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In Europe the key Nord Stream One pipeline, which provides about ten percent of the continent's gas, is due to reopen on Thursday after maintenance. President Putin now says it's not clear what condition its turbine will be in after repairs in Canada. Leon Izbicki, a European natural gas analyst for Energy Aspect, explains the situation. We hear from Jonathan Grassi in Italy about what this means for his business.

Sri Lanka's new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has called for unity in the face of economic turmoil and political division, after comfortably beating his nearest rival in a parliamentary vote. Rohan Samarajiva is the founding Chair of the LIRNEasia policy and regulation think tank, and joins us from Colombo.

Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, has defended his government's decision not to give subsidies or reduce taxes - saying the money should be used to solve other problems the country is facing. 麻豆约拍 correspondent, Patricia Oyella, explains the cost of living crisis from Kampala.

The Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson has joined the LIV Golf series after being removed as Europe's Ryder Cup captain. He becomes the latest professional to join the breakaway tour, which is financed by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. US based golf journalist Alex Miceli explains the controversy.

(Picture: LUBMIN, GERMANY - JULY 11: The receiving station for the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline stands on July 11, 2022 near Lubmin, Germany. Picture Credit: Getty Images).