The European seismological agency said the earthquake’s tremors were felt over 310 miles by 119 million people across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
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First day of summer to bring ‘extreme’ heat, humidity and possibly buckled roads to parts of US
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser said on Monday that Ukraine is under threat of a new Russian attack of large proportions. Recap.
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Britons fighting for Ukraine could face death penalty; ‘elite’ Russian regiment routed: Live updates
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‘Heroic defense of the Donbas’ keeps Russia from gaining over last day, Zelenskyy says; US seizes superyacht: Live updates
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Russia now controls 20% of Ukraine, Zelenskyy says; new Western weapons ‘could turn the tide’: Live updates
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Oligarch’s $300M yacht untouchable in UAE port; US, Germany to provide missile systems: Live Ukraine updates
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