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Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor damaged following drone attack | CNN
Trudeau Unveils $1.8 Billion Plan to Boost AI Sector in Canada
Chechnya 'bans music that is too fast or too slow': The Russian republic has ruled that all music should "correspond to a tempo of 80 to 116 beats per minute" meaning all western rave and techno music would be banned
The Russian republic is said to have ruled that all music should "correspond to a tempo of 80 to 116 beats per minute" - meaning all western rave and techno music would be banned.
Iranian official warns Israel that its embassies are not safe after Damascus strike
Israel’s military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group
‘Extreme’ US anti-abortion group ramps up lobbying in the UK
The UK branch of the Alliance Defending Freedom has increased its spending and is forging ties with key MPs
Ukraine to Lose War if US Congress Withholds Aid: Zelensky
Zelensky said it would be “difficult” for Ukraine to “stay” without the aid.
Japan’s Kishida warns world at ‘historic turning point’ as he touts importance of US alliance | CNN
Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president
A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.
Office for National Statistics staff vote to strike over return to office
Office for National Statistics workers fight against plans to limit working from home arrangements.
China sending Russia 'rifle scopes, tank parts and rocket fuel'
Moscow’s foreign minister on two-day mission to Beijing to discuss Ukraine war
Shin Bet: Iran likely behind delivery of funeral wreath to Hamas hostage's family
Intelligence agency says 'high likelihood' Tehran responsible for disturbing delivery to home of Liri Albag's family, whose mother is a vocal hostage deal advocate
Netanyahu: Israel isn’t preventing a hostage deal, Hamas is
PM Benjamin Netanyahu pushes back on US President's Joe Biden claims on the hostage deal.
IDF withdraws advancing troops from the Gaza Strip
The decision came less than two days after Israel opened the Erez Crossing and Ashdod port to transfer humanitarian aid.
Belarusian regime allows prisoners to join the army
People under investigation, those with prior criminal records, and prisoners incarcerated in a penal colony will be allowed to enlist for contracted military service.
Ukrainian military says it destroys all 17 Russian attack drones overnight
Ukraine's forces destroyed all 17 attack drones launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian military said on S
Russia increases gasoline imports from Belarus as domestic supplies shrink
Russel Cook is about to complete his run across the entire length of Africa
The extreme challenge began at South Africa's most southerly point on 22 April, 2023.
Ukrainians may be tiring but won’t compromise with Putin, Zelenskyy’s chief of staff says
In interview with POLITICO, Andriy Yermak also says there is little popular support for a massive troop mobilization.