Putin tells Tucker Carlson 'no interest' in wider war - Five stories you need to know

1. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that aired on Thursday that Russia will fight for its interests "to the end" but has no interest in expanding its war in Ukraine to other countries such as Poland and Latvia.

2. An ‘elderly’ President Joe Biden will not face charges for knowingly taking classified documents when he left the vice presidency in 2017, a prosecutor said, drawing a swift rebuke from the president as he seeks reelection.

3. Israel launched a deadly air strike on Rafah in southern Gaza on Friday, despite criticism of its offensive by U.S. President Joe Biden and aid groups' warnings of a high death toll among Palestinians if it advances into the city.

4. Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan's election on Friday after results from over half the constituencies were announced, leaving political parties trailing.

5. Polish farmers blocked roads nationwide and at border crossings with Ukraine on Friday, kicking off a month-long general strike to protest against EU policies and a lack of government action to protect their livelihoods.

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