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Israel’s Judicial Crisis Enters New Phase After Move by Netanyahu

New York Times A bitter dispute over a planned judicial overhaul had calmed as political leaders negotiated. But talks were postponed on Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved to disrupt a vote. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/world/europe/israel-judicial-crisis-netanyahu.html

Civilians, not professionals, fighting for Ukraine in Zaporozhye Region — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Acting Governor Yevgeny Balitsky specified that the Ukrainian combat drones were floundering and that Ukrainian troops were “driving through minefields” https://tass.com/russia/1632405

Bill on Russian Urals benchmark to be submitted to State Suma in early July — ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The SPIMEX’ OTC indices may only be used as one of quotations for calculation of the mineral extraction tax, the excess-profits tax and the export duty, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Sazanov said https://tass.com/russia/1632403

British jet once again scrambled to escort Russian planes near NATO airspace — RAF

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the RAF, the Russian planes did not comply with international norms by not communicating with the relevant flight information region https://tass.com/russia/1632401

Russian forces ‘well prepared’ for Ukraine’s offensive in Zaporozhye — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian forces have been making unsuccessful offensive attempts since June 4, suffering losses in manpower and hardware https://tass.com/russia/1632399

Transgender athlete, youth sex change ban clears Ohio House committee

Fox News Transgender student-athletes in Ohio would be banned from participating in girls’ and women’s sports and minors would be prohibited from receiving sexual reassignment procedures under a multifaceted proposal that cleared a state House panel Wednesday. The measure folds together two contentious bills in the Republican-dominated House that could drastically change the way LGBTQ+…

Eight people injured in three-way car crash in Israel’s North

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746330

Russians attack Kherson, injuring 2 volunteers

Pravda Ukraine Two volunteers have been injured as a result of the Russian attacks on the city of Kherson on 14 June. Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s Office Quote: “On 14 June, at about 18:50, the Russian forces launched attacks on the city of Kherson. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406891/

Ivan Menezes, Who Led a Liquor Giant, Dies at 63

New York Times As chief executive of Diageo for a decade, he presented alcohol as an attainable luxury and helped brands like Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker grow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/business/ivan-menezes-dead.html

U.S. Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Offense

Wall Street Journal Cole Bridges discussed potential targets for an Islamic State attack. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-army-soldier-pleads-guilty-to-terrorism-offense-469d6057