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Zelensky says 'we're done' with Trump energy truce, hits Russian oil refinery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of repeatedly attacking its power grid during the ceasefire, and he accused the U.S. of betraying Kyiv by withdrawing support critical to its defense against Russia.
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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of interrupting Starlink terminals, disrupting drone missions
The U.S. has reportedly threatened to cut off intelligence for early warning of missile strikes in an effort to get Kyiv to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries.
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Iran shifting focus of warfare to military bases and sabotage attacks, UK spy chief says
Sir Ken McCallum provided details of the growing challenges facing the U.K. in his annual threat update at MI5 headquarters in London.
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Second group of hostages held by Hamas released following delay
Seven Israeli children from ages 3 to 16 and six Israeli women from ages 18 to 67 were released, according to reports.
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IDF says 13 Israeli hostages are in Red Cross care being taken to Egypt
The Hamas representative in Lebanon alleges that Israel did not adhere to the original agreement terms.
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U.S., Germany reportedly to push Ukraine to negotiate with Russia
Reported decision would mark a shift in the Biden Administration's desired endgame in Ukraine after war has raged for almost two years.
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Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners in hostage deal with Hamas
Israel’s release of Palestinian detainees marks a successful start to the hostage exchange after Hamas frees 24 hostages from Gaza.
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Argentina’s president-elect reaffirms promise to shut down central bank
Argentina's libertarian president-elect wants to implement radical economic reforms to end the runaway inflation plaguing the South American country.
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Chinese state-run paper acknowledges spike in illnesses connected to government’s lockdown strategy
The admission by the Chinese government highlights the debate over strict lockdowns and enduring issues in the Chinese healthcare system.
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U.S., China forge new anti-fentanyl deal but Beijing’s history of non-compliance looms large
China's history on joint agreements with the United States raises questions about how likely the country is to comply with the new fentanyl deal. Yet, President Biden remains confident.
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Elderly Israeli woman reported dead by Hamas among 13 hostages released
Katzir, a mother of three and grandmother of six, along with her son, were among the 75 people abducted from a community near the Israel-Gaza border during the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7.
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Israeli military destroys 400 tunnels used by Hamas for guerilla war tactics against Israel
The Israel Defense Forces published a video last week of what it said was a tunnel shaft that runs 30 feet deep under the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
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Hamas releases the first 13 Israeli hostages
In addition, Hamas has released 10 Thai hostages and one Filipino hostage, according to CNN.