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Russia Says French National Pleads Guilty To Collecting Information On Military.
Russia's Investigative Committee said on July 3 that French citizen Laurent Vinatier, who was arrested in early June, has pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining information about the Russian military. On June 7, a Moscow court sent the 48-year-old expert on Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia to pretrial detention until at least August 5 on charges of illegally gathering information about the Russian military and failing to register as a "foreign agent." Vinatier works for a Geneva-based conflict mediation organization. Relations between Russia and France have been strained since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine February 2022.
Romanian Court Eases Travel Restriction On Andrew Tate Ahead Of Human-Trafficking Trial.
Romania has eased travel restrictions on Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer awaiting trial in Romania on charges of human trafficking and rape.
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China's Xi Pledges Support For Tajikistan's 'Territorial Integrity'.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 5 promised to defend the "territorial integrity" of Tajikistan as he announced a boost to diplomatic relations with the neighboring country on a rare visit.
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U.S. Calls Off Military Exercise In Georgia Amid Review Of Relations With Tbilisi
The Pentagon said it was will “indefinitely postpone” its planned Noble Partner military exercise with Georgia as the United States reviews its relationship with the South Caucasus nation.
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Stoltenberg Confirms $43 Billion NATO Aid Package For Ukraine Ahead Of Alliance Summit.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed that the alliance will provide 40 billion euros ($43 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in 2025.
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European Officials Say Orban 'Exploiting EU Presidency' By Visiting Putin For Ukraine Talks.
European leaders on July 5 slammed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his visit to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of shaking hands "with a bloody dictator" and of "exploiting the EU presidency position to sow con...
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California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes.
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming n...
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Former Hamas hostage pays tribute to her mother who died from cancer weeks after her rescue.
The mother of #NoaArgamani, who became the face of the Israeli hostage crisis after her abduction on Oct. 7 was caught on video, died of brain cancer just over three weeks after her daughter was rescued from the Gaza Strip. The Ichilov Medical Cen...
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Hurricane Beryl reaches Jamaica's coast as Category 4 storm.
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, has reached the coast of Jamaica as residents prepare for the powerful system that has already battered parts of Grenada and other Caribbean islands. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports from Montego Bay, and meteo...
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Biden speaks with Democratic leaders in Congress
President Biden spoke to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, among other Democratic lawmakers, as he faces fallout over his debate performance. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports...
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Israel annexes more land in West Bank - July 03, 2024.
Israel annexes more land in the West Bank as Israeli military forces continue their assault near Rafah and shoppers in a northern Israeli mall are stabbed in terror attack. Russia targets Dnipro in heavy airstrikes and American law makers weigh in...
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More concerns about Biden's health, wildfires in California - CBS News 24/7.
Biden continues to face calls to drop out of race after debate performance; California fire crews work to contain Toll Fire in Napa County as evacuation warnings remain. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News an...
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