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Ukraine says its troops advance towards Izium as fighting rages in Donbas

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Heavy Russian shelling reported along Donbas front Fresh Ukrainian attacks damage key bridge in Kherson Both sides blame the other for shelling nuclear plant KYIV, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Ukraine reported intense Russian shelling across the frontlines on Tuesday as both sides traded blame for the weekend strike on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex which triggered … Read more

Exclusive: Russia starts stripping jetliners for parts as sanctions bite

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This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Russian airlines, including state-controlled Aeroflot (AFLT.MM), are stripping jetliners to secure spare parts they can no longer buy abroad because of Western sanctions, four industry sources told Reuters. The steps are in line … Read more

China announces fresh military drills around Taiwan

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TAIPEI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – China’s military announced fresh military drills on Monday in the seas and airspace around Taiwan – a day after the scheduled end of its largest ever exercises to protest against last week’s visit to Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China’s Eastern Theater Command said it would conduct joint … Read more

UN chief demands international access to Ukraine nuclear plant after new attack

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Kyiv, Moscow trade blame for hits on Zaporizhzhia site UN’s Guterres says any attack on a nuclear plant is “suicidal” Four ships with Ukrainian food sail from Black Sea ports Aug 8 (Reuters) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for international inspectors to be given access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after Ukraine … Read more

WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy’s River Po

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BORGO VIRGILIO, Italy, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Heatwaves sweeping Europe this summer have brought not just record high temperatures and scorched fields: the drought-stricken waters of Italy’s River Po are running so low they revealed a previously submerged World War Two bomb. Military experts defused and carried out a controlled explosion on Sunday of the … Read more

COVID lockdown turns Chinese tourist hotspot Sanya into nightmare for stranded tourists

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People are seen next to restaurants at Houhai village in Sanya, Hainan province, China November 26, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com register BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) – When Chinese businesswoman Yang Jing was planning this year’s summer holiday in 2021, she chose the tropical southern island of Hainan … Read more

U.S. Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs in win for Biden

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WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – The US Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President Joe Biden that Democrats hope will aid their chances of keeping control of Congress in this year’s elections. After a marathon, … Read more

Chile sinkhole grows large enough to swallow France’s Arc de Triomphe

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A sinkhole is exposed at a mining zone close to Tierra Amarilla town, in Copiapo, Chile, August 1, 2022. REUTERS/Johan Godoy Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com register Aug 7 (Reuters) – A sinkhole in Chile has doubled in size, growing large enough to engulf France’s Arc de Triomphe and prompting officials to … Read more

U.N.’s nuclear watchdog warns on Ukraine plant; Russia shells ‘dozens’ of towns

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Two sides exchange blame over nuclear plant danger Ukraine says Russian forces try to attack in six eastern areas Four more ships department with foodstuffs Aug 7 (Reuters) – The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency raised serious concern about shelling at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, as its military said Russian forces … Read more

Chinese and Taiwanese warships eye each other as drills due to end

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Chinese and Taiwanese ships circle in high seas “cat and mouse” Four days of Chinese drills due to end at midday China warns US not to create greater crisis TAIPEI, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high-seas “cat and mouse” on Sunday, hours before the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented … Read more