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The overnight strikes by Russia came a day after massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, where a day of mourning is being observed.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Halmahera, Indonesia, with no tsunami threat or immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A routine snack break at a Ford factory turned into a workplace dispute that has drawn widespread attention in the US. Kurt Kromm, a 60-year-old electrician who had worked at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant for 11 years, was fired after the company accused him of stealing a $1.95 chocolate chip cookie from a self-checkout kiosk.

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

'Rooftoppers' Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after allegedly scaling the New York skyscraper.

The first stage will consist of the return of the hostage. A total of 33 hostages would be set free, which will include children, women, including female soldiers, men above 50, and the wounded and sick. Israel believes most are alive but has had no official confirmation from Hamas.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body was placed in state in Tehran ahead of a week-long funeral. Experts say it was preserved in refrigerated storage as security concerns delayed burial for months.

Quoting the rules of Islam, the lawmaker said the comment made her feel uncomfortable and singled out because of her religion and culture.

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and the DCMS have left X, citing abuse and misinformation. The move sharpens scrutiny of the platform as critics question its role in public debate.

Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.