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July 2, 2024

Russian drone, hypersonic missile strikes escalate on Ukrainian air base ahead of arrival of F-16s

Starokostiantyniv, a small city in western Ukraine with a vital air base, has experienced an influx of Russian strikes due to the anticipated arrival of F-16 fighter aircraft.

July 2, 2024

Hungary's leader makes first visit to Ukraine since war began for peace talks with Zelenskyy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's war with Ukraine began in February 2022 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

July 2, 2024

9 dead after overnight strike in Gaza's Khan Younis following Israel's mass evacuation orders

At least nine people have been confirmed dead after an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to Palestinian health officials.

July 1, 2024

Justices claim immunity ruling allows presidents to poison staff, have Navy SEALs kill political rivals

Liberal Supreme Court justices suggested the Trump immunity ruling allows for a president to assign a Navy SEAL team to assassinate a political rival or to poison a cabinet member.

July 1, 2024

Biden camp dismisses Trump immunity ruling: 'Doesn't change the facts'

The Biden campaign blasted former President Trump after the Supreme Court’s ruling granting him immunity on official acts while president, saying the presumptive Republican nominee “thinks he’s above the law."

July 1, 2024

18 confirmed dead after female suicide bombers unleash coordinated attack in Nigeria, authorities say

Authorities in northern Nigeria say female suicide bombers have targeted a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in coordinated attacks that killed at least 18 people.

July 1, 2024

Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel as tank advances intensify in north and south

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as Israeli tanks advanced deeper into Gaza, according to officials.

July 1, 2024

Chinese military AI in focus as lawmaker sounds alarm on threat from rifle-wielding 'robot-dogs'

An amendment to the 2025 NDAA from Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan focuses on the threat from Chinese military AI robot-dogs that can wield rifles.

June 30, 2024

North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says

North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile off its eastern coast Monday after vowing retaliation over a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan.

June 30, 2024

On this day in history, June 30, 1936, 'Gone with the Wind' is published

"Gone with the Wind," an award-winning book that was adapted into a legendary Hollywood film, was published on this day in history, June 30, 1936.