World News: 01 July 2022

Russia begins shipping grain from occupied Ukraine port
A representative of the pro-Moscow authorities, Vladimir Rogov, told state news agency RIA Novosti that 1.5 million tons of grain can be exported via Berdyansk.

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Trump’s vulnerabilities for 2024 mount after new testimony
The testimony from the congressional panel investigating the Capitol attack provided a roadmap for prosecutors to potentially charge Trump with a crime, some legal experts say.

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Amazon restricts LGBTQ goods in United Arab Emirates
A number of books related to LGBTQ topics were removed from sale in the UAE and search results have been hidden for more than 150 keywords. These include broad search terms like “lgbtq” and “pride,” as well as targeted queries like “transgender flag” and “chest binder for lesbians.”

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Xi Jinping defends China's rule at handover anniversary
Xi also emphasized that Beijing had “comprehensive jurisdiction” over Hong Kong, and that Hong Kong should respect Chinese leadership.

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Nearly a quarter of Earth's seafloor now mapped
Some 10 million sq km (3.8 million sq miles) of new bathymetric (depth) data was added in the past year. This is an area broadly equivalent to the land surface of Europe.

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Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions
The landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court represents a major setback to President Joe Biden's climate plans. He called it a "devastating decision" but said it would not undermine his effort to tackle the climate crisis.

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