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Reuters
South Africa awaits election results, coalition race begins
South Africans awaited confirmation on Sunday of a historic election outcome that will dismantle a 30-year African National Congress (ANC) majority, an announcement that will start the clock on a frenzied race to form a new ruling coalition. Voters, angry at joblessness, inequality and power shortages, slashed support for the ANC - the former liberation movement of the late Nelson Mandela - to 40% in Wednesday's election, down from 57.5% in the 2019 parliamentary vote. From the official announcement of results expected on Sunday evening, political parties will have two weeks to work out a deal before a new parliament sits to choose a president, who would likely still emerge from the ANC as the biggest party.
AFP
Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill 14, schools shut
Flash floods, mudslides and falling trees have killed at least 14 people in Sri Lanka as the island nation is battered by monsoon storms, the country's disaster centre said Sunday.Nine other people were crushed and killed when trees fell on them in seven districts since the monsoon intensified on May 21, the DMC said.
Associated Press
With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes
“To pay the higher property taxes, it just means we’ve got to take more money out of our investments when it comes time to hit those big bills,” Beverly McAdam said. It's one of several measures in states this year to limit, cut or offset escalating property taxes in response to complaints. “With assessed values skyrocketing over the past few years,” said Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects at the nonprofit Tax Foundation, “homeowners are clamoring for relief, and state policymakers are increasingly exploring ways to provide it.”
AFP
Zelensky says China working hard to 'prevent' countries from attending peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on Sunday of working hard to stop countries from going to a peace summit, which Beijing has publicly criticised because Russia is not invited."China, unfortunately, is working hard today to prevent countries from coming to the peace summit," Zelensky told reporters on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, which draws defence officials from around the world.
AFP
Iranian ex-president Ahmadinejad registers new bid for post
Iran's hardline former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday registered his candidacy for a presidential election this month, state media reported. Ahmadinejad was previously disqualified from entering the presidential race in the 2021 and 2017 elections.
CNN
With shake-up at defense ministry, ‘Putin’s chef’ gets his wish from beyond the grave
Removing a long-time defense minister from his post is nothing out of the ordinary. Arresting five of his senior staff, however, is clearly more than just a search for fresh blood — especially in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
CNN
Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
Taiwan is pursuing independence incrementally and those who support it will “end up in self-destruction,” China’s new defense minister warned Sunday in a wide-ranging speech at a security summit in Singapore where the extent of regional tensions was on stark display.
CNN
A growing California wildfire spanning over 11,000 acres is forcing residents to evacuate
A growing grass fire that began Saturday afternoon in San Joaquin County, California, has consumed over 11,000 acres, forcing residents in its path to evacuate the area, officials say.
Associated Press
Oil producers led by Saudis face a decision on whether to extend production cuts as oil prices lag
Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries face a decision Sunday on whether to extend production cuts set to expire next month — a move that could push oil prices higher as the summer travel season increases demand for fuel and as the U.S. presidential election contest heats up. The full OPEC+ alliance, made up of members of the producers cartel and allied countries, including Russia, is holding an online meeting, but the cuts in question concern a smaller group of eight, including the Saudis. Reasons include rising non-OPEC production, higher interest rates and concerns about demand due to slower than desired economic growth in Europe and China.
Reuters
At Shangri-La Dialogue, Ukraine's allies - and Zelenskiy - push for more defence aid
Ukraine's allies will step up to provide military assistance as the country weathers attacks by Russia, officials said at the Shangri-La Dialogue global defence forum in Singapore, where Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskiy was a surprise visitor. More than two years after Russia invaded, Kyiv faces renewed assaults on its territory, particularly in the region around the northeastern city of Kharkiv. A greater flow of artillery ammunition has strengthened defences there, but more is needed - particularly surface-to-air missiles, said Germany's chief of defence, General Carsten Breuer.
Associated Press
Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere
The Democratic National Committee was watching earlier this year as campaigns nationwide were experimenting with artificial intelligence. The draft agreement, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, was hardly full of revolutionary ideas. It asked campaigns to check work by AI tools, protect against biases and avoid using AI to create misleading content.
AFP
India's Modi eyes election victory as top opponent readies for jail
A top opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would return to jail Sunday as his bail conditions demand after elections that were widely expected to result in another landslide victory for the Hindu-nationalist leader.Results are expected Tuesday but supporters of Modi in his constituency of Varanasi -- the spiritual capital of the Hindu faith -- said they believed their leader's win was secure.
NBC News
Trump joins TikTok years after trying to ban the app
Former President Donald Trump joined TikTok, even as many Republicans in his party criticize the popular app and call for its China-based parent company to divest.
AFP
Moscow nightlife unchanged despite Ukraine conflict
At a trendy restaurant in central Moscow, Russian data analyst Alexandra awaited her dessert, determined to carry on as usual despite the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.Alexandra said the atmosphere in Moscow is "the same as before" the conflict began.
CNN
Zelensky urges Asian countries to join Ukraine peace summit he says Russia is trying to disrupt
Russia is pressuring countries to skip an upcoming peace summit on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday during an appearance at a meeting of defense chiefs from across the Asia-Pacific, including China and the US.
Associated Press
Serbia populists seek to cement power in vote in Belgrade, key cities after facing fraud accusations
Voters in Serbia on Sunday are casting ballots in a rerun election in the capital, Belgrade, and in dozens of other cities and towns, with ruling right-wing populists seeking to cement their already vast hold on power. The vote in Belgrade is being repeated after reports of widespread irregularities last December triggered political tensions and accusations that President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party rigged the vote. Populists have denied the accusations but still scheduled a repeat ballot.
Associated Press
Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election
Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered Sunday as a possible candidate for the presidential election, seeking to regain the country's top political position after a helicopter crash killed the nation's president. The populist former leader's registration puts pressure on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In office, Ahmadinejad openly challenged the 85-year-old cleric, and his attempt to run in 2021 was barred by authorities.
NBC News
Severe storms and heavy rain forecast for the Plains and Upper Midwest
Severe storms and heavy rains are expected to affect parts of the South following weeks of inclement weather that killed over two dozen people across the region.
Reuters
Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran's hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for president in the country's June 28 election, organized after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, Iran's state television reported on Sunday. However he could be barred from the race: the country's cleric-led Guardian Council will vet candidates, and publish the list of qualified ones on June 11. Ahmadinejad, a former member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, was first elected as Iran's president in 2005 and stepped down because of term limits in 2013.
AFP
North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border
North Korea has floated another 600 trash-filled balloons across the border, the South's military said Sunday, with personnel in hazmat suits seen collecting piles of rubbish containing everything from cigarette butts to bits of cardboard and plastic.The latest batch of balloons have been full of "waste such as cigarette butts, scrap paper, fabric pieces and plastic," JCS said.

Police Perform for Superhero Day at Children's Hospital in Austin

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South Africa awaits election results, coalition race begins

Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill 14, schools shut

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

Zelensky says China working hard to 'prevent' countries from attending peace summit

Iranian ex-president Ahmadinejad registers new bid for post

With shake-up at defense ministry, ‘Putin’s chef’ gets his wish from beyond the grave

Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech

A growing California wildfire spanning over 11,000 acres is forcing residents to evacuate

Oil producers led by Saudis face a decision on whether to extend production cuts as oil prices lag

At Shangri-La Dialogue, Ukraine's allies - and Zelenskiy - push for more defence aid

Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere

India's Modi eyes election victory as top opponent readies for jail

Trump joins TikTok years after trying to ban the app

Moscow nightlife unchanged despite Ukraine conflict

Zelensky urges Asian countries to join Ukraine peace summit he says Russia is trying to disrupt

Serbia populists seek to cement power in vote in Belgrade, key cities after facing fraud accusations

Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election

Severe storms and heavy rain forecast for the Plains and Upper Midwest

Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says

North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border