Ukraine returns fire as Russia says intercepted 29 drones, two days after US-led peace talks end in Miami.


Adam Hancock is a Singapore-based freelance journalist.
Ukraine returns fire as Russia says intercepted 29 drones, two days after US-led peace talks end in Miami.

Israeli strikes hit Sidon district; 100 Palestinians lose homes as Israel tears down residential building.
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Fighting has resumed hours before the countries’ foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate.

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All the updates as City ease past local rivals United at Etihad Stadium with a brace from Haaland and a Foden strike.
