Massive Russian air strikes hit Ukraine

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Kills at least 12 people and injures dozens as rescue operations continue in Kiev, Odesa, and Dnipro following a coordinated overnight missile and drone barrage

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A banana stolen, a tanker boarded, and a president threatened

France seizes a Russian shadow tanker in the Atlantic as Iran suspends peace talks and threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz

French naval commandos intercepted a sanctioned Russian tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday, triggering a furious Kremlin response. The operation came as Iran suspended all dialogue with the United States and renewed threats to block the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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The EU AI Office's first formal investigations mark a significant, concrete step in enforcing the AI Act, moving from guidance to active oversight of frontier models.

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