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Ukraine military intelligence agency says "operation to liberate Kherson" is under way.
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Russia orders troops to pull out of key city
Humiliating setback for Russia as troops abandon the southern city.
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North Korea slams US for raising alleged arms supply to Russia
North Korea argues it has never sent artillery shells to Moscow.
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Russian soldiers reportedly spread into Kherson’s homes
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Rival Koreas scramble warplanes as tensions continue
North Korea’s mobilisation came after it test-fired around 30 ballistic missiles.
Russian troops begin leaving Kherson city - Ukraine warns of trap
Kyiv officials fear the withdrawal of troops from the area might not be all it seems.
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine’s wartime tech innovation
Microsoft has made a financial commitment of more than US$400 million.
Backup power used at Ukraine nuclear site to fend off crisis
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is relying on emergency diesel generators.
Bank of England makes biggest interest rate hike in 30 years
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Russia rejoins Ukrainian grain exports deal
Russia rejoins wartime deal after Ukraine says it won't use Black Sea route to attack.
White House accuses N. Korea of sending secret arms to Russia
US Security Council says artillery shipments are being 'funnelled' to Russia.
Ardern hints at progress in Latin America trade deal
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UK minister under fire for calling migrants an ‘invasion’
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Russia reinforces military, expands Kherson evacuations
Russia has drafted another 120,000 men but says conscripts won't be fighting in Ukraine.
Russia recruiting US-trained Afghan commandos, claim vets
Fighters abandoned by US withdrawal sign up for conflict in Ukraine.
Global food concerns rise as Moscow halts grain deal
US President Joe Biden warns of global hunger increase because of Russia’s move.
Russian attacks force fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees on Europe
Hungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.
Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30
Two car bombs exploded in Mogadishu, leaving 'scores of civilian casualties'.
Russia to suspend UN-brokered Ukraine grain export deal, citing Black Sea drone attack
Under deal, 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine, lowering global food prices.
Russia-Ukraine war: Blackouts worsen; fighting rages on many fronts
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North Korea fires missiles amid US nuclear weapons warning
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Putin claims West seeks global domination by using Ukraine
Russian president claims his enemies are playing a 'dangerous, bloody and dirty' game.
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