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US to redirect air defense missiles to Ukraine instead of the countries that ordered them

National security spokesman John Kirby announced that the U.S. would redirect shipments of air defense interceptor missiles that were planned for other countries to Ukraine.Russia’s military has increased strikes against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure as Kirby said it attempts “to destroy Ukraine’s energy system ahead of this winter.”Kirby said…

Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures 9 others

At least two rail workers were killed and nine others injured Thursday when a freight train collided head-on with another train on a test run just outside the capital of Chile, a rare fatal crash in the South American country.Police said they were investigating to determine the cause of the…

Heat wave leaves at least 125 dead in Mexico

When the nursing home in southern Mexico began to bake in the country’s ongoing heat wave, staff cycled their elderly residents through the few cooling options they had.First, some would sit in front of fans buzzing in the sweltering heat of Veracruz. Then they’d be moved in front of the…

UK investigating second Tory candidate over election betting allegations

A senior Conservative Party lawmaker said Thursday it would be “reprehensible” for someone to use inside information to bet on Britain’s national election amid growing allegations that politicians or people close to them used their positions to profit on the vote.Asked Thursday about reports that the U.K.’s Gambling Commission was…

The Philippines’ publicity approach to South China Sea clashes tests Beijing

In February 2023, the government of the Philippines decided to change tactics and publicize their encounters with the Chinese military in an effort to build international support and awareness, as well as to force Beijing to face reputational consequences.Publicizing China’s actions, combined with Manila’s deepened military alliance with the U.S.,…