Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia

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Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory

The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on Wednesday after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes exploded, according to Russian state media, citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the explosion.

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Ukraine will ‘never’ join NATO, ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says – kyivindependent.com

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  1. Ukraine will 'never' join NATO, ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says  kyivindependent.com
  2. Former Ukrainian top commander sees no prospect of Kyiv joining NATO  Reuters
  3. Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato  The Guardian
  4. Is there an alternative to NATO for Ukraine?  kyivindependent.com
  5. Nato a decade behind Russia on battlefield, warns Kyiv’s ambassador to UK  The Times
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Air India Turbulence Lasted 5 Minutes, Crew Had Spinal Injuries: Minister – NDTV

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  1. Air India Turbulence Lasted 5 Minutes, Crew Had Spinal Injuries: Minister  NDTV
  2. 'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight  Fox News
  3. 17 Injured as Passengers Hit the Roof and Are Thrown into the Aisle After Flight Carrying 145 Hits Severe Turbulence  People.com
  4. India opens probe after Air India Airbus jet suffers sudden altitude loss  Reuters
  5. 'It was a rebirth for all of us': Passengers recall chaos after Air India flight hits turbulence  The Times of India
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Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group – NPR

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  1. Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group  NPR
  2. Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election  Al Jazeera
  3. AJK elections: PML-N, PPP secure one seat each following delayed polls in Muzaffarabad constituencies  Dawn
  4. Burnt-out vehicles, rock-strewn roads, heavy security: PoK votes in second phase amid unrest  The Times of India
  5. Why a Kashmir Election Halfway Around the World Still Matters Here in South Jersey  snjtoday.com
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Can ‘Russia’s Amazon’ Survive Ukraine’s Drone Campaign? – The Moscow Times

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  1. Can ‘Russia’s Amazon’ Survive Ukraine’s Drone Campaign?  The Moscow Times
  2. What Is 'Russia's Amazon' Wildberries and Why Is Ukraine Targeting It?  Time Magazine
  3. Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5, local official says  cbsnews.com
  4. Wildberries logistics hub in Russia's Tula region on fire after drone attack  Reuters
  5. Putin’s Fiery Humiliation Spreads to New Region in Raging Crisis  The Daily Beast
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4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident – AP News

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  1. 4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident  AP News
  2. Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden  BBC
  3. Woman arrested after four people stabbed in London’s Covent Garden, police say  CNN
  4. 4 men stabbed in London, woman in custody: Police  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  5. Covent Garden stabbing: Four men injured - as police arrest woman  Sky News
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Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station

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Lahore police official says all personnel were responsible for preventing and reporting any wrongdoing at station

The alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities in a police station in Lahore, Pakistan, has prompted authorities to suspend all 78 police officers and staff at the precinct, in one of the country’s biggest ever disciplinary actions against its police force.

The woman alleges that an assistant sub-inspector apprehended her, took her to Ghaziabad police station and raped her in a room on the second floor. The woman’s family said she disappeared on the street, before returning home in tears and stating that she had been sexually assaulted at the station.

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Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station

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Lahore police official says all personnel were responsible for preventing and reporting any wrongdoing at station

The alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities in a police station in Lahore, Pakistan, has prompted authorities to suspend all 78 police officers and staff at the precinct, in one of the country’s biggest ever disciplinary actions against its police force.

The woman alleges that an assistant sub-inspector apprehended her, took her to Ghaziabad police station and raped her in a room on the second floor. The woman’s family said she disappeared on the street, before returning home in tears and stating that she had been sexually assaulted at the station.

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Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect – Al Jazeera

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  1. Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect  Al Jazeera
  2. India says it is not involved with Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina's virtual address  Reuters
  3. Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence  NPR
  4. Ex-leader Hasina gambles with vow to return to Bangladesh  BBC
  5. Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh  Al Jazeera
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Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space – CNN

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  1. Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space  CNN
  2. Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe  The New York Times
  3. Dutch houseboat owners left high and dry by falling river levels  DutchNews.nl
  4. Germany Confronts Rhine Threat to Economy After Crisis Talks  Bloomberg.com
  5. Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy  CNBC
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Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space – CNN

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  1. Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space  CNN
  2. Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy  CNBC
  3. Cruises thrown into chaos as drought strands ships, leaves passengers scrambling  Fox News
  4. Europe's heat wave fuels drought, wildfires and fears about energy supplies  NPR
  5. Europe’s rivers are running dry, and the knock-on effects are disastrous | Yiannis Baboulias  The Guardian
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