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Zelensky rebukes US 'silence' after Russia's record air assault

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A municipality worker cleans an apartment building that was damaged in a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 25, 2025.
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Russia launched its largest aerial attack of its three-year war on Ukraine overnight, killing at least 12 people
Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says
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Nine out of Gaza doctor’s 10 children killed in Israeli airstrike
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People hold pictures of hostages held by Hamas and children killed by Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip at a protest near the Israeli-Gaza border in Sderot, southern Israel, Friday, May 23, 2025.
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Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
President Donald Trump's new "recommended" tariff level is more than double the size of the 20% initial “reciprocal” tariff on the EU.
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Competitors take part in the annual unofficial cheese rolling race at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, England Monday May 30, 2016. Runners have chased a round of cheese down the 200 yard, one-in-three gradient hill in Brockworth annually, since the early 1800s. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
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A file photo of the Nguyen Dynasty throne in Vietnam's Thái Hòa Palace.
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Man detained after breaking armrest off ancient throne in Vietnam
A crowd gathers on the top of Cadillac Mountain to watch the sun set at Acadia National Park Saturday, October 15, 2022.
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Lando Norris leads Charles Leclerc into the Fairmont Hairpin during the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Aspergillus, a type of fungi, is expanding its range as the world heats up, according to new research.
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Anglo-Saxons buried a mysterious vessel over a millennium ago. Archaeologists discovered its contents
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European city asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic streets
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People celebrate in Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria, on May 13, following US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions in Syria.
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US moves to ease sanctions on Syria after Trump pledge
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Freshly-made pennies sit in a bin at the US Mint in Denver in this 2007 file photo.
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This satellite image taken on May 22, 2025, shows the aftermath of North Korea's second-newest destroyer which appeared to be capsized in a "serious accident" during a launching ceremony in Chongjin shipyard.
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Three people detained after North Korean navy destroyer’s botched launch, state media says
Kim Little and Leah Williamson lift the Women's Champions League trophy after their win.
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Arsenal stuns two-time defending champion Barcelona to win first Women’s Champions League title in 18 years
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Molly Canty poses at her family home in Roswell, Georgia, on May 13, 2025.
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She grew up haunted by a uniquely American nightmare. It finally caught up with her at college
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Twin 19-year-olds were found dead on a remote Georgia mountaintop. Police now say they’ve solved the mystery
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Suzuki Yui, fashion detail, departs the "Renoir" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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Flat shoes are now allowed at the Cannes Film Festival. Can they rise to the occasion?
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Crypto investor charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in NYC apartment for weeks
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Global Business

BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 11: An aerial view shows a CosMc's restaurant, a concept recently launched by McDonald’s on December 11, 2023 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Lines to order food and beverages at the drive-thru-only restaurant, which opened to the public late last week, have been as long as 6 hours. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky depart the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Titleholder Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, looks at the cups during the draw of French Open tennis tournament, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.
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US Politics

Interim US Attorney Jeanine Pirro arrives for a press update on a shooting the night before, of two Israeli embassy staffers, at the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2025.
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Jeanine Pirro steps into spotlight with response to murders of Israeli embassy staffers
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health and wellness

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Tech

Close-up of phone screen displaying Anthropic Claude, a Large Language Model (LLM) powered generative artificial intelligence chatbot, Lafayette, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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Anthropic says its new AI model can work almost an entire workday straight
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