FACTFLOW
Saturday, 13 June 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 17:25 CST
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In China, swapping out an EV battery is as fast as filling up a gas tank
In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.
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Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president
Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.
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Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy
The global economic outlook for 2026 looks grim if the Iran war continues, but some industries are booming.
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Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?
Nearly 10,000 men, women and children are held in Israeli prisons, a third without charge or trial.
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Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war
Kamil Idris outlines his government’s vision for ending the war, rebuilding the country and restoring civilian rule.
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World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for 'recruitment drive' by Turkiye government.
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Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.
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Could the US withdraw from NATO?
Could the US withdraw from NATO?
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Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?
Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
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Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent
Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
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Inside Israel’s prison system
As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
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Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection
The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.
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‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump
The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
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Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?
Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.
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Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.