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Belarus leader appears in public, dismisses talk of bad illness

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko appeared in public on Tuesday and dismissed talk he was seriously ill, telling officials, "I'm not going to die, guys," according to a video shown by a state-run media outlet said.

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China’s new ambassador to the United States arrives in New York - state media

China’s new ambassador to the United States Xie Feng arrived in New York on Tuesday to take up his duties, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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Congo Red Cross halts search for hundreds of flood victims

The Congolese Red Cross has suspended its search for hundreds of victims of recent deadly floods in eastern Congo as it lacks the machinery needed to dig through metres of mud and debris, its local representative said on Tuesday.

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Sudan ceasefire monitoring group, U.S. discussing alleged violations -State Dept

Alleged violations of the ceasefire agreed by Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being discussed by the Saudi Arabia-based monitoring panel and the United States, as well as the warring sides, the State Department said on Tuesday.

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Ukraine launches investigation into Russian commander

Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) said it has launched a criminal investigation into Andrei Ruzinsky, a Russian commander Reuters identified last year as helping lead the military occupation of eastern Ukraine.

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US lawmakers view Afghanistan 'dissent' cable, dispute continues

The leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday privately viewed a classified cable related to the August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, as the panel's Republican chairperson and State Department grapple over providing access to the document.

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Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain

Spanish authorities protectively shut down schools, universities and day-care centres as torrential rains swept over the coastal southeast on Tuesday following a long drought, leaving behind flooded basements, submerged cars and closed-off roads.

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Boris Johnson referred to police over possible new COVID rule breaches

Britain's Boris Johnson has been referred to police over further potential breaches of lockdown rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, a charge the former prime minister's office portrayed as "yet another politically motivated stitch up".

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Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights

Around 100 climate protesters demanding a ban on private jets disrupted flights at Geneva Airport on Tuesday and blocked entry to an aircraft exhibition at Europe's flagship business jet event.

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Canada's govt did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling- rapporteur

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling, said a special rapporteur named to investigate media leaks alleging China had sought to influence elections and policy.

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EU says it's sent 220,000 artillery shells to Ukraine

European Union countries have provided 220,000 artillery shells to Ukraine under a landmark scheme launched two months ago to ramp up supplies of ammunition to Kyiv to help fight off Russia's invasion, the EU foreign policy chief said on Tuesday.

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US calls for immediate release of Gershkovich after Russia seeks to extend detention

The United States called for the immediate release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday after Russia's security service sought to extend his detention.

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Russia extends WSJ reporter's detention by three months, US demands release

A Russian court on Tuesday extended for three months the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in March on espionage charges, which he and his employer deny.

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Germany's new China strategy delayed by policy differences - sources

A new strategy for Germany in its dealings with China faces delays over policy differences within the government, and it will not be in place in time for bilateral talks on June 20, three sources told Reuters.

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Fencing-Italy limits Russian participation at world championships

Italy plans to impose restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus who will be allowed to compete at the fencing world championships in Milan in July, the head of its National Olympic Committee (CONI) said on Tuesday.

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Safeguarding economy a priority, Dutch foreign minister says in China

Safeguarding the Dutch economy and cyberspace is a priority for the Netherlands, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said in China on Tuesday as Western governments adopt an increasingly defensive stance towards Beijing.

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US, South Korea issue fresh North Korea sanctions on 'illicit' IT workforce

The United States and South Korea on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to thousands of IT workers, many operating in China and Russia, whose labors allegedly help fund weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, they said.

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Rich nations must do more to fight pandemics -WHO draft treaty

Richer countries should be asked to better pull their weight in helping the world cope with pandemics, according to a new draft of a treaty being negotiated at the World Health Organization.

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Ukraine PM eyes 14.7 bcm of gas in storage for new heating season

Ukraine has 9.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas in storage and plans to accumulate 14.7 bcm by the start of the new heating season, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday.

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Spain arrests nine in election fraud probe in Melilla enclave

Police have arrested at least nine people in Spain's North African enclave of Melilla over alleged election fraud involving thousands of mail-in ballots for the country's upcoming local and regional elections, authorities said on Tuesday.

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US says Cuba still not cooperating fully against terrorism

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US, EU lawmakers push to depose UAE's Jaber from climate talks

Over 100 members of the U.S. Congress and European Parliament called on Tuesday for Sultan al-Jaber to be removed as the designated head of the upcoming COP28 climate talks, saying the oil exec's appointment threatened the integrity of negotiations.

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Top Israeli general says 'action' is on horizon over Iran nuclear work

The top Israeli general raised the prospect of "action" against Iran on Tuesday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's national security adviser played down any immediate threat posed by a new underground nuclear facility being dug by Tehran.

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Last emperor of China's watch sells for record $6.2 million in Hong Kong auction

A watch that was once owned by the last emperor of China's Qing Dynasty, whose life formed the basis of the Oscar-winning film "The Last Emperor," sold for a record HK$49 million ($6.2 million) at a Hong Kong auction on Tuesday.

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Western arms for Ukraine make 'nuclear apocalypse' more likely: Russia's Medvedev

A member of Russian President Vladimir Putin's powerful Security Council on Tuesday warned that the more destructive the weapons that the West supplied to Ukraine, the higher the risk of "nuclear apocalypse".

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