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Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut Webtoon Entertainment, the world’s largest webcomic platform, has pegged its market value at $2.67 billion (£2.11 billion) as it prepares for its US listing. The company’s shares are set to begin trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange on June 27 at $21 each, hitting the top end of their marketed range. The Los Angeles-based company is owned by South Korean tech giant Naver, which has seen significant growth driven by the increasing global popularity of Korean and Japanese comics. Webtoon Entertainment currently boasts 170 million monthly active users across more than…

Euro 2024: Georgia shock Portugal to reach first knockouts In a stunning turn of events, Georgia secured their place in the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time by defeating Portugal at Euro 2024. Despite Portugal having already won their group, they were caught off guard just two minutes into their final group stage game. Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia capitalised on a counter-attack, driving a low shot past goalkeeper Diogo Costa to set the tone for the rest of the match. Georgia, the underdogs, didn’t dominate possession but made their opportunities count. They doubled their lead in the…

Idaho abortions: Supreme Court briefly leaks opinion allowing Idaho abortions In a surprising development, the US Supreme Court accidentally leaked a significant opinion on abortion rights, suggesting it may be ready to overturn part of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. The leak indicates that justices will rule against Idaho’s ability to deny emergency abortions to women whose health is in danger. A document briefly appeared on the court’s website before being swiftly removed. According to this document, initially obtained by Bloomberg, the court’s opinion states that Idaho cannot prevent women from receiving emergency abortions when their health is at risk. The…

Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt Bolivian police have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the leader of an attempted coup, mere hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Armoured vehicles and troops briefly occupied Murillo Square, home to key government buildings, before withdrawing. General Zúñiga had expressed a desire to “restructure democracy” and hinted at a future change of government while temporarily respecting President Luis Arce. Following his arrest, President Arce denounced the coup attempt and urged the public to “organise and mobilise in favour of democracy.” His call prompted pro-democracy demonstrations in support of the…

London council boss charged with drink driving and class A drug possession | UK News The leader of a London council has been charged with drug and driving offences after allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Bayo Dosunmu, chief executive of Lambeth council, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in the Westminster area on Sunday. The 46-year-old, from Hammersmith, was charged with failing to stop after a road accident and being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was also charged with possession of class A drugs and driving without insurance.…

Woman is pushed down the stairs at Leytonstone High Road Overground station | UK News A manhunt has been launched after a woman was pushed down the stairs and punched on the face at an east London Overground station. Police released images of a man after a woman was pushed down the stairs before she was punched in the face. The vicious attack happened at Leytonstone High Road Overground station on Sunday, June 2 at about 8.30pm. The victim was walking down a stairwell and pushing her bike when the unknown man approached and pushed her down. When she got…

Travel chaos as points failure at Watford Junction disrupts Euston trains | UK News Train passengers have been warned off severe disruption affecting London Euston station during peak rush hour. Travel to and from London Euston train station has been hit by delays and cancellations on one of the hottest days of the year. A points failure at Watford Junction has blocked the line used by trains between the Midlands and Manchester. Trains through Euston may be cancelled, delayed by up to two hours or revised, National Rail warned. Trains between London Euston and Wolverhampton, Crewe, Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh…

The £25 London tour that is better than a ‘life-changing’ attraction Visitors to London are spoilt for choice when finding fun stuff to see and do, whether it’s a walk through Hyde Park or a visit to one of our incredible museums. But one activity has beaten some extremely stiff competition to be named one of the best tourist attractions – not just in the capital or the UK, but across the globe. Review site Tripadvisor recently released the winners of its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best awards experiences, and Britain’s reputation as an in-demand destination is…

London travel update: Tube delays on Northern, Central, District, Elizabeth and Northern lines | UK News Passengers in London have been hit by severe delays after disruption across the TfL network. Service on the Tube and Overground was affected again today after disruption on Tuesday. Transport for London warned of severe delays on the Central, District and Elizabeth lines. There were also severe delays on the London Overground and severe delays on the Central line. Part of the Elizabeth line is currently suspended, affecting trains between Abbey Wood, Heathrow Airport and Reading, and it is causing minor delays on the…

The Euro 2024 last-16 draw was finalised on Wednesday evening and the first fixtures of the knockout stage will begin this weekend. England are one of the teams who have safely made it through to the last 16, despite their string of poor performances, with the Three Lions finishing top of Group C courtesy of a win over Serbia and draws against Denmark and Slovenia. Gareth Southgate’s side will now play Slovakia in their last-16 tie on Sunday at 5pm. Let’s take a look at which teams have already been knocked out of Euro 2024 and which sides have qualified…