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Russia occupation forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times – JFO HQ.

Over the past day, Russia occupation forces violated the ceasefire in Donbas four times, no casualties among Ukrainian soldiers are reported, the press center of the headquarters of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has said.

"Over the past day, on October 24, in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units, the armed groups led by the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire four times... There were no combat losses or injuries among the Ukrainian defenders," the headquarters said in the morning report on its Facebook page on Sunday.

In particular, the enemy used small arms near Kamianka and twice – not far from the village of Shumy. In addition, near Vodiane, the enemy fired from an automatic easel grenade launcher and small arms.

"The Ukrainian servicemen did not use weapons to response to provocative hostile shots," the headquarters said.

In addition, on October 24, the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the firefighters of the State Emergency Service, liquidated the centers of fires near the settlement of Lopaskyne.

"Since the beginning of this day, October 25, the ceasefire has been observed along the entire line of contact. No violations of the reached peace agreements have been recorded," the JFO headquarters said.

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Biden touts passing of foreign aid package

Biden touts passing of foreign aid package

The president praised the bipartisan support the bill received allowing the U.S. to continue to support allies. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World N...

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Lawrence Jones speaks with pro-Palestinian advocates: No 'common ground'.

Lawrence Jones speaks with pro-Palestinian advocates: No 'common ground'.

'Fox & Friends' co-host Lawrence Jones speaks with demonstrators in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. #FoxNews 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 del...

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U.K. passes law to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

U.K. passes law to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

The British Parliament passed a law that allows authorities to put any asylum-seekers arriving in the U.K. without prior permission on a plane and send them to Rwanda. The law is intended to act as a deterrent to anyone trying to enter the U.K. il...

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Foreign aid passes: How the delay in funding affected Ukraine and Israel wars.

Foreign aid passes: How the delay in funding affected Ukraine and Israel wars.

After signing the funding aid package for Ukraine and Israel, President Joe Biden thanked Republicans for their collaboration in passing the bills but acknowledged the lack of border security provisions. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on how the...

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Military horses seen running through central London.

Military horses seen running through central London.

Household Cavalry horses without riders were seen running loose in central London Wednesday morning, after escaping from an exercise at the Horse Guards Parade. All riders and horses are now “receiving the appropriate medical attention,” said police.

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'Two horses started hurtling down the road' - Witness speaks to Sky News.

'Two horses started hurtling down the road' - Witness speaks to Sky News.

Photographer Jordan Pettitt was in central London when he saw two horses "hurtling down" the road. He described how Aldwych fell silent before the animals appeared. It is thought several horses bolted after they were spooked by the noise of builde...

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