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Under Relentless Russian Assault, Ukraine Adopts a Defensive Crouch

As Moscow’s forces retake land from which they were ousted at the end of 2022, the Ukrainian military has adopted a strategy of fighting while slowly falling back to more heavily fortified positions.

Sunak Announces U.K. Elections for July 4, Months Earlier Than Expected

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on Wednesday called a snap general election for July 4, throwing the fate of his embattled Conservative Party to a restless British public that appears eager for change after 14 years of Conservative government.

Dominican President Abinader Wins Re-election in a Landslide

In election results made official Tuesday night, President Luis Abinader easily won his re-election bid, helped by restrictions on Haitian migrants, a vibrant economy and an anti-corruption drive.

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