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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the Ukraine army’s incursion into the Kursk region, which has caused more than 100,000 civilians to flee, is an attempt by Kyiv to stop Moscow’s offensive in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region.

Putin says Ukraine's incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive

India's Narendra Modi urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday to sit down for talks with Russia to end the war and offered to act as a “friend” to help bring peace as the two leaders met in wartime Kyiv. The first visit by an Indian prime minister in...

In Ukraine, India's Narendra Modi urges Zelenskyy to sit down for talks with Russia

The entire world, including Ukraine, wants Russia to join global leaders at a planned second peace summit to end the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told French media including AFP. With Russian forces gaining momentum on the front and aid from allies ebbing or in doubt, Zelensky has...

Ukraine's Zelensky says he wants Russia ‘at the table’ for next peace summit

The Independent

 Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning to Russia as Ukraine continues its advance into the Russian border region of Kursk.Addressing the nation on Tuesday (13 August), President Zelensky revealed new discussions and legislative initiatives are being prepared for the month, which he says will “undoubtedly strengthen our state, our defense, and our society.”The Ukrainian president said: “The more the Russian military presence in the border area is destroyed, the closer peace and real security will be for our country.“The Russian state must be held accountable for what it has done.”

Zelensky issues warning to Russia as Ukraine forces continue advance into Kursk

Business Insider

The White House offered an "easy solution" to Russia after Putin complained of Ukraine's invasion of its Kursk region.

The White House offered Putin a way to stop the Kursk invasion: 'Get the hell out of Ukraine'

Three people have been killed and four others are fighting for their lives after an attack at a festival in Germany. A man stabbed passers-by at random in the western German city of Solingen on Friday night, the newspaper Bild reported. Police said that the perpetrator was on the run,...

Three people killed and four fighting for their lives after attack at festival in Germany

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

POLITICO

"This really set Putin back on his heels," he said of Russia's president.

Ukraine's incursion into Russia could change everything, Mark Kelly says

Vice President Kamala Harris is making a bid for the White House with running mate Tim Walz after replacing President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket just a few months before Election Day. As Harris closed out the Democratic National Convention last night, a brand-new poll shows that it had...

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

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Nassau County, NY

A New York drug smuggler and loan shark who Donald Trump gave clemency was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly punching his 75-year-old father-in-law in the head during a domestic dispute – adding to the list of his violent history. Jonathan Braun, 41, was allegedly chasing his wife around their...

Trump gave this New York drug dealer clemency. Now he’s accused of attacking his wife and her family

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called Kyiv’s overnight assault on Moscow “one of the largest ever” drone attacks on the Russian capital. Russia said its forces shot down 45 Ukrainian drones in total overnight, including 11 targeting Moscow. At the same time, Kyiv is pressing ahead with its major incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with the Carnegie Endowment’s Michael Kofman about what Ukraine has achieved in recent weeks.

Ukraine struggles to bring the war to Russia

A knifeman is on the run after three people were killed in an attack at a German diversity festival in Solingen on Friday night. A 15-year-old boy, who allegedly knew about the attack beforehand is being questioned by police. Eight people were injured, including four who are in a serious...

Germany stabbing: Everything we know as Solingen police search for attacker after three killed at festival

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Zach Galifianakis warns Kamala Harris celebrity endorsements could backfire

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson is being treated in hospital for “serious burns” after he was caught in a bonfire “explosion” on his farm in Iowa. The US musician, 47, announced the news by sharing an Instagram video from his hospital bed, as he assured fans that he would be “OK”.

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson in hospital with ‘serious burns’ as girlfriend Kelly Osbourne issues warning

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

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The Supreme Court handed the Republican National Committee a partial win on Thursday, granting their request to reinstate an Arizona voter ID law that requires new voters to prove their citizenship when using a state form. “Huge win for the integrity of elections,” the GOP wrote on X in response...

Supreme Court grants RNC request to reinstate Arizona voter ID law requiring proof of citizenship

Business Times

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This visit, the first by an Indian leader to Ukraine since the country gained independence, comes just weeks after Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow-a visit that drew criticism from Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Modi Meets Zelensky in Kyiv as India Balances Ties with Russia and Ukraine

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Russian forces have launched a fierce counteroffensive against Ukrainian troops that crossed into Russian territory last week, marking the most significant breach of Russia's borders since the war began. The Ukrainian advance, which saw President Volodymyr Zelensky's forces seize nearly 386 square miles of territory in the Kursk region, has prompted a robust military response from Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed a "worthy response" to what he has termed a major provocation by Kyiv.

Russia Strikes Back: Putin Orders Counteroffensive as Ukraine Seizes 386 Square Miles of Russian Territory

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Sir Keir Starmer says ‘slava Ukraini’ in solidarity message to mark 33 years of Ukraine’s independence

Sir Keir Starmer has issued a statement of support as Ukraine marks 33 years since it declared independence from the Soviet Union. The prime minister told...

Sir Keir Starmer says ‘slava Ukraini’ in solidarity message to mark 33 years of Ukraine’s independence

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