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16:44 26.06.2019
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US Threatens Turkey With Economic Pain Ahead of Russian S-400 Delivery – Reports
The United States has been relentlessly trying to talk Turkey out of buying Russian anti-aircraft missile systems, but Ankara has so far been determined to go ahead with the purchase, even though it could jeopardise the Turkish-US F-35 programme and result in Washington slapping sanctions on the country.
Last update: 16:30 26.06.2019
16:30 26.06.2019
World
‘Iranian Messi’ Denies Seducing 23 Women Under Guise of Barcelona Star
Lionel Messi’s doppelganger said the speculation has resulted in people harassing him and his family, but appeared all set to defend his name.
Last update: 16:11 26.06.2019
16:11 26.06.2019
Europe
UK Prince Harry's Celeb Friend Joss Stone in Pink Niqab Sparks Social Media Row
The 32-year-old artist Joss Stone has reportedly been friends with the UK’s Prince Harry for years, and often supports him in his humanitarian work, as an ambassador for Sentebale, founded by Harry and Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso to help young Africans affected by HIV and AIDS.
Last update: 13:42 26.06.2019
13:42 26.06.2019
Latin America
Venezuela's Defence Minister Dumped Coup Plotters to Watch Avengers: Endgame - Report
The fresh claims about the details of the failed April 30 coup attempt in Venezuela come months after US-backed opposition figure Juan Guaido proclaimed himself "interim president" and called for the overthrow of the government. The plot failed after key officials expected to support it vowed their allegiance to President Nicolas Maduro instead.
Last update: 16:04 26.06.2019
16:04 26.06.2019
Europe
US Diplomat Woody Johnson Slams UK-Huawei Partnership as 'Untrustworthy' Despite 2013 Snowden Leaks
The diplomat’s strong words come after a row broke out in April over UK prime minister Theresa May’s approval of Huawei in developing “non-core” components of the UK’s 5G network.
Last update: 15:55 26.06.2019
15:55 26.06.2019
US
US President’s Son Eric Spat on by 'Disgusting Woman' at Swanky Chicago Bar
Several White House staffers reportedly experienced some tense confrontations while out in public last year, as a woman was charged with assaulting White House counsellor Kellyanne Conway at a Mexican restaurant, and outgoing press secretary Sarah Sanders was kicked out of a restaurant in Lexington, Virginia, allegedly “for working for Trump”.
Last update: 14:18 26.06.2019
14:18 26.06.2019
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'KimOhNo': New Kardashian Underwear Sparks Tsunami of Outrage in Japan
As Kim Kardashian has unveiled her new clothing brand, a number of her critics argued that the new creation doesn’t even resemble the traditional Japanese garment it shares its name with.
Last update: 13:28 26.06.2019
13:28 26.06.2019
World
Google Considered Removing ‘Nazis’ Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro From Search Suggestions – Report
A number of key right-leaning commentators have acquired a massive following on YouTube, but Google, which owns the video-hosting site, is seeking to suppress content that it deems hateful or outright dangerous, putting some personalities at risk of being deplatformed.

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What’s the cause of the ongoing crisis in Venezuela?

The internal political situation and economic instability is to blame
10.8% (3462)
External interference, namely by the US and other Latin American states, has played a pivotal role in the unrest
58.7% (18722)
Both external and internal factors are driving the turmoil, however, Western support for the opposition leader is the main factor
30.5% (9743)