VOA60: July 05, 2024

In Russia, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Britain, newly appointed Prime Minister Kier Starmer meets with King Charles after his party wins a big victory in parliamentary elections.

A Russian court sentences Robert Woodland, a Russian-born U.S. citizen, to more than 12 years on charges of selling illegal drugs.

And in Hong Kong, activist Joshua Wong asks a court for a shorter sentence because he admitted guilt. Wong was one of a group charged with holding an illegal primary election in 2021.

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