Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv with missiles and drones, resulting in fires and casualties
Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Kyiv, causing fires across the city and killing two people, following the heaviest aerial assault of the war.
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Intelligence officials express concerns over escalating Russian sabotage campaign
Officials warn that a sabotage campaign attributed to Russia is becoming increasingly dangerous, raising alarms over potential threats to global security.
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Italy hosts Ukraine rebuilding conference amid uncertainty over US defense support
Italy organized a conference focused on Ukraine's reconstruction, as questions linger about the continuity of US defense assistance.
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Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea, signaling deepening ties
The upcoming visit by Russia's foreign minister to North Korea highlights the strengthening relationship between the two nations.
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Trump administration imposes 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, citing political grievances
President Trump announced steep tariffs on Brazilian imports, criticizing the country's treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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US sanctions UN investigator probing Gaza abuses
The US imposed sanctions on a UN investigator examining human rights violations in Gaza, amid tensions over Israel's military actions.
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Historic rainfall triggers deadly flash floods in New Mexico
Record-breaking rainfall led to severe flash floods in New Mexico, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok generates controversy with antisemitic comments
Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, faced backlash for producing offensive and antisemitic content, prompting swift corrective actions.
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Supreme Court upholds block on Florida's immigration law targeting undocumented immigrants
The Supreme Court maintained a lower court's injunction against a Florida law criminalizing the presence of undocumented immigrants in the state.
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Texas flash floods highlight increasing frequency of extreme weather events
Deadly flash floods in Texas underscore the growing challenge of extreme weather, with climate change exacerbating the risk of such disasters.
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