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National security adviser John Bolton listens during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Washington.

14:37 21 July 2019 / updated: 15:10 Middle East

Bolton Directs 'Venom' at UK in Hopes of Dragging London 'Into Quagmire' - Iran's Zarif

The first parts of a Russian S-400 missile defence system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, 12 July 2019

‘Unacceptable’ Russian-Turkish S-400 Deal Has Sparked Worst NATO Crisis in Decades – Trump Adviser

This handout photo received on July 19, 2019 courtesy of Nico Kemps shows the Stena Impero, a British-flagged tanker, off the coast of Amsterdam on December 26, 2018.

Seizure of British-Flagged Oil Tanker Constitues Clear Violation of International Law - UK

The International Space Station photographed from a Soyuz spacecraft

Detailed Footage of Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Docking With ISS, Filmed From Earth, Awes Spectators

Real Madrid's player Gareth Bale, centre, celebrates a goal (File)

Real Madrid's Manager Zidane Called ‘Disgrace’ For Comments On Team Star Gareth Bale - Report

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Israeli Minister Praises His Country for 'Killing Iranians’, Attacks ‘Stupid’ Nuke Deal
US efforts to bully Iran into a new nuclear deal have been one of the main catalysts for the ongoing conflict. Iran has partially suspended its commitments under the deal, claiming European powers failed to shield it from US pressure.
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‘Putin Using Pizza to Destroy America’: DHS Mocked for Cheesy ‘Russian Meddling’ Analogy
Earlier this month, Russia’s ambassador to the US said he expected to see claims about ‘Russian meddling’ in the US electoral process “multiply” ahead of the 2020 race, notwithstanding US investigators’ abject failure to prove any of the claims about Russian interference in the 2016 campaign.
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Europe
Muslim Student Becomes First Miss England Contestant to Not Wear Bikini in Swimsuit Round
Aysha became the first contender of Muslim heritage to win the Miss Lancashire title, and is currently competing with some 50 ladies in the Miss England pageant.
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Asia & Pacific
Stand Up Comic Dies on Stage During Performance, Audience Thinks It’s Part of Act - Report
Eyewitnesses say that the actor collapsed when he was fifteen minutes into his performance. Despite being rushed to a hospital by paramedics, the comedian died of a cardiac arrest, Gulf News has reported.
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Asia & Pacific
US Lobbying India to Drop Its ‘Problematic’ S-400 Deal With Russia, Senior US Commander Says
India and Russia signed a $5.43 billion S-400 contract in 2018, with deliveries expected to commence in late 2020. Delhi has moved forward with the defence deal despite US threats to sanction the country, with more than half of all Indian arms purchases signed with Russia.
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Spit Take: 'Bathwater-Peddling Gamer Girl' Belle Delphine Sends Jar of Her Saliva to Critic
Belle Delphine’s "mysterious gift" was revealed around the same time as her Instagram account was banned after being reported by a concerned user for “containing nudity and pornographic content”.
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Life
Australian Couple Seeks Money for Surgery after Pet Cat Raped by Mystery Assailant
The animal welfare charity RSPCA said it would definitely seek to prosecute those who commit sexual acts against animals and that the police could even charge the perpetrators with bestiality.
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Russian UFC Fighter Knocked Out With 'Flying Knee' Kick in 12 Seconds (Video)
In April, Oleynik suffered a setback in his fight with Alistair Overeem of the Netherlands. The Russian sports star's fight record reads 57 victories, one draw and 13 defeats.

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