. and U.K. Ties as Foreign Enrollment Halves
MSB, the first AMS-accredited school in China, marks 35 years with new ties to a California school district, a British university foundation, and Broadway, as foreign enrollment in Beijing falls 50 percent since 2006.
Islamic State-Linked Women Arrive in Australia from Syria
Thirteen Islamic State-linked women and children have arrived in Australia after years in Syria, according to BBC.
China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
China has announced suspended death sentences for two former defence ministers on corruption charges, according to state media. Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.
27-Year-Old Woman Jailed in Somalia for Peaceful Protests
A 27-year-old woman in Somalia, jailed for participating in peaceful protests, has described being tortured in prison, according to The Guardian.
Vigils Held Across Australia for Five-Year-Old Killed in Outback: ‘Heart in a Million Pieces’
Australians gathered in vigils across the country to honor the memory of a five-year-old girl allegedly killed in the Outback, as her mother said 'my heart is in a million pieces,' according to the BBC.
China’s Anti-Sanctions Law Targets US Measures Against Refineries
China has ordered its citizens and companies not to comply with US sanctions against five Chinese refineries accused of handling Iranian oil, deploying its anti-sanctions law for the first time. The move marks a significant escalation in Beijing’s efforts to counter what it views as the unjustified 'long-arm jurisdiction' of US laws.