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US ambassador to Moscow contacts Russian diplomats over PMC Wagner crisis — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. However, there were no contacts between the two countries’ presidents or top diplomats, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says https://tass.com/world/1638165

China, Russia should defend common interests in difficult int’l situation — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The senior Chinese diplomat noted that under the strategic leadership of Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia, “Beijing and Moscow are strengthening political mutual confidence and expanding practical cooperation” https://tass.com/world/1638125

Israel’s Highway 1 blocked by police after truck catches fire

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747655

Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Emanuela Orlandi, Who Vanished 40 Years Ago

New York Times Francis expressed “closeness” to the family of Emanuela Orlandi, whose disappearance has captivated Italians for decades — and now the world, thanks to Netflix. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/pope-vatican-girl.html

New dinosaur species discovered in China after fossilized paw found

Jerusalem Post The fossilized theropod remains are thought to be 121 million years old, placing their origin in the early Cretaceous period. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-747644

Putin, Lukashenko hold call after Russia thwarts Wagner mutiny

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747652

Israel Police chief to leave role next year: ‘It is no secret’

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747650

Akhmat forces return to special military operation zone

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The unit’s fighters were sent to Rostov-on-Don, according to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, “to take control of the situation” https://tass.com/military-operation-in-ukraine/1638161

Iran reiterates opposition to war, encourages political solution in Ukraine

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. “Iran is against war and has proposed a political solution to settle the crisis,” Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/25/705912/Iran-Denmark-Ukraine

The Occupational Therapist Trying to Swim Her Way to the Olympics

Wall Street Journal A latecomer to the sport, Rachel Bernhardt improved to the cusp of the U.S. National Team all since graduating from Drexel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/swimming-rachel-bernhardt-98b7752d