Simple English News Daily Thursday 12th June 2025. S Korea broadcasts suspended. Philippines Duterte trial. Australia IVF mix-up. S Africa flood deaths...
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Jun 11, 2025 Today's world news highlights include the surprising suspension of broadcasts in South Korea. In the Philippines, the impeachment trial of Duterte unfolds with significant implications. Australia faces controversy over an IVF mix-up, leaving many questioning the system. Tragedy strikes South Africa as floods result in numerous deaths, while Kenya mourns the loss of a prominent blogger. In other updates, global economic shifts are noted, including a US-China trade deal, and a new dinosaur discovery stirs excitement in Mongolia.
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Duterte Trial Controversy
- The Philippines' Senate returned Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial case to the lower house.
- Critics view this as a betrayal of the constitution, highlighting political controversy.
Australia's Second IVF Mix-Up
- An Australian IVF clinic mistakenly implanted a woman with her own embryo instead of her partner's.
- This is the second known IVF mix-up at a top Australian clinic, following a baby mix-up earlier this year.
Deadly Floods in South Africa
- South Africa's eastern Cape floods caused 49 deaths and disrupted transport and power.
- A school bus was swept away, resulting in multiple fatalities, highlighting severe flood impacts.