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Russians claim the vital city of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Russian troops have taken entire control of the eastern city of Vuhledar, which Ukrainian forces have been defending since the start of Moscow's full-fledged assault two and a half years earlier. On Wednesday, Ukraine's eastern military leadership acknowledged that they had urged troops still fighting in areas of the Vuhledar to retreat to prevent being trapped. For more than two years, Russia has attempted to seize this city in order to march further north and reach regional transportation hubs like Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.
Kyoto’s former Nintendo factory becomes nostalgia-fueled gaming museum
The new attraction, which debuts on Wednesday, can best be described as a church of video game nostalgia. Upstairs, Nintendo's several video game consoles, ranging from 1983's Famicom to 1996's Nintendo 64 and 2017's Switch, are carefully displayed alongside their most renowned games. Visitors can also see toys, playing cards, and other artefacts from the Japanese company's pre-video-game past, which dates back to 1889 when it was founded as a hanafuda playing card factory. Downstairs, interactive exhibitions use comically large controllers and floor-projected playing cards.
Could a US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris?
Politicians in the United States have long discussed the "October surprise," which could upend the presidential election in its final stretch. With 45,000 dock workers on strike in dozens of ports across the United States, such a moment may have arrived. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union's decision to walk off the job on Tuesday risks economic instability only weeks before the November 5 election.
Israel and Iran exchange threats, raising regional war risk
Israel and Iran have launched retaliatory threats against one other, raising long-held anxieties about the possibility of a regional war. Israel, with support from its US ally, has threatened to reply to Iran's massive missile attack late Tuesday. Iran has stated that any such reprisal will face an even "tougher" response. Meanwhile, Israel renewed its attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday, announcing that it will send more troops to carry out the ground offensive that began on Tuesday.
Israel may target Iranian oil plants in retaliation strikes
Israel may strike Iranian oil refineries in retaliation for Tuesday night's attack, in which Tehran launched an estimated 180 ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv and other locations across the country, dramatically escalating the situation between the two countries. According to the US website Axios, Israeli officials are considering a "significant retaliation" to the Iranian attack within the next few days, which may target Iranian oil production facilities and other vital targets. Israeli officials are said to be consulting with the United States on how to tailor their military reaction, which may push the Middle East closer to a regional war.
The U.S. is already at war
Iran launched a missile barrage at Israel yesterday in revenge for Israel's death of Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week and of Hamas' political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July. United States President Joe Biden directed the US military to assist Israel in neutralizing the missiles - not that Israel does not already have multiple layers of ultra-sophisticated protection against incoming projectiles, allowing it to slaughter people left and right while suffering minimal damage in return.
IDF claims Iran launched missiles into Israel
Iran has launched missiles into Israel, according to the Israeli military. The attack, in retaliation for Israel's campaign against the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, represents a dramatic escalation in the conflict. Approximately 200 missiles were launched, according to Israeli army radio. Warning sirens rang out in Jerusalem just after 5.30 pm5.30 pm UK time, and explosions were heard.
96-Year-Old Woman Sentenced for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
June Mills, a 96-year-old from Ainsdale, Merseyside, has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to causing the death of 76-year-old Brenda Joyce in a fatal accident. Mills' vehicle mounted the pavement, hitting Joyce and another pedestrian in Formby in August of last year. During the hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, the court learned that Mills accidentally applied too much pressure on the accelerator of her Vauxhall Corsa, which led to the tragic collision. Her lawyer, Tom Gent, explained that "the accelerator pedal fell beneath her foot, she panicked and failed to react."
Marine Le Pen Faces Trial Over Alleged Misuse of EU Funds
Marine Le Pen, the long-time leader of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) and a presidential contender, goes on trial in Paris for allegedly misusing European parliamentary funds. More than 20 senior party officials are also implicated, accused of hiring assistants for party work instead of parliamentary duties, which were funded by the European Parliament. If convicted, Le Pen faces possible fines, imprisonment, and disqualification from running for office for up to 10 years, which would seriously impact her presidential hopes. She denies any wrongdoing. Party spokesperson Laurent Jacobelli stated, "We are going to prove there was no system of embezzling EU funds." He argued that it is possible to work as a parliamentary assistant while also being involved in party affairs.
Can Russia’s Military Challenge NATO After Ukraine War?
Russia's army has expanded rapidly during the Ukraine conflict. However, its increased numbers have not compensated for inadequate training and equipment shortages. Moscow has relied on attrition, using large-scale forces to wear down Ukraine’s military. Learning from initial setbacks, Russia now deploys elite units like marines, airborne VDV, and Spetsnaz forces for offensive operations, equipping them with better gear and extended training. The Russian military has shifted from brigades to divisions to absorb high casualties. Divisions, being larger, can endure losses and continue fighting, while brigades proved unsustainable in heavy combat.
Austria’s Far-Right Freedom Party Claims Victory in Election
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has secured a historic victory, winning 29.2% of the vote in Sunday’s election. Although the FPÖ emerged as the largest party, surpassing the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP), it fell short of a majority. FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl described the win as a “new era” for Austria, thanking voters for their "optimism, courage, and trust." Despite the FPÖ's victory, Chancellor Karl Nehammer of the ÖVP has ruled out forming a government with Kickl, citing his association with conspiracy theories. Nehammer's party garnered 26.5% of the vote. Voter turnout was high at 74.9%, with many voters driven by concerns over migration, the economy, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
UK Becomes First G7 Nation to End Coal Power
The UK, which has used coal to generate electricity since 1882, is set to close its final coal-fired power station, marking a significant shift towards renewable energy. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire, owned by Uniper, will cease operations on Monday, ending 142 years of coal usage for electricity production in the country. As the first nation to generate public power from coal, the UK will now become the first G7 country to eliminate coal power entirely. Over the past decades, renewable energy sources like solar and offshore wind have gradually replaced coal, which once accounted for 80% of the UK’s electricity needs in 1990.