Top 10 world news: Wagner chief's first message since mutiny, Chinese spy balloons spotted over Asia & more
Top 10 world news
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, in his first video message released on Monday (June 26) since his aborted mutiny, said that his rebellion was aimed at saving his embattled mercenary group and not overthrowing the Russian leadership. In other news,China’s spy balloon scandal is back in the news with reports now claiming such balloons have previously been spotted over Asia as well.
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Wagner chief posts first message since mutiny, says 'march not aimed at overthrowing government'
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, in his first video message released on Monday (June 26) since his aborted mutiny, said that his rebellion was aimed at saving his embattled mercenary group and not overthrowing the Russian leadership.
New images show Chinese spy balloons also targeted Asia as Japan vows retaliation
A BBC report has revealed that Japan and Taiwan have also been victims of the Chinese spy balloon programme, with Tokyo even confirming that such balloons have flown over its territory in the past and it plans to shoot them down in the future.
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