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Why Zelenskyy's claims that Ukraine drone attack halted Russian bot traffic don't hold up
When Ukrainian drones hit three data centres owned by Russian technology and AI company Yandex this weekend, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initially said it resulted in a sudden drop in pro-Russia bot activity on social media. Some experts are casting doubt on his claim, instead suggesting people are misinterpreting data collected after the strikes.
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Black Hawk down: Trump's trade war pauses Canadian helicopter deal
The Carney government quietly suspended plans to purchase 16 Black Hawk helicopters for Canada's special forces amid escalating tensions with Washington. The decision reflects Ottawa's growing reluctance to buy American military equipment, even as commanders seek urgently needed capabilities. Critics warn short-term political calculations could undermine long-term military readiness.
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Mournful elephant mom wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
An Italian photographer's "heartbreakingly poignant" photo of a mother elephant carrying her dead calf has won this year's top Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. See a selection of the other winning photos here.
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Russian strikes kill at least 9, as Ukraine reports intelligence, Starlink disruptions
Russian strikes killed three people in Kyiv and plunged hundreds of thousands into darkness overnight, authorities said Wednesday, in an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called "ostentatious disrespect" to Donald Trump's peace efforts.
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IN PHOTOS | Albania's Education Ministry caught fire amid student protests
Tens of thousands of students stormed the streets of Tirana on Wednesday, setting alight Albania's Education Ministry building and two banks and hurling stones at police, during the second-straight day of protests over rising education costs and corruption.