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Ukraine is preparing carefully for a new counter-offensive against Russian forces because the assault is “very important” and must “demonstrate success”, the prime minister has said. Denys Shmyhal told Sky News that the long-awaited operation would only be launched when the time is right but he gave no indication when that might be. With Russian
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At least 27 people have died following a fire in a gold mine in Peru – the deadliest mining accident in the country for decades.  The fire broke out on Saturday and photos on social media showed dark plumes of smoke pouring out of the mine. The local government said a short circuit sparked the
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The home of Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been searched by police investigating COVID-19 vaccine cards allegedly being falsified. The cards of Mr Bolsonaro, his family members and his advisers had been changed, according to local media reports. During the coronavirus pandemic, the country‘s former far-right president was a vocal coronavirus vaccine sceptic who doubted
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Russia has claimed it stopped two drone attacks on Vladimir Putin’s presidential home overnight. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for what it called a “terrorist act”. It said Russian military and security forces disabled the drones before they could strike. No victims or damage were reported and Mr Putin was not injured, it added. “On Wednesday
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