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The Daily Recap — Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026: Top 10 stories of the day.
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UPDATE: Zelenskyy says Russia was behind the drone attack that sank a ship in Bulgaria’s Black Sea zone, as Sofia says it can’t yet tell who fired
Bulgaria says the drones were “either Russian or Ukrainian” and won’t invoke NATO’s Article 4 or 5.
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Bulgaria says the drones were “either Russian or Ukrainian” and won’t invoke NATO’s Article 4 or 5.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
UPDATE: Zelenskyy says Russia was behind the drone attack that sank a ship in Bulgaria’s Black Sea zone, as Sofia says it can’t yet tell who fired
Bulgaria says the drones were “either Russian or Ukrainian” and won’t invoke NATO’s Article 4 or 5.
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Bulgaria says the drones were “either Russian or Ukrainian” and won’t invoke NATO’s Article 4 or 5.
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S&P 500 closes at a record high for the first time since August, led by Constellation Energy’s jump on a Google power deal
The index rose 0.6% to 7,818.93; Constellation jumped about 12% after Google agreed to buy 3,590 megawatts of its power.
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The index rose 0.6% to 7,818.93; Constellation jumped about 12% after Google agreed to buy 3,590 megawatts of its power.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
S&P 500 closes at a record high for the first time since August, led by Constellation Energy’s jump on a Google power deal
The index rose 0.6% to 7,818.93; Constellation jumped about 12% after Google agreed to buy 3,590 megawatts of its power.
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The index rose 0.6% to 7,818.93; Constellation jumped about 12% after Google agreed to buy 3,590 megawatts of its power.
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UPDATE: Russia tells the WHO no plague was found after a Siberian lab worker’s death, as Rubio presses Moscow to share more information
WHO says her contacts tested negative; it still wants to know what killed the 28-year-old researcher.
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WHO says her contacts tested negative; it still wants to know what killed the 28-year-old researcher.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
UPDATE: Russia tells the WHO no plague was found after a Siberian lab worker’s death, as Rubio presses Moscow to share more information
WHO says her contacts tested negative; it still wants to know what killed the 28-year-old researcher.
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WHO says her contacts tested negative; it still wants to know what killed the 28-year-old researcher.
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Kenya confirms its first-ever Ebola death, a man who flew into Nairobi from Uganda after falling ill in Congo
The Kenyan citizen died late Monday; officials have found 28 contacts and are tracing 27 people from his flight.
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The Kenyan citizen died late Monday; officials have found 28 contacts and are tracing 27 people from his flight.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Kenya confirms its first-ever Ebola death, a man who flew into Nairobi from Uganda after falling ill in Congo
The Kenyan citizen died late Monday; officials have found 28 contacts and are tracing 27 people from his flight.
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The Kenyan citizen died late Monday; officials have found 28 contacts and are tracing 27 people from his flight.
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California couple who had at least 21 children through surrogates arrested on child abuse charges
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face counts including conspiracy to commit child abuse; prosecutors want $100 million bail.
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Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face counts including conspiracy to commit child abuse; prosecutors want $100 million bail.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
California couple who had at least 21 children through surrogates arrested on child abuse charges
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face counts including conspiracy to commit child abuse; prosecutors want $100 million bail.
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Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face counts including conspiracy to commit child abuse; prosecutors want $100 million bail.
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US man charged with conspiring with the shooter in February’s Tumbler Ridge school attack in Canada, which killed eight people
Prosecutors say James Cody Bryant, 30, gave the shooter advice, money and livestream help; he faces up to life.
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Prosecutors say James Cody Bryant, 30, gave the shooter advice, money and livestream help; he faces up to life.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
US man charged with conspiring with the shooter in February’s Tumbler Ridge school attack in Canada, which killed eight people
Prosecutors say James Cody Bryant, 30, gave the shooter advice, money and livestream help; he faces up to life.
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Prosecutors say James Cody Bryant, 30, gave the shooter advice, money and livestream help; he faces up to life.
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Former CIA official caught with $40 million in gold bars pleads guilty, agreeing to forfeit at least $194 million
David Rush admitted inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million; he faces up to 20 years.
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David Rush admitted inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million; he faces up to 20 years.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Former CIA official caught with $40 million in gold bars pleads guilty, agreeing to forfeit at least $194 million
David Rush admitted inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million; he faces up to 20 years.
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David Rush admitted inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million; he faces up to 20 years.
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Finland orders Google to halt work on two planned data centres after more than 300 hectares of forest were cleared
Regulators say the Muhos and Kajaani sites skipped a mandatory environmental assessment; Google says it has “fallen short.”
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Regulators say the Muhos and Kajaani sites skipped a mandatory environmental assessment; Google says it has “fallen short.”
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October 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Finland orders Google to halt work on two planned data centres after more than 300 hectares of forest were cleared
Regulators say the Muhos and Kajaani sites skipped a mandatory environmental assessment; Google says it has “fallen short.”
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Regulators say the Muhos and Kajaani sites skipped a mandatory environmental assessment; Google says it has “fallen short.”
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FBI whistleblower says Trump ordered the bureau to investigate Los Angeles anti-ICE protesters despite agents judging them protected free speech
A former FBI analyst’s complaint, first reported by NBC News, alleges White House pressure; the White House calls it “false.”
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A former FBI analyst’s complaint, first reported by NBC News, alleges White House pressure; the White House calls it “false.”
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October 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
FBI whistleblower says Trump ordered the bureau to investigate Los Angeles anti-ICE protesters despite agents judging them protected free speech
A former FBI analyst’s complaint, first reported by NBC News, alleges White House pressure; the White House calls it “false.”
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A former FBI analyst’s complaint, first reported by NBC News, alleges White House pressure; the White House calls it “false.”
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Mali’s army and Russian fighters retake Kidal as Tuareg-led rebels announce a “controlled withdrawal” from the northern stronghold
The Azawad Liberation Front calls it a temporary move after air strikes; an army convoy met no resistance, an officer told AFP.
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The Azawad Liberation Front calls it a temporary move after air strikes; an army convoy met no resistance, an officer told AFP.
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October 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Mali’s army and Russian fighters retake Kidal as Tuareg-led rebels announce a “controlled withdrawal” from the northern stronghold
The Azawad Liberation Front calls it a temporary move after air strikes; an army convoy met no resistance, an officer told AFP.
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The Azawad Liberation Front calls it a temporary move after air strikes; an army convoy met no resistance, an officer told AFP.
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Israeli settlers beat a veteran AFP photographer and fire guns toward him and a colleague covering the West Bank olive harvest
Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, is under observation in a Nablus hospital; a Palestinian man was shot in the foot nearby.
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Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, is under observation in a Nablus hospital; a Palestinian man was shot in the foot nearby.
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October 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Israeli settlers beat a veteran AFP photographer and fire guns toward him and a colleague covering the West Bank olive harvest
Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, is under observation in a Nablus hospital; a Palestinian man was shot in the foot nearby.
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Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, is under observation in a Nablus hospital; a Palestinian man was shot in the foot nearby.
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Three Iranian men go on trial in London accused of spying on Iran International journalists so one could be attacked
Prosecutors say they surveilled journalists for Iran’s intelligence service; all three deny the charges.
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Prosecutors say they surveilled journalists for Iran’s intelligence service; all three deny the charges.
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October 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Three Iranian men go on trial in London accused of spying on Iran International journalists so one could be attacked
Prosecutors say they surveilled journalists for Iran’s intelligence service; all three deny the charges.
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Prosecutors say they surveilled journalists for Iran’s intelligence service; all three deny the charges.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will stay on the court through this term, even if Democrats win the Senate in November
He told Bloomberg he has ruled out retiring during the lame-duck session after the midterms.
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He told Bloomberg he has ruled out retiring during the lame-duck session after the midterms.
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October 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will stay on the court through this term, even if Democrats win the Senate in November
He told Bloomberg he has ruled out retiring during the lame-duck session after the midterms.
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He told Bloomberg he has ruled out retiring during the lame-duck session after the midterms.
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Laos gets a new prime minister, veteran former foreign minister Saleumxay Kommasith
The National Assembly elected him unanimously, replacing Sonexay Siphandone, state news agency KPL says.
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The National Assembly elected him unanimously, replacing Sonexay Siphandone, state news agency KPL says.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Laos gets a new prime minister, veteran former foreign minister Saleumxay Kommasith
The National Assembly elected him unanimously, replacing Sonexay Siphandone, state news agency KPL says.
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The National Assembly elected him unanimously, replacing Sonexay Siphandone, state news agency KPL says.
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US trade deficit jumps to $105.6 billion in August, the widest since just before Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs
Imports rose 4.3%, pushing the gap up 13.7% from July, the Commerce Department says.
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Imports rose 4.3%, pushing the gap up 13.7% from July, the Commerce Department says.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
US trade deficit jumps to $105.6 billion in August, the widest since just before Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs
Imports rose 4.3%, pushing the gap up 13.7% from July, the Commerce Department says.
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Imports rose 4.3%, pushing the gap up 13.7% from July, the Commerce Department says.
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Mexico arrests “El Tanque,” an alleged Jalisco cartel boss the US accuses of running a huge fuel-theft network
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch says Iván Cazarín Molina was captured Monday in Zapopan, with help from the DEA.
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Security Minister Omar García Harfuch says Iván Cazarín Molina was captured Monday in Zapopan, with help from the DEA.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Mexico arrests “El Tanque,” an alleged Jalisco cartel boss the US accuses of running a huge fuel-theft network
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch says Iván Cazarín Molina was captured Monday in Zapopan, with help from the DEA.
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Security Minister Omar García Harfuch says Iván Cazarín Molina was captured Monday in Zapopan, with help from the DEA.
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UK special forces could face prosecution after evidence of possible “serious offences” in Afghanistan is referred to military police
The Ministry of Defence found the material this year; any criminal investigation is paused until the SAS inquiry ends.
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The Ministry of Defence found the material this year; any criminal investigation is paused until the SAS inquiry ends.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
UK special forces could face prosecution after evidence of possible “serious offences” in Afghanistan is referred to military police
The Ministry of Defence found the material this year; any criminal investigation is paused until the SAS inquiry ends.
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The Ministry of Defence found the material this year; any criminal investigation is paused until the SAS inquiry ends.
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EU proposes a 15-year probation for future members, letting it cut their funding or voting rights if they breach the rule of law
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says “no more Viktor Orbán” as Brussels sets out safeguards for its next expansion.
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Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says “no more Viktor Orbán” as Brussels sets out safeguards for its next expansion.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
EU proposes a 15-year probation for future members, letting it cut their funding or voting rights if they breach the rule of law
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says “no more Viktor Orbán” as Brussels sets out safeguards for its next expansion.
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Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says “no more Viktor Orbán” as Brussels sets out safeguards for its next expansion.
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UPDATE: Saudi Arabia says oil flows through its East-West pipeline are back up to 5.8 million barrels a day
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says the line, which bypasses Hormuz, is at about 83% of capacity.
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Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says the line, which bypasses Hormuz, is at about 83% of capacity.
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October 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
UPDATE: Saudi Arabia says oil flows through its East-West pipeline are back up to 5.8 million barrels a day
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says the line, which bypasses Hormuz, is at about 83% of capacity.
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Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says the line, which bypasses Hormuz, is at about 83% of capacity.
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UPDATE: France suspends high school classes for the rest of the week as tens of thousands join education protests
PM Sébastien Lecornu says lessons stop Wednesday to Friday so schools can hold talks with students.
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PM Sébastien Lecornu says lessons stop Wednesday to Friday so schools can hold talks with students.
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October 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
UPDATE: France suspends high school classes for the rest of the week as tens of thousands join education protests
PM Sébastien Lecornu says lessons stop Wednesday to Friday so schools can hold talks with students.
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PM Sébastien Lecornu says lessons stop Wednesday to Friday so schools can hold talks with students.
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Germany’s far-right AfD wins a state parliament speakership for the first time since World War II, in Saxony-Anhalt
Tobias Rausch won with backing from the hard-left BSW and four unidentified lawmakers, as hundreds protested outside.
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Tobias Rausch won with backing from the hard-left BSW and four unidentified lawmakers, as hundreds protested outside.
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October 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Germany’s far-right AfD wins a state parliament speakership for the first time since World War II, in Saxony-Anhalt
Tobias Rausch won with backing from the hard-left BSW and four unidentified lawmakers, as hundreds protested outside.
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Tobias Rausch won with backing from the hard-left BSW and four unidentified lawmakers, as hundreds protested outside.
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UK Conservatives pledge £10 billion for a “Britannia Shield” missile and drone defence system if they win the next election
Kemi Badenoch’s party says it would be built over 10 years, with a first working capability within one term.
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Kemi Badenoch’s party says it would be built over 10 years, with a first working capability within one term.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
UK Conservatives pledge £10 billion for a “Britannia Shield” missile and drone defence system if they win the next election
Kemi Badenoch’s party says it would be built over 10 years, with a first working capability within one term.
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Kemi Badenoch’s party says it would be built over 10 years, with a first working capability within one term.
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UPDATE: Paramount completes its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Hollywood giant Skydance
HBO, CBS, CNN and DC Studios now sit under one company led by David Ellison.
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HBO, CBS, CNN and DC Studios now sit under one company led by David Ellison.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
UPDATE: Paramount completes its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Hollywood giant Skydance
HBO, CBS, CNN and DC Studios now sit under one company led by David Ellison.
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HBO, CBS, CNN and DC Studios now sit under one company led by David Ellison.
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UPDATE: Spain’s government reissues the housing decrees whose defeat triggered its snap election, adding €10 billion in interest-free loans for first-time buyers
They now go to parliament’s standing committee for approval.
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They now go to parliament’s standing committee for approval.
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October 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
UPDATE: Spain’s government reissues the housing decrees whose defeat triggered its snap election, adding €10 billion in interest-free loans for first-time buyers
They now go to parliament’s standing committee for approval.
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They now go to parliament’s standing committee for approval.
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UPDATE: Russia says Ukraine fired a record 1,750 drones and 17 Flamingo missiles at it in a single day, as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is preparing a massive strike
The figures have not been independently verified.
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The figures have not been independently verified.
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October 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
UPDATE: Russia says Ukraine fired a record 1,750 drones and 17 Flamingo missiles at it in a single day, as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is preparing a massive strike
The figures have not been independently verified.
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The figures have not been independently verified.
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