Luxembourg (AFP) – Wagner’s aborted mutiny shows that Moscow’s war in Ukraine is splintering Russian power, and instability in the nuclear-armed power is “not a good thing”, the EU’s top diplomat says. SOUNDBITE
Pilton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Tens of thousands of people watch British popstar Elton John give the final concert at the Glastonbury Festival 2023 in what could be his last UK performance that saw him take fans through his greatest hits over the decades.
Moscow (AFP) – On the Red Square in central Moscow, people react to the aborted revolt of the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, which had threatened a day earlier to storm Moscow in a direct challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule.
Pilton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Elton John fans at Glastonbury make an early start to secure spots in front of the Pyramid Stage hours ahead of the British musician’s final gig in the United Kingdom, while other festival goers shop for his classic over-sized sunglasses.
San Antonio (AFP) – Victor Wembanyama’s whirlwind ride as the NBA’s most anticipated No. 1 draft pick since LeBron James has landed him right where he needs to be, the French phenomenon says. The towering 19-year-old is eagerly looking ahead to developing his game under the guidance of coaching great Gregg Popovich, with Spurs greats including Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Manu Ginobili to call on for advice. COMPLETE 33KQ8RU
Mecca (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Vast crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims walk solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in several years begins. TO COMPLETE VID33KT4VB_EN
Moscow (AFP) – Russia says it has repelled new offensives by Ukrainian forces in four areas on the front line, a day after Ukraine claimed “progress” in the east of the country.
Unknown (AFP) – The chief of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claims that he is inside the headquarters of the Russian southern military district in the city of Rostov-on-Don. On Friday, Prigozhin accused Moscow’s military leadership of ordering strikes on Wagner’s camps and killing a large number of forces. He said they had to be stopped and vowed to “go to the end”. These images were released on June 24 on the Telegram account of a company linked to The chief of the Russian mercenary group Wagner.
Unknown (AFP) – In a televised address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin labels Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion a “betrayal”, conducted out of “personal interests”. The announcement comes after the chief of the paramilitary group vowed to overthrow Russia’s military leadership and claimed control of a key military headquarters in the south.
Rostov-on-Don (Russia) (AFP) – Tanks, cargo truck with fighters of rebel mercenary Wagner group leave the military headquarters the group had occupied earlier in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, after its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin halted the fighters’ march on Moscow.
