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Russian Strike on Prison Kills 16, Ukraine Says

A Russian strike on a correctional facility in southern Ukraine killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more just before midnight on Monday, Ukrainian officials said.

U.K. Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September, Barring Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain would recognize the state of Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a cease-fire with Hamas, pouring pressure on the Israeli government to halt a war that has put Gaza on the brink of famine.

Villagers Trapped as Heavy Rains in Beijing Leave Nearly 40 Dead

Beijing was left reeling on Tuesday, after days of torrential rains there and in surrounding areas led to the deaths of at least 38 people. The severe downpours set off flooding and landslides that trapped residents in their villages and prompted China’s leader to order “all-out” rescue efforts.

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