June 16, 2022: Jan. 6, Europe leaders visit Ukraine, North Korea, Kevin Spacey, California drought

June 16, 2022: Jan. 6 panel, European leaders visit Ukraine's Irpin, North Korea, Kevin Spacey appears at UK court, California drought

1. The congressional committee investigating last year's deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol turns its attention on Thursday to then-President Donald Trump's multiple attempts to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

2. The leaders of Germany, France and Italy - all criticised in the past by Kyiv for support viewed as too cautious - made a joint visit to show solidarity with Ukraine, where officials pleaded for more Western arms.

3. North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region on Thursday, putting further strain on the isolated country as it battles chronic food shortages and a wave of COVID infections.

4. Kevin Spacey "strenuously" denies allegations of sex offences, his lawyer said as the Oscar-winning actor made his first appearance at a British court to face charges dating back almost 20 years.

5. As a historic drought grips southern California, one district is getting tough on water usage violators by reducing their supply directly from the source so that sprinklers and outdoor hoses no longer work.

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