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- Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: US President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16, the White House announced. The meeting is expected to focus on issues such as cybersecurity, arms control, and human rights.
- COVID-19 cases surge in US: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the US has surged in recent days, with over 40,000 new cases reported on Monday. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in some areas.
- NASA's Perseverance rover discovers evidence of ancient lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago. The discovery was made using data from the rover's Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) instrument.
- UK and EU reach Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides. The deal was agreed upon after months of negotiations and will come into effect on January 1, 2022.
- China's space station to be completed by 2024: China's space station, known as Tiantan, is expected to be completed by 2024. The station will be used for scientific research and will be capable of supporting a crew of six astronauts for up to 90 days.
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- FBI investigates possible plot to kidnap Michigan governor: The FBI is investigating a possible plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, according to reports. The plot is believed to have been hatched by a group of anti-lockdown protesters.
- US economy adds 559,000 jobs in July: The US economy added 559,000 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, down from 5.7% in June.
- California wildfires force thousands to evacuate: Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires in California. The fires have burned over 100,000 acres and are still not fully contained.
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- India reports record number of COVID-19 cases: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with over 40,000 new cases reported on Monday. The country is struggling to contain the spread of the virus.
- Turkey and Greece agree to resume talks: Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks on issues such as maritime borders and security. The talks are expected to take place in the coming weeks.
- South Africa's economy contracts by 2.2%: South Africa's economy contracted by 2.2% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the country's statistics agency. The contraction is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures.
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