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Hong Kong (AFP) – The Ref 96 Quantieme Lune timepiece, which originally belonged to Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the final monarch of the Chinese Qing dynasty, was sold on the auction block in Hong Kong.

Sao Paulo (AFP) – “We thought it was necessary to demonstrate in the streets expressing the black movement against what Vinicius Jr experienced,” says member of the united black movement Simone Nascimento as people protest in front of the Spanish consulate against the latest racist abuse of Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr during a Spanish championship match.

Port Moresby (AFP) – Papua New Guinea signed a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China’s expanding footprint in the Pacific region. of Port Moresby

Hatsukaichi (Japan) (AFP) – For a decade, the Daisho-in Buddhist temple on Miyajima island, facing Hiroshima, has held ritual burnings of the millions of origami cranes sent to the city each year.

Cannes (France) (AFP) – Tom Hanks, Adrien Brody and Scarlett Johansson are just some of the stars walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City,” the director’s latest film set in an American desert town in the 1950s.

New York (AFP) – Fashion designer Anthony Rubio recreated some of the most iconic looks from this year’s Met Gala, except he put them on pets. Celebrities including Salma Hayek, Naomi Campbell and Jared Leto served as inspiration for this fierce fashion show.

Versailles (France) (AFP) – Hundreds of people In powdered wigs, feathered tricorns and embroidered dresses attend the Palace of Versailles’ “Fêtes Galantes,” an annual gathering of history, costume and baroque dance lovers. “It’s actually absolutely brilliant to have the opportunity to dance in the Hall of Mirrors where history once was, everywhere you touch and everywhere you see, is living history,” says one participant.

Sydney (AFP) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered Narendra Modi a rock-star welcome Tuesday, dubbing the Indian leader “the boss” and comparing his reception to US musician Bruce Springsteen.

Washington (AFP) – President Biden is not currently planning to invoke the 14th Amendment to prevent a US debt default, the White House says, ruling out a constitutional solution to the current debt impasse. SOUNDBITE

Washington (AFP) – The United States renews calls for Russia to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after his detention was extended until August 30. SOUNDBITE

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that racism in football “has to stop” after Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior was abused by Valencia fans. The 22-year-old forward suffered racist taunts at Mestalla on 21 May in La Liga, with three fans arrested by Spanish police on Tuesday.

Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ukrainian troops on the frontline in the eastern region of Donetsk, where Russian forces have concentrated their efforts to capture territory, presenting them awards. ++ 33FX3JA TEXT