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U.S. Becomes Transgender-Care Outlier as More in Europe Urge Caution

Wall Street Journal Republicans seize on European doubts over medical interventions to call for restrictions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-becomes-transgender-care-outlier-as-more-in-europe-urge-caution-6c70b5e0

What’s News: World-Wide

Wall Street Journal What’s News: World-Wide https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-d4a80303

What’s News: Business & Finance

Wall Street Journal What’s News: Business & Finance https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-business-finance-8c06da56

24 combat clashes between Ukraine’s defenders and Russian forces in a day

Pravda Ukraine On 18 June, 24 combat clashes occurred between the Defence Forces of Ukraine and the Russian occupying forces on four fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 06:00 on 19 June Quote: “Last night, the Russian Federation launched another attack on Ukraine using missiles and Iranian-made Shahed…

Rio Tinto Says Driverless Iron-Ore Train Derailed in Western Australia

Wall Street Journal Rio Tinto said an autonomous train carrying iron ore from its mining operations in remote northwest Australia to a port derailed late Saturday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rio-tinto-says-driverless-iron-ore-train-derailed-in-western-australia-88c08183

North Korea Criticizes Officials for Failed Satellite Launch

New York Times Top political leaders said the botched May 31 launch, which was meant to put a military spy satellite in orbit, had been “irresponsibly” planned. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/world/asia/north-korea-satellite-launch.html

West Virginia basketball coach Huggins resigned following an arrest for allegedly driving under the influence, capping a rapid fall from grace for the Hall of Fame coach this offseason.

Wall Street Journal West Virginia basketball coach Huggins resigned following an arrest for allegedly driving under the influence, capping a rapid fall from grace for the Hall of Fame coach this offseason. https://www.wsj.com/sports/bob-huggins-west-virginia-resignation-dui-95fc3129

Deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus not limited in time — MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Alexey Polishchuk, the decision to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus “is largely forced in response to the alliance’s aggressive policy” https://tass.com/politics/1634677

Polish lawmaker calls for direct flight route with Taiwan

Taipei, June 19 (CNA) The head of a visiting Polish parliamentary delegation called for a direct flight route to be established between Taiwan and Poland to help boost bilateral links during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306190005

Air defence destroys 4 Kalibr missiles over Odesa Oblast at night

Pravda Ukraine Air defence forces destroyed all four Russian Kalibr missiles that attacked Odesa Oblast on the night of 18-19 June. Source: Serhii Bratchuk, Head of the Civic Council at Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Odesa Oblast: a nighttime missile attack from the Black Sea. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/19/7407426/