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Recent Russian aerial assaults have escalated across Ukraine, particularly targeting Kharkiv and Kyiv, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and significant damage to cultural landmarks. President Zelenskyy continues to urge international allies for enhanced military support amid these ongoing attacks.
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On October 22, 2024, a fuel tanker explosion in Jigawa state, Nigeria, resulted in at least 168 fatalities as residents rushed to collect spilled fuel. This incident highlights the dangers of fuel salvaging amid soaring prices following the removal of government subsidies. Similar incidents have occurred recently in Uganda and Russia.
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North Korean troops have reportedly engaged in combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's Kursk region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for increased support from allies as the situation intensifies, with concerns about the implications for global security.
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Chinese human rights lawyers Yu Wensheng and Xu Zhiyong are facing severe sentences for their activism. Yu received three years' detention, while Xu's health deteriorates amid a hunger strike. International calls for their release grow, highlighting ongoing human rights abuses in China and beyond.