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  1. In Donbas, Ukrainian troops fight off endless Russian assaults

    Two men in brown and green military fatigues, wearing vests and helmets, stand in front of a large black tent in a treed area. They each hold a rifle.

  2. Cuban government stealing wages from its citizens in Canada, say ex-workers

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    Former workers of a joint venture between the government of Cuba and Canadian mining company Sherritt International say they were victims of a wage confiscation scheme that left them to live on just a fraction of their nominal salaries. They also say they were forced to attend Communist Party meetings and provide reports on all interactions with their Canadian colleagues.

  3. Italian winemakers look to new technologies with old grape varieties to adapt to a changing climate

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    As Italy’s vineyards grapple with summers that are longer and hotter, erratic weather and dwindling water, winemakers are being forced to rethink one of the oldest assumptions in their craft: terroir, the delicate interplay of soil, sun, wind, rain and human touch that gives each wine its specific taste.

  4. New Yorkers will elect a new mayor today. Here's what you need to know

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    Voters in New York City could make history Tuesday night by electing their first Muslim mayor. Polls have suggested Zohran Mamdani has a lead over Andrew Cuomo, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten to withhold federal funds from the city. Here's a guide to the election.

  5. Famine declared in 2 more areas in Sudan, says hunger monitor

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    The world's leading authority on food crises says it has detected famine in two areas of war-torn Sudan, including the city of El Fasher where paramilitary groups have reportedly been carrying out mass killings.