Tongue-zapping device could rewire brain to ignore tinnitus
An FDA-approved device called Lenire can help treat tinnitus by training the human brain to ignore the ear ringing. Alice Rizzo has more.
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94-year-old actor goes for high-action stunts in 'Thelma'
At 94 years old, actor June Squibb had to convince filmmakers that she could do a lot of her own stunts in the action-packed comedy film "Thelma," about a grandmother seeking revenge.
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Thai ex-leader Thaksin pleads not guilty, given bail
Influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the largest party in the ruling government, was granted bail by a court on Tuesday (June 18), after he pleaded not guilty to charges of computer crimes and insulting the monarchy. Olivia Chan reports.
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How Jodie Comer perfected her US accent for 'The Bikeriders'
Jodie Comer, who is from Liverpool and is known in Hollywood for her ability to do accents, once again perfects a Chicago accent in "The Bikeriders," a new film about the history of motorcycle gangs that premiered in Los Angeles on Monday (17 June).
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Thailand passes landmark marriage equality bill
Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday (June 18), paving the way for it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex couples. Plaifah Kyoka Shodladd, a member of a parliamentary committee on same-sex marriage, said the bill's passage means "love triumphed over prejudice". Lesbian activist Matcha Phornin said she is happy that her family is now "protected by law".
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'Homeless Euro 2024' kicks off beside main tournament
Under-privileged people from eight nations take part in a "Homeless Euro 2024" tournament running parallel to the main championship and intended to share the joys of soccer with those who have suffered on the street. “I can't believe (how) I changed all my life. And I started playing football again,” said Patryk Bialek, a member of the Poland team.
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Xpeng's flying car takes test flight in China
Chinese EV maker Xpeng's affliate, Xpeng AeroHT, flew its latest experimental drone car during a short test flight on Tuesday (June 18) to demonstrate what the future of transportation could soon look like in the country. Fiona Jones reports.
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South Korea doctors hold rally amid prolonged strike
Thousands of South Korean doctors attended a rally in Seoul on Tuesday (June 18) to protest government plans to increase medical school admissions across the country. The South Korean government issued a return-to-work order for private practitioners also on Tuesday.
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Malawians mourn VP Chilima amid protests
Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima was laid to rest on Monday (June 17), the day after protests in his home district. Residents are angry over the government response to a plane crash that killed Chilima and eight others. David Doyle has more.
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Insect-like robot being designed to cave crawl on Mars
Stanford University researchers are developing 'ReachBot', an innovative insect-like robot with extendable legs designed to adapt to and explore the challenging terrain of caves and lava tubes on the Moon and even Mars. Kristy Kilburn has more.
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Boston celebrates Celtics' historic 18th NBA win
Celtics fans took to the streets of Boston to celebrate their team's historic 18th NBA championship victory on Monday (June 17).
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Putin vows trade, security beyond West for North Korea
Vladimir Putin promised to build trade and security systems with North Korea that are not controlled by the West and pledged his unwavering support in a letter published by North Korean state media on Tuesday ahead of his planned visit to the country. Gabe Singer reports.
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Heavy rains, landslides hit southern China
Torrential rain and landslides in China's coastal provinces of Guangdong and Fujian have killed nine people and left 17 missing, state media and local authorities said on Monday (June 17).
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Waterspout turns into a weak tornado in Florida
A waterspout transformed into a weak tornado upon reaching land, as captured in footage by a driver in Crystal River, Florida, on Sunday (June 16).
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Detroit braces for record-breaking heat wave
Detroit could be bracing for its most severe heatwave in over a decade. Despite this, on Monday (June 17), locals were embracing the warm weather, viewing it as a perfect opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach or in the parks.
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Several dead in El Salvador as rains lash Central America
At least 11 people have died in El Salvador due to torrential rains that have lashed Central America's Pacific coast since the weekend, civil protection authorities said on Monday (June 17), while nearly 900 people are still in temporary shelters. Civil Protection chief Luis Amaya said the victims, which include children, died as a result of landslides or accidents caused by trees falling onto roads.
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Three dead in Toronto shooting at office building
At least three people, two male and one female, were killed in a shooting at a business near a day care in Toronto on Monday (June 17), according to Toronto police.
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The first Biden-Trump debate: what to watch for
The two oldest candidates ever to run for U.S. president meet on June 27 for a televised debate unlike any other. One accuses his rival of being unhinged and a danger to democracy, while the other accuses his opponent of being senile and corrupt. Angela Johnston has more on how it could play out.
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Another tourist found dead in Greece amid heat wave
A 55-year-old American has been found dead on the Greek island of Mathraki, police said on Monday (June 17), the third tourist death in a week following a period of unusually hot weather. Zachary Goelman has more.
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Ukrainian soldiers watch Euro 2024 match near the frontline
Watching from a safehouse near the frontline in the Donetsk region, a group of Ukrainian soldiers took a break from their duties to watch Ukraine play its first Euro 2024 match. "Lyubchuk," a 39-year-old gunner, said the game helped them relax, despite being on standby and ready to get back to work at any moment. Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 in the Group E opener in Munich.
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Person narrowly escapes bridge collapse in flood-hit China
Surveillance footage shot on Sunday (June 16) showed the moment a person in China's Guangdong province narrowly escaped from a bridge that collapsed under the force of severe floods.
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British royals arrive for Order of the Garter ceremony
Britain's royals attended the annual service for the Order of the Garter ceremony in Windsor Castle on Monday (June 17).
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Mbappe's call to vote resonates in his hometown
In the Paris suburb where footballer Kylian Mbappe grew up, 22-year-old Leana Aggoune said that she agrees with the French striker's call on young people to vote in the upcoming French parliamentary elections later this month. Olivia Zollino has more.
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Muslim pilgrims cast stones in haj ritual
Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia hurled pebbles at giant walls in a symbolic stoning of the devil for a second day on Monday (June 17). The pilgrims are participating in the haj, a once-in-a-lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.
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Netanyahu disbands war cabinet, Israeli official says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet, an Israeli official said on Monday, in a widely expected move that came after the departure from government of the centrist former general Benny Gantz. Alex Cohen has more.
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