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Thirteen killed as Russia launches record drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.

'Not be easy': Kyiv faces new Russian missile, drone barrage
Russian strikes killed 12 in Ukraine, including three children in Zhytomyr.

Putin touts missile strike in Ukraine as Russia claims 70 soldiers killed
Ukraine says six soldiers were killed and 10 injured in the missile attack.

Ukraine and Russia set for first direct talks in three years
Zelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.

Kim orders navy to speed up nuclear armament, amid weapon tests
North Korea tested a new warship with supersonic cruise missiles.

Trump claims Ukraine peace deal 'pretty close' after envoy meets Putin
But Zelenskyy rejects Trump's demand for Crimea to stay with Russia.

Nasa's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Nasa’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.

Zelenskyy responds to Putin's 'Easter truce', accuses Russia of breaches
Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks in Kherson despite the ceasefire.

Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if no progress is made
The US President has failed to secure major Kremlin concessions despite truce efforts.

Putin urges Ukrainian troops to surrender amid US ceasefire talks
Trump pleaded with Putin to spare surrounded Ukrainian troops in Kursk.

Putin reacts to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, suggests talks with Trump
Russian President suggests discussing the truce details with Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.

‘Ready for peace talks’: Zelensky seeks new US talks after Trump meeting
Ukraine plans talks with the US after intelligence sharing paused.

‘America will not put up with it’: Trump bashes Zelenskyy again
German leader-in-waiting thinks US President deliberately escalated clash with Zelenskyy.

Explosive drone headsets sent to Russian soldiers in suspected sabotage
The goggles were donated as humanitarian aid by someone known as 'Roman'.

Japan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near country
Russian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.

Putin and Trump say they are ready to talk
Russian President previously claimed he wanted Harris to win the United States election.

Husband of billionaire Russian CEO charged with murder
Russian investigative committee officers are on site near the Moscow office of retailer Wildberries after two people were killed and seven injured in a shooting. Credit / AFP

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.

'Blackmail': Russia sets fire to Ukranian nuclear plant after surprise invasion
Ukrainian president says Russia ‘must be held accountable’ for the provocation.

Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry has not commented on the Trump campaign's claims.