North Korea relaunches warship after embarrassing failure

North Korea has relaunched a 5,000-tonne destroyer two weeks after it tipped over during an earlier launch attempt. The warship has been stabilized and is now moored, with full restoration expected before a key ruling party meeting this month, according to BBC.

Leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the incident, condemned the failure as a "criminal act" that "severely damaged the country's dignity and pride." He blamed the mishap on "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism."

At least four officials were arrested, including Ri Hyong-son from the ruling party's Munitions Industry Department. Analysts believe Kim's severe response demonstrates North Korea's determination to upgrade its navy, BBC reported.

 

Dacoits murder house owner in Saptari

A group of dacoits robbed a house in Surunga Municipality-8, Saptari and subsequently murdered the house owner on Thursday.  

The group barged into Kantalal Chaudhary’s house and murdered him before decamping with properties last night, the police informed.

Chaudhary's younger brother, Ramakanta sustained injuries in the lethal attack.

According to the police, the dacoits had robbed the gold and silver jewelries and cash from the house of Chaudhary.

Search for the robbers is underway, the police said.

UK warns of potential measles surge amid summer travel season

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed 420 cases of measles in England since January 2025, with a notable increase in April and May. The majority of cases—roughly two-thirds—involve youngsters aged ten and younger. London has seen the largest number of infections this year, according to Xinhua.

Health experts are afraid that foreign travel during the summer holidays will lead to additional spread, particularly since measles is still prevalent in parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

UKHSA is urging parents to check that their children have received both doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to protect families and communities during the holiday season, Xinhua reported.

Japan ispace confirms second lunar landing failure

Tokyo-based ispace has confirmed the failure of its lunar landing mission after losing contact with its lander during descent early Friday.

The lander, launched in January, was scheduled to land in Mare Frigoris at 4:17 a.m., but communication was lost shortly before that. The company later considered the mission unsuccessful, according to Xinhua.

This is ispace's second unsuccessful attempt, following an accident in 2023.