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Belarus starts taking delivery of Russian nuclear weapons, the Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, and what happens now that Trump pleaded not guilty in the classified documents case.

Plus, "The Flash" dashes to theaters.

By Edson Caldas

Today's Top News

Lukashenko speaks to journalists during his visit to a military-industrial complex facility, June 13, 2023. Press Service of the President of the Republic of Belarus/Handout via REUTERS

UKRAINE WAR

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said his country has started taking delivery of Russian tactical nuclear weapons, some of which he said were three times more powerful than the atomic bombs the US dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here's what's known about the deployment of those weapons in Belarus.
Russian missiles struck civilian buildings in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa and eastern Donetsk region overnight, killing at least six people. Separately, a senior commander of Russia's Chechen forces fighting in Ukraine has been wounded, Russia's Defense Ministry TV channel Zvezda reported.

TRUMP DOCUMENTS CASE

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national-security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them. It could be a year or more before a trial takes place. Trump's plea sets up a legal battle likely to play out for months while he seeks to win back the US presidency.
Analysis: Trump faces a formidable task defending against the charges, according to legal experts, who say neither the law nor the facts appear to be on his side. National security law experts were struck by the breadth of evidence in the indictment which includes documents, photos, text messages, audio and witness statements.

AROUND THE WORLD

Shooting their way through truces, Sudan's warring factions have shown the limited leverage the United States, Saudi Arabia and other foreign powers have in ending a two-month conflict that is driving the nation deeper into disaster.
The death toll from an overloaded boat that capsized in a remote part of Nigeria's north central region has risen to more than 100, police and officials said. The wooden boat was ferrying people to Kwara state across a river from neighboring Niger state after a wedding ceremony.
At least 32 migrants drowned early today when their boat capsized and sank off Greece, the country's coast guard said. One hundred people were rescued, but it remained unclear how many were on board when the vessel went under. The shipwreck was the deadliest off Greece this year.

Business & Markets

Retailers and the film industry helped Britain's economy inch higher in April, despite contractions in manufacturing and construction. The country's GDP grew by 0.2% month-on-month, the Office for National Statistics said, matching the consensus in a Reuters poll of economists.
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged for the first time since it kicked off a round of monetary policy tightening in 2022. Policymakers may signal more rate increases are still to come once they assess how the economy is evolving.
Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington, the Biden administration is pushing New Delhi to cut through its own red tape and advance a deal for dozens of US-made armed drones, two people familiar with the matter said.
Shell will ramp up its dividend and share buybacks while keeping oil output steady into 2030, as CEO Wael Sawan moved to regain investor confidence that wavered over its energy transition plan. The company said it will increase overall shareholder distribution to 30% to 40% of cash flow from operations from 20% to 30% previously.

Flag flies over newly liberated village

A Ukrainian national flag is seen near the front line in the newly liberated village Neskuchne in Donetsk region, June 13, 2023. REUTERS/Oleksandr Ratushniak

Reuters journalists gained access to the newly liberated Ukrainian village of Neskuchne, confirming that Ukraine's forces have been advancing in the early phase of a counteroffensive against Russia's invasion. Moscow has not officially acknowledged the loss of Neskuchne and several other villages.

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And Finally...

People gather at a promo area ahead of the world premiere of "The Flash", in Hollywood, Los Angeles, June 12, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake

"The Flash" debuts in movie theaters this week after a series of delays and personal setbacks by star Ezra Miller, a key part of Warner Bros' battle for the summer box office that also starts the reboot of the DC Extended Universe franchise under its new co-chairman James Gunn.

Read more here: 'The Flash' dashes to theaters, starting the DC universe reboot

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