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Mexico’s election has become its bloodiest in modern history after the number of assassinated candidates reached 37 before today’s vote.The election is likely to give Mexico its first woman president as voters decide between a former academic who is promising to advance the current leader’s populist policies and a former senator and tech entrepreneur who has pledged to escalate the fight against the drug cartels. Nearly 100 million people are registered to vote to replace Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the outgoing president.They will also elect governors in nine of the country’s 32 states and choose candidates for both houses of…

For Toni Kroos, his career ended as so many seasons have: a medal around his neck, a smile on his face and, soon, the opportunity to look forward to another major tournament with Germany. As Vinicius Jnr. put away the goal that sealed a 2-0 win and a 15th European title for Real, Kroos wandered, alone, towards the Spanish fans at the opposite end of the field. He puffed his cheeks out, gave a little wave and beamed. Job done. Borussia Dortmund defeated. Moments later, Carlo Ancelotti subbed him off and Kroos let go a little more, pumping his arms to…

China’s lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the moon, where it should bring back soil and rocks in a first of its kind attempt, state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday. The Chang’e-6 touched down in the immense South Pole-Aitken Basin, among the largest known impact craters in the solar system, Xinhua said, citing the China National Space Administration. Chang’e-6’s complex mission began on May 3 and is due to last 53-days. China launches unprecedented moon mission To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video What are the…

Spain’s Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League final, beating Germany’s Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. Real Madrid’s defender Dani Carvajal hit the back of the net in the 74th minute, scoring the first goal in the match from Toni Kroos’ corner. That was followed by clinical strike by Vinicius Junior in the 83rd minute. “I don’t know what to say, just tremendous happiness,” Carvajal said after the game. “We knew it would be a tough game, and the first half they were very superior but we got out alive. But we knew our moment would come, and it did, and we…

Real Madrid have won their 15th Champions League title after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final at Wembley. The Spanish side were outplayed for long periods but late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr broke Dortmund’s resistance. Dortmund paid the price for not making the most of its first-half dominance when Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois pulled off a series of saves and Niclas Fullkrug hit the post.England international Jude Bellingham played for Real and has won the Champions League in his first season at the club.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published…

Skip next section Zelenskyy in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue06/01/2024June 1, 2024Zelenskyy in Singapore for Shangri-La DialogueUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to garner support for Kyiv, which is facing a renewed assault by Russia. He is scheduled to address the security forum over the weekend, the International Institute for Strategic Studies said. AFP reporters saw Zelenskyy entering the luxury hotel lobby where the Shangri-La Dialogue was being held. He is hoping to persuade donors to provide weapons to Kyiv and sever ties with Russia. In recent days, Zelenskyy has visited Spain, Sweden, Portugal, and Belgium, securing…

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday said a constant dialogue with China and its neighbors was needed to prevent an escalation of current tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, while underscoring Washington’s regional security commitment. Austin’s comments at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore come as the US deepens defense ties with several Asian-Pacific countries in the face of growing territorial assertion by China. The conference is taking place a week after China carried out military drills around the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own, as a “punishment” for comments seen as advocating separatism made in the inauguration speech of…

Israel has offered Hamas a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza, Joe Biden has announced.Mr Biden outlined the proposal’s three phases during a surprise address at the White House on Friday. Here’s a look at what we know about the deal so far, how it compares with previous proposals and how both sides have reacted to the US president’s address.First phaseThis would be a “full and complete ceasefire” lasting six weeks, Mr Biden said, adding it would see Israeli forces withdraw from all densely populated areas of Gaza. During this time, Hamas would release an unspecified number of…

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is being taken to court over an alleged insult to the kingdom’s royal family during a 2015 interview. He is expected to be indicted under Thailand’s controversial lese majeste law, one of the strictest in the world, which carries lengthy prison sentences  — up to 15 years per offense — for those who criticize the monarchy. Thaksin is also expected to be indicted for violating a computer crime law that outlaws the entry of false data into a computer system that is likely to cause damage to Thailand’s security or public safety.The new charges against…

Residents in Germany’s southern states of Bavaria and Baden Württemberg have been urged to be careful, with some even being evacuated, amid ongoing storms. The district of Günzburg in Bavaria has warned of a flood and declared a state of emergency, as a result of the continuous rainfall. Campsites on the Günz, Kammel and Mindel rivers were evacuated on Friday evening. “We are taking the situation very seriously”, said District Administrator Hans Reichhart. Residents of Bavaria, Baden Württemberg asked to evacuate An apartment building in Lindau, Bavaria was evacuated on Friday evening as a precautionary measure. Water had made its…