Author: Sarah West
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in China ahead of talks with top Chinese officials. The trip was originally planned for February but postponed after a suspected Chinese spy balloon flew over American airspace. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg and told him that the war in Ukraine must end. He called for both parties to return prisoners of war and said children removed by Russia should be returned. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
A less fundamentalist regime led by IRGC commander Hosein Salami could mollify protesting Iranians enough to remain in power for another decade – with nuclear weapons. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
Mariupol will bear no remnants of its oppressive Soviet past, its mayor said ahead of an official launch to reveal £12bn reconstruction plans. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
Amantina dos Santos Duvirgem turns 123 on June 22. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
Maria Zakharova also tried to drag China into the conflict and claimed the United States was “kill as many Russians as possible”. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
Police on the active Madeline McCann case in Germany could soon see their top suspect Christian B freed before they finish their investigation. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: Some of the victims were “burnt beyond recognition” according to eyewitnesses, with the attack blamed on ADF rebels with links to Islamic State. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
An elite high-rise building that housed Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations went up in flames last night. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.
Greek authorities are facing mounting criticism with Amnesty International among those suggesting the rescue operation should have begun sooner. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.