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'You sold Ukraine': Izyum contends with occupation's fallout
The troubles in the Ukrainian city of Izyum did not leave with retreating Russian troops, in fact some residents have now accused each other of cosying up to the occupiers. Others like Ficher complained they had been left to fend for themselves -- but were in turn accused of cosying up to the occupier.
US blacklists Russian neo-Nazi fighters, children's rights head
The US Treasury placed top Russian finance officials, a neo-Nazi fighter group, and a children's rights official who allegedly directs the removal of Ukrainian children to Russia on its sanctions blacklist Thursday.
UK probes Microsoft's $69 bn bid for gaming giant
Britain on Thursday announced an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's planned $69-billion takeover of US gaming giant Activision Blizzard, citing UK competition concerns. "The CMA has referred the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc. for an in-depth investigation," a statement said.
UN member states may allow Zelensky to speak by video
UN member states will vote Friday on making an exception to allow Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to address next week's General Assembly by video, according to diplomatic sources. Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February, the Ukrainian president has made several video addresses to the members of the Security Council.
William says walk behind Queen's coffin stirred painful memories
Britain's Prince William revealed Thursday that walking behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin had brought back painful memories, after doing the same for his mother Diana when he was a teenager. William and Kate held a walkabout for almost an hour on Thursday, looking at floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth and shaking people's hands.
Indonesia investigating Google over app store payment system
Indonesia has launched an anti-trust investigation into Google over the tech firm's insistence that its payment system be used for purchases from its app store, authorities said Thursday, accusing it of unfair business practices.
'Love in midst of horror': the Auschwitz wedding
The two newlyweds have dressed up for the picture, but they are not smiling.
Shock video sparks horror at France attacks trial
A video showing how an Islamist extremist ploughed his truck into a crowd in Nice killing 86 people while France was celebrating its national day sparked anguish and horror at the attack trial on Thursday. The trial, which is set to last until December 16, is the latest legal process over the wave of Islamist attacks that have struck France since 2015. aje-ebe/jh/js/ach
Florida governor flies migrants to toney Martha's Vineyard
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit Thursday for sending two planeloads of undocumented Venezuelans to wealthy Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as Republicans play up immigration issues before the November election. "Immigrants are being dropped off on Martha's Vineyard by chartered flights from Texas.
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