UK bars Danish far-right activist over Quran-burning threat in Wakefield
The UK government has banned Rasmus Paludan from entering the country due to his threat to burn a Quran in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
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Millions of tons of Sargassum inundate coastlines around the Caribbean
Millions of tons of Sargassum inundate coastlines around the Caribbean.
6.8 earthquake strikes the Ecuadorian province of Guayas, damaging buildings, killing at least 18 people, including two in neighboring Peru, and injuring over 400
A 6.8 earthquake strikes the Ecuadorian province of Guayas, damaging buildings, killing at least 18 people, including two in neighboring Peru, and injuring over 400.
Slovakia to donate MiG-29 jets and Kub air defence system to Ukraine
Slovakia announced plans to donate operational MiG-29 fighter jets and part of its Kub air-defence system to Ukraine, following a unanimous government decision.
UK bans TikTok on government devices over security risks
The UK government has prohibited the use of TikTok on all government-issued devices due to concerns over data security and potential risks to state information.
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Jenin refugee camp
Israeli security forces conducted a raid in the Jenin refugee camp, resulting in the deaths of four Palestinians, including two militant commanders, and injuring five others. The operation targeted armed resistance figures linked to Islamic Jihad and Hamas.
Argentina's inflation hits 102.5% in February, highest since 1991
Argentina's annual inflation rate reached 102.5% in February 2023, the highest level since 1991, driven by a 6.6% monthly rise in the CPI and a 13.1% year-to-date increase.
One person is killed and three others are injured by an apparent gas explosion in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
One person is killed and three others are injured by an apparent gas explosion in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.