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The Kremlin dismissed Donald Trump's criticism of Vladimir Putin, suggesting that his

comments were emotional reactions.

Mr. Trump called Russia's president

absolutely crazy after Russia bombarded Ukrainian cities over the weekend. Meanwhile, Ukraine's

foreign intelligence chief accused China of supplying Russia's defense industry with machines,

chemicals and gunpowder. China has previously denied providing

military assistance to Russia. British police said they arrested a man after a car collided

with a number of pedestrians in Liverpool. Thousands of football fans had gathered in the

city centre on Monday for a Premier League victory parade for Liverpool. Thousands of football fans had gathered in the city centre on Monday for a Premier

League victory parade for Liverpool FC. Zakia Stama, Britain's Prime Minister, described the

scenes as appalling. Police said they were still investigating the incident and urged people not to

speculate.

Germany's Chancellor criticised Israel for its offensive in Gaza.

Friedrich Mertz said that, quote, to harm the civilian population to such an extent,

can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism.

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