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More than 20 civilians were killed in a Russian airstrike on the village of Yarova in Ukraine's Donetsk region, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to call for increased international pressure and sanctions against Russia. As NATO chief Mark Rutte visits the UK for discussions on support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a global response to this "brutal" attack on civilians. Want More Context? 🔎

Photos show Palestinians trying to catch falling papers amidst heavy Israeli strikes on Gaza City, declared a “dangerous combat zone,” leading to mass displacement. With claims that Hamas operates from civilian buildings, the IDF has destroyed high-rises, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, while Palestinian health officials report over 64,000 deaths since the war began following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Want More Context? 🔎

Rescuers, supported by the military, have evacuated nearly 100,000 people from Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, due to severe flooding from monsoon rains and dam releases, displacing 2.2 million since August. With at least 61 fatalities reported, ongoing efforts include controlled breaches of embankments and the use of thermal imaging drones to find survivors, as flood risks persist in other regions. Want More Context? 🔎

A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore funding to Harvard after a long dispute, but the administration plans to appeal. Amid concerns over free speech, international students are especially anxious about potential immigration issues, leading to cautious behavior and questions about safety on campus. Want More Context? 🔎

A 45-year-old man died after falling 30 feet into an empty factory silo in Speke, Merseyside, on Monday evening. Emergency services, including Merseyside Police and Fire and Rescue, responded to the incident, but the man succumbed to his injuries shortly after the fall; a police cordon was established as the Health and Safety Executive was notified. Want More Context? 🔎

Discussion surrounding the potential removal of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is increasing but remains unlikely, as leadership changes are rare and disruptive in New Zealand politics. Currently, Luxon's popularity and the National Party's polling numbers do not present a compelling reason for such a significant shift, with the last instance of a Prime Minister being ousted occurring in 1997. Want More Context? 🔎