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Ukraine Launches 144-Drone Barrage on Russia, Targeting Moscow and Key Regions
Moscow regional governor Andrey Vorobyov said in a Telegram post that a 46-year-old woman had been killed and several people wounded as a result of the strikes.
Behind the front door that hid the horrors : Video shows inside the Gaza tunnel where 6 hostages were executed
The video released tonight reveals the horrors faced by the hostages in a narrow tunnel where it is almost impossible to stand or lie down, and the harsh conditions they were kept in; It was first shown to the political-security cabinet, who called the captors 'Human animals'
Blinken says killing of American woman in West Bank 'unprovoked and unjustified'
The killing of an American citizen during a protest last week in the West Bank was "unprovoked and unjustified
Biden and UK PM to discuss granting Ukraine permission to strike deep into Russia
On 13 September, US President Joe Biden will meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss allowing the Ukrainian defence forces to strike deep into Russia.
Gazans are beginning to attempt to keep fighters out of civilian shelters.
Iran will face new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia, Blinken says
Australia plans minimum age for social media use, angering digital rights advocates
The law would make Australia one of the first countries in the world to impose an age restriction on social media, but opponents say it could drive online activity underground.
A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow closed 3 of its 4 airports
Russia closed three of Moscow's international airports after Ukraine launched a huge drone attack overnight.
Netherlands Greenlights Kyiv to Hit Russia, Calls for All to Lift Weapon Restrictions
The Dutch Defense Minister stated that Kyiv can use Dutch weapons, including F-16s, for deep strikes into Russia, and urged other countries to lift their restrictions.
Ukraine building underground weapons factories, Zelensky says
Ukraine is building weapons underground to supply the military with arms in the event of delays in military aid from abroad, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Ambrosetti International Economic Forum in Italy on Sept. 7.
No more free pass: Regulation starts to crack down on social media platforms The arrest of Telegram’s CEO in France and the closure of X in Brazil are two of the latest signs that times are changing, with networks beginning to be held more accountable
The arrest of Telegram’s CEO in France and the closure of X in Brazil are two of the latest signs that times are changing, with networks beginning to be held more accountable
Ukraine attacks Russia with 144 drones, killing one and closing airports
Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian operation, US says
An indictment alleges a media company linked to six conservative influencers — including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin and Benny Johnson — was secretly funded by Russian state media employees.
Google bans verification of accounts using Russian phone numbers
It is no longer possible to verify a new Google account using a Russian mobile number.
Russia's central bank and lenders tell each other to resolve the country's yuan supply squeeze
Russian banks are urging Russia's central bank to increase yuan liquidity through swaps. The central bank is advising lenders to limit yuan loans.
As Tokyo’s devastating heatwave claims 252 lives, experts warn of long-term threat
Despite government warnings, most victims were elderly residents of Japan’s capital found indoors without air conditioning.
U.S. and Chinese military commanders set to speak by phone for the first time in years
The two superpowers are working to re-establish military ties in an effort to avoid conflict.
Afghanistan's London embassy to close after its diplomats were disowned by the Taliban
Britain says Afghanistan’s embassy in London is shutting down after it was disowned by the country’s Taliban rulers. The U.K.
EU Says 'Credible Information' Iran Sent Missiles to Russia
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the United States had briefed European allies that Iran has delivered short-range short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.