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Abbas calls Putin to say he supported Russia’s steps to put down June 24 mutiny

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The two leaders also discussed the Palestinian-Israeli settlement https://tass.com/politics/1641469

Medvedev raises specter of Poland using nuclear weapons

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki announced that Warsaw would like to join NATO’s Nuclear Sharing program amid Russia’s intentions to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus https://tass.com/politics/1641467

Tour de France Levels the Field for Steep Climbers

Wall Street Journal A look at the various categories of hills throughout this year’s race. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tour-de-france-levels-the-playing-field-for-steep-climbers-cfa96776

Mineral-Rich Developing Nations Demand Bigger Piece of the EV Pie

Wall Street Journal Their policies are aimed at making the most of the clean-energy shift, but they also create challenges for it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mineral-rich-developing-nations-demand-bigger-piece-of-the-ev-pie-d1421603

Dutch king apologizes for Netherlands’ historic role in slavery

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748454

East Timor’s independence hero Gusmao returns to power as prime minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former guerrilla leader Xanana Gusmao was sworn into office by President Jose Ramos-Horta, his fellow independence fighter during Indonesia’s occupation. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3226248/east-timors-independence-hero-gusmao-returns-power-prime-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

Head of the State Border Service checked Kharkiv Oblast areas bordering Russia

Pravda Ukraine The head of the State Border Service, Serhii Deineko, inspected the positions on the areas of Kharkiv Oblast bordering Russia. Source: State Border Service Details: It is noted that he checked the state borderline’s cover and defence capabilities, heard reports of unit leaders and talked to fighters. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/1/7409415/

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$16 million worth of ketamine hidden in driveshafts, charges suspect for smuggling

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Illegal narcotics found in air cargo consignment seized by customs at city’s airport. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226246/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk16-million-worth-ketamine-hidden-driveshafts-charges-suspect-smuggling?utm_source=rss_feed

Fire breaks out near central Israeli moshav, houses evacuated

Jerusalem Post 6 teams of fire fighters are working to prevent the spread of the fire toward the houses. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748453

Wagner boss Prigozhin shutters his ‘Patriot Media’ operations

Fox News The head of the Wagner mercenary force has pulled the plug on his Russian media holdings. Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin shut down The Patriot, his Russian media group, according reports first published Friday. The Patriot oversaw dozens of separate media outlets and publications, according to The Moscow Times. The Patriot’s operations have…