<p>As the US urged Russia to allow Ukrainian grain out quickly into the international market, officials signalled China to provide more grain to poor countries.&nbsp;A US official asserted that the Biden administration wants China to provide its grain stockpile to the World Food Programme(WFP) and other agencies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/23/281319-chi1.jpg" />The development comes as Ukraine and Russia on Friday inked a deal in Istanbul to allow Ukrainian grain shipment which has been stuck since the Russian invasion in February. Reports claim there are over 25 million tonnes of wheat and other grain waiting in Ukrainian ports ready to be exported.</p>

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As the US urged Russia to allow Ukrainian grain out quickly into the international market, officials signalled China to provide more grain to poor countries. A US official asserted that the Biden administration wants China to provide its grain stockpile to the World Food Programme(WFP) and other agencies.

As the US urged Russia to allow Ukrainian grain out quickly into the international market, officials signalled China to provide more grain to poor countries. A US official asserted that the Biden administration wants China to provide its grain stockpile to the World Food Programme(WFP) and other agencies. Click on headlines to read more: China has been a very active buyer and is stockpiling grain, says US The development comes as Ukraine and Russia on Friday inked a deal in Istanbul to allow Ukrainian grain shipment which has been stuck since the Russian invasion in February. Reports claim there are over 25 million tonnes of wheat and other grain waiting in Ukrainian ports ready to be exported. 'Was detained by Taliban for writing against them', Australian journalist details her ordeal to WION Foreign Policy magazine writer Lynne O'Donnell was held captive for three days for writing on the plight of women under the Taliban regime and how teenage girls are being used as sex slaves. Rare health update on Michael Schumacher provided by close friend Jean Todt Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss gave a rare health update on the legendary Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since the tragic skiing accident in 2013. Fukushima nuclear water release plan approved: Release needs approval from locals EU tweaks sanctions on Russia; The US to provide more aid to Ukraine

Morning news brief: US accuses China of stockpiling grain, Oz journalist detained by Taliban and more

<p>Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia are set to sign a deal on Friday (July 22) aimed at reviving the blocked Black Sea grain exports. Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to a massive global food crisis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-to-sign-elusive-grain-deal-to-resume-ukraine-black-sea-exports-499586" hreflang="en">Ukraine and Russia to sign grain deal to resume Ukraine Black Sea exports</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/22/281050-russias-attack-on-ukraine.png" />Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's office said on Thursday that Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will sign a deal to resume grain exports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-security-forces-demolish-main-anti-government-protest-camp-report-499588">Sri Lankan security forces demolish main anti-government protest camp: Report</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/22/281051-colombo-sri-lanka.png" />Sri Lankan armed forces raided a camp set up by anti-government protesters in the capital Colombo, media reported on Friday (July 22). This comes a day after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the new president of the crisis-hit country.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia are set to sign a deal on Friday (July 22) aimed at reviving the blocked Black Sea grain exports. Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to a massive global food crisis.

Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia are set to sign a deal on Friday (July 22) aimed at reviving the blocked Black Sea grain exports. Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to a massive global food crisis. Click on headlines to read more: Ukraine and Russia to sign grain deal to resume Ukraine Black Sea exports Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's office said on Thursday that Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will sign a deal to resume grain exports. Sri Lankan security forces demolish main anti-government protest camp: Report Sri Lankan armed forces raided a camp set up by anti-government protesters in the capital Colombo, media reported on Friday (July 22). This comes a day after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the new president of the crisis-hit country. Polio case found in New York City suburb, first known case in nearly a decade Watch | Russia's closest ally Belarus says 'Let's stop this war' Watch | UK PM Race: Liz Truss posts embarrassing tweet after winning fifth round of voting

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<p>Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect its new president today, Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successor after he fled the country amid fervent protest over the catastrophic economic situation in the nation. In other news, attorneys for Twitter and Elon Musk clash in court for the first time on Tuesday (July 19). A Delaware judge has ruled that the social media firm can expedite its case against the Tesla owner over his postponed purchase. Finally, the extreme heatwave is sweeping over Europe. A wave of heat has been sparked by the hot weather in London. The heatwave is producing extremely high levels of dangerous ozone pollution, the region’s atmospheric monitoring service has warned as some areas of Europe continue to burn.</p>

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<p>Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect a new president on Wednesday to pick the successor of Gotabaya Rajapaksa after he fled the country amidst intense protest over the country’s dire economic status. The elections will witness a three-way fight between acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and two others proposed by lawmakers.</p>

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<p>The trial will take place in October over whether or not the Tesla chief can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the Delaware judge ruled against the Musk lawyer's appeal for a February trial. The judge ordered for a month much closer to Twitter's request for September, but did not specify&nbsp;a date.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-heatwave-continues-across-europe-warning-issues-over-very-high-ozone-pollution-498998">As heatwave continues across Europe, warning issued over 'very high' ozone pollution</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/20/280529-firefighter-trucks.png" />Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave. Hot weather has fueled a spate of fires across London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a statement from the Copernicus monitoring service: "Tinder dry conditions and extreme heat are exacerbating the risk of wildfires." The warning also mentioned that a large proportion of western Europe is in "extreme fire danger" and some areas of "very extreme fire danger".&nbsp;</p>

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Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect its new president today, Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successor after he fled the country amid fervent protest over the catastrophic economic situation in the nation.

Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect its new president today, Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successor after he fled the country amid fervent protest over the catastrophic economic situation in the nation. In other news, attorneys for Twitter and Elon Musk clash in court for the first time on Tuesday (July 19). A Delaware judge has ruled that the social media firm can expedite its case against the Tesla owner over his postponed purchase. Finally, the extreme heatwave is sweeping over Europe. A wave of heat has been sparked by the hot weather in London. The heatwave is producing extremely high levels of dangerous ozone pollution, the region’s atmospheric monitoring service has warned as some areas of Europe continue to burn. Click on the headline to read more: Sri Lanka Presidential polls LIVE: Parliament to elect Gotabaya's successor today Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect a new president on Wednesday to pick the successor of Gotabaya Rajapaksa after he fled the country amidst intense protest over the country’s dire economic status. The elections will witness a three-way fight between acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and two others proposed by lawmakers. Twitter vs Elon Musk: Judge sets October trial over $44 billion deal The trial will take place in October over whether or not the Tesla chief can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social network. On Tuesday, the Delaware judge ruled against the Musk lawyer's appeal for a February trial. The judge ordered for a month much closer to Twitter's request for September, but did not specify a date. As heatwave continues across Europe, warning issued over 'very high' ozone pollution Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave. Hot weather has fueled a spate of fires across London. According to a statement from the Copernicus monitoring service: "Tinder dry conditions and extreme heat are exacerbating the risk of wildfires." The warning also mentioned that a large proportion of western Europe is in "extreme fire danger" and some areas of "very extreme fire danger". Watch | The Tory Leadership Race: Rishi Sunak maintains lead in Tory polls Watch | China: Citizens worth $48 billion want to leave the country

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<p>US President Joe Biden failed to win oil and security commitments from the Gulf leaders during the Arab Summit in Jeddah.&nbsp;His visit was primarily intended to ask the leaders if the oil-rich Gulf to pump more oil, which would lower gas prices in the US.&nbsp; In other news, Iran imposed sanctions on 61 Americans including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had been sanctioned for supporting the Iranian dissident group, Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK). Finally, thousands of Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s govt after his party passed legislation raising taxes on small businesses.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the summit was being held in the back of soaring relations between US and Saudi over Biden’s outspoken condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, where the US leader vowed to make the Gulf nation a “pariah state”.</p>

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<p>As per the Iranian state media, Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney for Republican former President Donald Trump, and John Bolton, a former national security adviser in the White House, were among those who were placed on the blacklist by the country’s foreign ministry for endorsing the exiled dissident organisation Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK).</p>

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<p>The inflation rate is at its worst level in two decades, the forint is at record lows, and European Union funding is in limbo due to a dispute over democratic principles, posing the hardest challenge nationalist Orban has faced since sweeping into power in 2010.</p>

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US President Joe Biden failed to win oil and security commitments from the Gulf leaders during the Arab Summit in Jeddah. His visit was primarily intended to ask the leaders if the oil-rich Gulf to pump more oil, which would lower gas prices in the US.

US President Joe Biden failed to win oil and security commitments from the Gulf leaders during the Arab Summit in Jeddah. His visit was primarily intended to ask the leaders if the oil-rich Gulf to pump more oil, which would lower gas prices in the US. In other news, Iran imposed sanctions on 61 Americans including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had been sanctioned for supporting the Iranian dissident group, Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK). Finally, thousands of Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s govt after his party passed legislation raising taxes on small businesses. Click on headlines to read more: US President Joe Biden fails to win oil and security commitments at Arab Summit: Report Notably, the summit was being held in the back of soaring relations between US and Saudi over Biden’s outspoken condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, where the US leader vowed to make the Gulf nation a “pariah state”. Iran imposes sanctions on 61 Americans including Mike Pompeo for supporting dissident group As per the Iranian state media, Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney for Republican former President Donald Trump, and John Bolton, a former national security adviser in the White House, were among those who were placed on the blacklist by the country’s foreign ministry for endorsing the exiled dissident organisation Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK). Thousands of Hungarians protest against Viktor Orban’s reforms The inflation rate is at its worst level in two decades, the forint is at record lows, and European Union funding is in limbo due to a dispute over democratic principles, posing the hardest challenge nationalist Orban has faced since sweeping into power in 2010. Gravitas Plus: Can Sri Lanka fix itself? Watch | Race for Tory leadership heats up as reports suggest PM favours Truss as successor

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<p>Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa along with his wife and bodyguard left the country early on Wednesday (July 13) in a military plane, for the neighbouring Maldives amidst widespread protests against him. In other news, Twitter sued Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space X for breaking the $44 billion deal to buy the company. Finally, footage recently made public by the authorities revealed that the cops in the US delayed more than an hour before entering the classroom during the mass shooting that happened on May 4 at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amid the widespread protests over the country's worst economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country early Wednesday in a military plane heading to the neighbouring Maldives, news agency AFP reported, quoting local officials. News agencies confirmed that he landed in the Maldives.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Twitter sued Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Tuesday (July 12) for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. As per the court documents, the social media giant called Musk's exit strategy "a model of hypocrisy".&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the court filing, Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The latest video revealed by authorities showed that the police waited for more than an hour before breaching the classroom during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mass shooting on May 4 at an elementary school in Uvalde shocked the nation. The attack by an 18-year-old local, identified as Salvador Ramos, killed 21 people, including small children.&nbsp;</p>

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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa along with his wife and bodyguard left the country early on Wednesday (July 13) in a military plane, for the neighbouring Maldives amidst widespread protests against him.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa along with his wife and bodyguard left the country early on Wednesday (July 13) in a military plane, for the neighbouring Maldives amidst widespread protests against him. In other news, Twitter sued Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space X for breaking the $44 billion deal to buy the company. Finally, footage recently made public by the authorities revealed that the cops in the US delayed more than an hour before entering the classroom during the mass shooting that happened on May 4 at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Click on headlines to read more: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flies out of country, lands in Maldives Amid the widespread protests over the country's worst economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country early Wednesday in a military plane heading to the neighbouring Maldives, news agency AFP reported, quoting local officials. News agencies confirmed that he landed in the Maldives. 'A model of hypocrisy': Twitter sues Elon Musk for violating $44 billion deal Twitter sued Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Tuesday (July 12) for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. As per the court documents, the social media giant called Musk's exit strategy "a model of hypocrisy". As per the court filing, Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share. WATCH | Police response 'abject failure' as chilling video shows hesitant response to Uvalde school shooting The latest video revealed by authorities showed that the police waited for more than an hour before breaching the classroom during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The mass shooting on May 4 at an elementary school in Uvalde shocked the nation. The attack by an 18-year-old local, identified as Salvador Ramos, killed 21 people, including small children. Watch | Gravitas: Pakistan's financial hub ravaged by floods Watch | United Kingdom: 8 leaders in race for the next UK PM and conservative leadership

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<p>Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), for which the country's ex-prime minister was campaigning at the time of his assassination has achieved a big win in elections.&nbsp;The LDP-Komeito coalition raised its combined share in the 248-seat chamber to 146 in the elections for half of the upper house seats, significantly exceeding the majority. In other news war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed claimed that there's a "pause" in Russian attacks on his country.</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/11/278189-new-wion-21.png" />The day after the Sri Lankan president and prime minister decided to step down, putting the nation in political limbo, protest movement leaders in Sri Lanka declared on Sunday that they would occupy the president's and prime minister's homes until they formally resigned.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-ruling-coalition-party-achieves-significant-victory-following-shinzo-abes-death-496222">Following Shinzo Abe’s death, Japan's ruling&nbsp;coalition party achieves significant victory</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/11/278179-untitled-design-15.png" />Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, and its coalition partner, Komeito, won a significant victory in a parliamentary vote on Sunday, which&nbsp;will allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to continue his tenure in office until the next scheduled election in 2025.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/34-airstrikes-in-the-past-24-hours-zelensky-says-there-is-no-pause-in-russian-attacks-496227">Russia-Ukraine war: '34 airstrikes in past 24 hours', Zelensky says there is no 'pause' in Moscow's attacks</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/11/278182-new-wion-17.png" />Ukraine's<strong>&nbsp;</strong>President in his nightly address on Sunday said that there was no let-up in air strikes from the aggressor Russia, on Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-getting-crowded-in-the-tory-leader-race-liz-truss-joins-10-contenders-in-a-bid-to-replace-boris-johnson-496218">It's getting crowded in the Tory leader race, Liz Truss joins 10 contenders in a bid to replace Boris Johnson</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/11/278176-new-wion-16.png" />United Kingdom's foreign minister Liz Truss has joined the race to become Tory&nbsp;leader and the nation's next prime minister. Truss entered the fractious contest on Sunday, by announcing her candidacy in the Daily Telegraph newspaper.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hires-top-legal-firm-to-sue-elon-musk-after-pulling-out-of-44-billion-deal-496215">Twitter hires top legal firm to sue Elon Musk for pulling out of $44 billion deal</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/06/260101-untitled-design-9.png" />The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and social networking site Twitter seems to be headed for a legal battle after Musk pulled out of the $44 billion takeover deal.</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka: Protesters storm Presiden</strong><strong>t Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home, 'Won't leave till he resigns'</strong></p>

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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), for which the country's ex-prime minister was campaigning at the time of his assassination has achieved a big win in elections.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), for which the country's ex-prime minister was campaigning at the time of his assassination has achieved a big win in elections. The LDP-Komeito coalition raised its combined share in the 248-seat chamber to 146 in the elections for half of the upper house seats, significantly exceeding the majority. In other news war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed claimed that there's a "pause" in Russian attacks on his country. Click on the headlines to read more: Live | Sri Lanka crisis: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go' The day after the Sri Lankan president and prime minister decided to step down, putting the nation in political limbo, protest movement leaders in Sri Lanka declared on Sunday that they would occupy the president's and prime minister's homes until they formally resigned. Following Shinzo Abe’s death, Japan's ruling coalition party achieves significant victory Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, and its coalition partner, Komeito, won a significant victory in a parliamentary vote on Sunday, which will allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to continue his tenure in office until the next scheduled election in 2025. Russia-Ukraine war: '34 airstrikes in past 24 hours', Zelensky says there is no 'pause' in Moscow's attacks Ukraine's President in his nightly address on Sunday said that there was no let-up in air strikes from the aggressor Russia, on Ukraine. It's getting crowded in the Tory leader race, Liz Truss joins 10 contenders in a bid to replace Boris Johnson United Kingdom's foreign minister Liz Truss has joined the race to become Tory leader and the nation's next prime minister. Truss entered the fractious contest on Sunday, by announcing her candidacy in the Daily Telegraph newspaper. Twitter hires top legal firm to sue Elon Musk for pulling out of $44 billion deal The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and social networking site Twitter seems to be headed for a legal battle after Musk pulled out of the $44 billion takeover deal. Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home, 'Won't leave till he resigns'

Morning news brief: Sri Lanka turmoil live updates, UK election race updates, and more

<p>In UK’s controversial Tory leadership campaign, eight candidates have already entered after embattled British PM Boris Johnson submitted his resignation amid rising discontent. The names include former health ministers Sajid Javid and Jeremy hunt, as well as the current Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi. In other news, the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka has taken yet another dramatic turn, after the Speaker of the House Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had to flee after a mob overran&nbsp;his residence. This has prompted&nbsp;the US to urge Sri Lankan officials to take immediate action and find long-term solutions after the resignation. Finally, US Secretary Antony Blinken will extend his Asia trip to visit Japan to pay his condolences to Japan for the loss of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eight-tory-lawmakers-including-the-treacherous-rishi-sunak-announce-their-bid-to-replace-boris-johnson-495984"><strong>Eight Tory lawmakers, including the 'treacherous' Rishi Sunak announce their bid to replace Boris Johnson</strong></a></p>

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<p>Suella Braverman, the attorney general, former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, and Tory backbencher Tom Tugendhat have also declared their candidacies.&nbsp;Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is also expected to join the race on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-in-crisis-us-demands-authorities-for-immediate-and-long-term-solutions-to-overcome-discontent-495988"><strong>Sri Lanka in crisis: US demands immediate and long-term solutions to overcome 'discontent'</strong></a></p>

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<p>The US condemned violence on Saturday (July 10) when the mob reached the president’s house and also issued warnings against journalists and protesters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-mourns-for-shinzo-abe-blinken-to-visit-japan-to-pay-condolences-yellen-cancels-speech-in-deference-496000"><strong>US mourns for Shinzo Abe: Blinken to visit Japan to pay condolences, Yellen cancels speech in deference</strong></a></p>

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<p>The State Department announced late on Saturday (July 9)&nbsp;that US Secretary Antony Blinken would be extending his travel to Asia to include a stop in Tokyo so that he could express his condolences to the Japanese for the loss of the minister and meet with&nbsp;authorities.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>Reports: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>Shinzo Abe assassinated: Japan's longest-serving &amp; youngest post-war PM</strong></p>

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In UK’s controversial Tory leadership campaign, eight candidates have already entered after embattled British PM Boris Johnson submitted his resignation amid rising discontent.

In UK’s controversial Tory leadership campaign, eight candidates have already entered after embattled British PM Boris Johnson submitted his resignation amid rising discontent. The names include former health ministers Sajid Javid and Jeremy hunt, as well as the current Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi. In other news, the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka has taken yet another dramatic turn, after the Speaker of the House Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had to flee after a mob overran his residence. This has prompted the US to urge Sri Lankan officials to take immediate action and find long-term solutions after the resignation. Finally, US Secretary Antony Blinken will extend his Asia trip to visit Japan to pay his condolences to Japan for the loss of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Click on headlines to read more: Eight Tory lawmakers, including the 'treacherous' Rishi Sunak announce their bid to replace Boris Johnson Suella Braverman, the attorney general, former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, and Tory backbencher Tom Tugendhat have also declared their candidacies. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is also expected to join the race on Monday. Sri Lanka in crisis: US demands immediate and long-term solutions to overcome 'discontent' The US condemned violence on Saturday (July 10) when the mob reached the president’s house and also issued warnings against journalists and protesters. US mourns for Shinzo Abe: Blinken to visit Japan to pay condolences, Yellen cancels speech in deference The State Department announced late on Saturday (July 9) that US Secretary Antony Blinken would be extending his travel to Asia to include a stop in Tokyo so that he could express his condolences to the Japanese for the loss of the minister and meet with authorities. Watch | Reports: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign Watch | Shinzo Abe assassinated: Japan's longest-serving & youngest post-war PM

Morning news brief: US demands immediate solution to Sri Lanka crisis, UK political turmoil and more

<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><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-top-diplomats-reach-consensus-on-not-seeking-new-cold-war-on-the-sidelines-of-g20-summit-495735">US-China top diplomats reach consensus on not seeking new 'Cold War' on sidelines of G20 summit</a></strong></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>

<p title="title"><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wion-explains-the-elon-musk-controversy-and-the-current-top-shareholders-of-twitter-471576">Tesla CEO pulls out of $44 bn deal; Here's the Elon Musk-Twitter saga; from hostile bid to the abandoned</a></strong><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wion-explains-the-elon-musk-controversy-and-the-current-top-shareholders-of-twitter-471576"> deal</a></strong></p>

<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>

<p title="title"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Twitter vows legal action after Elon Musk terminates $44 billion buyout deal</strong></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><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-former-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-shot-in-nara-city-495443">Watch: Shinzo Abe, Japan's former prime minister, shot, showing no vital signs</a></strong></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>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Six prominent Russian tycoons dies in mysterious circumstances this year</strong></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>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Mission to bring back samples from Mars</strong></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Twitter files case against Indian government</strong></div>

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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><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-warns-to-reveal-details-of-conspiracy-if-harassment-of-pti-workers-continues-494842">Imran Khan warns to reveal details of 'conspiracy' if harassment of PTI workers continues</a></strong></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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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

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<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>

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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><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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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/04/276317-00032db7l8.jpg" />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.</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>

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<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

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<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><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

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<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>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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-muslims-accuse-twitter-of-failing-to-take-action-against-accounts-that-incite-hatred-492083" hreflang="en">Australia: Muslims accuse Twitter of failing to take action against accounts that incite hatred</a></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><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-will-supply-belarus-with-missile-systems-capable-of-carrying-nuclear-weapons-491833" hreflang="en">Putin promises Belarus nuclear-capable missiles to counter 'aggressive' West</a></p>

<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>

<p><strong>Watch : Countdown to G7 Summit | Summit comes days after EU leaders' Ukraine visit</strong></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 ×

Morning news brief: Liberal governors pledge to defend abortion rights, and more

<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>

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<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>

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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>

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<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>

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<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>

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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

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