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Russia has started imposing petrol rationing: what is happening at petrol stations in Moscow and St Petersburg
In Russia’s largest cities, drivers have been faced with limits on fuel purchases. Some petrol station chains in Moscow and St Petersburg have already imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel
The US has given the go-ahead for an MMA tournament to be held near the White House
An American court has given the go-ahead for mixed martial arts bouts to take place in a cage near the White House. The event is scheduled to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, despite attempts to block it through the courts
The US and Iran may sign an agreement: the terms have been set out
Washington and Tehran are close to reaching an agreement aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. The parties are discussing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme, the situation regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and a possible easing of US sanctions
Ukraine is moving on to the first cluster of EU accession negotiations
All European Union member states have backed the opening of the first round of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. This is one of the key steps on the path to the country’s future membership of the European Union
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck at the occupiers' crossing points near Crimea
The Ukrainian military has launched fresh strikes against the Russian army’s supply routes in the occupied south. Following the damage to the Chongar and other bridges, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck another key transport artery and a pontoon bridge that the occupiers had set up to restore traffic
The daughter of King Bajarakitiyabha of Thailand has died
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has died at the age of 47 after spending more than three years in a coma due to complications from a mycoplasma infection. The eldest daughter of King Rama X was known for her advocacy for women’s rights and her efforts to reform the justice system
‘A gift to the people’. An arena has been erected outside the White House for fights to mark Trump’s 80th birthday
A giant arena has already been erected near the White House, where mixed martial arts fights will be held on 14 June to mark US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called it “a gift to the American people”.
Smartphones have been banned in Afghanistan for members of the Taliban and government officials
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has banned smartphones for members of the group and government officials.
Wizz Air will be the first European low-cost airline to launch Starlink
Wizz Air will become the first ultra-low-cost airline to launch Starlink satellite internet on all its aircraft.
Putin supporter Sobchak caused outrage by using a song by a popular Ukrainian singer
Ksenia Sobchak, who publicly supports the Kremlin’s expansionist policies and military aggression, has found herself at the centre of a major scandal over the unlawful use of intellectual property belonging to the Ukrainian singer Emily.
Series of shootings in Israel: police suggest it may be a terrorist attack
A series of shooting incidents has taken place in central Israel, which the police are treating as a possible terrorist attack. One person has been killed and several others injured
Iran has set a condition for the US regarding the continuation of talks
Tehran is linking further negotiations with the United States to the unfreezing of frozen assets. Iran claims that this should serve as a test of Washington’s readiness to reach an agreement
