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Tuesday 21st May 2024. World News. Today: Iran Raisi dead. Taiwan Lai president. ICC prosecutor for Israel, Hamas. Ukraine update. Mexico
May 20, 2024
Stephen Devincenzi, the weekly news presenter, discusses the death of the Iranian President Raisi, political shifts in Asia and Europe, accusations of international crimes against Israeli and Hamas leaders, updates from various countries, and a taco stand winning a Michelin star.
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- Iran's President Raisi died in a helicopter crash, leading to political uncertainty in Iran.
- ICC prosecutor plans to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes.
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Iranian President and Foreign Minister Die in Helicopter Crash
Iran has confirmed the death of President Ibrahim Racey in a helicopter crash, along with Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdulahyan and others. Vice President Mohammed Mokbar has been appointed as the acting president. President Racey was considered a likely successor to the supreme leadership of Iran before the tragic incident.
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