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Ukraine civilians flee advancing Russian troops in east

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Lebanon says 5 killed in fresh Israel strikes

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Ukraine's ongoing offensive in Kursk shows Russia can't 'do much' about it, retired US general says

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What is fate of 22 people aboard capsized Yacht?

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