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Ukraine hit Donetsk university with cluster shells: Russia

Flames engulfed a university building's wooden roof in Donetsk following Ukrainian shelling on Saturday, said an emergency official in the Russia-controlled city in eastern Ukraine. "As a result of the latest attack on Donetsk, the first building of the University of Economics and Trade is on fire," Alexei Kulemzin, the Russia-installed mayor, said on Telegram.

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Imran Khan’s supporters stage protest after former Pakistan PM’s arrest

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Saturday after an Islamabad trial court found him guilty of “corrupt practices” in the Toshakhana corruption case and sentenced him to three-year imprisonment. Shortly after Imran Khan was arrested from his home in Lahore, his supporters took to the streets to stage a protest against his conviction.

'Arrest expected': Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in pre-recorded video

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been found guilty in the Toshakhana case and has been sentenced to three years in jail. In a pre-recorded video, the 70-year-old embattled former premier said that his arrest was expected. "My arrest was expected. I appeal to people not to hide in their homes silently and fight for their rights. I also want my party workers to remain peaceful, steadfast and strong," he said. Imran Khan was arrested on Saturday from his Lahore's Zaman Park residence after the Islamabad trial court sentenced him in absentia to three years in prison in a corruption case over the sale of expensive state gifts when he was in power. The move could disqualify him from contesting elections, at least, for five years.

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Donald Trump charged on four counts for efforts to overturn 2020 election loss

Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, as the Justice Department moved to hold him accountable for his efforts to block the peaceful transfer of power. The four-count indictment reveals new details about a dark chapter in modern American history, detailing handwritten notes from former Vice President Mike Pence about Trump’s relentless goading as well as how Trump sought to exploit the violence of the Jan. 6, 2021 riot to remain in office.

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44 killed, over 100 injured in blast in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least 44 people were killed as a powerful blast was triggered by a suicide bomber in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday. The incident took place at a meeting organised by Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Bajaur district. The town of Khar is near the border with Afghanistan. Over 400 JUI-F members and supporters were attending the meeting, Dawn reported. “It was a suicide attack, with the bomber detonating himself in close proximity to the stage,” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Riaz Anwar told news agency AFP.

Ukraine drones hit Moscow buildings; airport closed

Moscow's Vnukovo international airport was shut on Sunday after two 'Ukraine' drones hit buildings in the capital, a Russian state news agency reported quoting the city mayor. The airport was shut after a night-time Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow damaged two office blocks, according to reports. "The capital's Vnukovo airport is closed for departures and arrivals, flights are redirected to other airports," TASS reported. "This was reported by the aviation services." "A night-time Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow damaged two office blocks. The facades of two city office towers were slightly damaged. There are no victims or injured," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin posted on Telegram.

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Heatwave in Europe may surpass records, experts warn

Europe is in the midst of a scorching heatwave, with Italy bracing for temperatures between 40 to 45 degrees Celsius that could surpass the record of 48.8 degrees Celsius. France, Spain, Poland, and Greece are also experiencing high temperatures. Heatwaves can be extremely dangerous, as seen in past incidents where tens of thousands of lives were lost. The current heatwave, caused by the anticyclone Cerberus, emphasizes the urgency of climate action. Authorities urge people to stay hydrated, seek shade, and protect vulnerable populations. India Today speaks with experts to get more insights on the ongoing heatwave. 

4 people killed in shooting in US's Atlanta, suspect on run

Authorities in Georgia hunted Saturday for a man who remained at large hours after he was suspected of gunning down three men and a woman in a suburban neighborhood south of Atlanta. Andre Longmore, 40, is believed to be armed and dangerous, Hampton Police Chief James Turner said during a news conference.

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