Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice for divisive wedding

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Celebrity guests for nuptials of Amazon founder and former TV journalist arrive as activists continue to protest against event

The billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and the former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez have arrived in Venice as they prepare to tie the knot in a lavish three-day celebration that has divided the lagoon city.

Scores of celebrities and other members of the world’s super-rich will also join the pair in Italy, arriving on superyachts and private jets.

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“Waiting Mode”: After the Iran Ceasefire, Is a Gaza Deal on the Horizon? – Drop Site News

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  1. “Waiting Mode”: After the Iran Ceasefire, Is a Gaza Deal on the Horizon?  Drop Site News
  2. Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts, Hamas official says  BBC
  3. Mediator: Ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas possible ‘within days’  The Times of Israel
  4. Trump says 'great progress' made on Gaza ceasefire talks  dw.com
  5. U.S. Makes New Push for Gaza Cease-Fire, Building on Iran Deal  WSJ
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Briton accused of staging Disneyland mock wedding with child is charged with fraud offences in France

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Sex offender was arrested after alleged hiring of Disneyland Paris for fake ceremony with nine-year-old ‘bride’

A British sex offender accused of staging a mock wedding with a child at Disneyland Paris has been charged with money-laundering and fraud offences in France.

Jacky Jhaj, 39, who in 2016 was found guilty of sexual activity with two 15-year-olds, was arrested this weekend at Disneyland Paris after the theme park was hired for a private wedding. Staff are said to have called police when they saw that the “bride” in a wedding dress was a nine-year-old girl.

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‘Not something to celebrate’: As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？ – AP News

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  1. 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？  AP News
  2. At 80, the U.N. Is Down But Not Out  Foreign Policy
  3. Eighty years on, UN Charter marked by reflection, resolve – and a run  UN News
  4. As the United Nations turns 80, here are some key moments from its history  PBS
  5. Why reforms are necessary to protect the UN-led system  The World Economic Forum
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‘It’s possible’ Putin will invade more than Ukraine, says Donald Trump – Euronews.com

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  1. 'It's possible' Putin will invade more than Ukraine, says Donald Trump  Euronews.com
  2. Trump says Putin is 'difficult' on Ukraine war, calls Russian leader 'misguided'  USA Today
  3. Ukraine war live: Trump admits Putin could invade more of Europe at Nato summit  The Independent
  4. Trump Rejected Putin's Iran Offer: 'I Need Help With You'  Newsweek
  5. Trump surprised Putin still hasn't resolved Ukraine war, hopes for deal  Українська правда
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Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford – Reuters

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  1. Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford  Reuters
  2. Europe’s pledge to spend more on military will hurt climate and social programmes  The Guardian
  3. European Defense Buildup May Cause Supply Chain Delays And Shortages  Forbes
  4. USAF showcases global airpower, innovation at Paris Air Show  safia.hq.af.mil
  5. Europe should not go it alone on defence  Financial Times
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Mourners left waiting as court orders halt to former Zambian president’s funeral

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Halt to burial in Johannesburg is latest chapter in feud Edgar Lungu had with his successor Hakainde Hichilema

The funeral of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has been stopped while mourners waited in a cathedral in Johannesburg, as an extraordinary feud Lungu had with his successor continues to play out after his death.

A high court judge in Pretoria ordered a halt to Lungu’s burial at the Cathedral of Christ the King in central Johannesburg on Wednesday morning after a last-minute request by Zambia’s attorney general.

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U.K. Says It’s Buying 12 Jets That Can Carry Nuclear Weapons – The New York Times

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  1. U.K. Says It’s Buying 12 Jets That Can Carry Nuclear Weapons  The New York Times
  2. How and why is Britain obtaining access to nuclear gravity bombs?  The Guardian
  3. UK Will Buy Nuclear-Capable F-35s in Next Bid to Woo Trump  Bloomberg.com
  4. U.K. Shifts Nuclear Doctrine With Purchase of U.S. Jets  WSJ
  5. UK to buy 12 nuclear-carrying F-35A jets from the United States and join NATO nuclear mission  CNN
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