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Zelenskyy to replace NSDC secretary: Umerov's post to be taken by former Interior Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to dismiss Rustem Umerov as secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and appoint former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. The move follows a recent government reshuffle that sparked public protests.

ERR (rus) · 17 Jul, 16:36

Ukrainian Army Destroys Tu-95 Strategic Bomber at Engels Airfield

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the military destroyed a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber during an attack on Engels airfield.

TVNET · 17 Jul, 16:36

Finnish PM Orpo caught in corruption scandal over sports arena support

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is at the center of a corruption scandal related to a planned multi-million euro state support for a sports arena in Helsinki, which was questioned by the Ministry of Finance.

LSM · 17 Jul, 16:36

Trump repeats unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and Chinese interference

US President Donald Trump, in a televised address to the nation, reiterated claims about the “stolen” 2020 election, China’s role in obtaining voter data, and his refusal to concede, while criticizing media outlets that did not air his speech.

Delfi · 17 Jul, 15:37

EU bolsters Red Sea mission amid reports Houthis may shut Bab el-Mandeb

The European Union is strengthening its security missions in the Red Sea following reports that Iran-backed Houthis may be preparing to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical global shipping route.

Euronews · 17 Jul, 15:37

Seven American aid workers quarantine in Kenya after US travel ban

Seven American aid workers returning from fighting the Ebola outbreak in Congo are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the US government imposed travel restrictions.

The Guardian World · 17 Jul, 15:37

China rejects Trump's claims of interference in 2020 US election

China has responded to US President Donald Trump's allegations that China interfered in the 2020 US presidential election, firmly denying the accusations.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul, 15:37

Man killed in Russian attack on Odesa

A man was killed in a Russian attack on Odesa. No further details are available as the source text did not contain the full article.

Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Jul, 15:36

Kremlin Rejects Trump’s Election Interference Allegations

The Kremlin has firmly rejected U.S. intelligence findings of Russian election interference, as President Trump made unsubstantiated claims about electoral vulnerabilities.

The Moscow Times · 17 Jul, 15:36

U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf

On Friday, the U.S. struck bridges in Iran while Iran attacked U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf, escalating fears of an all-out war over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

NPR World · 17 Jul, 14:38

UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM

Andy Burnham was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming prime minister on Monday.

France 24 · 17 Jul, 14:38

CIA Director: Russian Soldiers Survive Average 30 Minutes on Frontline

CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that Russian soldiers survive an average of 30 minutes in the combat zone, mainly due to Ukrainian drones equipped with artificial intelligence.

Delfi · 17 Jul, 14:38

Hundreds of Rohingya Feared Drowned at Sea

More than 500 Rohingya, who set off from Myanmar weeks ago in search of a better life, are feared dead after their boats sank. News of the tragedy has only recently emerged.

The New York Times · 17 Jul, 14:38

New PM Andy Burnham to reshape UK's international role

Andy Burnham, previously known as the mayor of Manchester, becomes UK prime minister, pledging a tougher stance on Israel and continued support for Ukraine, while relations with the EU remain uncertain.

Deutsche Welle · 17 Jul, 14:37

Greece Blocks New EU Sanctions Package Over Russian Gas Ban Concerns

Greece is blocking the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia, fearing that banning Russian gas supplies to third countries could lead to loss of market share to non-EU competitors.

Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Jul, 14:37

Andy Burnham Officially Confirmed as Labour Party Leader

Andy Burnham, MP and former mayor of Greater Manchester, has become the leader of the Labour Party after being confirmed at a special party conference.

LSM · 17 Jul, 14:36

Trust in Ukraine's President Declines as Society Shifts Psychologically, Analysts Say

Recent polls show 63% of Ukrainians want a new president after the war, while only 32% would vote for the incumbent. Experts attribute the paradox to a societal shift from wartime unity to moral polarization and a search for hope.

Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Jul, 13:37

Democrats criticize Trump's claims of election interference

Donald Trump in his televised address accused China of meddling in the 2020 election and called for the Save America Act. Democrats and China rejected the allegations.

The Guardian World · 17 Jul, 13:37

Putin's approval rating drops at record pace since war began

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating fell by five percentage points in a week to 66%, according to the FOM poll. VTsIOM also recorded a decline, though at a slower pace.

ERR (rus) · 17 Jul, 13:37

Kim Jong Un Hosts Top Chinese Official in Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Huning on Thursday, strengthening bilateral ties as China seeks to counterbalance North Korea's growing relationship with Russia.

Euronews · 17 Jul, 13:36

Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine: nearly 3,000 mercenaries identified

According to the 'Stop Russian Recruiters' platform linked to Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, Russia continues to recruit Africans for combat in Ukraine, with nearly 3,000 such fighters identified, of whom about one in six has been killed.

France 24 · 17 Jul, 13:36

Ilya Remeslo, former pro-Kremlin blogger who informed on Alexei Navalny, detained for spreading fakes about Russian army

Ilya Remeslo, once a pro-government blogger and informant, has been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.

Meduza · 17 Jul, 12:38

WoodUpp Wall Panels Designed for Easy Adhesive Installation on Plasterboard

WoodUpp offers wall panels that can be directly attached to plasterboard using adhesive, suitable for various interior styles.

Euromaidan Press · 17 Jul, 12:38

ICE arrests Chinese human rights lawyer who fled crackdown

Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping arrested by ICE, raising fears of deportation to China where he would face persecution.

The Guardian World · 17 Jul, 12:37

Hungary Launches Investigation into Former Foreign Minister Szijjártó's Russian Contacts

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has confirmed that authorities have opened an investigation into former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó over his ties with Russian officials.

TVNET · 17 Jul, 12:37

CIA Director: New Russian Recruits Survive Average 20–30 Minutes in Ukraine

CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that newly mobilized Russian soldiers survive on average only 20 to 30 minutes after arriving in the combat zone in Ukraine, primarily due to Ukrainian drone attacks that have become cheap and precise killing devices.

Apollo.lv · 17 Jul, 12:37

Group Behind '2000 Mules' Returns With New Election Conspiracy Film

True the Vote, the election denial group behind the debunked film '2000 Mules,' is releasing a new documentary alleging systemic election fraud in Black communities, claims already dismissed by courts.

Wired · 17 Jul, 12:37

Kuwait says electrical and desalination plant damaged in Iranian attack

Iran launched multiple air strikes on Gulf neighbors in retaliation for US strikes, with Kuwait reporting damage to a power and water desalination plant.

France 24 · 17 Jul, 12:36

Young Tech Specialists Take Over Ukraine's Defense Industry

Ukraine's defense sector is undergoing a generational shift as young tech-savvy professionals replace the old guard, introducing innovations in weapon development and military planning.

The New York Times · 17 Jul, 12:36

US strikes on Iran hit airport, railway, bridges; Iran retaliates with missile attacks

Overnight US strikes hit an airport, railway station, and bridges in Iran, killing seven. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, while the US tightened its naval blockade and conducted a sixth consecutive night of air strikes.

The Guardian World · 17 Jul, 11:37

Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

A powerful storm surge on July 16 flooded the Chilean coastal town of Penco, killing at least three people and forcing evacuations as emergency crews responded.

Euronews · 17 Jul, 11:37

Russian FPV drone kills woman in Kherson, six others wounded

On the morning of July 17, Russian forces attacked the Dnipro district of Kherson with an FPV drone, killing a 70-year-old woman and wounding six people, including one in serious condition.

Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Jul, 11:37

Iran strikes Gulf states as US escalates bombing campaign

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on multiple Gulf countries overnight, while the US continued its sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul, 11:37

Latvia boosts security at gas storage facility and dam near Riga amid Russian threat

Latvia's Prime Minister has announced enhanced security at a gas storage facility and a dam upstream of the capital, citing Russian threats.

Euromaidan Press · 17 Jul, 11:37