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Russia Detains Two Soldiers Suspected of Killing 9 Civilians

Two Russian soldiers have been detained in connection with the killing of nine people, including two children, in Ukrainian territory controlled by Moscow, Russian authorities said, in a rare admission that occupying forces may have committed a crime against Ukrainian civilians.

In Cyberattacks, Iran Shows Signs of Improved Hacking Capabilities

A monthslong hacking campaign targeted the governments of regional rivals, including Israel, and marked a turn, a new report says, as the attacks were used to collect intelligence, not just disrupt services.

Venezuela Tries to Squash Opposition Campaign Before It Even Starts

The Venezuelan government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.

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