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General Staff: Russia has lost 456,050 troops in Ukraine since Feb.
Russia has lost 456,050 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on April 17.
This number includes 710 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
According to the report, Russia has also lost 7,193 tanks, 13,827 armored fighting vehicles, 15,587 vehicles and fuel tanks, 11,624 artillery systems, 1,046 multiple-launch rocket systems, 760 air defense systems, 347 airplanes, 325 helicopters, 9,279 drones, 26 ships and boats, and one submarine.
Zelensky calls for three-point action plan in upcoming peace summit.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he anticipates the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland will yield an action plan addressing three key areas: free navigation to protect port infrastructure, global food security, and Ukraine's economic devel...
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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury, claiming heavyweight world champion title.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has claimed the title of undisputed heavyweight world champion, by defeating British boxer Tyson Fury.
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Danone finalizes sale of assets and exits Russia
The French dairy products company Danone has finalized the sale of its Russian operations, accounting for about 5% of its global sales, after more than 30 years in the country.
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Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 1 person
Russian forces attacked ten border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 18, firing 46 times and causing at least 284 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
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Media: Truckers briefly block Kyiv-Odesa highway over mobilization law.
Olena Berezhna, the National Police's spokeswoman, told Suspilne that truckers gathered in Kyrovohrad and Odesa oblasts. Later in the day, Suspilne reported that traffic on the Kyiv-Odesa highway had been restored.
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Heavy rain falls inside Houston Astros’ stadium — despite roof being closed.
The roof was closed Thursday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston, but that didn't stop the rain from blowing inside the Astros' ballpark as strong storms moved through the area. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking ne...
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Biden claims privilege over Hur recordings, Haley racks up primary votes, more - America Decides.
Michael Cohen cross-examined in Trump “hush money” trial; Elected officials share personal mental health struggles CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyon...
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Sean Hannity: This is a massive turning point in the Trump case.
Fox News host Sean Hannity shreds Michael Cohen's credibility problems on 'Hannity.' Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaki...
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Houston skyscrapers damaged in severe storms
Severe storms swept through Houston, Texas, breaking windows in downtown buildings and leaving over 1 million without power in the region. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that delive...
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Video shows a series of gunfire hit a neighborhood in Florida.
Home surveillance cameras show a barrage of gunfire striking several homes and cars in a South Florida neighborhood. The gunfire started after midnight and lasted for fifteen seconds straight. There were no injuries and Florida police are still se...
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Nikki Glaser on her HBO comedy special and viral Netflix moment.
ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with comedian Nikki Glaser about her success on Netflix’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady” and her new HBO Max special, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die." —–– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 cov...
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