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Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments
Hungary's foreign minister, Pter Szijjrt, told a news conference on Monday that Xi and Hungarian officials would sign at least 16 bilateral agreements during the visit
 "Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments")
Pete McCloskey, congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96
While in office, McCloskey also was known for befriending Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and criticised Israeli influence on American politics
 "Pete McCloskey, congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96")
Brazil reels from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms
The civil defense agency's own urgent warning asking displaced residents not to return to flooded areas also stressed the risk of disease transmission
 "Brazil reels from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms")
Warning Israel, Biden says US won't supply weapons to attack Rafah
We're going to continue to do what's necessary to ensure that Israel has the means to defend itself, Austin said
 "Warning Israel, Biden says US won't supply weapons to attack Rafah")
US Police clear out pro-Palestinian protest camp, arrest 33 at DC campus
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability cancelled the hearing after the crackdown, with its chairman and other Republicans welcoming the police action
 "US Police clear out pro-Palestinian protest camp, arrest 33 at DC campus")
US pauses bomb shipment to Israel on concerns over Rafah invasion
The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 2,000-pound (900-kilogram) bombs and 1,700 500-pound (225-kilogram) bombs, according to US Pentagon official
 "US pauses bomb shipment to Israel on concerns over Rafah invasion")
Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud new Microsoft facility, meet voters
Biden traveled to Racine, Wisconsin, where he'll highlight a decision by Microsoft to build a $3.3 billion data center that is expected to create roughly 2,000 jobs
 "Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud new Microsoft facility, meet voters")
Olympic torch arrives in France's Marseille amid fanfare, high security
Paris Games organizers have promised fantastic' celebrations in the city, where the Old Port has been placed under high security
 "Olympic torch arrives in France's Marseille amid fanfare, high security")
US stops bomb delivery to Israel, signaling worries over Rafah invasion
The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to the official
 "US stops bomb delivery to Israel, signaling worries over Rafah invasion")
Russia launches wide aerial attack on energy facilities in Ukraine
Attacks also damaged the railway station and tracks in the city of Kherson, across the Dnieper River from Russian-held territory, and injured two people in Brovary, adjacent to the capital Kyiv
 "Russia launches wide aerial attack on energy facilities in Ukraine")
Toyota reports booming profit, vows to invest to keep growth going
The results exceeded than Toyota's own projection for a 4.5 trillion yen ($29 billion) profit, as its global sales surged to 9.4 million vehicles from 8.8 million vehicles in the previous fiscal year
 "Toyota reports booming profit, vows to invest to keep growth going")
US, Oz and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in S China Sea
It's the latest indication of how the United States and the Philippines have bolstered a defense treaty alliance that started in the 1950s
 "US, Oz and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in S China Sea")
Trump's classified documents case: Judge postpones trial indefinitely
Trump faces four criminal cases as he seeks to reclaim the White House
 "Trump's classified documents case: Judge postpones trial indefinitely")
Belarus launches nuclear drills after Russia announces them amid tensions
The maneuvers, held jointly with Russia, began as Russian President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated to a fifth term on Tuesday, vowing to ensure Russia's security
 "Belarus launches nuclear drills after Russia announces them amid tensions")
Boeing delays first astronaut launch for week to replace faulty valve
NASA astronauts assigned to the Starliner capsule's test flight to the International Space Station Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at Cape Canaveral
 "Boeing delays first astronaut launch for week to replace faulty valve")
Israel seizes Gaza's Rafah crossing, US reassures it isn't full invasion
United Nations warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians from the closure of the Rafah crossing from Egypt and the other main crossing into Gaza
 "Israel seizes Gaza's Rafah crossing, US reassures it isn't full invasion")
Israeli tanks have rolled into Rafah, Here's what it means for Palestinians
About 1.3 million Palestinians more than half of Gaza's population are jammed into Rafah and face the prospect of having to evacuate with no good plan for where to find adequate shelter
 "Israeli tanks have rolled into Rafah, Here's what it means for Palestinians")
Biden hosts Prez of Romania at White House to celebrate Nato partnership
The United States is committed to standing with you, Biden told President Iohannis
 "Biden hosts Prez of Romania at White House to celebrate Nato partnership")
US colleges earlier permissive of protests begin taking tougher stance
Since April 18, just over 2,600 people have been arrested on 50 campuses
 "US colleges earlier permissive of protests begin taking tougher stance")
Putin begins his 5th term today: Key events during his 24 years in power
On May 7, 2000, after winning election with about 53% of the vote, Putin is inaugurated for his first four-year term
 "Putin begins his 5th term today: Key events during his 24 years in power")