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Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
Middle East
May 11, 2024
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
CNN — Russian forces have made two cross-border assaults inside northern Ukraine, according to information from Ukrainian sources and officials, in…
More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107
World
May 11, 2024
More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107
CNN — More heavy rain is expected to pummel Brazil, as the South American nation grapples with the deadly fallout…
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
World
May 9, 2024
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said his forces were “always ready” to combat external threats, as he addressed crowds gathered…
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
World
May 9, 2024
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
CNN — Some Ukrainian prisoners will be able to apply for early parole and join the army under a new…
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
World
May 8, 2024
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
CNN — Russia carried out a “massive” missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, according to local authorities, in the…
Eurovision braces for its most tense contest yet, as protesters and artists bristle at Israel’s presence
Culture
May 8, 2024
Eurovision braces for its most tense contest yet, as protesters and artists bristle at Israel’s presence
CNN — In the seven-decade history of Eurovision, it’s unlikely that a three-word slogan has been repeated so readily by…
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
World
May 7, 2024
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
CNN — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in…
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
World
May 7, 2024
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
CNN — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills…
Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
World
May 6, 2024
Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — “Dear mom and dad, I am alive and well. I am doing well. Dima.” Handwritten on…
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle
World
May 6, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle
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