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5 things you need to know this morning: Aug. 10, 2022

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. China announces end to military drills

China has announced that it has concluded military drills around Taiwan that were ordered in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. Pelosi's trip infuriated the Chinese Communist Party, which sees Taiwan as a rebellious province of China.

2. Several thousands beagles rescued from drug experiments

Nearly 4,000 beagles are up for adoption in the US after they were rescued from a facility that bred the dogs so they could be sold to labs for drug experiments. The breeding operation, in Virginia, was accused of violating animal rights by the US Department of Justice in May.

3. Zelensky says war with Russia must end with return of Crimea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country's war with Russia must end with the return of Crimea to Ukraine. He said of the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014: "We will never give it up."

4. Police arrest suspect after 4 Muslim men murdered

Police in New Mexico have arrested a man they say is the primary suspect in the killings of four Muslim men. Muhammad Syed, who is from Afghanistan, has now been charged with murdering two of the men.

5. Another virus discovered in China

Scientists are monitoring a new virus in China that has infected at least 35 people. The novel Langya henipavirus causes fever, fatigue and coughing, and is thought to have been transmitted to humans by animals.

And lastly...

In more lighthearted news, Domino's has completely abandoned the country many consider to be the birthplace of pizza. The company blamed COVID-19, but market watchers said the brand had struggled to win over customers.



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