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Kevin McCarthy, the Republican Speaker of America's House of Representatives,

directed Republican-led House committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

Mr. McCarthy, bowing to pressure from hardliners in his party,

said the inquiry would focus on, quote, allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption

into Mr. Biden. The Republicans have attempted to tie some of Mr. Biden's activities during his time

as Vice President to the questionable business practices of his son, Hunter Biden.

The White House says there is no basis for an investigation.

North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, arrived in Russia by train to meet with President Vladimir Putin

according to the Kremlin and a video uploaded to Telegram.

American officials say the two leaders will likely discuss the provision of weapons

by North Korea to aid Russia's war in Ukraine. Such transfers would violate UN Security Council resolutions.

America's Department of Justice began its case against Google and a major antitrust trial.

The case centers on a deal which makes Google the default search engine on Apple devices.

In his opening statement, Kenneth Dinser, the lead attorney for the DOJ, argued that Google has,

quote, illegally maintained a monopoly for more than a decade. A ruling is expected next year.

All 15 of Israel's Supreme Court judges convened for the first time ever to hear arguments on an

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