Lavrov slams Western economic sanctions, says that when it comes to food and fertilizers, the West should take a look at its own actions: Russian ships, Russian banks were sanctioned, blocking payments and logistics.

⚡️⚡️ Lavrov: Moscow not asking to lift sanctions, but West must resolve self-created food supply issues

📹 Footage of Russian and Egyptian ministers leaving the joint press conference.

🚺🚹 “There are men, and there are women”: Donald Trump speaks in defense of two genders.

During Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, the former US president said that Republicans “believe in two genders”, questioning current legislation that “you can’t teach the Bible but you can teach children that […] men can get pregnant.”

His remarks followed US Assistant Health Secretary Rachel Levine being slammed over “deeply disturbing” calls to “empower” kids to get sex reassignment surgery.

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🇮🇷🇫🇷 Macron is confident that a return to the Iran nuclear deal is still possible, the Elysee Palace informs.

During a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, the two discussed the Ukraine conflict, energy and food security, as well as the Iran nuclear deal.

🗣 Meanwhile, Macron expressed disappointment at the lack of progress at the Vienna talks and insisted on the need to make a clear choice to conclude an agreement and return to the implementation of Iran’s nuclear commitments.

The two heads of state also discussed the regional situation and efforts aimed at easing tensions.

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📹 Delegations are leaving the Arab League meeting.

📹 Izvestia correspondent Ivan Litomin was shown surveillance cameras used by saboteurs recruited by Ukrainian intelligence to monitor the movements of service personnel in Kherson.

❗️ The escort of ships with Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea is to be carried out by Russia, Turkey and another party, which will be determined later - Lavrov

📹 Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has shared footage of Lavrov shaking hands with the leaders of the Arab League in Cairo.

Earlier, the US State Department asked representatives of Arab countries not to be photographed with the Russian delegation.

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🇬🇧 Back to the dark ages: Millions of UK households might have to turn down their thermostats and switch off the lights to avoid winter blackouts under emergency plans, reports say.

💡The UK National Grid could take emergency measures this winter if the energy crisis worsens further, with instructions for households due to be spread via TV, radio, social media and posters.

Household bills are expected to soar this winter to more than £3300 ($3961) as the UK's energy crisis deepens.

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🇺🇸 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denies the economy is in recession, instead saying it's showing "necessary and appropriate" slowdown

🗣 "The labor market is now extremely strong... This is not an economy that's in recession. But we are in a period of transition, in which growth is slowing. And that's necessary and appropriate," she told NBC.

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🔥🔥A fire has forced fast evacuations for nearby residents and is threatening thousands of homes in Mariposa County, Midpines, California, officials said. The state's fire agency said the fire activity is "extreme with frequent runs, spot fires, and group torching."

The Oak Fire started sometime after 2:30 p.m. near Highway 140 and Carstens Road by the community of Midpines, about 75 miles east of Modesto. Highway 140 is one of the main roads drivers take from the Central Coast to travel into Yosemite Valley.

At least ten structures have been destroyed, and five have been damaged in the blaze, according to Cal Fire. Another 2,000 structures are currently being threatened. Damage inspection teams are starting their assessments on Sunday of some areas impacted by the fire, Cal Fire said. The wildfire that has quickly grown to be the largest of this year's wildfire season in California has led Gov. Gavin Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency in Mariposa County.

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😬😵Watch as Rage Against the Machine narrowly avoid another broken leg after an audience member rushed the stage, knocking over guitarist Tom Morello.

The incident occurred during the band’s closing performance of “Killing in the Name” in Toronto on Saturday night. The fan-captured footage below shows a man running from the side of the stage, prompting a security guard to spring into action and inadvertently tackling Morello.

The band briefly stopped to ensure Morello was all right, but the guitarist quickly got back on his feet and proceeded to finish the performance.

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😷🦠More than 60% of the U.S. lives in counties where they should be wearing a mask indoors in public spaces, according to the CDC’s COVID-19 community levels. An additional 27% of the population lives in areas where they should consider masking if they are at high risk for severe COVID-19.

Just 13% of the population (a number that has been shrinking as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations increase) live in an area where they do not need to consider masking while indoors, per CDC’s recommendations.

The U.S. is averaging more than 125,000 new coronavirus cases each day, which is certain to be an undercount as many rely on at-home tests that don’t get reported to county health departments. Hospitalizations are also increasing, with more than 6,100 people with COVID-19 admitted on average each day. That’s nearly double the average from two months ago.

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🌋The Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupted on Sunday evening, spewing ash and rocks into the air and triggering evacuations. The volcano, located on the southern island of Kyushu, is one of Japan's most active.

Video footage showed what appeared to be a red mass flowing down one side of the volcano, with red projectiles shooting upwards.No damage or casualties have been reported so far. About 120 residents in two towns were advised to leave their homes.

Japan's meteorological agency said it had raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five. The JMA said it was not expecting significant eruptions but warned of falling volcanic rocks in areas within 3 kilometers of the crater and a possible flow of lava, ash, and hot gas within 2 kilometers.

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🇧🇷Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has officially announced his candidacy in the country's presidential election scheduled for October 2022, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday.

Surveys show leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva handily defeating Bolsonaro in the October 2 first-round vote. The right-wing Liberal Party nominated Bolsonaro as its presidential candidate during an event in Rio de Janeiro in front of some 10,000 supporters.

Bolsonaro gave a campaign speech at a sports arena in Rio de Janeiro. In his address to citizens, the Brazilian leader touched upon the topics of the fight against corruption, drug trafficking, the problems of sexual education, and the legalization of abortion. Bolsonaro's re-election campaign slogan is "Freedom, Truth, and Faith."

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