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  1. Ukraine war: Russia's Putin declares victory in Luhansk region Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared victory in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, after Ukrainian forces withdrew from the city of Lysychansk.
  2. US and EU impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war The US and EU have imposed new sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, including its financial and energy sectors.
  3. India's monsoon floods leave thousands stranded Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in India, leaving thousands of people stranded and at least 100 people dead.

Asia-Pacific

  1. China's Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong to mark 25th anniversary of handover Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule.
  2. North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to raise tensions on the Korean peninsula.
  3. Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts, forcing evacuations Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano has erupted, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Africa

  1. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment proceedings over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray region hit by famine, aid agencies warn Aid agencies have warned of a famine in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where millions of people are in need of food and medical aid.
  3. Nigeria's Boko Haram militants kill dozens in attack on village Boko Haram militants have killed dozens of people in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria.

Americas

  1. US Supreme Court rules on abortion rights The US Supreme Court has ruled on a major abortion case, upholding a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
  2. Mexico's president announces plan to legalise marijuana Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has announced a plan to legalise marijuana, in a move that is expected to generate significant revenue for the country.
  3. Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro faces impeachment proceedings Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is facing impeachment proceedings over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

Europe

  1. UK and EU agree on new trade deal The UK and EU have agreed on a new trade deal, which is expected to come into effect in October.
  2. France's President Emmanuel Macron announces plan to reform pension system French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to reform the country's pension system, which is expected to affect millions of workers.
  3. Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Ukraine to discuss war German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited Ukraine to discuss the war with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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