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Russian troops launched at least 43 self-destructing Iranian-made drones in Ukraine yesterday, terrorizing residents in cities across the country. In Kyiv, the weapons could be seen flying low over office buildings and apartment blocks. At least four people were killed, including a young couple who were expecting a baby.Russian troops launched at least 43 self-destructing Iranian-made drones in Ukraine yesterday, terrorizing residents in cities across the country. In Kyiv, the weapons could be seen flying low over office buildings and apartment blocks. At least four people were killed, including a young couple who were expecting a baby.
A separate missile attack in the northeastern region of Sumy killed at least five people. Western analysts say the use of the slow, easy-to-target drones is a sign that Moscow’s stocks of precision missiles are running low. It is also the most emphatic proof yet that Tehran has become a rare, increasingly close ally to the Kremlin, as the two authoritarian governments have united over shared animosity toward the U.S.A separate missile attack in the northeastern region of Sumy killed at least five people. Western analysts say the use of the slow, easy-to-target drones is a sign that Moscow’s stocks of precision missiles are running low. It is also the most emphatic proof yet that Tehran has become a rare, increasingly close ally to the Kremlin, as the two authoritarian governments have united over shared animosity toward the U.S.
In the eastern Donbas region, after chasing retreating Russian troops across a stretch of rolling hills and forests for a month, Ukrainian troops have slowed almost to a halt. In recent days, Russian reinforcements have rushed to the front line, launching a counterattack to break Ukraine’s momentum.In the eastern Donbas region, after chasing retreating Russian troops across a stretch of rolling hills and forests for a month, Ukrainian troops have slowed almost to a halt. In recent days, Russian reinforcements have rushed to the front line, launching a counterattack to break Ukraine’s momentum.
In other news from the war:In other news from the war:
Moscow’s mayor announced the end of the draft for new recruits in his city, saying it had met its quota.Moscow’s mayor announced the end of the draft for new recruits in his city, saying it had met its quota.
A Russian military jet crashed into the courtyard of an apartment building in a Russian port town east of Crimea, killing at least four.A Russian military jet crashed into the courtyard of an apartment building in a Russian port town east of Crimea, killing at least four.
Under relentless pressure from financial markets, Britain’s new chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, yesterday swept away the free-market economic agenda of Liz Truss, the prime minister, leaving her political survival in doubt. Hunt said he would reverse virtually all of the government’s planned tax cuts, which were the centerpiece of Truss’s promise to reignite Britain’s economic growth.Under relentless pressure from financial markets, Britain’s new chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, yesterday swept away the free-market economic agenda of Liz Truss, the prime minister, leaving her political survival in doubt. Hunt said he would reverse virtually all of the government’s planned tax cuts, which were the centerpiece of Truss’s promise to reignite Britain’s economic growth.
The wholesale about-face produced a striking tableau in Parliament later in the day when Hunt rose to defend the revamped fiscal plan. As Hunt fenced with critics, Truss sat silent and expressionless behind him, already appearing like a bystander in her own government. She has been in office for only six weeks.The wholesale about-face produced a striking tableau in Parliament later in the day when Hunt rose to defend the revamped fiscal plan. As Hunt fenced with critics, Truss sat silent and expressionless behind him, already appearing like a bystander in her own government. She has been in office for only six weeks.
While the new fiscal plan may have calmed the markets, it set off more tumult in British politics. Lawmakers from the opposition Labour Party demanded that Truss resign, and several Conservative lawmakers criticized the way the government had rolled out its abortive tax cuts. But the mechanics of removing Truss from leadership remain murky.While the new fiscal plan may have calmed the markets, it set off more tumult in British politics. Lawmakers from the opposition Labour Party demanded that Truss resign, and several Conservative lawmakers criticized the way the government had rolled out its abortive tax cuts. But the mechanics of removing Truss from leadership remain murky.
Truss: The prime minister apologized for the chaos of recent weeks but gave no indication that she was planning to stand aside. “I do want to accept responsibility and say sorry for the mistakes that have been made,” she told the BBC.Truss: The prime minister apologized for the chaos of recent weeks but gave no indication that she was planning to stand aside. “I do want to accept responsibility and say sorry for the mistakes that have been made,” she told the BBC.
From Opinion: Truss may limp on, but her prime ministership is finished, Tanya Gold writes in this guest essay.
At least 600 people have died, more than 2,400 others have been injured and over 1.4 million have been displaced in the worst flooding in Nigeria in a decade. Some 200,000 homes and vast areas of farmland have been partly or wholly destroyed. For some Nigerian states, more than a month of floods is likely still to come.At least 600 people have died, more than 2,400 others have been injured and over 1.4 million have been displaced in the worst flooding in Nigeria in a decade. Some 200,000 homes and vast areas of farmland have been partly or wholly destroyed. For some Nigerian states, more than a month of floods is likely still to come.
Though rain has been one factor in the floods, a significant contributor has been the annual release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon. At the time of the dam’s construction, in the 1980s, the two countries agreed that a twin dam would be built in downstream Nigeria to contain the overflow. But the second one was never realized.Though rain has been one factor in the floods, a significant contributor has been the annual release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon. At the time of the dam’s construction, in the 1980s, the two countries agreed that a twin dam would be built in downstream Nigeria to contain the overflow. But the second one was never realized.
Climate change has also worsened conditions. The phenomenon is causing ruin across Africa. Because the continent is heavily dependent on agriculture, the effects are particularly devastating economically.Climate change has also worsened conditions. The phenomenon is causing ruin across Africa. Because the continent is heavily dependent on agriculture, the effects are particularly devastating economically.
A man protesting outside the Chinese Consulate in Manchester, England, was dragged onto the consular grounds and beaten, increasing tensions between China and Britain.A man protesting outside the Chinese Consulate in Manchester, England, was dragged onto the consular grounds and beaten, increasing tensions between China and Britain.
In Sweden, the far-right, anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats will have a say over new policies for the incoming government under a complicated leadership agreement.In Sweden, the far-right, anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats will have a say over new policies for the incoming government under a complicated leadership agreement.
The restitution of 24 skulls from France to Algeria, heralded by both sides as a diplomatic milestone, was not what it seemed, according to official documents.The restitution of 24 skulls from France to Algeria, heralded by both sides as a diplomatic milestone, was not what it seemed, according to official documents.
The Chinese government said it was indefinitely delaying the release of economic data that had been set for today. The report was expected to show continued lackluster performance.The Chinese government said it was indefinitely delaying the release of economic data that had been set for today. The report was expected to show continued lackluster performance.
U.S. stock markets shot up yesterday, after several big financial institutions reported earnings that beat expectations.U.S. stock markets shot up yesterday, after several big financial institutions reported earnings that beat expectations.
A top E.U. diplomat has stoked controversy after saying Europe is “a garden” of social cohesion and economic prosperity — and the rest of the world “a jungle.”A top E.U. diplomat has stoked controversy after saying Europe is “a garden” of social cohesion and economic prosperity — and the rest of the world “a jungle.”
China has recruited as many as 30 retired British military pilots to train pilots in the People’s Liberation Army, according to Britain’s Defense Ministry.China has recruited as many as 30 retired British military pilots to train pilots in the People’s Liberation Army, according to Britain’s Defense Ministry.
Credit Suisse, the troubled Swiss bank, recently grabbed the attention of amateur investors whose social media posts spurred fears that the bank was running out of money.Credit Suisse, the troubled Swiss bank, recently grabbed the attention of amateur investors whose social media posts spurred fears that the bank was running out of money.
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, has asked for a new trial after a surprise visit from a key witness to her house.Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, has asked for a new trial after a surprise visit from a key witness to her house.
The rapper Kanye West plans to buy Parler, a social media service that bills itself as a platform for uncancelable free speech.The rapper Kanye West plans to buy Parler, a social media service that bills itself as a platform for uncancelable free speech.
Women who use chemical hair straighteners frequently, many of whom are Black, could have a higher risk of developing uterine cancer, according to a new study.Women who use chemical hair straighteners frequently, many of whom are Black, could have a higher risk of developing uterine cancer, according to a new study.
Half the world has a clitoris. Yet the organ is “completely ignored by pretty much everyone” in the medical field, experts say, and that omission can be devastating to women’s sexual health.Half the world has a clitoris. Yet the organ is “completely ignored by pretty much everyone” in the medical field, experts say, and that omission can be devastating to women’s sexual health.
The Premier League is heading to the U.S. for a significant tour: Fourteen of the league’s 20 sides will likely take part in a tour of matches on U.S. soil. But how about actual regular season matches in the United States? Consider this a step.The Premier League is heading to the U.S. for a significant tour: Fourteen of the league’s 20 sides will likely take part in a tour of matches on U.S. soil. But how about actual regular season matches in the United States? Consider this a step.
The pressure is on Barcelona boss Xavi after El Clasico loss: Failure in the Champions League and now failure in La Liga has put the spotlight on Barca manager Xavi. Is the legendary figure’s job safe?The pressure is on Barcelona boss Xavi after El Clasico loss: Failure in the Champions League and now failure in La Liga has put the spotlight on Barca manager Xavi. Is the legendary figure’s job safe?
An independent report into UEFA’s findings about the Champions League final: It accuses the authorities of “abject failure” after fans were crushed, tear-gassed, robbed and, in some cases, sexually assaulted. So, why is UEFA taking so long to release its findings?An independent report into UEFA’s findings about the Champions League final: It accuses the authorities of “abject failure” after fans were crushed, tear-gassed, robbed and, in some cases, sexually assaulted. So, why is UEFA taking so long to release its findings?
From The Times: After years of waiting his turn, Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or after a season when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were nowhere in sight. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas repeated as the women’s winner.From The Times: After years of waiting his turn, Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or after a season when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were nowhere in sight. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas repeated as the women’s winner.
Members of the K-pop supergroup BTS will enlist in South Korea’s military as required by law, the band’s label said yesterday, ending months of speculation about whether they qualified for an exemption to mandatory conscription.Members of the K-pop supergroup BTS will enlist in South Korea’s military as required by law, the band’s label said yesterday, ending months of speculation about whether they qualified for an exemption to mandatory conscription.
South Korea requires all able-bodied men to enlist by the time they turn 30 and to serve for about two years. Exceptions can be granted, for example to Olympic athletes and some high-level classical musicians, but pop music artists do not qualify.South Korea requires all able-bodied men to enlist by the time they turn 30 and to serve for about two years. Exceptions can be granted, for example to Olympic athletes and some high-level classical musicians, but pop music artists do not qualify.
The seven members will reconvene “as a group again around 2025” after completing their service, according to the label, Big Hit Music. After the announcement, the stock price of Big Hit’s parent company, HYBE, fell 2.5 percent.The seven members will reconvene “as a group again around 2025” after completing their service, according to the label, Big Hit Music. After the announcement, the stock price of Big Hit’s parent company, HYBE, fell 2.5 percent.
Millions of dejected fans, who call themselves the Army, took to social media to express support, grief and disbelief. The move is also likely to have wider ramifications, depriving South Korea of the billions of dollars the band’s followers pump into its economy.Millions of dejected fans, who call themselves the Army, took to social media to express support, grief and disbelief. The move is also likely to have wider ramifications, depriving South Korea of the billions of dollars the band’s followers pump into its economy.
Add cooked lentils to turn these roasted sweet potatoes into a full meal.Add cooked lentils to turn these roasted sweet potatoes into a full meal.
For hundreds of years, divers have leaped from a bridge in the picturesque city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.For hundreds of years, divers have leaped from a bridge in the picturesque city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker Prize for his novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.”The Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker Prize for his novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.”
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P.S. Lowen Liu, who worked at Slate for 12 years, is joining The Times as The Upshot’s deputy editor.P.S. Lowen Liu, who worked at Slate for 12 years, is joining The Times as The Upshot’s deputy editor.
The latest episode of “The Daily” is on Herschel Walker, the former football star who is running for the U.S. Senate.The latest episode of “The Daily” is on Herschel Walker, the former football star who is running for the U.S. Senate.
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