Russia media ban, WHO mpox warning and ultra-wealthy tax proposal

The US and Russia’s defense chiefs hold their first call, SCOTUS backs the White House’s contacts with social media firms, Russia bans 81 European media outlets, A Tory cabinet minister admits to betting on the UK’s election date, Trump’s gag order in the hush money case is partially lifted, The DHS reports that an IS-affiliated network smuggled 400 migrants into the US, The World Health Organization warns of new a mpox strain in Africa, Biden issues clemency for dishonorably discharged LGBTQ+ veterans, A Brazilian-commissioned study proposes a global tax on the ultra-wealthy, and the UN recommends putting Stonehenge on its World Heritage 'in danger' list.

 

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