Syrian government troops battled insurgents in Aleppo for the first time since 2016, with warplanes targeting rebel supply lines on the city’s edge. Insurgents broke through defense lines, entered the city’s western neighborhood, and launched an offensive in Aleppo and Idlib countryside, seizing control of villages and towns. Government forces, backed by Russia and Iran, are mobilizing to repel the “terrorist groups” with accusations against Turkey for supporting the insurgents’ push.
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Kansas sheriff’s deputy Elijah Ming killed responding to call at home
A Kansas sheriff's deputy, Elijah Ming, was shot and killed while responding to a civil standby call on Saturday afternoon; the suspect, Shawn Harris, 38, barricaded himself inside a residence before being apprehended. Deputy Ming, who served nearly nine years, was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, prompting condolences from local officials and an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
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