Prigozhin’s rebellion underlines differences in Russian government – Macron
Pravda Ukraine Following the opinion of French President Emmanuel Macron, the rebellion of mercenaries of the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) led by Yevgeny Prigozhin “underlines the differences existing in Russia’s ruling circles”. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/26/7408510/
Read MoreZelensky says he discussed ZNPP with Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The President of Ukraine also said that he got acquainted with the situation on the battlefield and “shared the Ukrainian assessment of the attempted rebellion in Russia and the impact of this situation on the course of hostilities” https://tass.com/world/1638203
Read More56-year-old ‘gaokao holdout’ fails China’s university entrance exams for 27th time
Hong Kong Free Press By Luna Lin After failing to achieve a high enough score on China’s dreaded college entry exam for the 27th time, 56-year-old Liang Shi is beginning to wonder if he will ever make it to his dream university. Liang Shi going through exam papers ahead of the exam in Chengdu, in…
Read MoreShin Bet investigating rocket found in east Jerusalem during Jerusalem Day Flag March
Jerusalem Post The rocket was found during the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade and authorities are now examining whether there was an intention to fire it or not. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-747672
Read MoreYour Monday Briefing: The Aftermath of a Russian Revolt
New York Times Also, a gunpowder shipment from China and a #MeToo wave in Taiwan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/briefing/russia-prigozhin-china-taiwan-metoo.html
Read MoreAttacks on Sumy Oblast: civilian wounded, houses damaged
Pravda Ukraine A civilian was wounded and houses were damaged in Russian attacks on Myropillia hromada in Sumy Oblast on Sunday (a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/26/7408509/
Read MoreThe High Cost of Losing Elections
Wall Street Journal Two-thirds of Herschel Walker’s spending went to digital advertising. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-cost-of-losing-elections-8eabce4a
Read MoreRoscosmos plans to sign cooperation agreement with African countries in July
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is planned to sign an agreement on cooperation with African countries during the Russian-African Economic and Humanitarian Forum https://tass.com/science/1638201
Read MoreChile May Have a Future After All
Wall Street Journal Republican Party founder J.A. Kast is optimistic about a new constitution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chile-may-have-a-future-after-all-jose-antonio-kast-violence-protest-free-market-south-america-6b06f7ca
Read MoreA Socialist Mayor for Toronto?
Wall Street Journal Monday’s by-election is a free-for-all. Can a centrist candidate come from behind? https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-socialist-mayor-for-toronto-chow-furey-resignation-scandal-tax-spend-ec7cf054
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