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Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Friday with, including Ukraine’s president calling for the lifting of "all limitations" on Ukrainian soldiers in the war against Russia in a meeting with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan saying that Türkiye fights terrorist organizations without discrimination and expects NATO allies to adopt a similar counter-terrorism approach, and the leaders of Japan and South Korea warning that growing ties between North Korea and Russia pose a “serious threat.”
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants all restrictions removed on his soldiers as they retaliate against Russia, particularly in striking targets within Russia.
The Ukrainian president thanked US President Joe Biden for his support for Ukraine at a news conference ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington.
Zelenskyy said he would discuss with Biden "how we can quickly and decisively stop Russian terror with this big problem for us, the guided bombs."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Türkiye fights terrorist organizations without discrimination and expects NATO allies to adopt a similar counter-terrorism approach.
"Unfortunately, we have not received the expected level of support and solidarity from our allies thus far. We cannot tolerate this situation, nor is it consistent with the spirit of alliance, for the ringleaders of terrorist organizations that pose a threat to Türkiye's national security to be accepted as legitimate actors," President Erdogan said in an exclusive interview with Newsweek.
Noting that Ankara adopts a "holistic" approach to security threats in a way that also contributes to the security of its allies, he stressed: "We believe that it would be better to adopt a principled approach to the problems in our region and the world rather than one based on subjective and short-term interests."
Growing ties between North Korea and Russia pose a “serious threat,” warned the leaders of Japan and South Korea.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed the issue during a meeting in Washington on the sidelines of a NATO summit, attending as two of the alliance’s partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
The security challenges facing Asia and Europe are “increasingly indivisible,” the two leaders said, according to Tokyo-based Kyodo News.
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SPORTS
Italy's Jasmine Paolini reached the 2024 Wimbledon women's singles final by eliminating Croatian Donna Vekic with 2-6, 6-4 and 7(8)-6 sets.
"I'm so happy with this win. This match, I will remember forever," said Paolini, who became the first Italian woman to reach a Wimbledon singles final. The match lasted 2 hours and 51 minutes, said to be the tournament's longest women's semifinal.
"I didn't know what to do on the court. Point by point, I was repeating to myself 'try'," the 28-year-old added.
UEFA European Football Championship finalists England will take on three-time European champions Spain in the EURO 2024 final.
The Three Lions will fight for their maiden European title, while the Reds will play for their fourth European championship, which could make them the most successful team in the competition's history, at Olympiastadion in the German capital Berlin.
Spain, which only beat hosts Germany during extra time in the quarterfinals, have won all six of their matches in the tournament to reach the final.
Bayern Munich has finalized the signing of midfielder Joao Palhinha from English Premier League side Fulham, with a contract running until June 30, 2028.
"This is truly one of the happiest days of my life. Playing for one of Europe's top clubs is a dream come true for me, and I couldn't be prouder," Palhinha said following the official signing.
"I'm eager to experience the Allianz Arena atmosphere and connect with the fans. My goal is to contribute to FC Bayern's success and strive for titles—I'm committed to giving my all," he added enthusiastically.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
The US posted a federal budget deficit of $66 billion in June, according to Treasury Department figures released Thursday.
For June, total receipts, or income, were around $466 billion against total outlays, or spending, of $572 billion.
For receipts, social insurance and retirement were at $181 billion, while individual income taxes came in at $185 billion.
Russian state-owned company Rostec has developed armored panels to protect its energy infrastructure from possible drone attacks, the company announced.
The armored panels were successfully tested against possible damage caused by drone attacks and shelling, Rostec said in a statement.
The panels, each weighing 30 kilograms (66 pounds), can also be used to safeguard oil and natural gas storage facilities.
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