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Brittney Griner will testify in Russian court as trial continues
July 27, 2022
Brittney Griner will testify in Russian court as trial continues
US basketball star Brittney Griner is expected to testify in a Russian courtroom Wednesday as part of her ongoing trial on…
Poland to buy hundreds of South Korean tanks, howitzers after sending arms to Ukraine
July 27, 2022
Poland to buy hundreds of South Korean tanks, howitzers after sending arms to Ukraine
Poland is buying almost 1,000 tanks, more than 600 pieces of artillery and dozens of fighter jets from South Korea,…
Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan
July 27, 2022
Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan
(CNN)National security officials are quietly working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the risks her potential trip to Taiwan could pose…
Trump’s defense secretary denies there were orders to have 10K troops ready to deploy on January 6
July 27, 2022
Trump’s defense secretary denies there were orders to have 10K troops ready to deploy on January 6
(CNN)Former acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller told the House select committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection that former President Donald…
Russia space agency to withdraw from International Space Station project after 2024, official tells Putin
July 26, 2022
Russia space agency to withdraw from International Space Station project after 2024, official tells Putin
Russia will withdraw from the International Space Station project “after 2024” after fulfilling its obligations, according to the Kremlin readout…
UK targets Russian officials over ties to the invasion of Ukraine in a new round of sanctions
July 26, 2022
UK targets Russian officials over ties to the invasion of Ukraine in a new round of sanctions
The UK government has sanctioned additional people and entities in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the British Foreign Office…
More than 5,000 Ukrainians stranded at Zaporizhzhia checkpoint, official says
July 26, 2022
More than 5,000 Ukrainians stranded at Zaporizhzhia checkpoint, official says
A Russian checkpoint in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region has become the only relatively safe way for Ukrainians to try to…
EU won’t be divided by gas scarcity, German foreign minister says
July 26, 2022
EU won’t be divided by gas scarcity, German foreign minister says
Europe will not be divided by the Russian-imposed gas scarcity they face, Germany’s foreign minister said Tuesday. Joining her Czech…
“Entire territory” of Donetsk under fire as Russians push toward Bakhmut, says Ukrainian official
July 26, 2022
“Entire territory” of Donetsk under fire as Russians push toward Bakhmut, says Ukrainian official
Many settlements close to the front lines in Donetsk have come under fire in the past 24 hours as Russian…
China issues highest heat alert for almost 70 cities in second heatwave this month
July 26, 2022
China issues highest heat alert for almost 70 cities in second heatwave this month
Hong Kong (CNN)Severe heat warnings were issued for almost 70 Chinese cities, where temperatures were expected to exceed 40 degrees…