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Russia's drone strike in Marhanets killed nine people and injured at least 30 as part of a broader attack on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including Poltava and Odesa. Both President Putin and President Zelenskiy have expressed willingness to negotiate a pact to ban such attacks, marking a potential resumption of direct talks since the war's onset in February 2022. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian delegation is expected to respond to a peace framework in upcoming discussions with...

Prince William and Princess Kate celebrated their son Louis's seventh birthday with a portrait featuring the young royal missing his front teeth, dressed in a green sweater and jeans. The post generated surprise among social media users at how much he has grown, with many commenting on his maturity and wishing him a fun birthday filled with family and cake. Louis, the third child of the couple and known for his cheeky antics, has become...

Ashley John McGregor was found guilty of manslaughter and criminal neglect after violently shaking his 19-day-old son, Alvin, leading to the baby's death on April 23, 2021. Despite clear signs of injury, neither McGregor nor Alvin's mother, Rebecca Lea Denton, sought medical help for nearly two days, with Denton later pleading guilty to criminal neglect. Family members expressed their profound grief in court, emphasizing the irreversible impact of Alvin's death on their lives. Full Article

SummaryFollowing a violent eruption of Costa Rica's Poás Volcano, which sent ash plumes over 4,700 meters high, villages nearby are under an "Orange Alert" due to the deposition of volcanic ash and the daily release of over 600 tonnes of sulphur dioxide. Local health officials are urging residents to avoid the toxic ash cloud, and the Costa Rican Government has closed the Poás Volcano National Park. Communities including Zarcero and San José are affected, with...

SummarySeventeen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout will make his Australian senior international debut at the world athletics championships in Tokyo this September, focusing on the 200m, where he holds the national record. Following impressive performances at the national titles in Perth, Gout is excited to compete against top athletes and has also trained with Olympic champion Noah Lyles. Alongside Gout, Lachie Kennedy will represent Australia in the 100m, and several other athletes, including medalists from the...

Matheus Nunes scored a dramatic late goal, securing Manchester City a vital 2-1 win over Aston Villa in their quest for Champions League qualification. City initially took the lead with a deflected goal from Bernardo Silva, but Marcus Rashford equalized from the penalty spot after a VAR review. Despite Villa's strong start and Rashford's efforts, City's dominance in possession paid off when Nunes converted a low cross from Jeremy Doku in the 94th minute, moving...