Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

Russia Is Clawing Back Land Taken by Ukraine This Summer

Russia has recaptured a few villages in its western borderlands that Ukraine invaded over the summer, threatening Kyiv’s hold on territory it views as crucial leverage for pushing Moscow toward negotiations to end the war.

Deadly Hezbollah Strike on Army Base Shows Israel’s Weakness Against Drones

Israel has one of the world’s best defenses against missiles and rockets, but struggles to detect slower-moving unmanned aircraft, experts said.

Russia’s Latest Target in Africa: U.S.-Funded Anti-Malaria Programs

Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.

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