Key takeaways: The last operating reactor at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, has been put into a “cold shutdown” as…
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After a small plane crash in Colombia, four children who had been missing for 40 days were miraculously found alive in the Amazon jungle. The discovery of the children has been a source of hope and inspiration for many, and President Gustavo Petro praised them as an "example of survival" that will remain in history.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus' counterpart Alexander Lukashenko met in Sochi to discuss the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, which is set to begin in early July. This is the first time Russia has deployed nuclear weapons outside of its borders since the fall of the Soviet Union, and is seen as a warning to the U.S.-led NATO military alliance. The deployment of nuclear weapons is a way for Russia to demonstrate its commitment to its ally and to deter any potential aggression from the West.
The Biden administration has released new intelligence warning of a deepening military partnership between Iran and Russia, which includes the transportation of hundreds of attack drones to Russia for Moscow's war in Ukraine. The White House also released a satellite photo of a planned drone production plant in Tatarstan, which could be operational as soon as next year. The U.S. is urging both countries to end their military cooperation.
Residents of Southern Ukraine are facing a chaotic situation as they attempt to evacuate people from a vast area flooded by the destruction of a crucial dam in Russian held territory. Ukraine has accused Russia of shelling civilians fleeing the floodwaters and has called for an investigation into the dam's destruction. Emergency workers and regular citizens are risking life and limb to evacuate people from the flooded area and the Ukrainian government has called for international assistance to help with the relief efforts.
Scott Phillip White was sentenced to nine years in prison for the manslaughter of Scott Johnson in Sydney in 1988. The sentence comes after a 35-year battle for justice by Johnson's family, who had long suspected foul play. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of continuing to pursue justice for victims of crime, no matter how long it takes.
Five people have died and two more are missing after a dam breach in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine caused massive flooding. Vladimir Leontyev, the Russian-appointed mayor, reported the deaths on Russian state TV and efforts are underway to evacuate the missing people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited affected areas and urged allies to offer aid and assistance.
This article discusses the disruption to daily life caused by a thick, hazardous haze caused by wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia. The haze has caused players to be chased from ballfields, actors to be chased from Broadway stages, and thousands of flights to be delayed. The EPA has issued an air quality alert and urged people to take precautions to protect their health. The haze is expected to persist into Thursday and possibly the weekend.