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As Ukraine’s Summer Starts With Blackouts, Worries Over Winter Begin

In an effort to manage their hobbled infrastructure, Ukrainian authorities have ordered nationwide blackouts, alarming officials about what will happen when cold weather arrives and energy consumption goes even higher.

Gunman Opens Fire on U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

A gunman fired shots at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, Lebanon’s army said. The gunman was wounded and arrested, and an embassy guard was injured.

Far-Right Politician Attacked With Box Cutter in Germany

A municipal candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany party was slashed with a box cutter in the western German city of Mannheim.

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