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PAKISTAN MOSQUE ATTACK
At least 16 people were killed in an attack on a mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province this morning.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
What’s going on?
Russia’s parliamentary elections are set to begin this weekend, with the Kremlin expected to consolidate its power amid ongoing conflict. These elections come as tensions continue over military actions in Ukraine. Reports indicate low turnout is anticipated due to voter apathy and political repression.
Some outlets frame the elections differently. The AP headlines state, “Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin’s power,” emphasising governmental control. In contrast, Fox News claims, “‘Voters get to choose — just not the result’: Russia’s parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine,” highlighting the illusion of choice. This difference indicates a focus on the political context versus the consequences of the elections.
Coverage analysed: AP News | Fox News
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Kensington Palace was left dealing with a “public relations disaster” after it emerged the Princess of Wales edited her Mother’s Day photograph, the Daily Mirror reports.
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The edited photo of the Princess of Wales and her children continues to dominate the papers. Yesterday, Princess Kate acknowledged she had altered the Mother’s Day image after four international agencies ordered ‘kill notices’ over the picture – meaning they told media not to use the image over fears of it being doctored.
According to local media reports, a South Korean man has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage. South Korean officials have confirmed the arrest and stated that their diplomats are actively negotiating for his release.
Rugby player Spencer Leniu has been suspended for eight weeks for racially abusing another player, Ezra Mam during a game. He said: “I really am sorry to Ezra and his people. I can’t believe I used that word but I really didn’t mean it.”
An aid ship has set off from a port in Cyprus taking much-needed food to Gaza. The aid ship is carrying almost 200 tonnes of food, travelling via a new sea route, to deliver aid to a population on the brink of famine.
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