The incident happened during a public event where the K-pop star hugged 1,000 fans.
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Three dead as ‘brutal’ cyclone sweeps through Reunion
The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water.
DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting
Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.
Six killed in blast at Pakistan’s ‘University of Jihad’
No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed influential cleric Maulana Hamid ul-Haq.
Czech firefighters tackle large toxic train fire
A train transporting benzene, a carcinogen, derailed and caught fire on Friday, prompting a large emergency response.
Trump accuses Zelensky of ‘gambling with World War Three’
The US president clashes with Ukraine’s leader in fiery Oval Office exchange over ending the war with Russia.
Hundreds in US climate agency fired in latest cuts
Around 880 workers – including weather forecasters – are reported to have lost their jobs.
Volcano owners’ conviction over deadly eruption thrown out
Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.
Dozens arrested in global hit against AI-generated child abuse
At least 25 people were detained during a worldwide operation, Europol says.
Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train tragedy
Fifty-seven people died in the disaster and protests are being held across Greece and beyond.