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Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appoints Mykhailo Drapaty
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, appointing Major General Mykhailo Drapaty to lead the nation's military.
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect faces court as prosecutors detail attack
Prosecutors at Westminster Magistrates’ Court unveiled details of the fatal attack on Ann Widdecombe captured on surveillance footage. Joshua Kerry is in custody.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition on rape and sex charges
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting a British extradition request following their arrest by U.S. Marshals in Florida. The brothers face allegations including rape and trafficking related to incidents reported between 2010 and 2017.
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US launches 10th day of strikes on Iran as regional fighting intensifies
Airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure have intensified following the deaths of U.S. service members, fueling regional volatility and rising oil prices.
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Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane
Jenitar Na’amoana gave birth to identical quadruplets at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, a rare event involving four infants sharing one placenta. The babies remain in the NICU while the family prepares to bring them home.
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China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters
A violent confrontation at the Second Thomas Shoal has triggered a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Manila. The incident occurred despite a recent provisional arrangement intended to de-escalate maritime missions.
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Judit Polgár declines offer to serve as president of Hungary
Chess grandmaster Judit Polgár has rejected an invitation to serve as Hungary's president, citing the difficulty of uniting a divided nation. Prime Minister Péter Magyar is now continuing the search for an independent successor following the end of Tamás Sulyok's term.
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US launches new strikes on Iran following deaths of American personnel
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have reached a volatile new phase following the collapse of a ceasefire and rising casualties among American personnel. Military operations are now targeting infrastructure as the conflict spreads across the region.
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Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs amendment ending his term
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed an amendment that concludes his presidential mandate. Parliament must now elect a successor within 30 days.
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US conducts new airstrikes against Iran following deadly Jordan attack
Following the deaths of two American service members, the US has escalated its military campaign against Iran by targeting IRGC infrastructure. These hostilities follow the breakdown of an interim peace agreement signed last month.
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US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan
The US military conducted an eighth night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure following a deadly attack in Jordan. Tensions continue to rise as the US imposes a naval blockade on Iranian ports and the conflict expands into the region.
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US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard as war intensifies near Hormuz Strait
The United States has intensified its military campaign against the IRGC following a deadly strike on a Jordanian air base, escalating regional conflict. Ongoing hostilities have prompted concerns over global energy supplies and critical infrastructure stability.
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US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deaths of US troops
US airstrikes have intensified following the deaths of American troops in Jordan as the collapse of a ceasefire agreement halts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
Military hostilities between the US and Iran have surged, resulting in a collapsed ceasefire and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic. Both nations are engaged in retaliatory strikes that have significantly impacted global oil prices and regional security.
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Iran supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue
Tehran has suspended its interim agreement with the United States and expanded military operations into Kuwait and Bahrain, signaling a sharp escalation.
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Iran suspends interim nuclear deal as conflict with United States intensifies
Tehran has declared its interim deal with Washington invalid following a series of retaliatory strikes across the region. The move coincides with intensifying damage to infrastructure and mounting casualties for U.S. forces.
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Skyroot Aerospace launches India's first private orbital rocket
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched the Vikram-1 rocket, marking the first time a private Indian enterprise has deployed payloads into low-Earth orbit. The mission represents a major milestone in the country's expanding commercial space economy.
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Iran hits US bases and Gulf infrastructure in retaliatory missile strikes
The military conflict between the US and Iran has intensified, leading to missile strikes on Gulf energy facilities and a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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Sonam Wangchuk forcibly removed by police after 20-day hunger strike
Indian authorities have hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk following a forced removal from his protest site, escalating demands for government resignations.