‘High-explosive warhead’: Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Zelenskyy says Russian drone struck cover built to contain radiation at Chernobyl plant.
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Trump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’
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Plane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’
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Trump suggests reversing US missile permissions for Ukraine
Trump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.
Ukraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaults
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US disburses $34 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
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Zelenskyy faces pressure to lower draft age amid war losses
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Donald Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term ends
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UK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spies
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Zelenskyy presses for more weapons as German chancellor visits amid peace talks
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Zelenskyy demands Nato guarantees and weapons before talks with Russia
Zelenskyy warns a weak position could allow Putin to reclaim territory in future talks.
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Putin threatens to strike Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
Threat comes after massive attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.