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Today's Ten Stories
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Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes on military and energy targetsRussian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine on this day killed at least one person and wounded approximately two dozen others in civilian areas. The attacks reflect an ongoing pattern of intensive Russian aerial operations that have increasingly targeted populated zones throughout the conflict.
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Satellite images suggest Iran's strikes are more precise and extensive than US acknowledgedSatellite imagery reveals that Iran's recent missile strikes demonstrated greater accuracy and wider impact than American officials initially reported. The assessment emerges as regional tensions escalate, with Israel simultaneously expanding military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and capturing additional territory in the south.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveriesThe Democratic Republic of Congo confirms 282 cases of Ebola with survivors now sharing accounts of recovery, offering some encouragement as health authorities work to contain the outbreak. New treatment centers are opening in eastern regions while officials investigate cases that may have spread undetected for months before detection.
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Trump admirer’s surprise first-round win is a blow to Colombia’s traditional conservativesA far-right candidate with strong pro-Trump views advances to a runoff in Colombia's presidential election after winning the first round of voting. The result signals a shift away from the country's traditional conservative establishment and sets up a competitive second round between political outsiders.
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Key messages between Mandelson and ministers so farPeter Mandelson, recently appointed as U.S. Ambassador, exchanged messages with UK government ministers that reveal critical assessments of Prime Minister Starmer's leadership style and the functioning of his office. The newly released files document Mandelson's concerns about the government's effectiveness and decision-making approach during a period of political scrutiny.
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France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron saysFrance's navy seized a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean while operating with British support, disrupting sanctions evasion efforts. The operation demonstrates coordinated European enforcement against Russian assets amid ongoing economic restrictions.
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French police arrest 780 after violent clashes as PSG fans celebrate Champions League winFrench police arrested nearly 900 people during disturbances surrounding PSG's Champions League victory, with clashes occurring in Paris as fans gathered to celebrate. The violence prompted a significant security response, though the celebration eventually transitioned to a peaceful parade and official ceremonies at the Élysée Palace.
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Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominateEthiopians vote in parliamentary elections where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is widely predicted to secure a substantial majority. Voting disruptions occur in parts of Oromia and Amhara regions, areas where tensions have persisted following the country's recent conflict.
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Hungary’s Magyar to amend the constitution to remove President Tamas SulyokPrime Minister Péter Magyar is pursuing a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, marking an escalation in their political conflict. Magyar has indicated he will pursue legal action if Sulyok refuses to resign, signaling his administration's determination to force the issue through formal mechanisms.
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UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum dealAn international arbitration court has ruled that the UK does not owe Rwanda compensation for terminating their asylum partnership agreement, rejecting Rwanda's £100 million claim. The decision resolves a financial dispute stemming from the UK's 2023 decision to abandon the scheme, which aimed to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda but faced legal challenges and public opposition.
