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A Ukrainian artillery unit firing toward Russian infantry troops advancing around the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovske on Wednesday.Credit...David Guttenfelder for The New York TimesAs the war drags on, Ukraine has managed to hold off Russian gains for the past month thanks in large part to continued support from the United States and its…

After days of battles, French firefighters observed the first signs of a slow down among fires in the southwestern region of Gironde on Thursday afternoon. "The fire did not grow very much during the day, despite very low humidity and high temperatures, thanks to especially the combined action of the means that were made available," said Marc…

Ukraine silent on how strike was carried outSatellite images show three craters, eight destroyed planes'It's very good,' says ex-head of CIARussian bombardment reported along frontlineKYIV, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Satellite pictures released on Thursday showed devastation at a Russian air base in Crimea, hit days earlier in an attack that suggested…

Voter support slumps over party's ties to churchShake-up comes earlier than analysts had expectedChurch defends its right to participate in politicsKishida only chose ministers who will "review" ties to the groupTOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday, as he battled growing public anger…

SEOUL, Aug 9 (Reuters) - At least eight people died in and around Seoul overnight, South Korean authorities said on Tuesday, after torrential rain knocked out power, caused landslides and left roads and subways submerged.The southern part of the national capital received more than 100mm (3.9 inches) of rain per hour on late Monday, with some…

Kyiv, Moscow trade blame for hits on Zaporizhzhia plantUN's Guterres: Any attack on nuclear plant is 'suicidal'Plant in Russian-held region operating normally -MoscowTwo Ukrainian grain ships leave ports, 12 since last weekAug 8 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for international inspectors to be given access…

Public transportation was suspended and people's movements inside the city were restricted from early Saturday morning, authorities said. Stranded tourists are required to stay for seven days and clear five Covid-19 tests before leaving. Deputy mayor He Shigang on Friday said around 80,000 tourists remained in the city. All those currently in…

Xi Jinping and Tim CookAssociated PressApple warned suppliers not to identify Taiwan as an independent country on Friday, Nikkei reported.The announcement came after some Apple components were held for review by Chinese authorities.Earlier this week, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi garnered China's ire for visiting Taiwan.Apple told suppliers on…

Comment on this storyCommentBERLIN — Germany’s new government had been in power for just a week last December when it was presented with a test of its mettle.In a wood-paneled hearing room at Berlin’s highest court, Vadim Krasikov, 56, was convicted of carrying out a killing on behalf of Russia — an act the judges slammed as “state terrorism.”…

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the development of the country's metallurgical sector, via a video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia August 1, 2022. Sputnik/Pavel Byrkin/Kremlin via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThis content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage…