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kraine has stepped up attacks on logistics and energy infrastructure in Crimea in recent weeks, sparking fuel shortages and a state of emergency in the territory, which is critical to Russia's war on its smaller neighbour, now in its fifth year

US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that the species will no longer be listed as endangered. Instead, it has been reclassified as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to thirty-four. Six people sustained serious injuries from the earthquake which struck late Tuesday. Buildings collapsed and roads ruptured as the earthquake caused widespread damage. Nearly half of the fatalities occurred at two major incident sites. These sites included a paper mill and a shopping mall.

Donald Trump and his Board of Peace announced a breakthrough Gaza agreement to disarm Hamas and implement a phased ceasefire, aiming for security and reconstruction amid Israel-Hamas conflict.

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

Perhaps North West Premier Bushy Maape is speaking his truth when he says there are no potholes in his province. But as Qaanitah Hunter points out, he probably doesn't feel a thing as he is chauffeured about in fancy German sedans, subsidised by the taxpayer.

Kuwait's Defence Ministry says its forces intercepted and destroyed Iranian drones targeting military facilities, reporting no casualties. Iran later claimed responsibility, saying it had targeted a US air base in Kuwait in response to recent American strikes, marking another escalation in the widening regional conflict.

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

Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks floated down a London canal in a cheerful race that drew smiles from spectators while raising money for a serious cause. The annual Cosmic Rubber Duck Race returned to Paddington Basin on the Grand Union Canal, where up to 3,000 numbered rubber ducks were released into the water and drifted around 100 metres towards the finish line.

Telegram is under fresh global scrutiny as a Russian agency accuses founder Pavel Durov of facilitating terrorism and issues an international arrest warrant. Know the whole matter.