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  Last update: 00:50 GMT 25.06.2021

  00:50 GMT 25.06.2021

  Europe

  EU Leaders Want EU Commission to Propose Sanctions in Response to Russia's 'Unfriendly Steps'

  MOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 10 EU member states have voiced their opposition to the initiative of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron to hold a summit between EU leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Bloomberg news agency reported, citing its diplomatic sources.

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  Last update: 23:15 GMT 24.06.2021

  23:15 GMT 24.06.2021

  Europe

  Spanish Authorities Order Autopsy After Death of Antivirus Pioneer John McAfee

  Authorities in Spain revealed on Wednesday that antivirus software creator John McAfee died inside his jail cell after a judge overseeing his extradition case ruled in favor of relocating the mogul to the US. Preliminary findings suggested that McAfee died by suicide, a determination that has birthed conspiracies around his death.

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  Last update: 22:02 GMT 24.06.2021

  22:02 GMT 24.06.2021

  Military & Intelligence

  About 650 Troops to Remain in Afghanistan After US Completes Pullout, AP Reports

  Roughly 650 US troops will stay behind in Afghanistan to provide security for US diplomats in the country after the main force pulls out in July, according to US officials whole anonymously spoke with the Associated Press. The US was supposed to completely pull out by May 1, but later unilaterally extended the deadline to September 11.

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  Last update: 00:52 GMT 25.06.2021

  00:52 GMT 25.06.2021

  US

  QAnon Conspiracy Theories of Trump Becoming President in August Really Worry DHS - Report

  Earlier, the US media had circulated information that some supporters of the QAnon conspiracy theory are waiting for the summer with the hope of a "military coup", which, they believe, will return Trump to power to continue his fight against a pedophile sex trafficking ring within the US government, which proponents of QAnon allege exists.

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  Last update: 00:13 GMT 25.06.2021

  00:13 GMT 25.06.2021

  Europe

  Videos: Czech Authorities Confirm 1st Death From Tornado, Number of Injuries Rises to 300 – Reports

  PRAGUE (Sputnik) – The powerful tornado that hit the southeastern part of the Czech Republic on Thursday left at least one person dead and some 300 more injured, the Czech Television reported citing the Ministry of Health and the Interior Ministry.

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  Last update: 21:15 GMT 24.06.2021

  21:15 GMT 24.06.2021

  Europe

  France's Macron Says EU-Russia Dialogue Is Necessary for European Stability

  Media reported earlier that France and Germany proposed a "structured discussion" between EU leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and are trying to persuade the opposing EU nations to present a united face in the talks. The reports were officially confirmed by EU foreign policy chief Borrell.

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  Last update: 00:38 GMT 25.06.2021

  00:38 GMT 25.06.2021

  Sport

  Zidane Has Dream to Head French National Team, Will Achieve That, Real Madrid President Says

  MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Zinedine Zidane has a dream to become a head coach of the French national football team, President of FC Real Madrid Florentino Perez said, adding that he has no doubts that one day Zidane’s dream will come true.

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  Last update: 01:02 GMT 25.06.2021

  01:02 GMT 25.06.2021

  Africa

  ‘Anti-Russia Political Hit Job’: Moscow Rejects Claim of Troop Abuses in Central African Republic

  When France pulled its cooperation with the Central African Republic earlier this month and the CAR then accused a French national of espionage, it quickly precipitated a government collapse and a new pro-Western prime minister was appointed.