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Evacuees carry their belongings as they arrive at a temporary relocation site at a school in Daraga town, Legazpi, Albay province on Saturday, June 10, 2023. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

Residents living near the Mayon volcano leave their homes as they evacuate to safer grounds in Daraga town

Residents living near the Mayon volcano leave their homes as they evacuate to safer grounds in Daraga town, Legazpi, Albay province, in the northeastern Philippines on Saturday, June 10, 2023. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

A boy takes a photo of his friend who poses in front of the Mayon volcano

A boy takes a photo of his friend who poses in front of the Mayon volcano in Bonga, Albay province, northeastern Philippines on Saturday, June 10, 2023. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

Evacuees carry their belongings

Evacuees carry their belongings as they arrive at a temporary relocation site at a school in Daraga town, Legazpi, Albay province. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

Men wash their motorcycles along a stream near Mayon volcano in Bonga

Men wash their motorcycles along a stream near the Mayon volcano in Bonga, Albay province, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

A man passes by a warning sign along a road in Mabinit, located near Mayon volcano

A motorcyclist passes a warning sign along a road in Mabinit, located near the Mayon volcano, Legazpi, Albay province. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

Evacuees wait at a temporary relocation site at a school in Daraga town

Evacuees wait at a temporary relocation site at a school in Daraga town, Legazpi, Albay province. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

Mayon Volcano spews white smoke as seen from Daraga

The Mayon volcano spews white smoke as seen from Daraga, Albay province in the central Philippines on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of the volcano to alert level three due to an 'increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption'. [John Michael Magdasoc/AP Photo]

A man walks along a stream near Mayon volcano in Bonga

A man walks along a stream near the Mayon volcano in Bonga, Legazpi city, Albay province on June 10, 2023. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

The summit of the Mayon Volcano

The summit of the Mayon volcano is seen from Bonga, Albay province on June 10, 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a new summit lava dome in the Mayon volcano crater has emerged as its existing one has been pushed out and formed rockfall. [Aaron Favila/AP Photo]

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US says Iran is helping Russia build drone manufacturing facility

US intelligence officials say Iran and Russia continue to strengthen their military cooperation and weapons assistance.

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Five killed in blast at explosives factory in Turkey’s capital

At least five workers have been killed in explosion at the MKE Rocket and Explosives Factory outside Ankara.

Relatives wait outside factory in Ankara after explosion

Why I’m striking: UK roads union rep fights back against pay cuts

For Mark Dollar, strike action against UK National Highways is not about the last 12 months, but the last 12 years.

Putin claims Russian forces halting Ukrainian counteroffensive

Claims by pro-Moscow commentators that Ukraine’s counteroffensive has failed are premature, says war monitor think tank.

Ukrainian servicemen repair a Russian tank captured during a counteroffensive operation

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 472

As the war enters its 472nd day, these are the main developments.

A Ukrainian serviceman fires a rocket launcher during a military training exercise not far from front line in Donetsk region on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Anatolii Stepanov / AFP)

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Erkan becomes the first woman to lead the central bank after her appointment by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Discarded mortar detonates killing more than 20 in Somalia: Media

Local official says unexploded mortar detonated near to where mostly children – aged between 10 and 15 – were playing.

This handout picture released on April 4, 2013 by the African Union-United Nations (AU-UN) Information Support Team shows a section of ground cordoned off during a demonstration held by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Mogadishu, Somalia, on April 4, 2013. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team partook in a number of excercises, as part of the International Day of Mine Awareness, in order to draw attention to the huge number of mines, unexploded ordnances (UXOs), and explosive remnants of war (ERWs) that still exist in the country. AFP PHOTO / AU-UN IST PHOTO / TOBIN JONES RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / AU-UN IST PHOTO / TOBIN JONES" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by TOBIN JONES / AU UN IST PHOTO / AFP)

Colombia and ELN rebel group sign ceasefire agreement

The agreement is a significant success for President Gustavo Petro’s agenda of ‘total peace’ after previous setbacks.

President Petro stands next to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and ELN Commander Antonio Garcia

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Democrats welcome charges as US prosecutors unseal indictment over Donald Trump’s handling of classified files.

UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP

Former PM accuses a parliamentary probe into the COVID-19 ‘Partygate’ scandal of driving him out.

FILE PHOTO: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his home, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo

Pakistan lays out budget but may not satisfy IMF

The ‘plain-vanilla’ budget is unlikely to satisfy IMF, which could lead to the South Asian nation defaulting on debt.

epa10045172 A gas station attendant fills the tank of a rickshaw in Peshawar, Pakistan, 01 July 2022. Pakistan's government increased fuel prices by 14.85 Pakistani rupees per liter (0.073 US dollar) on 01 July, bringing the petrol price to 248.74 Pakistani rupees (1.23 US dollar) per liter. The government failed to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on an economic bailout, largely due to economic instability in the country.

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Serbians join anti-government protest following mass shootings

Tens of thousands demonstrate in Belgrade, calling on interior minister to resign following deadly mass shootings.

People attend a protest "Serbia against the violence" in reaction to the two mass shootings in the same week, that have shaken the country, in Belgrade, Serbia, June 9, 2023. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic

South Korea summons China envoy over US ties remarks

China’s ambassador accused Seoul of tilting excessively towards the US in a meeting with S Korea’s opposition leader.

Disney bets on free mobile cricket streaming in India

The strategy shift from Disney, which some analysts say is ‘desperate’, comes as rivalry with JioCinema heats up.

Mumbai Indians celebrate after they defeated the Chennai Super Kings during the Indian Premier League Final match between them in Hyderabad, India

Newcastle announces shirt sponsorship deal with Saudi company

British media reports the deal is worth 25 million pounds ($31.5m) annually.

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Drone crashes into building in Russia’s Voronezh city; 3 injured

Russia reports a drone attack in its southwestern city which partially borders Ukraine.

A damaged building

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One UN peacekeeper dead, four others injured in north Mali attack

More than 300 of the peacekeepers in MINUSMA have also been killed since the start of the Mali mission in 2013.

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Sudan declares UN envoy Volker Perthes ‘persona non grata’

Declaration comes after army chief called for diplomat’s removal. UN chief at the time expressed ‘shock’ at request.

Volker Perthes, the U.N. envoy for Sudan, speaks during a conference in Khartoum, Sudan, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Perthes said talks would seek a "sustainable path forward towards democracy and peace" in the country. (AP Photo)

Blinken to take delayed China trip this month: Reports

US secretary of state is expected to meet top Chinese officials, US media outlets say, on visit delayed since February.

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken

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Are Canada’s wildfires under control? Here’s what to know

Canada is battling its most devastating wildfire season on record, with ripple effects reaching as far as Norway.

Smoke rises from a wildfire in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada,

Djokovic beats cramping Alcaraz to reach French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz had levelled the contest when disaster struck as he limped to his bench holding his right leg.

Jun 9 2023; Paris,France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) celebrates winning his semifinal match against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) day 13 at Stade Roland-Garros.

‘Europeans are almost not coming to the UK any more’

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Professor Nando Sigona

Sweden charges man suspected of financing outlawed Kurdish group

A Turkish citizen is charged in Sweden for gun crimes and raising money for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).

Media attend a press conference held by the Swedish Prosecution Authority in Stockholm

Rwandan genocide suspect faces more charges in South Africa

The suspect now faces 54 separate charges in South Africa relating to fraud and immigration offences, up from five.

Fulgence Kayishema appears in the Cape Town Magistrates court

US bans imports from China-based Ninestar Corp over Uighurs

More than a million people, mainly Uighurs and Muslim minorities, are detained in camps in China’s Xinjiang region.

A woman in a pale blue headscarf joins a rally outside the White House carrying a sign reading: Stop China's Uyghur Genocide

Palestinian president to visit China after mediation offer

Abbas will pay a state visit to China following’s XI’s pledge to work for a solution to the Palestinian issue.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, front left, gestures to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Former US bank executive appointed as Turkey central bank chief

Appointment seen as another indication that Erdogan may abandon policies that are widely branded as ‘unorthodox’.

Turkey central bank

Fighting in South Sudan camp leaves 13 displaced people dead: UN

South Sudan’s Upper Nile State has recently become an epicentre of violence mainly orchestrated by militias.

UN peacekeepers patrol in South Sudan

Mediators announce 24-hour Sudan ceasefire from early Saturday

Announcement by Saudi Arabia and the United States says the ceasefire will begin at 6am local time (04:00 GMT).

Crisis-hit Pakistan set to present budget as IMF watches

Pakistan hopes budget will help unlock more than $2.5bn left in $6.5bn IMF bailout programme expiring this month.

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Malaysia will ‘not survive’ if it does not change: Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian prime minister tells Al Jazeera he is committed to reform, and fighting corruption in Southeast Asian nation.

Close up of Anwar Ibrahim taken durin the interview

Ukraine counteroffensive against Russia under way: think tank

US-based Institute for the Study of War says Ukraine counteroffensive unlikely to unfold as ‘single grand operation’.

Ukrainian servicemen of the 3rd Assault Brigade move at their position on the front line in Bakhmut direction, Donetsk region, Ukraine, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on June 6, 2023. 3rd Assault Brigade/Ukrainian Armed Forces Press Service via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. REUTERS WAS NOT ABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE LOCATION OF THE VIDEOS OR WHEN THE VIDEOS WERE FILMED.

France’s Macron visits victims of Alps knife attack in hospital

President visits seriously wounded children as investigators seek to unravel Syrian suspect’s motive.

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L), flanked by his wife Brigitte Macron (C) and Grenoble CHU director Monique Sorrentino (R), arrives to visit the victims of a knife attack at the University hospital (CHU) in Grenoble, in the French Alps

In Russia-occupied Kherson, flood aid slow to come: Residents

Those in occupied areas are reportedly trapped in floodwaters as Ukrainians in Kyiv-controlled Kherson receive help.

Streets are flooded in Kherson, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 after the walls of the Kakhovka dam collapsed. Residents of southern Ukraine, some who spent the night on rooftops, braced for a second day of swelling floodwaters on Wednesday as authorities warned that a Dnieper River dam breach would continue to unleash pent-up waters from a giant reservoir. (AP Photo/Libkos)

Like US, UN suspends Ethiopia food aid over diversion of supplies

The UN agency’s suspension of food aid to Ethiopia comes a day after USAID took similar action.

Women wait during a food distribution organised by the Amhara government near the village of Baker, 50 km southeast of Humera, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, on July 11, 2021. [Eduardo Soteras/AFP]

Rohingya in Bangladesh protest to be sent home after UN aid cut

Tens of thousands of refugees protest in Bangladesh camps, asking for repatriation to Myanmar after food ration slashed.

Rohingya women and children queuing up for food supplies at a refugee camp in Bangladesh. They are carrying bags and buckets.

EU members sign deal to overhaul asylum procedures

The accord will change how asylum seekers are processed at the bloc’s borders and how they are relocated across Europe.

Migrants from Eritrea hold their children after been rescued from a crowded wooden boat

Messi’s move to Inter Miami sparks huge fan reaction

Inter’s Instagram account quintupled since the World Cup champion revealed he will join the Major League Soccer club.

Lionel Messi PSG

Thailand’s cannabis lovers face comedown amid legalisation U-turn

Southeast Asian country’s booming cannabis industry is under a cloud as politicians reconsider decriminalisation.