As the war enters its 893rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024. Fighting Russia sent multiple missiles and drones at Kyiv as air raid warnings sounded in the capital from about 11pm (20:00 GMT). “Air defence forces and equipment operated in the capital and on the outskirts of the city. According …
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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon. The Big Picture In House of the Dragon ‘s Season 2 finale, Aemond’s anger alienates his allies, leading to destructive actions and an uncertain future. Rhaenyra sees newfound victory with additional dragons but faces moral dilemmas with her dragonriders. Alicent’s betrayal flips the script, potentially …
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EPA Hezbollah and Israel exchanged fire in the early hours of Sunday Several countries have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon, as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed “severe” retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. Israel has not commented. His …
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The Big Picture Clint Eastwood’s versatility shines in Heartbreak Ridge, showcasing his humor, charisma, and tough-guy demeanor effortlessly. Eastwood’s portrayal of the grizzled Marine Corps sergeant strikes a balance between comedy and drama in this military-based film. Heartbreak Ridge exemplifies Eastwood’s magnetic movie star charm, proving his ability to captivate audiences with his on-screen presence. Clint Eastwood is more versatile …
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World of Warcraft: The War Within, is almost here. It’s an ambitious looking expansion, taking players deep underground to lands and cultures unseen up until this point. But according to associate design director Maria Hamilton and lead prop artist Jordan Powers, this new selection of zones was built on the back of one special zone. “I’d say we learned from …
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This week’s prisoner exchange between Russia and the West was a historic moment, the largest swap in post-Soviet times, involving 24 prisoners. Behind-the-scenes negotiations had intensified in recent months with tricky concessions required by the United States, Russia, Germany and three other European nations as international tensions over the war in Ukraine peaked. US President Joe Biden called the Ankara-brokered …
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An image released by the US government showing US journalist Evan Gershkovich (L), former US Marine Paul Whelan (2nd right) and US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva (R) on a plane after their release from Russia on 1 August 2024. (US government / AFP) Russia and Western powers led by the USA have completed their largest prisoner exchange since the Cold …
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Insufficient industry, readiness, innovation, and funding would hamper the military’s ability to prevail in a conflict, a congressional commission has found The US is unprepared for a potential war with major adversaries as its military “lacks both the capabilities and the capacity” required for combat, according to a congressional report. A panel tasked by Congress to review US …
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During the last week of July, Russia mounted its largest assaults in eight months in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, seizing a string of settlements in an apparent bid to cut off key supply routes and force a mass Ukrainian retreat. At the same time, Ukraine scored a high number of hits on Russian energy infrastructure and occupied Crimea, suggesting that …
Read More »Hamas accused Israel of assassinating Ismail Haniyeh, who was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s new president, and Iran vowed to retaliate. Israel has not talked about the killing.
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