Poland to Suspend Asylum Rights for Migrants
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland will temporarily halt asylum applications from migrants crossing the Belarus border, under a new law criticized by rights groups and the UN.
Alexander Lukashenko leads with 87.6% in the Belarus presidential election, according to exit poll results released by the Belarusian Committee of Youth Organizations.
The Belarusian Committee of Youth Organizations has released the results of an exit poll conducted during the presidential election.
The poll shows that Alexander Lukashenko received 87.6% of the votes, BelTA reports.
Other candidates trailed significantly, with Oleg Gaidukevich securing 1.8%, Anna Kanopatskaya 1.6%, Sergey Syrankov 2.7%, and Alexander Khizhnyak 1.2%. Additionally, 5.1% of voters opted to vote against all candidates.
The survey was conducted at 320 polling stations and followed a sociological sampling method. Interviews were carried out throughout election day, from the opening of polling stations until they closed.
The poll was conducted anonymously to ensure privacy.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
Apple marked its 49th anniversary by reaching a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion. Despite recent tech stock volatility, Apple's shares surged 28% in 2024.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
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Severe storms across the southern and Midwestern US have caused "generational" flooding and tornadoes, leaving over 400,000 without power. With up to 15 inches of rain expected and more tornadoes, officials warn of catastrophic damage and life-threatening conditions.
Seven migrants, including a child, died when their boat sank off Lesbos. 23 survivors were rescued, but the search continues. Greece remains a crucial entry point for migrants, underscoring the perilous sea journey many undertake in search of safety and a new life.
The Hungarian government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in the country's international stance.
Belgium has warned that newly announced U.S. import tariffs could weaken its economic growth, even as Washington presses allies to ramp up defence spending.
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