<p>A day after the assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the country has vowed to not bow down to violence. Political parties have announced that they will campaign today, the last day before polling starts on Sunday. In other news, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Chinese&nbsp;Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken&nbsp;diplomats held talks in what was their&nbsp;first in-person meeting since October. Finally, the Elon Musk-Twitter saga has taken yet another dramatic turn.</p>

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<p>The top diplomats from the United States and China voiced guarded hope Saturday of preventing tensions from spiralling out of control as they held rare talks on the Indonesian island of Bali, after attending a G20 summit where the top U.S. diplomat led efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-refuses-to-bow-down-to-violence-election-campaign-to-resume-today-495727">Japan refuses to bow down to violence, election campaign to resume today</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/09/277674-new-wion-98.png" />A day after Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated by a gunman in the western city of Nara, campaigning for the approaching elections is set to resume on Saturday (July 9th), the final day of campaigning before voting on Sunday (July 10th).</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-compromise-too-far-as-russia-curbs-gas-flow-germany-restarts-its-coal-power-plants-495742">A compromise too far? As Russia curbs gas flow, Germany restarts its coal power plants to avoid blackmail</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/09/277704-new-wion-2022-07-09t094649170.png" />Amid fears of gas shortages with Russia curbing capacity, Germany's two houses of Parliament have taken the "painful but necessary" decision to reactivate the country's coal-fired power plants in order to support electricity generation.</p>

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<p title="title"><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/photo_gallery/public/2022/04/17/255250-fqtgbc-xoayqkj0.jpeg" />It has been a whirlwind of a situation, featuring controversial Twitter polls, a will he - won’t he situation with Elon Musk joining the Twitter board, a ‘poison pill’ plan and finally the purchase. But, now in yet another dramatic turn, the deal has turned sour. Musk has withdrawn from the $44 billion deal. Take a look at how the saga unfolded.</p>

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A day after the assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the country has vowed to not bow down to violence. Political parties have announced that they will campaign today, the last day before polling starts on Sunday.

A day after the assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the country has vowed to not bow down to violence. Political parties have announced that they will campaign today, the last day before polling starts on Sunday. In other news, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken diplomats held talks in what was their first in-person meeting since October. Finally, the Elon Musk-Twitter saga has taken yet another dramatic turn. Click on the headlines to read more: US-China top diplomats reach consensus on not seeking new 'Cold War' on sidelines of G20 summit The top diplomats from the United States and China voiced guarded hope Saturday of preventing tensions from spiralling out of control as they held rare talks on the Indonesian island of Bali, after attending a G20 summit where the top U.S. diplomat led efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. Japan refuses to bow down to violence, election campaign to resume today A day after Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated by a gunman in the western city of Nara, campaigning for the approaching elections is set to resume on Saturday (July 9th), the final day of campaigning before voting on Sunday (July 10th). A compromise too far? As Russia curbs gas flow, Germany restarts its coal power plants to avoid blackmail Amid fears of gas shortages with Russia curbing capacity, Germany's two houses of Parliament have taken the "painful but necessary" decision to reactivate the country's coal-fired power plants in order to support electricity generation. Tesla CEO pulls out of $44 bn deal; Here's the Elon Musk-Twitter saga; from hostile bid to the abandoned deal It has been a whirlwind of a situation, featuring controversial Twitter polls, a will he - won’t he situation with Elon Musk joining the Twitter board, a ‘poison pill’ plan and finally the purchase. But, now in yet another dramatic turn, the deal has turned sour. Musk has withdrawn from the $44 billion deal. Take a look at how the saga unfolded. Watch | Twitter vows legal action after Elon Musk terminates $44 billion buyout deal

Morning news brief: Elon Musk abandons Twitter deal, Japan refuses to bow down to violence, and more

<p>In a disturbing incident, Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at while delivering a speech, while the Japanese government has confirmed the shooting, as of yet no formal update is available on the condition of the former premier. In other news, ex-cop Derek Chauvin who last year accepted his role in the death of black man George Floyd has now been sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison on top of the&nbsp;22-and-a-half-year sentence that the white cop is already serving for murder.</p>

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<p>Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech in western Japan’s Nara prefecture.&nbsp;News agency AFP citing local media said that Abe is showing no vital signs after the attack. He was reportedly shot in the chest.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-sadness-to-hoping-for-more-professional-people-heres-how-the-world-reacted-to-boris-johnsons-exit-495444">From 'sadness' to hoping for 'more professional people' here's how the world reacted to Boris Johnson's exit</a></strong></p>

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<p>On Thursday (July 7th) United Kingdom premier Boris Johnson stepped down from his position as the leader of the Conservative Party. His resignation has paved the way for new leadership. Johnson, who resigned as Tory leader after a string of scandals and the exodus of his supporters, sparked strong reactions from many nations and world leaders and caused a division of opinion on the international scene.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/derek-chauvin-sentenced-to-more-than-20-years-in-prison-for-violating-george-floyds-rights-495431">Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd's rights</a></strong></p>

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<p>Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for denying civil rights to his victim.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-johnny-depp-to-make-a-comeback-to-acting-with-this-netflix-backed-film-495435">Johnny Depp to make a comeback to acting with this Netflix-backed film</a></strong></p>

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<p>Johnny Depp, who hogged headlines last month when he won a defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, is returning to acting with a French period film titled ‘La Favorite’, reported Bloomberg. Depp will play the role of King Louis XV, who ruled the country from 1715 to 1774.</p>

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In a disturbing incident, Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at while delivering a speech, while the Japanese government has confirmed the shooting, as of yet no formal update is available on the condition of the former premier.

In a disturbing incident, Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at while delivering a speech, while the Japanese government has confirmed the shooting, as of yet no formal update is available on the condition of the former premier. In other news, ex-cop Derek Chauvin who last year accepted his role in the death of black man George Floyd has now been sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison on top of the 22-and-a-half-year sentence that the white cop is already serving for murder. Click on the headlines to read more: Watch: Shinzo Abe, Japan's former prime minister, shot, showing no vital signs Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech in western Japan’s Nara prefecture. News agency AFP citing local media said that Abe is showing no vital signs after the attack. He was reportedly shot in the chest. From 'sadness' to hoping for 'more professional people' here's how the world reacted to Boris Johnson's exit On Thursday (July 7th) United Kingdom premier Boris Johnson stepped down from his position as the leader of the Conservative Party. His resignation has paved the way for new leadership. Johnson, who resigned as Tory leader after a string of scandals and the exodus of his supporters, sparked strong reactions from many nations and world leaders and caused a division of opinion on the international scene. Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd's rights Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for denying civil rights to his victim. Johnny Depp to make a comeback to acting with this Netflix-backed film Johnny Depp, who hogged headlines last month when he won a defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, is returning to acting with a French period film titled ‘La Favorite’, reported Bloomberg. Depp will play the role of King Louis XV, who ruled the country from 1715 to 1774. Watch | Six prominent Russian tycoons dies in mysterious circumstances this year

Morning news brief: Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe feared dead, World reacts to Johnson's resignation, & more

<p>Business leaders were forewarned by the intelligence chiefs of UK and US that China is attempting to steal technologies for a competitive benefit, which might lead to major security breaches. In other news, political crisis in the UK grows as Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked another Cabinet minister, Michael Gove.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-uk-intelligence-chiefs-raises-fresh-alarm-on-chinas-industrial-spies-495149">US and UK intelligence chiefs raises fresh alarm on China's industrial spies</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/07/277108-11.jpg" />FBI Director Christopher Wray and his MI5 counterpart Ken McCallum said that the concerns of economic espionage commissioned by China continues to be a major problem and hacking operations by the country can be used to “stifle dissent abroad”.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-detains-several-foreign-nationals-including-british-diplomat-for-spying-495114">Iran detains several foreign nationals, including British diplomat, for 'spying'</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/18/271813-iranian-flag.jpg" />The state television in Iran reported on Wednesday that the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has detained a number of foreign nationals including one of United Kingdom’s top-rated diplomats. The detentions were made on accusations of spying as the IRGC observed by the help of their drones that the individuals were taking soil samples from a prohibited area of the desert, according to a report by Fars news agency.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-sacks-michael-gove-amid-leadership-crisis-495122"><strong>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove amid leadership crisis</strong></a></p>

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<p>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to sack Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove as calls for his resignation continue to grow. According to a number of media reports, Gove was one of the first cabinet ministers to express his unhappiness at Johnson not resigning from his post.</p>

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Business leaders were forewarned by the intelligence chiefs of UK and US that China is attempting to steal technologies for a competitive benefit, which might lead to major security breaches.

Business leaders were forewarned by the intelligence chiefs of UK and US that China is attempting to steal technologies for a competitive benefit, which might lead to major security breaches. In other news, political crisis in the UK grows as Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked another Cabinet minister, Michael Gove. Click on the headlines to read more: US and UK intelligence chiefs raises fresh alarm on China's industrial spies FBI Director Christopher Wray and his MI5 counterpart Ken McCallum said that the concerns of economic espionage commissioned by China continues to be a major problem and hacking operations by the country can be used to “stifle dissent abroad”. Iran detains several foreign nationals, including British diplomat, for 'spying' The state television in Iran reported on Wednesday that the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has detained a number of foreign nationals including one of United Kingdom’s top-rated diplomats. The detentions were made on accusations of spying as the IRGC observed by the help of their drones that the individuals were taking soil samples from a prohibited area of the desert, according to a report by Fars news agency. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove amid leadership crisis British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to sack Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove as calls for his resignation continue to grow. According to a number of media reports, Gove was one of the first cabinet ministers to express his unhappiness at Johnson not resigning from his post. Watch | Gravitas: Mission to bring back samples from Mars Watch | Gravitas: Twitter files case against Indian government

Morning news brief: US and UK intelligence chiefs raise alarm on China’s industrial spies and more

<p>The former prime minister Imran Khan warned to reveal every aspect of the ‘foreign conspiracy’ behind his ouster. Parents of a 2-year-old child who separated during the commotion were killed in US mass shooting that occurred on July 4th parade in Highland Park on Monday.</p>

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<p>Khan was ousted by a no-trust vote in April, but he steadfastly refused to accept defeat, instead insisting that his removal was the result of an American plot aided by local players. His aggressive behaviour has run afoul of the influential establishment.</p>

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<p>Among the seven victims killed in the shooting spree were Kevin McCarthy, 37, and Irina McCarthy, 35. During the commotion, their youngster, Aiden, was split up from his parents.</p>

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<p>The state of Florida in the United States restored the ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy after a judge temporarily stopped the state law. The “trigger law” was passed in the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade but Judge John C Cooper of an appellate court in Florida’s capital of Tallahassee called the law “unconstitutional”.&nbsp;</p>

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The former prime minister Imran Khan warned to reveal every aspect of the ‘foreign conspiracy’ behind his ouster. Parents of a 2-year-old child who separated during the commotion were killed in US mass shooting that occurred on July 4th parade in Highland Park on Monday.

The former prime minister Imran Khan warned to reveal every aspect of the ‘foreign conspiracy’ behind his ouster. Parents of a 2-year-old child who separated during the commotion were killed in US mass shooting that occurred on July 4th parade in Highland Park on Monday. Click on headlines to read more: Imran Khan warns to reveal details of 'conspiracy' if harassment of PTI workers continues Khan was ousted by a no-trust vote in April, but he steadfastly refused to accept defeat, instead insisting that his removal was the result of an American plot aided by local players. His aggressive behaviour has run afoul of the influential establishment. 2-year-old boy left orphaned after parents killed in US mass shooting Among the seven victims killed in the shooting spree were Kevin McCarthy, 37, and Irina McCarthy, 35. During the commotion, their youngster, Aiden, was split up from his parents. Florida's 15-week abortion 'trigger law' restored after temporary halt The state of Florida in the United States restored the ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy after a judge temporarily stopped the state law. The “trigger law” was passed in the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade but Judge John C Cooper of an appellate court in Florida’s capital of Tallahassee called the law “unconstitutional”. Watch | Gravitas: Indian start-ups fired 12,000 employees in 2022 Watch | Gravitas: Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France

Morning news brief: Imran Khan warns to disclose every detail of the 'conspiracy' behind his ouster and more

<p>The suspected shooter was taken in custody after a mass shooting during a July 4&nbsp;parade in Highland Park, Illinois claimed the lives of six people and injured dozens more.&nbsp;Prime Minister Mario Draghi has linked the collapse of the country's largest glacier in the Italian Alps, in which at least seven people died, to global warming.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/highland-park-person-of-interest-in-custody-after-shooting-during-us-july-4-parade-494522" hreflang="en">Highland Park: Person of interest in custody after July 4 parade shooting</a></p>

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<p>According to CBS News, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen confirmed that the suspect was 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III and he was arrested by the authorities almost eight hours after the shooting.</p>

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has&nbsp;ordered Russian soldiers to press on deeper into Donbas after Russian victory in Lysychansk.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-pm-mario-draghi-links-collapse-of-countrys-biggest-alpine-glacier-to-global-warming-494531">Draghi links collapse of Italy's biggest Alpine glacier to global warming</a></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Mario Draghi said it was "without doubt linked to the deterioration of the environment and the climate situation".</p>

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The suspected shooter was taken in custody after a mass shooting during a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois claimed the lives of six people and injured dozens more.

The suspected shooter was taken in custody after a mass shooting during a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois claimed the lives of six people and injured dozens more. Prime Minister Mario Draghi has linked the collapse of the country's largest glacier in the Italian Alps, in which at least seven people died, to global warming. Click on headlines to read more: Highland Park: Person of interest in custody after July 4 parade shooting According to CBS News, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen confirmed that the suspect was 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III and he was arrested by the authorities almost eight hours after the shooting. Fight on, Vladimir Putin tells Russian troops after capture of Luhansk Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian soldiers to press on deeper into Donbas after Russian victory in Lysychansk. Draghi links collapse of Italy's biggest Alpine glacier to global warming Prime Minister Mario Draghi said it was "without doubt linked to the deterioration of the environment and the climate situation". Watch | Gravitas: World's biggest drill to contain China × Watch | Gravitas: How space travel can make your bones weak ×

Morning news brief: Police arrest suspect after gunman kills six at US July 4 parade, and more

<p>Carrying “Black Lives Matter” placards, hundreds of protesters hit the streets in Ohio state’s Akron city, US, after police released the body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protest-intensifies-in-ohio-after-video-of-us-cops-killing-black-man-released-494233">Protest intensifies in Ohio after video of US cops killing Black man released</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/04/276327-ohio.jpg" />Protests have been taking place around the city since the fatal shooting took place last week. But Sunday’s agitation, which marked the fourth day, was the most intense following the release of the footage.</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/04/276326-untitled-design-1.jpg" />Today is the second day of the special session of the state Legislative Assembly, and the new Maharashtra government, which took office after Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde's 10-day revolt brought the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) down, will face a floor test.</p>

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Carrying “Black Lives Matter” placards, hundreds of protesters hit the streets in Ohio state’s Akron city, US, after police released the body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist.

Carrying “Black Lives Matter” placards, hundreds of protesters hit the streets in Ohio state’s Akron city, US, after police released the body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist. Click on headlines to read more: Protest intensifies in Ohio after video of US cops killing Black man released Protests have been taking place around the city since the fatal shooting took place last week. But Sunday’s agitation, which marked the fourth day, was the most intense following the release of the footage. LIVE Maharashtra Political Crisis: Shinde-led govt to face floor test today Today is the second day of the special session of the state Legislative Assembly, and the new Maharashtra government, which took office after Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde's 10-day revolt brought the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) down, will face a floor test. More case found through mass testing, China coronavirus outbreak grows Over the weekend, China's viral cases continued to rise, with hundreds of illnesses being found in the province of Anhui, where two counties were already under lockdown. Following 385 incidents on Saturday, the nation reported 380 cases on Sunday. Watch | Google to erase abortion clinic visits from users' location data in US Watch | Ohio Police shot 'unarmed' black man Jayland Walker, releases footage of incident

Morning news brief: Ohio remains tense after cops shoot Black man, Maharashtra political crisis and more

<p>Lysychansk, Ukraine's last big bastion in the strategic eastern province of Luhansk, is in the midst of an intense battle as both the Ukraine and Russian forces are locked in a stand-off to lay claim to the strategic eastern city.</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/03/276100-uks.png" />Andrei Marochko, an officer of the pro-Russian Luhansk People’s Militia, was quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency on Saturday as saying that the militia’s red hammer-and-sickle flag was now flying over the administrative building in Lysychansk. However, Ukraine’s military rejected claims that the city was encircled.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uvalde-schools-police-chief-resigns-from-city-council-over-delayed-response-to-shooting-493990">Uvalde schools police chief resigns from City Council over delayed response to shooting</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/03/276104-uvalde.jpg" />Uvalde school district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo has tendered his resignation from the Uvalde City Council as pressure mounts over the police’s delayed response to the Robb elementary school shooting in May that killed 19 children and two teachers.</p>

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Lysychansk, Ukraine's last big bastion in the strategic eastern province of Luhansk, is in the midst of an intense battle as both the Ukraine and Russian forces are locked in a stand-off to lay claim to the strategic eastern city.

Lysychansk, Ukraine's last big bastion in the strategic eastern province of Luhansk, is in the midst of an intense battle as both the Ukraine and Russian forces are locked in a stand-off to lay claim to the strategic eastern city. Click on headlines to read more: Andrei Marochko, an officer of the pro-Russian Luhansk People’s Militia, was quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency on Saturday as saying that the militia’s red hammer-and-sickle flag was now flying over the administrative building in Lysychansk. However, Ukraine’s military rejected claims that the city was encircled. Uvalde schools police chief resigns from City Council over delayed response to shooting Uvalde school district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo has tendered his resignation from the Uvalde City Council as pressure mounts over the police’s delayed response to the Robb elementary school shooting in May that killed 19 children and two teachers. Eating, drinking and breathing for years: Scientists find microplastics everywhere Scientists recently discovered that plastics exist in the body. It is quite possible that humans have been ingesting plastic though food, drinking and breathing for many years. Watch | PTI protest rally in Islamabad: Imran Khan warns of rigging in by-polls Watch | Women take on the Auto industry: Meet Saudi Arabia's first certified autocross trainer

Morning news brief: Zelenskiy adviser concedes last eastern Ukraine bastion could fall and more

<p>US President Joe Biden has announced to deploy more American armed forces across Europe in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In other news, New Zeland has designated&nbsp;The Proud Boys and The Base, two neo-Fascist US organisations, as&nbsp;a terrorist.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-announces-to-deploy-more-american-troops-across-europe-to-counter-russia-493128" hreflang="en">Biden says more US troops to be deployed across Europe to counter Russia</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/30/275318-biden.jpg" />Biden made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid for the opening of the 30-nation alliance’s annual leaders summit. He said that a brigade of 3,000 combat troops would be stationed in Romania, two squadrons of F-35 fighters in the UK and two navy destroyers in Spain.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-groups-proud-boys-the-base-labelled-as-terrorist-organisations-by-new-zealand-493122">US groups 'Proud Boys', 'The Base' labelled as terrorist organisations by NZ</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/30/162413-proud-boys.jpg" />A US neo-fascist organisation called the American Proud Boys has leadership and members who have been federally indicted in connection with the disturbances at the US Capitol on January 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-deadly-truck-smuggling-incident-sees-two-more-men-facing-charges-493124" hreflang="en">Texas: Deadly truck smuggling incident sees two more men facing charges</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/30/275315-2022-06-29t200453z1lynxmpei5s12ortroptp4usa-immigration-truck.JPG" />The man suspected to be driver of the truck packed with dozens of migrants who died in sweltering heat during smuggling attempt in Texas was charged in US federal court on Wednesday with human trafficking charges. An accused conspirator faces the same charge.</p>

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US President Joe Biden has announced to deploy more American armed forces across Europe in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In other news, New Zeland has designated The Proud Boys and The Base, two neo-Fascist US organisations, as a terrorist.

US President Joe Biden has announced to deploy more American armed forces across Europe in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In other news, New Zeland has designated The Proud Boys and The Base, two neo-Fascist US organisations, as a terrorist. Click on headlines to read more: Biden says more US troops to be deployed across Europe to counter Russia Biden made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid for the opening of the 30-nation alliance’s annual leaders summit. He said that a brigade of 3,000 combat troops would be stationed in Romania, two squadrons of F-35 fighters in the UK and two navy destroyers in Spain. US groups 'Proud Boys', 'The Base' labelled as terrorist organisations by NZ A US neo-fascist organisation called the American Proud Boys has leadership and members who have been federally indicted in connection with the disturbances at the US Capitol on January 6. Texas: Deadly truck smuggling incident sees two more men facing charges The man suspected to be driver of the truck packed with dozens of migrants who died in sweltering heat during smuggling attempt in Texas was charged in US federal court on Wednesday with human trafficking charges. An accused conspirator faces the same charge. Watch | Partygate Row: Harriet Harman to lead probe into whether UK PM lied to Parliament Watch | 2015 Paris Attack: Salah Abdeslam receives full-life sentence

Morning news brief: NZ designates two US groups as terrorists, Biden to deploy more troops in Europe and more

<p>Ghislaine Maxwell was handed a 20-year prison sentence by a court in New York on Tuesday for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls.&nbsp;Maxwell was arrested in 2020 and she has been in prison ever since.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-socialite-ghislaine-maxwell-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-over-sex-trafficking-492753" hreflang="en">UK socialite Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison over sex trafficking</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/29/274988-11.jpg" />he Manhattan federal court announced the judgement after a long-drawn case, and this means that the 60-year-old will be spending a majority of her remaining life in prison. Maxwell, who is the daughter of late Robert Maxwell, was found guilty on five out of the six counts brought against her including sex trafficking of minors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/29/275026-11.jpg" />Seven-time champion Serena Williams suffered a second straight Wimbledon first-round exit as she was stunned by French debutant Harmony Tan in a late-night Centre Court epic on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-has-become-a-terroristsays-zelensky-urges-un-to-expel-russia-492787" hreflang="en">Putin has become 'a terrorist,'says Zelensky, urges UN to expel Russia</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/09/269353-volodymyr-zelensky.jpg" />Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Russian leader Putin of turning into a "terrorist" two days after Russian missiles destroyed a shopping centre with more than 1,000 people inside in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, killing at least 18 people.</p>

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Ghislaine Maxwell was handed a 20-year prison sentence by a court in New York on Tuesday for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls. Maxwell was arrested in 2020 and she has been in prison ever since.

Ghislaine Maxwell was handed a 20-year prison sentence by a court in New York on Tuesday for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls. Maxwell was arrested in 2020 and she has been in prison ever since. Click on headlines to read more: UK socialite Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison over sex trafficking he Manhattan federal court announced the judgement after a long-drawn case, and this means that the 60-year-old will be spending a majority of her remaining life in prison. Maxwell, who is the daughter of late Robert Maxwell, was found guilty on five out of the six counts brought against her including sex trafficking of minors. Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams loses to Harmony Tan in first round Seven-time champion Serena Williams suffered a second straight Wimbledon first-round exit as she was stunned by French debutant Harmony Tan in a late-night Centre Court epic on Tuesday. Putin has become 'a terrorist,'says Zelensky, urges UN to expel Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Russian leader Putin of turning into a "terrorist" two days after Russian missiles destroyed a shopping centre with more than 1,000 people inside in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, killing at least 18 people. 2 autonomous electric barges built at the Cochin Shipyard to Norway Ecuador mired by protests for last two weeks

Morning news brief: UK socialite gets 20 years in prison for sex trafficking, Serena loses and more

<p>In&nbsp;what appears to be one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the US-Mexico border,&nbsp;at least 46&nbsp;people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer&nbsp;in San Antonio, Texas.&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said&nbsp;that two Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk resulting in the death of at least 16 people and around 59 people getting injured.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/san-antonio-at-least-40-found-dead-in-tractor-trailer-492423" hreflang="en">San Antonio: At least 46 found dead in tractor-trailer</a></p>

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<p>There have been a record number of migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border in recent months, which has sparked criticisms of the immigration policies of US&nbsp;President Joe Biden, a Democrat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-missile-strike-on-shopping-mall-kills-at-least-13-people-ukraine-says-492413">Russian missile strike on shopping mall kills at least 16 people, Ukraine says</a></p>

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<p>Zelensky added that around 1000 people were present in the shopping centre when the attack took place and Dmytro Lunin, governor of the central Poltava region also confirmed the death toll.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-mps-vote-in-favour-of-allowing-controversial-northern-ireland-protocol-bill-to-progress-492429" hreflang="en">British MPs vote in favour of allowing controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill to progress</a></p>

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<p>Highlighting that the unilateral move is justified under international law because of the “genuinely exceptional situation,” the British government says the protocol is burdening businesses and undermining peace in Northern Ireland.</p>

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In what appears to be one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the US-Mexico border, at least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas.

In what appears to be one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the US-Mexico border, at least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that two Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk resulting in the death of at least 16 people and around 59 people getting injured. Click on headlines to read more: San Antonio: At least 46 found dead in tractor-trailer There have been a record number of migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border in recent months, which has sparked criticisms of the immigration policies of US President Joe Biden, a Democrat. Russian missile strike on shopping mall kills at least 16 people, Ukraine says Zelensky added that around 1000 people were present in the shopping centre when the attack took place and Dmytro Lunin, governor of the central Poltava region also confirmed the death toll. British MPs vote in favour of allowing controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill to progress Highlighting that the unilateral move is justified under international law because of the “genuinely exceptional situation,” the British government says the protocol is burdening businesses and undermining peace in Northern Ireland. Watch | US delegates in Sri Lanka: US commits over $158 million aid to Sri Lanka × Watch | Gravitas: World's richest countries struggle to challenge China's Belt and Road ×

Morning news brief: At least 46 found dead in tractor-trailer in Texas, and more

<p>Ahead of the expected resumption of stalled talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers, Iranian state television reported that Tehran had launched a solid-fueled rocket into space.&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-launches-rocket-into-space-after-removing-cameras-from-its-nuclear-sites-492080">Iran launches rocket into space after removing cameras from its nuclear sites</a></p>

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<p>Against the backdrop of heightened tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme, state-run media aired dramatic footage of the blastoff at Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s rural Semnan province.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-embark-on-first-foreign-visit-since-ukraine-invasion-492082">Putin to embark on first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion</a></p>

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<p>Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo for talks in Moscow.</p>

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<p>The Muslim community living in Australia has accused Twitter of failing to take action against accounts that incite hatred on its platform.</p>

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Ahead of the expected resumption of stalled talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers, Iranian state television reported that Tehran had launched a solid-fueled rocket into space.

Ahead of the expected resumption of stalled talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers, Iranian state television reported that Tehran had launched a solid-fueled rocket into space. Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion. Click on headlines to read more: Iran launches rocket into space after removing cameras from its nuclear sites Against the backdrop of heightened tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme, state-run media aired dramatic footage of the blastoff at Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s rural Semnan province. Putin to embark on first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo for talks in Moscow. Australia: Muslims accuse Twitter of failing to take action against accounts that incite hatred The Muslim community living in Australia has accused Twitter of failing to take action against accounts that incite hatred on its platform. Watch | 21 die in South African township club, reasons unclear × Watch | G7 leaders agree to ban gold exports from Russia ×

Morning news brief: Iran launches rocket into space, Putin to embark on first foreign visit, and more

<p>The Russian foreign ministry has said that in order to counter the ''aggressive'' West, President Vladimir Putin told his counterpart from Belarus that Moscow would supply Minsk with missile systems capable of carrying nuclear weapons.</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/26/274137-untitled-design-14.png" />Expressing concern about the "confrontational" and "repulsive" policies of its neighbours Lithuania and Poland, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko asked Putin to help Belarus mount a "symmetrical response".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unity-and-coordination-of-action-g7-summit-kicks-off-in-germany-amid-fears-of-stagflation-491838">G7 summit kicks off in Germany amid fears of stagflation</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/26/274143-untitled-design-15.png" />Amid fears of stagflation, the Group of Seven summit has kicked off in Germany with Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcoming leaders. From energy shortages to a food crisis, the three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps has been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-will-be-bombed-first-if-world-war-iii-happens-warns-vladimir-putins-ally-491850">London will be bombed first if World War III happens, warns Vladimir Putin’s ally</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/26/274154-rocket.jpg" />One of the close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that London would be bombed first as the potential NATO target if World War III erupts.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Germany gears up for 48th G7 meeting, Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks</strong></p>

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The Russian foreign ministry has said that in order to counter the ''aggressive'' West, President Vladimir Putin told his counterpart from Belarus that Moscow would supply Minsk with missile systems capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

The Russian foreign ministry has said that in order to counter the ''aggressive'' West, President Vladimir Putin told his counterpart from Belarus that Moscow would supply Minsk with missile systems capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Click on headlines to read more: Putin promises Belarus nuclear-capable missiles to counter 'aggressive' West Expressing concern about the "confrontational" and "repulsive" policies of its neighbours Lithuania and Poland, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko asked Putin to help Belarus mount a "symmetrical response". G7 summit kicks off in Germany amid fears of stagflation Amid fears of stagflation, the Group of Seven summit has kicked off in Germany with Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcoming leaders. From energy shortages to a food crisis, the three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps has been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. London will be bombed first if World War III happens, warns Vladimir Putin’s ally One of the close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that London would be bombed first as the potential NATO target if World War III erupts. Watch | Germany gears up for 48th G7 meeting, Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks Watch | R Madhavan gets candid: 'Rocketry': Madhavan wears director's hat for film

Morning news brief: Putin's ally threatens to bomb UK, G7 Summit kicks off and more

<p>Liberal states in America have pledged to act as safe havens for women seeking abortions as providers ratchet up capacity in anticipation of a surge of patients from areas where the procedure will be banned.&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has&nbsp;said that Russia's war against Ukraine will add another 40 or 50 million more people to the ranks of the hungry.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/roe-vs-wade-overturned-california-oregon-washington-governors-pledge-to-defend-abortion-rights-491522">Roe vs Wade overturned: California, Oregon &amp; Washington governors pledge to defend abortion rights</a></strong></p>

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<p>By overturning Roe v. Wade, the court is leaving it up to individual states to restrict or ban the procedure, meaning women there would either have to continue with their pregnancy, undergo a clandestine&nbsp;abortion, obtain&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;pills, or travel to another state where the procedure remains legal.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-says-russias-war-against-ukraine-to-cast-40-50-million-people-into-hunger-491540">Russia's war against Ukraine to cast 40-50 million people into hunger: Blinken</a></strong></p>

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<p>Speaking at a joint news conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Blinken said, "There is no reason other than Russia's blockade of Ukraine and Russia's refusal in many cases to export its own grain for political reasons."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-to-visit-hong-kong-in-his-first-known-visit-outside-mainland-china-since-2020-491531" hreflang="en">Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong in his first known visit outside mainland China since 2020</a></strong></p>

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<p>State media Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hong Kong in his first known visit outside mainland China since 2020.</p>

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Liberal states in America have pledged to act as safe havens for women seeking abortions as providers ratchet up capacity in anticipation of a surge of patients from areas where the procedure will be banned.

Liberal states in America have pledged to act as safe havens for women seeking abortions as providers ratchet up capacity in anticipation of a surge of patients from areas where the procedure will be banned. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Russia's war against Ukraine will add another 40 or 50 million more people to the ranks of the hungry. Click on headlines to read more: Roe vs Wade overturned: California, Oregon & Washington governors pledge to defend abortion rights By overturning Roe v. Wade, the court is leaving it up to individual states to restrict or ban the procedure, meaning women there would either have to continue with their pregnancy, undergo a clandestine abortion, obtain abortion pills, or travel to another state where the procedure remains legal. Russia's war against Ukraine to cast 40-50 million people into hunger: Blinken Speaking at a joint news conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Blinken said, "There is no reason other than Russia's blockade of Ukraine and Russia's refusal in many cases to export its own grain for political reasons." Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong in his first known visit outside mainland China since 2020 State media Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hong Kong in his first known visit outside mainland China since 2020. Watch : Countdown to G7 Summit | Summit comes days after EU leaders' Ukraine visit × Watch | Gravitas: Pakistan picks up a fight with Canada over Gen. Bajwa ×

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<p>European Union leaders agreed to grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as "a unique and historic moment".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-moment-eu-agrees-to-grant-candidate-status-to-ukraine-moldova-491142">'Historic moment': EU agrees to grant candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/09/269353-volodymyr-zelensky.jpg" />The move allows both countries to enter into a year-long path toward joining the EU with several steps to be taken before it becomes a member of the European alliance.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/paper-crisis-hits-pakistan-publishers-say-no-books-for-new-academic-session-491200">Paper crisis hits Pakistan, publishers say no books for new academic session</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/24/273568-books.jpg" />Millions of students in Pakistan may not have books for the new academic session starting August 2022 as the paper industry association has warned of an impending acute shortage of paper.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vatican-to-publish-letters-from-jews-to-pope-pius-xii-during-world-war-ii-491152" hreflang="en">Vatican to publish letters from Jews to Pope Pius XII during World War-II</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/24/273504-fran1.JPG" />The Vatican said it will release thousands of letters addressed to Pope Pius XII by the Jewish people in Europe during World War-II seeking help and requesting information to find family members held in Nazi concentration camps.</p>

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European Union leaders agreed to grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as "a unique and historic moment".

European Union leaders agreed to grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as "a unique and historic moment". 'Historic moment': EU agrees to grant candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova The move allows both countries to enter into a year-long path toward joining the EU with several steps to be taken before it becomes a member of the European alliance. Paper crisis hits Pakistan, publishers say no books for new academic session Millions of students in Pakistan may not have books for the new academic session starting August 2022 as the paper industry association has warned of an impending acute shortage of paper. Vatican to publish letters from Jews to Pope Pius XII during World War-II The Vatican said it will release thousands of letters addressed to Pope Pius XII by the Jewish people in Europe during World War-II seeking help and requesting information to find family members held in Nazi concentration camps. Watch | Robots to solve ocean's pollution menace: 15mm long robo-fish to hunt for plastic Watch | The US Senate passes gun control bill, the bill will now be sent back to the House

Morning news brief: Ukraine gets EU candidate status, paper crisis in Pakistan and more

<p>One of US President Joe Biden’s economic advisers has said that India and China may have been buying more Russian oil than previously believed.&nbsp;He said that purchase of Russian oil by the two large countries is easing supply constraints in global markets and driving the recent oil price decline.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-china-purchasing-more-russian-oil-than-earlier-believed-says-us-490799" hreflang="en">India, China purchasing more Russian oil than earlier believed, says US</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/23/273206-oil.jpg" />With West sanctions hanging over Russia in the wake of the Ukrainian war, Vladimir Putin has been selling the Russian oil to the Asian markets at a discount amid huge demand.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/we-hope-international-community-aid-agencies-will-help-says-taliban-official-after-afghanistan-earthquake-490778">Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeals to international community for help</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/23/273180-texas1.JPG" />As Afghanistan grapples with the&nbsp;massive earthquake, senior Taliban official Anas Haqqani appealed for international help.The earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan overnight on Tuesday killing at least 1,000 people and wounding 1,500, officials said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diego-maradonas-medical-staff-face-trial-over-his-death-490782" hreflang="en">Diego Maradona's medical staff face trial over his death</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/26/223559-maradona-1.jpg" />The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;UK to stay under the jurisdiction of European human rights court</strong></p>

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One of US President Joe Biden’s economic advisers has said that India and China may have been buying more Russian oil than previously believed. He said that purchase of Russian oil by the two large countries is easing supply constraints in global markets and driving the recent oil price decline.

One of US President Joe Biden’s economic advisers has said that India and China may have been buying more Russian oil than previously believed. He said that purchase of Russian oil by the two large countries is easing supply constraints in global markets and driving the recent oil price decline. India, China purchasing more Russian oil than earlier believed, says US With West sanctions hanging over Russia in the wake of the Ukrainian war, Vladimir Putin has been selling the Russian oil to the Asian markets at a discount amid huge demand. Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeals to international community for help As Afghanistan grapples with the massive earthquake, senior Taliban official Anas Haqqani appealed for international help.The earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan overnight on Tuesday killing at least 1,000 people and wounding 1,500, officials said. Diego Maradona's medical staff face trial over his death The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot. Watch | UK to stay under the jurisdiction of European human rights court Watch | US President Joe Biden unveils new plan to tackle rising fuel prices

Morning news brief: India & China buying more Russian oil, Maradona's medical staff to face trail and more

<p>As the US considers lifting some tariffs on Chinese goods, President Joe Biden said he would be speaking to President Xi Jinping.&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump had imposed &nbsp;25 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods over alleged Chinese unfair trade practices and to protect&nbsp;US manufacturers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-plan-on-having-a-conversation-with-president-xi-says-biden-over-tariffs-on-chinese-goods-490445" hreflang="en">I plan on having a conversation with President Xi, says Biden over tariffs on Chinese goods</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/18/248530-ez1.jpg" />Biden's comments&nbsp;come&nbsp;as the US battles historic inflation amid reports of an impending recession. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had asserted that recession is not "inevitable" while conceding that the economy may slow down&nbsp;saying that "clearly inflation is unacceptably high".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-plane-with-126-onboard-catches-fire-after-landing-at-miami-airport-490475">Watch: Plane with 126 onboard catches fire after landing at Miami airport</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/22/272897-flight.jpg" />The plane appeared to have come to rest near a grassy area by the side of the runway. Some flights were delayed due to the fire, airport officials said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-political-crisis-eknath-shinde-with-33-sena-mlas-7-independents-leave-gujarat-for-assam-490461">Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde with 33 Sena MLAs, 7 Independents leave Gujarat for Assam</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/22/272883-eknath-shinde.jpg" />his follows allegations of cross-voting in Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won five seats, handing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance government a huge setback.</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Macron meets opposition, seeks to avert political deadlock</strong></p>

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As the US considers lifting some tariffs on Chinese goods, President Joe Biden said he would be speaking to President Xi Jinping. Former US President Donald Trump had imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods over alleged Chinese unfair trade practices and to protect US manufacturers.

As the US considers lifting some tariffs on Chinese goods, President Joe Biden said he would be speaking to President Xi Jinping. Former US President Donald Trump had imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods over alleged Chinese unfair trade practices and to protect US manufacturers. I plan on having a conversation with President Xi, says Biden over tariffs on Chinese goods Biden's comments come as the US battles historic inflation amid reports of an impending recession. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had asserted that recession is not "inevitable" while conceding that the economy may slow down saying that "clearly inflation is unacceptably high". Watch: Plane with 126 onboard catches fire after landing at Miami airport The plane appeared to have come to rest near a grassy area by the side of the runway. Some flights were delayed due to the fire, airport officials said. Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde with 33 Sena MLAs, 7 Independents leave Gujarat for Assam his follows allegations of cross-voting in Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won five seats, handing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance government a huge setback. Emmanuel Macron meets opposition, seeks to avert political deadlock Watch | Jan 6 Capitol riots hearing: Election workers detail death threats

Morning news brief: Biden to talk with Xi, Maharashtra political crisis and more

<p>The Iowa state Supreme Court overruled a 2018 judgement that stated that Iowans have a constitutional right to abortion.&nbsp;The court on Friday rejected the finding of a state constitutional right to abortion, it did not specify what the new criteria should be.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iowa-supreme-court-rules-against-abortion-protections-489259" hreflang="en">US: Iowa Supreme Court rules against abortion protections</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/26/265275-2019-06-04t175737z1lynxnpef531nwrtroptp4usa-abortion-protest.JPG" />On Friday, it remained unclear whether the judgement meant that the law, which had been blocked by a district judge, would go into effect. Representatives from Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, which filed a lawsuit against the law, said they are working on the assumption that it does.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/remains-of-british-journalist-found-in-amazon-police-name-new-suspect-489254" hreflang="en">Remains of British journalist found in Amazon, police name new suspect</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/16/271225-cup1.jpg" />Pereira and Phillips vanished on June 5 in the remote Javari Valley bordering Peru and Colombia. Earlier this week, police recovered human remains from a grave in the jungle where they were led by a fisherman, Amarildo da Costa Oliveira, who confessed to killing the two men.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-moves-us-users-data-to-oracle-amid-reports-of-access-by-chinese-workers-489265" hreflang="en">TikTok moves US users’ data to Oracle amid reports of access by Chinese staff</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/18/271856-tijtok.jpg" />TikTok has decided to move the data of US servers to Oracle’s could platform amid reports that employees of its parent company ByteDance in China have repeatedly accessed private information of American users.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Steepest weekly slide in world stocks since March 2020 as tighter monetary rules worry investors</strong></p>

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The Iowa state Supreme Court overruled a 2018 judgement that stated that Iowans have a constitutional right to abortion. The court on Friday rejected the finding of a state constitutional right to abortion, it did not specify what the new criteria should be.

The Iowa state Supreme Court overruled a 2018 judgement that stated that Iowans have a constitutional right to abortion. The court on Friday rejected the finding of a state constitutional right to abortion, it did not specify what the new criteria should be. US: Iowa Supreme Court rules against abortion protections On Friday, it remained unclear whether the judgement meant that the law, which had been blocked by a district judge, would go into effect. Representatives from Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, which filed a lawsuit against the law, said they are working on the assumption that it does. Remains of British journalist found in Amazon, police name new suspect Pereira and Phillips vanished on June 5 in the remote Javari Valley bordering Peru and Colombia. Earlier this week, police recovered human remains from a grave in the jungle where they were led by a fisherman, Amarildo da Costa Oliveira, who confessed to killing the two men. TikTok moves US users’ data to Oracle amid reports of access by Chinese staff TikTok has decided to move the data of US servers to Oracle’s could platform amid reports that employees of its parent company ByteDance in China have repeatedly accessed private information of American users. Watch | Steepest weekly slide in world stocks since March 2020 as tighter monetary rules worry investors Watch | Sri Lankan govt issues new circular: Govt to close offices, schools for two weeks amid economic crisis

Morning news brief: TikTok moves US traffic to Oracle amid reports users data accessed from China and more

<p>Former US President Donald Trump's tried to pressure Mike Pence to overturn the&nbsp;2020 election defeat despite the fact that he had no authority to overturn the election verdict, the Congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots was told on Friday.&nbsp;A Russian military agent seems to have been found to use a false identity for infiltrating the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), the Dutch intelligence service said.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pressured-pence-to-overturn-2020-election-verdict-us-panel-hears-488926">Trump pressured Pence to overturn 2020 election verdict, US panel hears</a></strong></p>

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<p>Gregory Jacob, counsel to ex-US vice president Mike said during the hearing that,"vice president's first instinct was that there was no way that any one person, particularly the vice president could possibly have the authority to decide it by rejecting electors or to decisively alter the outcome."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-spy-held-for-trying-to-enter-international-criminal-court-via-internship-in-netherlands-488938">Russian spy held for trying to enter International Criminal Court via internship in Netherlands</a></strong></p>

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<p>An elaborate and long cover story was created by Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov for looking to enter the Netherlands for an internship at the ICC as a Brazilian national, the agency's chief told Reuters.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-sends-aid-to-800-families-suffering-from-acute-enteric-epidemic-488932" hreflang="en">North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sends aid to 800 families suffering from 'acute enteric epidemic'</a></strong></p>

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<p>Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supplied aid to 800 families suffering from an "acute enteric epidemic."</p>

<p><strong>Watch | European leaders travel to Kyiv as they pledge their support amid the ongoing Russian invasion</strong></p>

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Former US President Donald Trump's tried to pressure Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election defeat despite the fact that he had no authority to overturn the election verdict, the Congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots was told on Friday.

Former US President Donald Trump's tried to pressure Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election defeat despite the fact that he had no authority to overturn the election verdict, the Congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots was told on Friday. A Russian military agent seems to have been found to use a false identity for infiltrating the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), the Dutch intelligence service said. Click on headlines to read more: Trump pressured Pence to overturn 2020 election verdict, US panel hears Gregory Jacob, counsel to ex-US vice president Mike said during the hearing that,"vice president's first instinct was that there was no way that any one person, particularly the vice president could possibly have the authority to decide it by rejecting electors or to decisively alter the outcome." Russian spy held for trying to enter International Criminal Court via internship in Netherlands An elaborate and long cover story was created by Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov for looking to enter the Netherlands for an internship at the ICC as a Brazilian national, the agency's chief told Reuters. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sends aid to 800 families suffering from 'acute enteric epidemic' Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supplied aid to 800 families suffering from an "acute enteric epidemic." Watch | European leaders travel to Kyiv as they pledge their support amid the ongoing Russian invasion × Watch | Sri Lanka economic crisis: Sri Lankans seek passport to better life ×

Morning news brief: Trump pressured Pence to overturn 2020 election verdict, Russian spy held, and more

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monkeypox-virus-in-semen-who-probes-if-its-a-sexually-transmitted-disease-488597" hreflang="en">Monkeypox virus in semen? WHO probes if it's a sexually transmitted disease</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/26/265363-monkeypox-1.jpg" />In recent days, scientists in Italy and Germany discovered viral DNA in the sperm of a small number of monkeypox patients, including a lab-tested sample that revealed the virus found in the sperm of a single patient was capable of infecting and multiplying in another person.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-co-founder-bill-gates-not-a-fan-of-cryptocurrencies-and-nfts-prefers-old-investment-options-488598" hreflang="en">Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates not a fan of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, prefers old investment options</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/16/271240-bill-gates-1.jpg" />Although cryptocurrencies and NFTs have witnessed immense growth in recent years, several people are still not fans of these new technology-based properties. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is among this lot. At a TechCrunch conference, Gates said, “These digital asset trends are 100% based on greater fool theory."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-government-raises-fuel-prices-again-petrol-diesel-at-new-high-488587" hreflang="en">Pak government raises fuel prices again; petrol, diesel at new high</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/16/271224-pak1.jpg" />Amid rising inflation, the Pakistan government on Wednesday hiked petrol prices by another Rs 24 per litre. Petrol will now cost Rs 233.89 per litre and diesel is set to cost Rs 263.31 after it was raised by Rs16.31.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;China’s Xi reaffirms support in call with Russian President Putin</strong></p>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official. Click on headlines to read more: Monkeypox virus in semen? WHO probes if it's a sexually transmitted disease In recent days, scientists in Italy and Germany discovered viral DNA in the sperm of a small number of monkeypox patients, including a lab-tested sample that revealed the virus found in the sperm of a single patient was capable of infecting and multiplying in another person. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates not a fan of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, prefers old investment options Although cryptocurrencies and NFTs have witnessed immense growth in recent years, several people are still not fans of these new technology-based properties. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is among this lot. At a TechCrunch conference, Gates said, “These digital asset trends are 100% based on greater fool theory." Pak government raises fuel prices again; petrol, diesel at new high Amid rising inflation, the Pakistan government on Wednesday hiked petrol prices by another Rs 24 per litre. Petrol will now cost Rs 233.89 per litre and diesel is set to cost Rs 263.31 after it was raised by Rs16.31. Watch | China’s Xi reaffirms support in call with Russian President Putin Watch | Federal reserve raises benchmark rates, biggest interest rate hike in 3 decades

Morning news brief: WHO probes if monkeypox can be sexually transmitted, Gates not a fan of crypto and more

<p>Amid Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports, US President Joe Biden said his administration is "working with European partners to get 20 million tons of grain locked in Ukraine out onto the market to help bring down food price."</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-will-build-temporary-silos-on-ukraine-border-to-transport-grain-biden-488244" hreflang="en">We will build temporary silos on Ukraine border to transport grain: Biden</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/15/270897-sul1.jpg" />Biden said "thousands of tons of grain" has been "locked up" in Black Sea ports&nbsp;as he added that it cannot be transported because "they get blown out of the water".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extreme-heat-wave-in-us-100-million-americans-asked-to-stay-indoors-488259">Extreme heat wave in US: 100 million Americans asked to stay indoors</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/29/200305-oof.jpg" />As a scorching, probably record-breaking heat wave swept across the central and eastern United States on Monday, more than 100 million Americans were under some type of heat warning or advisory.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whiskey-wars-denmark-canada-end-50-year-border-dispute-over-arctic-island-488262" hreflang="en">'Whiskey wars': Denmark, Canada end 50-year border dispute over Arctic island</a></p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Europe looks to West Asia for gas supplies</strong></p>

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Amid Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports, US President Joe Biden said his administration is "working with European partners to get 20 million tons of grain locked in Ukraine out onto the market to help bring down food price.

Amid Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports, US President Joe Biden said his administration is "working with European partners to get 20 million tons of grain locked in Ukraine out onto the market to help bring down food price." Click on headlines to read more: We will build temporary silos on Ukraine border to transport grain: Biden Biden said "thousands of tons of grain" has been "locked up" in Black Sea ports as he added that it cannot be transported because "they get blown out of the water". Extreme heat wave in US: 100 million Americans asked to stay indoors As a scorching, probably record-breaking heat wave swept across the central and eastern United States on Monday, more than 100 million Americans were under some type of heat warning or advisory. 'Whiskey wars': Denmark, Canada end 50-year border dispute over Arctic island Denmark and Canada have decided to formally end their “light-hearted” dispute that spanned over 50 years over an uninhabited Arctic island. Dubbed as “Whiskey wars”, the NATO allies had been squabbling over Hans Island, situated at an equal distance between Greenland and Canada's Ellesmere Island, since 1971. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Europe looks to West Asia for gas supplies Watch | West Asian Quad Leaders' summit: Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend virtually

Morning news brief: Extreme heat wave in US, Canada and Denmark end 50-year border dispute and more

<p>After former US attorney general Bill Barr lashed out at former President Donald Trump, the latter has now blasted the Capitol riot hearings as a "mockery of justice."&nbsp;News agency Reuters has reported that the European Union has warned tech giants Google, Facebook, and Twitter to tackle deepfakes or be ready to face adverse consequences.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mockery-of-justice-trump-blasts-us-capitol-riot-hearings-487936" hreflang="en">'Mockery of justice': Trump blasts US Capitol riot hearings</a></p>

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<p>Slamming for Democratic-led panel by calling it "a Kangaroo Court, hoping to distract the American people from the great pain they are experiencing," Trump said that it should instead be focusing on the country's larger problems.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-warns-google-facebook-twitter-to-tackle-deepfakes-or-risk-adverse-consequences-report-487961" hreflang="en">European Union warns Google, Facebook, Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk adverse consequences: Report</a></p>

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<p>As a part of its crackdown against fake news, the European Commission is expected to publish the updated code of practice on disinformation on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-black-sea-blockade-ukraine-grain-supply-reaches-spain-via-baltic-sea-487889">Amid Black Sea blockade, Ukraine's grain supply reaches Spain via Baltic Sea</a></p>

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<p>Amid the war with Russia, a Ukrainian ship filled with grain reached the Spanish coast on Monday through the Baltic Sea with Russia's blockade in the Black Sea still under force.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Pakistan economic crisis: 'Renegotiate energy deal with China,' IMF puts Pakistan in a tough spot</strong></p>

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After former US attorney general Bill Barr lashed out at former President Donald Trump, the latter has now blasted the Capitol riot hearings as a "mockery of justice.

After former US attorney general Bill Barr lashed out at former President Donald Trump, the latter has now blasted the Capitol riot hearings as a "mockery of justice." News agency Reuters has reported that the European Union has warned tech giants Google, Facebook, and Twitter to tackle deepfakes or be ready to face adverse consequences. Click on headlines to read more: 'Mockery of justice': Trump blasts US Capitol riot hearings Slamming for Democratic-led panel by calling it "a Kangaroo Court, hoping to distract the American people from the great pain they are experiencing," Trump said that it should instead be focusing on the country's larger problems. European Union warns Google, Facebook, Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk adverse consequences: Report As a part of its crackdown against fake news, the European Commission is expected to publish the updated code of practice on disinformation on Thursday. Amid Black Sea blockade, Ukraine's grain supply reaches Spain via Baltic Sea Amid the war with Russia, a Ukrainian ship filled with grain reached the Spanish coast on Monday through the Baltic Sea with Russia's blockade in the Black Sea still under force. Watch | Pakistan economic crisis: 'Renegotiate energy deal with China,' IMF puts Pakistan in a tough spot × Watch | Flash floods ravage parts of Turkey, around 5 deaths reported ×

Morning news brief: Trump blasts US Capitol riot hearings, EU warns Big Tech companies, and more

<p>In a strongly worded response to his American counterpart, China's State Councilor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe has said that the strategy of the United States for the Indo-Pacific region is fueling future conflict.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strategy-for-indo-pacific-region-fueling-future-conflict-china-487354" hreflang="en">US strategy for Indo-Pacific region fueling future conflict: China</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/12/270094-untitled-design.png" />Highlighting that the ties between the two superpowers are at a critical juncture, Fenghe said that is up to the United States to improve the bilateral relationship.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-scholz-and-draghi-to-travel-to-kyiv-before-g7-summit-487365">Macron, Scholz and Draghi to travel to Kyiv before G7 summit: Report</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/12/270109-untitled-design-1.png" />German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv with his counterparts from France and Italy before the Group of Seven summit at the end of June.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-frances-parliamentary-elections-are-important-to-macron-487378" hreflang="en">Why France’s parliamentary elections are important to Macron</a></p>

<p><img alt="EXPLAINER: Why France's Macron now faces challenge from left" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HKAtZWLMn6F7mNYLB78K9g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyNQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/SEgRj06qZXNe8sA0Vfc6.g--~B/aD0xMTY0O3c9MTc4OTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ap.org/afb138d8031bcdc87de6b5b4044f0bb2" />Emmanuel Macron saw off the far right’s Marine Le Pen in April’s presidential election, but now the French president is facing a threat from the other end of the political spectrum in the fight for parliamentary power. Elections are being held nationwide to select the 577 members of the most powerful branch of France’s Parliament, the National Assembly, on Sunday, with a runoff on June 19.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe on WION: 'This is the most challenging appointment I ever had'</strong></p>

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In a strongly worded response to his American counterpart, China's State Councilor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe has said that the strategy of the United States for the Indo-Pacific region is fueling future conflict.

In a strongly worded response to his American counterpart, China's State Councilor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe has said that the strategy of the United States for the Indo-Pacific region is fueling future conflict. Click on headlines to read more: US strategy for Indo-Pacific region fueling future conflict: China Highlighting that the ties between the two superpowers are at a critical juncture, Fenghe said that is up to the United States to improve the bilateral relationship. Macron, Scholz and Draghi to travel to Kyiv before G7 summit: Report German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv with his counterparts from France and Italy before the Group of Seven summit at the end of June. Why France’s parliamentary elections are important to Macron Emmanuel Macron saw off the far right’s Marine Le Pen in April’s presidential election, but now the French president is facing a threat from the other end of the political spectrum in the fight for parliamentary power. Elections are being held nationwide to select the 577 members of the most powerful branch of France’s Parliament, the National Assembly, on Sunday, with a runoff on June 19. Watch | Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe on WION: 'This is the most challenging appointment I ever had' Watch | British royal Prince William spends a day on streets, sells magazines to the homeless

Morning news brief: China accuses US of 'fuelling fire' in Indo-Pacific region and more

<p>Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe warned US on Friday that Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" in the event of Taiwan declaring independence. The warning came as he held his first face-to-face meeting with his US counterpart, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-talks-tough-says-will-not-hesitate-to-start-war-over-taiwan-487070" hreflang="en">China talks tough, says will 'not hesitate to start war' over Taiwan</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/52973-chinaa_1.JPG" />Wei warned Austin that "if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost", defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian quoted the minister as saying during the meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-appoints-veteran-diplomat-as-first-female-foreign-minister-487073" hreflang="en">North Korea appoints veteran diplomat as first female foreign minister</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/11/269830-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Choe, who formerly served as the North's vice foreign minister, was tapped to lead the foreign ministry at a ruling party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, the state media KCNA reported. She replaces Ri Son Gwon, a hardline former military official who previously led talks with the South.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-moderna-vaccine-effective-and-safe-for-kids-under-the-age-of-5-says-fda-487083">Covid-19: Moderna vaccine effective and safe for kids under the age of 5, says</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/18/248388-morderna.jpg" />US scientists with the Food and Drug Administration said in a new analysis of data released on Friday that Moderna's coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective for young children and infants. At a meeting next week, the FDA's outside advisors will review this information and decide whether to approve the company's vaccine for babies and children under the age of five.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-unveils-migration-plan-on-the-last-day-of-americas-summit-487069" hreflang="en">Biden unveils migration plan on the last day of Americas summit</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/10/269542-joe-biden.jpg" />US President Joe Biden on Friday unveiled new set of measures to address regional migration crisis. The unveiling happened during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.&nbsp;Twenty countries joined Biden for ceremonial unveiling but several others stayed away.</p>

<p>Watch |&nbsp;Japan PM warns against war in East Asia as tensions simmer in Indo-Pacific region</p>

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Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe warned US on Friday that Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" in the event of Taiwan declaring independence. The warning came as he held his first face-to-face meeting with his US counterpart, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe warned US on Friday that Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" in the event of Taiwan declaring independence. The warning came as he held his first face-to-face meeting with his US counterpart, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. China talks tough, says will 'not hesitate to start war' over Taiwan Wei warned Austin that "if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost", defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian quoted the minister as saying during the meeting. North Korea appoints veteran diplomat as first female foreign minister Choe, who formerly served as the North's vice foreign minister, was tapped to lead the foreign ministry at a ruling party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, the state media KCNA reported. She replaces Ri Son Gwon, a hardline former military official who previously led talks with the South. Covid-19: Moderna vaccine effective and safe for kids under the age of 5, says US scientists with the Food and Drug Administration said in a new analysis of data released on Friday that Moderna's coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective for young children and infants. At a meeting next week, the FDA's outside advisors will review this information and decide whether to approve the company's vaccine for babies and children under the age of five. Biden unveils migration plan on the last day of Americas summit US President Joe Biden on Friday unveiled new set of measures to address regional migration crisis. The unveiling happened during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. Twenty countries joined Biden for ceremonial unveiling but several others stayed away. Watch | Japan PM warns against war in East Asia as tensions simmer in Indo-Pacific region

Morning news brief: China threatens war against Taiwan, Biden unveils migration plan and more

<p>The head of the US Congressional Committee investigating deadly Capitol riots said that the attack was 'culmination of an attempted coup'.&nbsp;Bennie Thompson, chairman of the committee was speaking during public hearing that was widely broadcast Live across America during primetime on June 9.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-attack-was-an-attempted-coup-says-investigating-committee-486753" hreflang="en">US Capitol attack was an 'attempted coup', says investigating committee&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><img alt="Jan. 6 committee to reveal new details of Capitol attack, allege Trump plot  to overturn election - ABC News" src="https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/trump-2-gty-er-220331_1648743102068_hpMain_16x9_992.jpg" />The attack on US Capitol on January 6, 2021 was perpetrated by supporters of former US president Donald Trump after his sustained campaign that claimed that his defeat in US elections 2020 was a 'fraud'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-wont-be-able-to-cut-off-from-russian-oil-and-gas-for-years-vladimir-putin-486765" hreflang="en">West won’t be able to cut off from Russian oil and gas for years: Vladimir Putin</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/10/269565-putin.jpg" />Despite the West announcing sanctions and trying to divert their oil imports from Moscow, Vladimir Putin asserted that they won’t be able to completely cut off from the Russian oil and gas for several years. The Russian president made these remarks on Thursday after attending an exhibition in Moscow.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-un-appeals-for-usd-47-million-for-life-saving-aid-to-17-million-people-486759" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka: UN appeals for USD 47 million for life-saving aid to 1.7 million people</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/07/268769-untitled-design-1.jpg" />The UN team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations have launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan, which calls for USD 47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people most affected by the economic crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britney-spears-ex-husband-jason-alexander-crashes-her-wedding-with-sam-asghari-gets-arrested-486762" hreflang="en">Britney Spears' ex husband Jason Alexander crashes her wedding with Sam Asghari, gets arrested</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/09/182005-untitled-design-2021-02-09t195901173.jpg" />Britney Spears' life continues to be dramatic. The singer's ex-husband, Jason Alexander interrupted her big day on Thursday as he tried to crash at her wedding with longtime beau and fitness instructor Sam Asghari.&nbsp;Jason reportedly landed up at Britney's &nbsp;California residence hours before she was to tie the knot.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Jan 6 Capitol riot hearing: Unseen videos of the attack televised</strong></p>

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The head of the US Congressional Committee investigating deadly Capitol riots said that the attack was 'culmination of an attempted coup'. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the committee was speaking during public hearing that was widely broadcast Live across America during primetime on June 9.

The head of the US Congressional Committee investigating deadly Capitol riots said that the attack was 'culmination of an attempted coup'. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the committee was speaking during public hearing that was widely broadcast Live across America during primetime on June 9. Click on headlines to read more: US Capitol attack was an 'attempted coup', says investigating committee The attack on US Capitol on January 6, 2021 was perpetrated by supporters of former US president Donald Trump after his sustained campaign that claimed that his defeat in US elections 2020 was a 'fraud'. West won’t be able to cut off from Russian oil and gas for years: Vladimir Putin Despite the West announcing sanctions and trying to divert their oil imports from Moscow, Vladimir Putin asserted that they won’t be able to completely cut off from the Russian oil and gas for several years. The Russian president made these remarks on Thursday after attending an exhibition in Moscow. Sri Lanka: UN appeals for USD 47 million for life-saving aid to 1.7 million people The UN team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations have launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan, which calls for USD 47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people most affected by the economic crisis. Britney Spears' ex husband Jason Alexander crashes her wedding with Sam Asghari, gets arrested Britney Spears' life continues to be dramatic. The singer's ex-husband, Jason Alexander interrupted her big day on Thursday as he tried to crash at her wedding with longtime beau and fitness instructor Sam Asghari. Jason reportedly landed up at Britney's California residence hours before she was to tie the knot. Watch | Jan 6 Capitol riot hearing: Unseen videos of the attack televised

Morning news brief: Jan 6 probe body's startling revelations, Britney's ex-husband crashes her wedding & more

<p>Russian forces largely control the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, said the region's governor on Wednesday. Severodonetsk is a key city in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/key-city-in-donbas-largely-under-russian-control-says-ukraine-486382" hreflang="en">Key city in Donbas is largely under Russian control, says Ukraine</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/09/269162-severodonetsk.jpg" />&nbsp;Russia has concentrated its firepower on the Donbas region after being repelled from other regions of Ukraine. Donbas region includes Donetsk and Luhansk and the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, which are separated by a river, were the last areas still under Ukrainian control.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-aircraft-crashes-in-southern-california-desert-4-killed-1-presumed-dead-486402">US military aircraft crashes in California desert, 4 killed, 1 presumed dead</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/09/269210-plane.jpg" />The crash occurred around 12:25 pm on Wednesday, according to a statement by 1st Lt. Duane Kampa, a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spokesperson.&nbsp;There were reports of the military aircraft carrying nuclear materials onboard, but a spokesperson for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, which operated the aircraft, denied such claims.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-real-risk-as-monkeypox-cases-reach-1000-mark-486390" hreflang="en">WHO warns of 'real' risk as monkeypox cases reach 1000 mark&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/17/248132-who.jpg" />The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that there was a 'real' risk of monkeypox 'becoming established' in countries where it is non-endemic. The warning from the agency came when more than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Japan's nuclear regulator gives initial approval to release nuclear wastewater</strong></p>

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Russian forces largely control the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, said the region's governor on Wednesday. Severodonetsk is a key city in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

Russian forces largely control the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, said the region's governor on Wednesday. Severodonetsk is a key city in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Click on headlines to read more: Key city in Donbas is largely under Russian control, says Ukraine Russia has concentrated its firepower on the Donbas region after being repelled from other regions of Ukraine. Donbas region includes Donetsk and Luhansk and the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, which are separated by a river, were the last areas still under Ukrainian control. US military aircraft crashes in California desert, 4 killed, 1 presumed dead The crash occurred around 12:25 pm on Wednesday, according to a statement by 1st Lt. Duane Kampa, a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spokesperson. There were reports of the military aircraft carrying nuclear materials onboard, but a spokesperson for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, which operated the aircraft, denied such claims. WHO warns of 'real' risk as monkeypox cases reach 1000 mark The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that there was a 'real' risk of monkeypox 'becoming established' in countries where it is non-endemic. The warning from the agency came when more than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries. Watch | Japan's nuclear regulator gives initial approval to release nuclear wastewater Watch | Microplastic found in fresh snowfall in Antarctica

Morning news brief: Russia captures key Ukrainian city, WHO's warning on monkeypox and more

<p>After the Australian prime minister voiced concern, China and Cambodia have rubbished claims made by a recent report about a secret naval base coming up at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-expected-china-cambodia-rubbish-claims-of-secret-naval-base-at-ream-as-australia-raises-concern-486103" hreflang="en">As expected, China, Cambodia rubbish claims of secret naval base at Ream as Australia raises concern</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/08/268923-ream-1.jpg" />Labelling the report as “concerning”, PM Anthony Albanese had raised questions about the project and&nbsp;called for transparency. “We encourage Beijing to be transparent about its intent and to ensure that its activities support regional security and stability,” Albanese said.&nbsp;Cambodia has also apprised Australia that no foreign military will be given ‘exclusive’ access to the Ream base, he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-secrecy-needed-chinese-envoy-cambodian-deputy-pm-swim-together-for-cooperation-says-report-486111" hreflang="en">No secrecy needed? Chinese envoy, Cambodian Deputy PM swim together for ‘cooperation’, says report</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/08/268930-swim.jpg" />Even as Cambodia and China have been denying the upcoming secret naval base at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand, the extreme closeness seems to have been quite visible. Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Cambodia and Wang Wentian, Chinese ambassador to Phnom Penh seem to have enjoyed a friendly dip together off the coast of Sihanoukville on Tuesday, said a report.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-not-responding-to-multiple-calls-for-talks-says-us-486096" hreflang="en">North Korea not responding to multiple calls for talks, says US</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200152-untitled-design-2021-06-27t215041472.jpg" />A US diplomat said on Tuesday that North Korea has ignored multiple overtures from US for talks. USA's offer to help in Covid outbreak has also been ignored. Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, was talking after North Korea's ballistic missile tests the country carried out on Sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actor-matthew-mcconaughey-makes-emotional-plea-for-gun-laws-at-white-house-486086" hreflang="en">Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun laws at White House</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/08/268905-matthew.jpg" />Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and urged more congressional action on gun violence in an emotional speech, sharing stories of those who were killed in last month's elementary school shooting.</p>

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After the Australian prime minister voiced concern, China and Cambodia have rubbished claims made by a recent report about a secret naval base coming up at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand.

After the Australian prime minister voiced concern, China and Cambodia have rubbished claims made by a recent report about a secret naval base coming up at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand. Click on headlines to read more: As expected, China, Cambodia rubbish claims of secret naval base at Ream as Australia raises concern Labelling the report as “concerning”, PM Anthony Albanese had raised questions about the project and called for transparency. “We encourage Beijing to be transparent about its intent and to ensure that its activities support regional security and stability,” Albanese said. Cambodia has also apprised Australia that no foreign military will be given ‘exclusive’ access to the Ream base, he added. No secrecy needed? Chinese envoy, Cambodian Deputy PM swim together for ‘cooperation’, says report Even as Cambodia and China have been denying the upcoming secret naval base at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand, the extreme closeness seems to have been quite visible. Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Cambodia and Wang Wentian, Chinese ambassador to Phnom Penh seem to have enjoyed a friendly dip together off the coast of Sihanoukville on Tuesday, said a report. North Korea not responding to multiple calls for talks, says US A US diplomat said on Tuesday that North Korea has ignored multiple overtures from US for talks. USA's offer to help in Covid outbreak has also been ignored. Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, was talking after North Korea's ballistic missile tests the country carried out on Sunday. Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun laws at White House Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and urged more congressional action on gun violence in an emotional speech, sharing stories of those who were killed in last month's elementary school shooting. Watch | Apple's big annual conference: Apple shows off a new car dashboard

Morning news brief: McConaughey appeals for gun laws, China's secret naval base in Cambodia & more

<p>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;averted a major scare as he won a confidence vote to retain his position as prime minister of the country.&nbsp;After a recent encounter in international airspace over Asia, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has&nbsp;denounced Beijing's "irresponsible and provocative" actions.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-decisive-win-says-pm-johnson-after-winning-confidence-vote-485775" hreflang="en">A 'decisive' win, says UK PM Johnson after winning confidence vote</a></p>

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<p>After the win, Boris Johnson termed it a 'convincing' and 'decisive' victory. Johnson needed 180 votes to win. He got 211.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-encounter-in-international-airspace-over-asia-trudeau-lambasts-chinas-provocative-actions-485791" hreflang="en">After encounter in international airspace over Asia, Trudeau lambasts China's 'provocative' actions</a></p>

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<p>Accusing the Chinese air force of unprofessional and risky behavior, Trudeau said that Canadian aircraft deployed in Japan had to avoid colliding with Bejing's jets.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-arrests-indian-origin-gupta-brothers-for-corruption-during-zuma-regime-485807">South Africa arrests Gupta brothers for corruption during Zuma regime</a></p>

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<p>The South African government has announced that Rajesh and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family had been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gotabaya says can't go as a failed president amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka</strong></p>

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson averted a major scare as he won a confidence vote to retain his position as prime minister of the country. After a recent encounter in international airspace over Asia, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denounced Beijing's "irresponsible and provocative" actions.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson averted a major scare as he won a confidence vote to retain his position as prime minister of the country. After a recent encounter in international airspace over Asia, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denounced Beijing's "irresponsible and provocative" actions. Click on headlines to read more: A 'decisive' win, says UK PM Johnson after winning confidence vote After the win, Boris Johnson termed it a 'convincing' and 'decisive' victory. Johnson needed 180 votes to win. He got 211. After encounter in international airspace over Asia, Trudeau lambasts China's 'provocative' actions Accusing the Chinese air force of unprofessional and risky behavior, Trudeau said that Canadian aircraft deployed in Japan had to avoid colliding with Bejing's jets. South Africa arrests Gupta brothers for corruption during Zuma regime The South African government has announced that Rajesh and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family had been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Watch | Gotabaya says can't go as a failed president amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka Watch | Citizens demand to free 4 Afghan music artists arrested in Pakistan

Morning news brief: Johnson wins confidence vote, Trudeau slams China, and more

<p>The South Korean military believes that North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday. The missile test came just hours after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first joint military drill.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-test-fires-ballistic-missile-after-us-south-korea-stage-drills-485172" hreflang="en">North Korea test-fires ballistic missile after US, South Korea stage drills</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/25/264931-missile-4.jpg" />This is the second time in two months that North Korea has conducted a missile test. Last month, they test-fired three missiles, including the Hwasong-17 – possibly the largest intercontinental ballistic missile in its arsenal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-evacuated-out-from-beach-house-after-plane-violates-airspace-485171">Bidens evacuated from beach house after plane violates airspace</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/05/268042-bidens.jpg" />US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were evacuated from their beach house in Delaware after a plane breached restricted airspace near their house, the White House said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-tv-mocks-opulent-queens-platinum-jubilee-warns-uk-to-brace-for-power-cuts-485183">Russian TV mocks ‘opulent’ Queen's platinum jubilee, warns UK to ‘brace for power cuts’</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/05/268054-platimun.jpg" />A Russian state TV channel has mocked the Queen's platinum jubilee, claiming that Britain has “found the money for an opulent celebration” in the middle of an energy crisis, local media reports said.</p>

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The South Korean military believes that North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday. The missile test came just hours after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first joint military drill.

The South Korean military believes that North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday. The missile test came just hours after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first joint military drill. Click on headlines to read more: North Korea test-fires ballistic missile after US, South Korea stage drills This is the second time in two months that North Korea has conducted a missile test. Last month, they test-fired three missiles, including the Hwasong-17 – possibly the largest intercontinental ballistic missile in its arsenal. Bidens evacuated from beach house after plane violates airspace US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were evacuated from their beach house in Delaware after a plane breached restricted airspace near their house, the White House said. Russian TV mocks ‘opulent’ Queen's platinum jubilee, warns UK to ‘brace for power cuts’ A Russian state TV channel has mocked the Queen's platinum jubilee, claiming that Britain has “found the money for an opulent celebration” in the middle of an energy crisis, local media reports said. Watch | 33 years of Tiananmen massacre: China vies to remove all reminders of 1989 crackdown Watch | IIFA 2022: WION in Abu Dhabi; Bollywood stars on WION

Morning news brief: N Korea conduct's missile test, Biden evacuated after plane breaches airspace & more

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had committed a "historic and fundamental error" by invading Ukraine and was now "isolated".</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/21/263951-france1.jpg" />The French president repeated that Russia should not be "humiliated... so that the day the fighting stops we can pave a way out through diplomatic means." Macron also said he did not "rule out" a visit to Kyiv.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-tesla-hired-pr-firm-to-monitor-employees-on-facebook-report-484903" hreflang="en">Elon Musk’s Tesla hired PR firm to monitor employees on Facebook: Report</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/04/267779-telsa-3.jpg" />Elon Musk’s Tesla company reportedly hired a PR consultancy firm to monitor their employees’ activities on social media, especially Facebook, when some workers sought to form a union at the company’s factory in Fermont, California, between 2017 and 2018.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/january-6-riots-peter-navarro-former-trump-adviser-charged-with-contempt-of-congress-484897" hreflang="en">January 6 riots: Peter Navarro, former Trump adviser charged with contempt of Congress</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/08/172984-donald-trump-and-peter-navarro.jpg" />A former top adviser to ex-US president has been charged with contempt of Congress. Peter Navarro, faces a charge of refusing to cooperate with the House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. An announcement about the contempt charges was made by the Justice Department on Friday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/june-4-thirty-third-anniversary-of-tiananmen-square-massacre-484889" hreflang="en">June 4: Thirty-third anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/49300-Tia1.jpg" />Tiananmen Square Protests and subsequent crackdown and killings was a watershed moment in China. The country, where all power is wielded by a single party (and by top leaders of the party), brutally crushed pro-democracy voices and aspirations of its very own citizens.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Putin breaks his silence on the food crisis: Blames the West for the ongoing global food crisis</strong></p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had committed a "historic and fundamental error" by invading Ukraine and was now "isolated".

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had committed a "historic and fundamental error" by invading Ukraine and was now "isolated". Click on headlines to read more: Putin made 'historic error' by invading Ukraine: French president Emmanuel Macron The French president repeated that Russia should not be "humiliated... so that the day the fighting stops we can pave a way out through diplomatic means." Macron also said he did not "rule out" a visit to Kyiv. Elon Musk’s Tesla hired PR firm to monitor employees on Facebook: Report Elon Musk’s Tesla company reportedly hired a PR consultancy firm to monitor their employees’ activities on social media, especially Facebook, when some workers sought to form a union at the company’s factory in Fermont, California, between 2017 and 2018. January 6 riots: Peter Navarro, former Trump adviser charged with contempt of Congress A former top adviser to ex-US president has been charged with contempt of Congress. Peter Navarro, faces a charge of refusing to cooperate with the House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. An announcement about the contempt charges was made by the Justice Department on Friday. June 4: Thirty-third anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre Tiananmen Square Protests and subsequent crackdown and killings was a watershed moment in China. The country, where all power is wielded by a single party (and by top leaders of the party), brutally crushed pro-democracy voices and aspirations of its very own citizens. Watch | Putin breaks his silence on the food crisis: Blames the West for the ongoing global food crisis

Morning news brief: Macron says Putin made 'historic error' by invading Ukraine and more

<p>In an impassioned but assertive address to the nation, US President Joe Biden has&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Congress to take measures to prevent mass shootings.&nbsp;Queen&nbsp;Elizabeth&nbsp;II has&nbsp;kicked off the first of four days of celebrations marking her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/enough-biden-urges-political-action-to-prevent-gun-violence-deaths-484572">'Enough!', Biden urges political action to prevent gun violence deaths</a></p>

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<p>“Don’t tell me raising the age won't make a difference. Enough,” said Biden during a televised address.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-greets-jubilee-crowds-but-will-miss-friday-service-484562" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth greets Jubilee crowds, but will miss Friday service</a></p>

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<p>Queen Elizabeth has been British monarch for 70 years, longer than any of her predecessors.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-hikes-prices-of-petroleum-products-power-massively-as-chinese-banks-agree-to-refinance-with-23-bn-484583" hreflang="en">Heading for turmoil? Pak hikes prices of petroleum products, power massively</a></p>

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<p>Pakistan’s financial troubles seem to be far from over. The government of Pakistan has again hiked the prices of several petroleum products by another Rs 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters 100th day, battle rages in Severodonetsk</strong></p>

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In an impassioned but assertive address to the nation, US President Joe Biden has asked Congress to take measures to prevent mass shootings. Queen Elizabeth II has kicked off the first of four days of celebrations marking her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.

In an impassioned but assertive address to the nation, US President Joe Biden has asked Congress to take measures to prevent mass shootings. Queen Elizabeth II has kicked off the first of four days of celebrations marking her record-breaking 70 years on the throne. Click on headlines to read more: 'Enough!', Biden urges political action to prevent gun violence deaths “Don’t tell me raising the age won't make a difference. Enough,” said Biden during a televised address. Queen Elizabeth greets Jubilee crowds, but will miss Friday service Queen Elizabeth has been British monarch for 70 years, longer than any of her predecessors. Heading for turmoil? Pak hikes prices of petroleum products, power massively Pakistan’s financial troubles seem to be far from over. The government of Pakistan has again hiked the prices of several petroleum products by another Rs 30. Watch | Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters 100th day, battle rages in Severodonetsk Watch | US: Multiple people injured in a shooting at Wisconsin cemetery during funeral

Morning news brief: Biden urges political action to prevent gun violence deaths, and more

<p>A gunman killed at least four&nbsp;people on a hospital campus in Tusla Oklahoma on Wednesday, according to police. The shootout has taken place as Americans are still grappling with one that took place in a school in Texas. In other news, jury has given a split verdict in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation case</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-shootout-in-us-gunman-kills-at-least-three-in-oklahoma-484284">Fresh shootout in US, gunman kills at least four in Oklahoma medical centre</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/02/267187-tulsa-shootout.jpg" />White House said in a statement that US President Joe Biden had been briefed about the Tulsa shooting. The statement said that the administration has offered support to local officials.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/new-chapter-has-begun-says-johnny-depp-after-winning-case-against-amber-heard-484275" hreflang="en">'New chapter has begun', says Johnny Depp after winning case against Amber Heard</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/16/262701-depp-ambber-heard.jpg" />Actor Johnny Depp took to Facebook to post a statement after the court in Virginia found that his ex-wife and actor Amber Heard had indeed defamed him. The verdict followed a six-week much publicised and closely watched case in which both had sued each other.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-advances-on-severodonetsk-forces-fight-on-streets-484280" hreflang="en">Russia advances on Severodonetsk, troops fight in streets</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/02/267186-severodonetsk.jpg" />Russian troops on Wednesday made progress towards gaining control of Severodonetsk, a major city in Ukraine's Luhansk province. Luhansk governor Sergiy Gaiday said that Russians had taken control of 70 per cent of the city and Ukrainian forces are withdrawing to prepared positions.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-says-us-sending-rocket-systems-to-ukraine-will-increase-risk-of-direct-confrontation-484296">Russia says US sending rocket systems to Ukraine will increase risk of direct confrontation</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/02/267204-segei.jpg" />Slamming the US for its decision to send rocket systems and other sophisticated weapons to Ukraine, Russia has warned that it could widen the conflict and increase the risk of direct confrontation with Washington.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Oklahoma Hospital Shooting: Four dead and multiple injured, suspected gunman also killed</strong></p>

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A gunman killed at least four people on a hospital campus in Tusla Oklahoma on Wednesday, according to police. The shootout has taken place as Americans are still grappling with one that took place in a school in Texas.

A gunman killed at least four people on a hospital campus in Tusla Oklahoma on Wednesday, according to police. The shootout has taken place as Americans are still grappling with one that took place in a school in Texas. In other news, jury has given a split verdict in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation case Click on headlines to read more: Fresh shootout in US, gunman kills at least four in Oklahoma medical centre White House said in a statement that US President Joe Biden had been briefed about the Tulsa shooting. The statement said that the administration has offered support to local officials. 'New chapter has begun', says Johnny Depp after winning case against Amber Heard Actor Johnny Depp took to Facebook to post a statement after the court in Virginia found that his ex-wife and actor Amber Heard had indeed defamed him. The verdict followed a six-week much publicised and closely watched case in which both had sued each other. Russia advances on Severodonetsk, troops fight in streets Russian troops on Wednesday made progress towards gaining control of Severodonetsk, a major city in Ukraine's Luhansk province. Luhansk governor Sergiy Gaiday said that Russians had taken control of 70 per cent of the city and Ukrainian forces are withdrawing to prepared positions. Russia says US sending rocket systems to Ukraine will increase risk of direct confrontation Slamming the US for its decision to send rocket systems and other sophisticated weapons to Ukraine, Russia has warned that it could widen the conflict and increase the risk of direct confrontation with Washington. Watch | Oklahoma Hospital Shooting: Four dead and multiple injured, suspected gunman also killed

Morning news brief: Another shootout in US, Depp jubilant after winning against Amber Heard and more