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Hong Kong matches record for hottest summer solstice
Hong Kong matched on Friday its record for the hottest summer solstice as a subtropical ridge drove temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius (93.2 degrees
Data from London hospitals cyberattack published online
Sensitive data from a ransomware attack that led to major disruption at London hospitals has been published online, UK health authorities said on Friday.
Philippines says China sea confrontation does not invoke US defence pact
A South China Sea confrontation this week, in which the Chinese coast guard personnel brandished weapons and rammed Philippine naval vessels, does not
US puts Japan on currency manipulation watch list
The US Treasury has added Japan to its foreign exchange monitoring list for potentially unfair practices
US permits Ukraine to conduct strikes anywhere inside Russian border – Politico
The area of Russia that Kiev can target using US-made weapons is not limited to Kharkov Region, officials in Washington told the outlet
South Korea summons Russian ambassador over Pyongyang deal
South Korea summoned Russia's ambassador to Seoul Friday to protest a defence deal signed by President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un during
US philanthropist Melinda French Gates endorses Biden
American philanthropist Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, endorsed President Joe Biden on Thursday for November's US
Israel summons Armenia envoy over Palestine recognition
Israel's foreign ministry said it summoned Armenia's ambassador to Israel after the former Soviet republic declared Friday that it recognises of the State
New tensions between White House, Israeli PM
New tensions emerged this week between President Joe Biden's administration and Benjamin Netanyahu over the Israeli premier's criticism of US weapons
Ukraine says launched drones on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine said on Friday it had launched drone attacks on several oil refineries and military centres in southern Russia, which Moscow said killed one
Japan slaps sanctions on Chinese firms over alleged Russia links
The Japanese Foreign Ministry has unveiled sanctions on China-based firms over alleged support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict
Eco activists vandalize ancient UK landmark
Eco activists sprayed orange powder paint on England’s ancient Stonehenge monument in an act of vandalism
South Korea’s military says fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross border again
Seoul's military said Friday it had fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border in the third such
Japan inflation ticks up in May to 2.5%
The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of
Armenia recognises State of Palestine: foreign ministry
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Biden Looks Like a Zombie as He Arrives at Camp David Where He Will be Holed Away and Doped Up Until Next Week’s Debate (VIDEO)
On Thursday evening Joe Biden arrived at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland where he will be hiding and doped up until next week’s presidential debate.