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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>The South Korean military believes that North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday. The missile test came just hours after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first joint military drill.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-test-fires-ballistic-missile-after-us-south-korea-stage-drills-485172" hreflang="en">North Korea test-fires ballistic missile after US, South Korea stage drills</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/25/264931-missile-4.jpg" />This is the second time in two months that North Korea has conducted a missile test. Last month, they test-fired three missiles, including the Hwasong-17 – possibly the largest intercontinental ballistic missile in its arsenal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-evacuated-out-from-beach-house-after-plane-violates-airspace-485171">Bidens evacuated from beach house after plane violates airspace</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/05/268042-bidens.jpg" />US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were evacuated from their beach house in Delaware after a plane breached restricted airspace near their house, the White House said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-tv-mocks-opulent-queens-platinum-jubilee-warns-uk-to-brace-for-power-cuts-485183">Russian TV mocks ‘opulent’ Queen's platinum jubilee, warns UK to ‘brace for power cuts’</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/06/05/268054-platimun.jpg" />A Russian state TV channel has mocked the Queen's platinum jubilee, claiming that Britain has “found the money for an opulent celebration” in the middle of an energy crisis, local media reports said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;33 years of Tiananmen massacre: China vies to remove all reminders of 1989 crackdown</strong></p>

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The South Korean military believes that North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday. The missile test came just hours after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first joint military drill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that US will provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to strike "key targets" of Russian forces invading the country. He made the confirmation in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Tuesday.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-provide-more-advanced-rocket-systems-to-ukraine-says-biden-483962">US to provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, says Biden</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/04/259598-2022-05-02t192824z1lynxnpei410p6rtroptp4usa-biden.JPG" />AFP reported quoting a US official that Himar multiple rocket systems will be provided to Ukraine. This, said the news agency,&nbsp;as ended days of speculation over the latest upgrade of military aid to Kyiv in its fight against Russia.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/video-kks-last-performance-before-his-untimely-death-leaves-us-in-tears-483946">Video: KK's last performance before his untimely death leaves us in tears</a></p>

<p><img alt="Bollywood - Singer KK no more, dies of a heart attack: Report - Telegraph  India" src="https://assets.telegraphindia.com/telegraph/2022/May/1654020257_new-project-2022-05-31t233359-673.jpg" />The singer was in the city for a performance at a function in&nbsp;Nazrul Manch organised by Gurudas College. It is being reported that KK was feeling uneasy while he was performing. After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-military-says-it-conducted-readiness-patrol-around-island-of-taiwan-483970" hreflang="en">Chinese military says it conducted readiness patrol around island of Taiwan</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/09/260800-air-craft.jpg" />The Chinese military claimed on Wednesday that it had undertaken a battle readiness patrol in recent days in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-brazilian-floods-rises-to-106-10-still-missing-483971" hreflang="en">Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 106, 10 still missing</a></p>

<p><img alt="Death toll from Brazil floods at least 91, with dozens lost" src="https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/107068806-1653957433810-gettyimages-1240991794-AA_30052022_749064.jpeg?v=1653957139&amp;w=929&amp;h=523&amp;ffmt=webp" />At least 106 people have died and 10 are still missing in Brazil, the government said on Tuesday, as heavy rains tore through urban towns in the northeastern part of the country for a sixth consecutive day.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Report: Israel warns 100 of its citizens to leave Turkey over threat from Iran</strong></p>

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US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that US will provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to strike "key targets" of Russian forces invading the country.

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that US will provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to strike "key targets" of Russian forces invading the country. He made the confirmation in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Tuesday. Click on headlines to read more: US to provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, says Biden AFP reported quoting a US official that Himar multiple rocket systems will be provided to Ukraine. This, said the news agency, as ended days of speculation over the latest upgrade of military aid to Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Video: KK's last performance before his untimely death leaves us in tears The singer was in the city for a performance at a function in Nazrul Manch organised by Gurudas College. It is being reported that KK was feeling uneasy while he was performing. After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead. Chinese military says it conducted readiness patrol around island of Taiwan The Chinese military claimed on Wednesday that it had undertaken a battle readiness patrol in recent days in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory. Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 106, 10 still missing At least 106 people have died and 10 are still missing in Brazil, the government said on Tuesday, as heavy rains tore through urban towns in the northeastern part of the country for a sixth consecutive day. Watch | Report: Israel warns 100 of its citizens to leave Turkey over threat from Iran

Morning news brief: US to send more weapons to Ukraine, KK's last performance and more

<p>In order to reprimand Russia over the Ukraine war, European Union (EU) leaders have finally decided to cut 90 per cent&nbsp;of oil imports from Moscow.&nbsp;Within a week of the Texas school shooting that shook America, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced&nbsp;a proposed freeze on handgun ownership.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-eu-bans-imports-of-russian-oil-prices-jump-in-early-asian-trade-483668" hreflang="en">After EU bans Russian oil imports, prices jump in early Asian trade</a></p>

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<p>The ban will be implemented by the end of the year. But the move seems to have triggered a spike in the prices of the commodity. The price of oil witnessed a hike in early Asian trade on Tuesday, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-within-week-of-texas-shootout-justin-trudeau-proposes-handgun-freeze-483659">Canada: Within week of Texas shootout, Justin Trudeau proposes handgun freeze</a></p>

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<p>Trudeau's bill will have to be passed by the parliament. Ruling Liberals are currently holding minority of seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-agatha-pacific-seasons-first-hurricane-makes-landfall-in-mexico-483666">Hurricane Agatha: Pacific season’s first hurricane makes landfall in Mexico</a></p>

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<p>Bringing torrential rains and the threat of flooding as the first named storm in the eastern Pacific this year, Hurricane Agatha plowed into beach resorts on Mexico's southern Pacific coast.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US President Joe Biden says 'won't send rockets that could reach Russia'</strong></p>

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In order to reprimand Russia over the Ukraine war, European Union (EU) leaders have finally decided to cut 90 per cent of oil imports from Moscow. Within a week of the Texas school shooting that shook America, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership.

In order to reprimand Russia over the Ukraine war, European Union (EU) leaders have finally decided to cut 90 per cent of oil imports from Moscow. Within a week of the Texas school shooting that shook America, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership. Click on headlines to read more: After EU bans Russian oil imports, prices jump in early Asian trade The ban will be implemented by the end of the year. But the move seems to have triggered a spike in the prices of the commodity. The price of oil witnessed a hike in early Asian trade on Tuesday, media reports said. Canada: Within week of Texas shootout, Justin Trudeau proposes handgun freeze Trudeau's bill will have to be passed by the parliament. Ruling Liberals are currently holding minority of seats. Hurricane Agatha: Pacific season’s first hurricane makes landfall in Mexico Bringing torrential rains and the threat of flooding as the first named storm in the eastern Pacific this year, Hurricane Agatha plowed into beach resorts on Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Watch | US President Joe Biden says 'won't send rockets that could reach Russia' Watch | Nepal Plane Crash: 21 out of 22 bodies recovered

Morning news brief: After EU bans Russian oil imports, prices jump, and more

<p>In an apparent tit-for-tat move, two Greek oil tankers have been seized by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf.&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump has said that the 'evil' massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman, is a reason to arm, not to disarm.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tit-for-tat-iran-flares-tensions-after-seizing-two-greek-oil-tankers-in-persian-gulf-482765">Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf</a></p>

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<p>This comes as Greece had seized an Iranian oil tanker on the request of the US over the alleged violations of sanctions in the Mediterranean Sea recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-shooting-donald-trump-says-evil-massacre-a-reason-to-arm-not-disarm-482785" hreflang="en">Texas shooting: Donald Trump says 'evil' massacre a reason to arm, not disarm</a></p>

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<p>While addressing the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting, Trump said decent Americans should be allowed the firearms they need to defend themselves.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shehbaz-sharif-blames-imran-khan-for-pakistans-economic-problems-482786">Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for Pakistan's economic problems</a></p>

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<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed former prime minister Imran Khan for country's economic woes including mounting loans and inflation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US, Australia &amp; allies counter China as it steadily builds influence in the South Pacific</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Cops in Brazil gas man to death in an "improvised gas chamber"</strong></p>

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In an apparent tit-for-tat move, two Greek oil tankers have been seized by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf. Former US President Donald Trump has said that the 'evil' massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman, is a reason to arm, not to disarm.

In an apparent tit-for-tat move, two Greek oil tankers have been seized by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf. Former US President Donald Trump has said that the 'evil' massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman, is a reason to arm, not to disarm. Click on headlines to read more: Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf This comes as Greece had seized an Iranian oil tanker on the request of the US over the alleged violations of sanctions in the Mediterranean Sea recently. Texas shooting: Donald Trump says 'evil' massacre a reason to arm, not disarm While addressing the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting, Trump said decent Americans should be allowed the firearms they need to defend themselves. Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for Pakistan's economic problems Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed former prime minister Imran Khan for country's economic woes including mounting loans and inflation. Watch | US, Australia & allies counter China as it steadily builds influence in the South Pacific Watch | Gravitas: Cops in Brazil gas man to death in an "improvised gas chamber"

Morning news brief: Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers, and more

<p>In the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, the investigators are probing whether the incident occurred due to an intentional act on the flight deck, media reports said.&nbsp;Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that the war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase".</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/investigators-probe-whether-china-eastern-airlines-jet-crash-was-an-intentional-act-reports-479976">Investigators probe whether China Eastern Airlines jet crash was an intentional act: Reports</a></p>

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<p>The flight data from a black box of the Boeing 737-800 showed someone in the cockpit had crashed the plane intentionally, said the Wall Street Journal in a report.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-defence-minister-oleksiy-reznikov-says-war-with-russia-is-entering-protracted-phase-479988" hreflang="en">Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov says war with Russia is entering 'protracted phase'</a></p>

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<p>He told European Union defence ministers and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-covid-outbreak-turns-messier-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-slams-immature-response-479974" hreflang="en">As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response</a></p>

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<p>Kim said the "immaturity in the state capacity for coping with the crisis" increased the "complexity and hardships" in fighting the pandemic when "time is the life", as per the KCNA. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-election-ruling-conservative-coalition-narrows-gap-with-the-main-opposition-labor-party-479993" hreflang="en">Australia election: Ruling conservative coalition narrows gap with the main opposition Labor Party</a></p>

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<p>Three days before the country decides on a new government, a poll for the Sydney Morning Herald showed that the centre-left Labor's lead over the Liberal-National coalition, which was 54-46 per cent two weeks ago, has shrunk to 51-49 per cent on a two-party preferred basis.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Palestinians mark 74th Naqba today, Arabs and right-wing activists clash</strong></p>

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In the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, the investigators are probing whether the incident occurred due to an intentional act on the flight deck, media reports said.

In the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, the investigators are probing whether the incident occurred due to an intentional act on the flight deck, media reports said. Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that the war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase". Click on headlines to read more: Investigators probe whether China Eastern Airlines jet crash was an intentional act: Reports The flight data from a black box of the Boeing 737-800 showed someone in the cockpit had crashed the plane intentionally, said the Wall Street Journal in a report. Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov says war with Russia is entering 'protracted phase' He told European Union defence ministers and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country. As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response Kim said the "immaturity in the state capacity for coping with the crisis" increased the "complexity and hardships" in fighting the pandemic when "time is the life", as per the KCNA. Australia election: Ruling conservative coalition narrows gap with the main opposition Labor Party Three days before the country decides on a new government, a poll for the Sydney Morning Herald showed that the centre-left Labor's lead over the Liberal-National coalition, which was 54-46 per cent two weeks ago, has shrunk to 51-49 per cent on a two-party preferred basis. Watch | Palestinians mark 74th Naqba today, Arabs and right-wing activists clash

Morning news brief: China Eastern crash probe eyes intentional action, and more

<p>Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (May 16) ordered North Korea's military to ''stabilise'' the medicine supply after the country recorded eight more deaths amid an explosive COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-orders-north-koreas-military-to-stabilise-medicine-supply-as-covid-19-outbreak-surges-479276">Kim Jong Un blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges</a></p>

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<p>Days after announcing its first coronavirus cases, the impoverished country detected 392,920 new cases with more than 564,860 people in quarantine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarusian-pm-roman-golovchenko-says-western-sanctions-are-blocking-exports-worth-more-than-16-billion-479262">Belarusian PM Roman Golovchenko says Western sanctions are blocking exports worth more than $16 billion</a></p>

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<p>In an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya television, Golovchenko said "Because of the sanctions, almost all of Belarus's exports to the countries of the European Union and North America have been blocked."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/necessity-to-act-uk-pm-johnson-urges-end-to-northern-ireland-deadlock-479283">'Necessity to act': UK PM Johnson urges end to Northern Ireland deadlock</a></p>

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<p>Johnson, who is heading to Northern Ireland on Monday, said he wants to resolve the standoff about its post-Brexit trade rules.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Regional election in Germany: Olaf Scholz's SPD candidate admits defeat</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Watch | WION Global Summit: A gathering in the quest for peace | Mission Peace</strong></p>

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Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (May 16) ordered North Korea's military to ''stabilise'' the medicine supply after the country recorded eight more deaths amid an explosive COVID-19 outbreak.

Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (May 16) ordered North Korea's military to ''stabilise'' the medicine supply after the country recorded eight more deaths amid an explosive COVID-19 outbreak. Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion. Click on headline to read more Kim Jong Un blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges Days after announcing its first coronavirus cases, the impoverished country detected 392,920 new cases with more than 564,860 people in quarantine. Belarusian PM Roman Golovchenko says Western sanctions are blocking exports worth more than $16 billion In an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya television, Golovchenko said "Because of the sanctions, almost all of Belarus's exports to the countries of the European Union and North America have been blocked." 'Necessity to act': UK PM Johnson urges end to Northern Ireland deadlock Johnson, who is heading to Northern Ireland on Monday, said he wants to resolve the standoff about its post-Brexit trade rules. Watch | Regional election in Germany: Olaf Scholz's SPD candidate admits defeat Watch | WION Global Summit: A gathering in the quest for peace | Mission Peace

Morning news brief: Kim Jong Un slams North Korea pandemic response, and more

<p>A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing&nbsp;in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's&nbsp;invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.&nbsp;Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed opposition to Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-russian-soldier-appears-in-court-in-trial-for-war-crimes-in-ukraine-478768" hreflang="en">First Russian soldier appears in Ukraine court for war crimes trial</a></p>

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<p>Vadim Shishimarin (21), the Russian soldier, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. He is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-does-not-have-positive-opinion-on-sweden-finland-joining-nato-478762">Erdogan says Turkey does not have 'positive opinion' on Sweden, Finland joining NATO</a></strong></p>

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<p>He accused both countries of harbouring "terrorist organisations" and said Turkey does not have a ''positive opinion'' about them.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-says-covid-19-outbreak-has-put-north-korea-in-great-turmoil-as-21-new-deaths-reported-478770">Kim Jong Un says COVID-19 outbreak has put North Korea in 'great turmoil'</a></p>

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<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday (May 14) that the COVID-19 outbreak in the country has it in "great turmoil".</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: China blows up replica of Taiwan's naval base</strong></p>

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A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.

A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed opposition to Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Click on headlines to read more: First Russian soldier appears in Ukraine court for war crimes trial Vadim Shishimarin (21), the Russian soldier, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. He is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian. Erdogan says Turkey does not have 'positive opinion' on Sweden, Finland joining NATO He accused both countries of harbouring "terrorist organisations" and said Turkey does not have a ''positive opinion'' about them. Kim Jong Un says COVID-19 outbreak has put North Korea in 'great turmoil' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday (May 14) that the COVID-19 outbreak in the country has it in "great turmoil". Watch | Gravitas: China blows up replica of Taiwan's naval base Watch | Gravitas: Lanka's new Prime Minister says protests should continue

Morning news brief: First Russian soldier appears in Ukraine court for war crimes trial, and more

<p>US President Joe Biden has made energy and security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington.&nbsp;Setting several world records, Sri Lanka's veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th Prime Minister of the Indian Ocean island nation, which has been crippled by its worst-ever economic crisis.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-makes-energy-security-pledges-worth-150-million-to-southeast-asian-leaders-478503">US President Joe Biden makes energy, security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders</a></strong></p>

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<p>Aimed at countering the rising influence of China, the deal is part of a campaign to show that the United States still prioritises Asia despite months of intense focus on repelling Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-crisis-un-deeply-troubled-by-escalating-violence-477844">LIVE | Wickremesinghe, in 6th PM stint, assures end to Lanka's economic crisis</a></p>

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<p>Holding the office for a record-breaking sixth&nbsp;occasion, Wickremesinghe was sworn in as PM by his rival party leader and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/free-up-billions-for-tax-cuts-johnson-orders-to-slash-one-fifth-civil-service-jobs-478509">Free up billions for tax cuts: Johnson orders to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs</a></p>

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<p>In order to free up billions for tax cuts, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered ministers to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs as per a report published in the Daily Mail.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Tight jeans- a taboo? Kim Jong-Un cracks down on western trend</strong></p>

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US President Joe Biden has made energy and security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington. Setting several world records, Sri Lanka's veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th Prime Minister of the Indian Ocean island nation, which has been crippled by its worst-ever economic crisis.

US President Joe Biden has made energy and security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington. Setting several world records, Sri Lanka's veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th Prime Minister of the Indian Ocean island nation, which has been crippled by its worst-ever economic crisis. Click on headlines to read more: US President Joe Biden makes energy, security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders Aimed at countering the rising influence of China, the deal is part of a campaign to show that the United States still prioritises Asia despite months of intense focus on repelling Russia's invasion of Ukraine. LIVE | Wickremesinghe, in 6th PM stint, assures end to Lanka's economic crisis Holding the office for a record-breaking sixth occasion, Wickremesinghe was sworn in as PM by his rival party leader and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Free up billions for tax cuts: Johnson orders to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs In order to free up billions for tax cuts, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered ministers to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs as per a report published in the Daily Mail. Watch | Tight jeans- a taboo? Kim Jong-Un cracks down on western trend Watch | Russia threatens to retaliate over Finland's NATO membership move

Morning news brief: Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders, and more

<p>The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama, and Music for 2022 were announced on Monday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time).&nbsp;Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled an agreement on the Digital Services Act with Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pulitzer-prize-2022-winners-announced-indians-adnan-sanna-amit-dave-and-danish-siddiqui-awarded-477734" hreflang="en">Pulitzer Prize 2022 in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music announced. Full list</a></p>

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<p>The Washington Post was among the winners, which included Indian journalists Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave, and the late Danish Siddiqui of Reuters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-does-not-have-a-way-out-of-ukraine-war-biden-477731">Putin does not have a way out of Ukraine war: Biden</a></p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/digital-services-act-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-signals-agreement-with-eu-industry-chief-breton-477736" hreflang="en">Digital Services Act: Tesla CEO Elon Musk signals agreement with EU industry chief Breton</a></p>

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<p>Breton shared a video on Twitter in which he can be seen explaining the Digital Services Act to Musk.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Victory Day Speech: NATO an 'obvious threat' to Russia</strong></p>

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The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama, and Music for 2022 were announced on Monday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled an agreement on the Digital Services Act with Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama, and Music for 2022 were announced on Monday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled an agreement on the Digital Services Act with Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market. Click on headlines to read more: Pulitzer Prize 2022 in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music announced. Full list The Washington Post was among the winners, which included Indian journalists Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave, and the late Danish Siddiqui of Reuters. Putin does not have a way out of Ukraine war: Biden US President Joe Biden has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of the war in Ukraine. Digital Services Act: Tesla CEO Elon Musk signals agreement with EU industry chief Breton Breton shared a video on Twitter in which he can be seen explaining the Digital Services Act to Musk. Watch | Victory Day Speech: NATO an 'obvious threat' to Russia Watch | Gravitas: How Mahinda Rajapaksa became a political liability

Morning news brief: Winners of Pulitzer Prize, Musk reaches agreement with EU, and more

<p>Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery.&nbsp;Bloomberg News has reported that the US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Tesla CEO Elon Musk's offer worth $44 billion to buy Twitter.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-destroyed-400-hospitals-leaving-patients-in-extreme-difficulties-zelensky-476697" hreflang="en">Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme pain: Zelensky</a></p>

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<p>Many locations in eastern and southern Ukraine, where the main battlegrounds are, lack even basic antibiotics, according to Zelensky.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-white-house-gets-first-black-lgbtq-woman-press-secretary-476699">US: White House gets first Black, LGBTQ woman press secretary</a></p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre will take over as White House press secretary when Jen Psaki leaves next week, making her the first Black and out LGBTQ person to fill the post.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-trade-commission-is-reviewing-musks-buyout-of-twitter-report-476696">US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Musk's buyout of Twitter: Report</a></p>

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<p>There is a possibility that the agency will find evidence against Musk's purchase under anti-trust law and the probe can delay the deal's closing by months as per experts.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Putin sorry for Lavrov's 'Hitler has Jewish blood' remark, Bennett accepts apology</strong></p>

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery. Bloomberg News has reported that the US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Tesla CEO Elon Musk's offer worth $44 billion to buy Twitter. Click on headlines to read more: Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme pain: Zelensky Many locations in eastern and southern Ukraine, where the main battlegrounds are, lack even basic antibiotics, according to Zelensky. US: White House gets first Black, LGBTQ woman press secretary US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre will take over as White House press secretary when Jen Psaki leaves next week, making her the first Black and out LGBTQ person to fill the post. US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Musk's buyout of Twitter: Report There is a possibility that the agency will find evidence against Musk's purchase under anti-trust law and the probe can delay the deal's closing by months as per experts. Watch | Putin sorry for Lavrov's 'Hitler has Jewish blood' remark, Bennett accepts apology Watch | Gravitas: Philippines: Dictator's son closes in on Presidency

Morning news brief: Zelensky says Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, and more

<p>President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the French election, Marine Le Pen of running a racist programme.&nbsp;Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister came to an end after&nbsp;his government failed to pass the no-confidence motion.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-election-macron-accuses-opponent-le-pen-of-running-racist-programme-that-can-divide-society-469841">French election: Macron accuses opponent Le Pen of running racist programme</a></p>

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<p>He was referring to her proposal of imposing a fine on any woman wearing the Islamic headscarf in public.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-first-pak-prime-minister-to-lose-no-trust-vote-469838">Imran becomes first Pak prime minister to lose no-trust vote</a></p>

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<p>PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif led the charge&nbsp;against Imran's PTI government as the trust motion dragged on in Pak Parliament.</p>

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<p>Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that NATO is planning for a permanent military presence on its border as per a report by 'The Telegraph'.</p>

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President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the French election, Marine Le Pen of running a racist programme. Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister came to an end after his government failed to pass the no-confidence motion.

President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the French election, Marine Le Pen of running a racist programme. Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister came to an end after his government failed to pass the no-confidence motion. Click on headlines to read more French election: Macron accuses opponent Le Pen of running racist programme He was referring to her proposal of imposing a fine on any woman wearing the Islamic headscarf in public. Imran becomes first Pak prime minister to lose no-trust vote PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif led the charge against Imran's PTI government as the trust motion dragged on in Pak Parliament. NATO is planning for permanent military presence on its border: Stoltenberg Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that NATO is planning for a permanent military presence on its border as per a report by 'The Telegraph'. Watch | UK PM Boris Johnson is open to new lockdowns in case of harmful new COVID variants Watch | Sri Lankan President faces biggest street protest in Colombo amid economic crisis

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