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Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones overnight at Moscow, damaging a residential building and an oil refinery while officials reported two deaths and 20 injuries. The record-breaking barrage coincided with the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.
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A senior Houthi official says the group will not target U.S. ships in the Red Sea, with the sole exception of Saudi vessels, after reportedly reassuring the Trump administration. Trump has declined recent Saudi requests to strike the Houthis and instead sent advisers, as Washington focuses on its war with Iran and depleted munitions.
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Nadiya Hussain shared an Instagram video accusing Ed Sheeran of shedding 'white tears' after he broke down onstage amid backlash over his tour and the Israel-Palestine controversy. The article details the therapist's explanation of 'white tears' while also emphasizing Sheeran's emotional apology and distress.
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Yemenis are fleeing across the Bab al-Mandab strait to Djibouti as fighting escalates between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. The UN estimates more than 120,000 people have been displaced along Yemen's Red Sea coast, with refugees describing airstrikes, drones, and missiles affecting civilians on all sides. The report highlights the humanitarian toll and Djibouti's role as a reluctant host amid regional militarization.
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Iran's early missile and drone attacks on the Navy's Bahrain headquarters caught military families and officials by surprise, with some families waiting a week or more to evacuate. Many evacuated families face financial strain from maintaining two households, while the Navy has restructured Middle East logistics and not released public damage cost estimates. The report focuses on the human and operational fallout of the war's opening days.
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President Trump considered ordering strikes against the Houthis in Yemen over the weekend before deciding to hold off, according to U.S. officials. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged action as Houthi advances threatened the Red Sea chokepoint, but Trump opted instead for intelligence support and diplomacy for now. The report details internal deliberations, CENTCOM strike options, and concerns about oil prices and a second choke point.
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Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Moscow overnight, and Russian forces responded with drone strikes across the Kyiv region, hitting a warehouse in Boryspil and injuring at least one person. The report frames the Russian strikes as apparent retaliation for the Ukrainian barrage.
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Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert after Macklemore was dropped from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage, which also led other openers to leave. Sheeran told fans he never wanted to be an activist musician amid the controversy.
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Ukraine launched a large drone barrage into Russia over the weekend, with Moscow among the targets, according to a brief news report.
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The article previews the 2026 UN General Assembly, listing expected speakers, major conflicts, climate and AI agenda items, and sideline meetings. It notes Trump's schedule and several diplomatic developments without advancing a clear political argument.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen are expanding attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating Middle East tensions. President Trump says he is in "deciding mode" about next steps on Iran, with a correspondent providing further insight.
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The op-ed argues that Houthi control of Bab el-Mandeb and Iranian strategy threaten global energy, requiring U.S. and Israeli military action. It claims a Russian move into the Baltics would expose Europe's vulnerability and urges Washington and Jerusalem to force Europe into a hardline anti-Iran, pro-Israel alignment.