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Advancing Russian Troops Threaten to Reverse Some of Ukraine’s Hard-Won Gains

Russian troops in recent weeks have been taking ground from Ukraine all across the front line. Such losses could hurt Ukrainian morale as Russia makes advances all along the front line.

China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’

China launched two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it called a “strong punishment” to its opponents on the self-governing island, after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.

Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9

A stage in northern Mexico where a presidential hopeful was campaigning for a local candidate collapsed after a gust of wind blew through on Wednesday night, leaving at least nine people dead and at least 70 others injured, a state governor said.

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