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EU providing Ukraine with more than $7 billion to defend against Russian missiles, drones

The European Union said Monday it was releasing about $7.1 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the funds specifically targeted to boost Kyiv's air defenses against Russian missile attacks.

Syria, Israel hold U.S.-mediated talks after strike on air base

Syria and Israel met for U.S. mediated talks in Jordan Sunday as Washington looks to ease tensions in the region after the Israeli military struck a Syrian air base last week.

5 Questions About the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada

A wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced roughly 90,000 people to evacuate, destroyed homes and injured six people. Here's what to know about the out-of-control Hawk Fire.

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate

An out-of-control wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.

Iran's rial currency hits new record low as U.S. prepares to announce more sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark

A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers headed to Beijing on Monday seeking to mend strained ties following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment on Taiwan that angered China and led to tensions that have spilled over into the economy.

Shein targets $27 billion Hong Kong IPO

Shein is planning to raise up to $13.86 billion in Hong Kong dollars ($1.77 billion) in its initial public offering, according to a filing on Monday.

How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way

Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kind

Second Seal Feared Infected With H5 Bird Flu in Australia

This comes a day after the nation’s first confirmed case of the virus in a mammal was detected in a seal in South Australia.

‘Everything you’d want from Italy, all in one place’: Brescia, Lombardy’s hidden gem

The city’s rich history and culture have so far flown under the radar, but its fiercely proud inhabitants are determined to change that

On Different Grounds review

Mildred Okwo’s earnest film about the conflicting romantic wishes in a Nigerian family struggles to connect with its promising premise

The hill I will die on: A music festival isn’t a music festival without children

Ignore the party poopers who say toddlers spoil the fun. I’ve braved the raves with my twins – and I’ve seen how families add to the magic of events