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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including what Moscow called the largest-ever attack on the capital, damaging an oil refinery and killing two people. The strikes came as Russia concluded a parliamentary election that the article describes as virtually devoid of opposition, while Russian attacks killed civilians in Ukraine. Russia said it downed 1,110 drones and blamed Ukraine for disrupting the vote.

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‘SNL UK’ viciously roasts Ed Sheeran fans after Macklemore fiasco

A new SNL UK sketch mocked Ed Sheeran fans and his tour controversy after opening act Macklemore was dropped for leading 'Free Palestine' chants and criticizing Israel on stage. The piece also notes SNL UK's jokes about Robert Kraft, including his past Epstein ties and 2019 prostitution solicitation charges.

Right 1.8

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Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured

Russia concluded its first wartime parliamentary election, with United Russia expected to retain dominance amid opposition suppression and reported polling violations. Voting also took place in illegally annexed Ukrainian regions, drawing condemnation from Kyiv and the EU, while Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Russia. Exiled opposition groups urged anti-war Russians to vote and protest abroad.

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Opinion | What Is Saudi Arabia’s Plan for the Houthis?

This opinion piece argues that Saudi Arabia must clarify whether it wants de-escalation or a decisive military response to Houthi attacks. It cites Houthi strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and civilian sites, including an alleged drone launch at Mecca, and says any successful operation would require a Saudi-led coalition and indispensable American support.

Right 2.1

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Ukraine deploys new 6-ton missile to hit Moscow and Russian refineries —and the result was devastating

Ukraine used its new FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile and more than 1,000 drones in a major strike on Moscow and Russian oil refineries, according to Ukrainian officials. The article emphasizes the weapon's range and power, reports refinery damage and casualties, and frames the attack as hitting Russia's war financing.

Left 3.6

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Russian soldiers are 'gang-raping and torturing civilians in Ukraine with four-year-old girl among victims', report finds

A UN report documents widespread conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine, attributing 89% of verified cases to Russian forces and 11% to Ukrainian authorities. It details gang rape, genital mutilation, electric shocks, and torture, including a four-year-old girl among victims, while also noting Russian forces trapping civilians in Oleshky. Ukrainian officials and UN human rights monitors are quoted condemning the abuses.

Left 2.9

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Ed Sheeran reveals he changed his Philadelphia stage layout because he was 'afraid audience might throw things at me' when he was pushed into addressing his politics

Ed Sheeran told a Philadelphia audience he changed his stage layout because he feared objects might be thrown at him amid the Israel-Palestine controversy surrounding his tour. He apologized for his handling of the situation and addressed Gaza and the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Right 2.1