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- Turkey re-considers death penalty
  
  Istanbul (The Times Groupe)- Following President Tayyip Erdogan's mention of the death penalty in connection with this week's wildfires, Turkey will reconsider a 2004 decision to abolish capital punishment.
  Turkey’s Erdogan slams West over refugee policy
  
  Ankara (The Times Groupe)- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed concern that underdeveloped countries shelter more than twice as many refugees as developed countries, blaming them for having used the global refugee crisis for advertising purposes.
  Georgians protest government for not being granted EU candidacy status
  
  Tbilisi (The Times Groupe)- Protesters in Georgia demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili after the European Union denied Georgia "candidate" status.
  US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling
  
  Washington (The Times Groupe)- The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, ending the constitutional right to abortion.
  Wildfire in Turkey’s Marmaris largely under control
  
  Antalia (The Times Groupe)- The wildfire that raged overnight in Turkey's Mugla province has been largely contained, a minister said.
Russia Ukraine War
- Russia claims hitting three military training centers in Ukraine
  
  Moscow (The Times Groupe)- The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Sunday that its armed troops struck three Ukrainian military facilities with sophisticated weapons.
  Russia says it gained full control of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine
  
  Moscow (The Times Groupe)- The Russian Defense Ministry announced Saturday that a few cities and settlements in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine had been taken over by Russian forces.
  Russia to arm Belarus with nuclear-capable missile systems
  
  Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Kremlin plans to give Belarus the Iskander missile system, which is capable of firing missiles with nuclear warheads.
  Kaliningrad at center of new crisis between Russia and West
  
  Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Kaliningrad, an exclave of Russia located in the Baltic Sea and separated from the country by Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus, has caused a new regional crisis.
  Russian, Turkish military hold meeting on grain export from Ukraine’s port
  
  Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Russian and Turkish military officials met on Wednesday in Moscow to discuss safe exits for Turkish merchant ships and grain exports from Ukrainian ports.
Politics
- NATO aims to make progress on Finland, Sweden’s membership bids
  
  Brussels (The Times Groupe)- NATO's chief on Monday said he hoped to "make progress" on Finland and Sweden's membership bids.
  Tehran suggests Qatar most likely venue for Iran-US nuclear deal talks
  
  Tehran (The Times Groupe)- Iran and the US will likely hold talks in Qatar, mediated by the European Union, to close the remaining gaps in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal framework, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
  Uk’s Boris Johnson seeks to stay in power until the mid-2030s
  
  Kigali (The Times Groupe)- Boris Johnson declared on Saturday he intends to remain in power until the middle of the next decade, despite calls for him to quit, making him the longest-serving leader in the country's history.
  G7 summit kicks off under shadow of Ukraine war, stagflation risk
  
  Schloss Elmau (The Times Groupe)- The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will welcome leaders from the Group of Seven rich democracies to the Bavarian Alps on Sunday for a three-day summit overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences.
  Israeli Knesset passes bill to dissolve itself
  
  Tel Aviv (The Times Groupe)- Israel's Knesset voted on Wednesday to dissolve itself in preparation for early elections in October.
Economy
- G7 promises Ukraine military, financial support
  
  Schloss Elmau (The Times Groupe)- As part of their commitment to Ukraine, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Monday pledged to continue their assistance in financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic capacities for as long as necessary.
  The central banks worldwide struggle to tame high inflation
  
  New York (The Times Groupe)- In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, an increase in energy and food prices, and other issues, central banks are looking for ways to escape the high inflation swamp.
  Bitcoin briefly dropped below $17,800 as sell-off accelerates
  
  New York (The Times Groupe)- Bitcoin sank to about $17,800 and ether to about $897 on Saturday afternoon at around 4:15 E.T., as the crypto sell-off accelerated. As both cryptocurrency prices breach symbolic price barriers, the world's two most popular cryptocurrencies are down more than 35% in the past week.
  Bitcoin dives below $19K, crypto market loses $67B in 8 hours
  
  New York (The Times Groupe)- Bitcoin fell below $19,000 on Saturday, its lowest level in 18 months, while the crypto market lost $67 billion in just eight hours.
  US Dow ends week below key 30,000 mark as recession fears grow
  
  New York (The Times Groupe)- U.S. markets ended Friday's chaotic week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping below the key 30,000 level for the first time since January 2021.
Opinion
- The Blood Crying for Justice
  
  The Renewed Sorrow of the Sister of an Assassinated Iranian Nuclear Scientist
  Mullah is sly as a fox
  
  Non-Iranian intelligence agencies do not appear to know what is going on. Several weeks ago, there was a flood of Israeli predictions of an imminent deal in Vienna but those fears have certainly not materialized and now even the Americans appear sceptical at the feasibility of a return to the JCPOA.
  What Is The US Strategem On Islamdom?
  
  The Biden administration is convinced that it will succeed...
  Inside The Mind Of Vladimir Putin
  
  There has been a wide range of attempts to...
  The Bermuda Triangle Of Lawbreakers
  
  It’s been almost A hundred years since the relationship...
Editorial
- Children and online risks: Global statistics
  
  World (Times Of Ocean)- FBI Internet Crime Center has reported crime against children increased by 144% in 2020 compared to 2019 - that's 8 children per day getting abused online.
  Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz oil route
  
  Tehran (Times Of Ocean)- Iranian newspaper says we must block oil shipments route from the Strait of Hormuz, exporting to South Korea.
  Iran prisoner swap to release more dual nationals
  
  (Times Of Ocean)- Three dual nationals imprisoned in Iran will be released in exchange for Iran's access to frozen money in South Korea.
  How Iran Reaps Its Ominous Goals!
  
  (Times Of Ocean)- The Times Of Ocean (TO) investigates how Ayatollahs and IRGC have formed Aristocracy in Iran, and send their children, relatives and agents to the West to reap Tehran's benefits.
  Iran to lose its currency value, again!
  
  (Times Of Ocean)- The president of Iran's Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday said the Iranian currency would lose its value against the U.S. dollar again.
Health
- Monkeypox spreading in Latin America
  
  Bogota (The Times Groupe)- Colombian health officials confirmed three Monkeypox cases in adults traveling from Europe on Friday.
  50 new Monkeypox cases in the UK, biggest outbreak outside of Africa
  
  London (The Times Groupe)- Another 50 monkeypox cases were reported across the UK on Friday, bringing the total to 574, British health officials confirmed. The U.K.'s outbreak is the largest outside of Africa to date.
  EPA: ‘Forever chemicals’ pose risk even at very low levels
  
  Washington (AP)_ The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.
  EU remains Monkeypox outbreak epicenter: UN
  
  ‌Brussels (The Times Groupe)- The Monkeypox outbreak in Europe continues to grow, with 25 countries reporting more than 1,500 cases or 85% of the cases, the regional head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday.
  European Union to buy 110,000 doses of Monkeypox vaccine
  
  Monkeypox (The Times Groupe)- The European Union will sign an agreement on Tuesday to buy 110,000 doses of vaccine to combat the ongoing Monkeypox outbreak, a senior EU official said.
Tech
- Twitter’s board advises shareholders to approve Musk’s $44B bid
  
  New York (The Times Groupe)- Twitter's board of directors unanimously recommended Tuesday that shareholders approve Tesla CEO Elon Musk's bid to buy the social media giant for $44 billion.
  Telegram messaging app confirms Premium tier is coming this month with extra features
  
  Tech (The Times Groupe)- Free messaging app Telegram will introduce a paid subscription plan this month, the app's founder Pavel Durov said on Friday, Jun 10, 2022.
  Social media platforms in EU must remove terrorist content within 1 hour
  
  Brussels (The Times Groupe)- The EU's new legislation came into effect on Tuesday, requiring online platforms to remove terrorist content within an hour.
  Elon Musk wants to cut 10% of Tesla jobs
  
  San Francisco (The Times Groupe)- Tesla (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and needs to cut about 10% of salaried staff at the electric carmaker, according to emails seen by Reuters.
  Algae-based generators to power our computers battery
  
  Tech (The Times Groupe)- Algae will power our future batteries! That's at least the conclusion of an experiment conducted by researchers. But, marketing is still a long way off.
Sport
- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: All 32 teams have been ranked from ‘Favourites’ to ‘Tourists’
  
  Brasília (The Times Groupe)- It's just five months until the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, but which country will win football's most prestigious trophy on December 18?
  Taiwan condemns Qatar for ‘politicising’ World Cup amid China spat
  
  Taipei (The Times Groupe)- Taiwan's Foreign Ministry criticized the organisers of the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday for claiming Taiwanese fans may be listed as Chinese, and demanded they not allow "improper political factors" to influence sporting events.
  2022 volleyball Nations League: Iran dispatch Australia 3 sets to 1
  
  Tehran (The Times Groupe)- Iran defeated Australia 3 sets to 1 in the 2022 Volleyball Nations League.
  China withdraws from hosting 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to COVID19
  
  Beijing (The Times Groupe)- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Saturday that China has withdrawn from hosting the 2023 Asian Cup due to COVID19 pandemic, which was to be held in ten Chinese cities next year.
  Norwegian star Haaland set to join Manchester City
  
  London (The Times Groupe)- Manchester City announced on Tuesday that it had reached "an agreement in principle" with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Erling Haaland.
Arts
- Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi wins best actress at Cannes
  
  Tehran (The Times Groupe)- Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi, who lives in exile following a smear campaign about her love life, wept with joy after winning the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
  Britney Spears announces loss of ‘miracle baby’ early in pregnancy
  
  Kentwood (The Times Groupe)- The American singer Britney Spears says she has lost a baby early in her pregnancy.
  Britney Spears announces she is pregnant with third child
  
  Los Angeles (Times Of Ocean)- Britney Spears has reportedly revealed she is expecting her third child months after she was released from a conservatorship she said prevented her from marrying and having children.
  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged for a second time
  
  Hollywood (Times Of Ocean)- Bennifer is set to marry for a second time. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again! Lopez announced that she will be marrying Affleck once more (despite never getting married the first time).
  Måneskin teases new song in support of Ukraine
  
  Rome (Times Of Ocean)- Måneskin is teasing a new song while showing support for Ukraine as it fights Russia's invasion.
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