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Russian defence ministry says Wagner handing over weapons
Move comes two weeks after private army group launched an unprecedented, but ultimately short-lived, mutiny.
Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’
NATO summit outcome to be analysed for threats posed to Russia’s security and ‘all means’ available in response.
Russian spy chief says he spoke to CIA boss on Ukraine
Sergey Naryshkin says the call on ‘what to do with Ukraine’ took place soon after failed Wagner mutiny in June.
Hollywood studios racing to avoid actors’ strike
Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union’s decision on whether to strike, right at the peak of the summer blockbuster season, as last-ditch talks with studios appeared to sour.
Thai lawmakers set to choose a new prime minister
Thai lawmakers are gathering Thursday to select a new prime minister, a process whose outcome is far from certain even though the country’s most progressive party won both the popular vote and the most seats in the House of Representatives in the most recent election.
Blinken to meet top Chinese diplomat on sidelines of ASEAN summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi on Thursday as officials gather in Indonesia for ASEAN meetings, the State Department said in announcing the latest in series of interactions between the rival superpowers.
British state TV sex scandal host named
BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been accused of paying a teen for inappropriate pictures
Veteran anchor Huw Edwards has been revealed as the BBC presenter accused of soliciting sexually explicit photos from a teenager. Edwards was named by his wife Vicky Flind, who said that her 61-year-old husband had been hospitalized after the allegations were made public.
“I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what have been five extremely difficult days for our family,” Flind told the media on Wednesday. “I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children.”
Flind said her husband was suffering from “serious mental health issues,” and has been “treated for severe depression in recent years.” She added that his condition “greatly worsened” in the wake of the controversy.
Edwards is “now receiving in-patient hospital care where he’ll stay for the foreseeable future,” Flind said.
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Sex allegations against BBC presenter ‘shocking’ – UK PM
The scandal erupted last week after the tabloid Sun published claims that an unnamed BBC presenter had spent around $45,000 on soliciting sexually explicit images from a minor, who is now 20. The broadcaster said that it was aware of the allegations and suspended the staffer in question on Sunday.
The Metropolitan Police Service, however, announced that its detectives came to the conclusion that there was “no information to indicate that a criminal offense has been committed.”
Described by the BBC as one of Britain’s “most high-profile broadcasters,” Edwards joined the network in 1984 and quickly rose through the ranks. He worked as a political reporter for BBC Wales and was eventually promoted to Ten O’Clock News, the channel’s flagship program.
Edwards presented or commented on many major events, including the Brexit referendum, Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond and Platinum Jubilee, and the coronation of King Charles III.
US judge approves reenactment of deadly 2018 Parkland shooting
Families of the victims are pursuing a civil suit against former sheriff’s deputy Scot Peterson for alleged inaction.
Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England
Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday.