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⚡️ Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support.

The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," Macron's office said.
Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," as well as progress in preparing security guarantees for Ukraine under the "Coalition of the Willing" ...
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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⚡️Explosions heard in Kyiv amid large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukrainian cities.

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukrainian cities
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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The Kyiv Independent celebrated its 4-year anniversary on Nov. 11.

It was born out of a fight for freedom of speech by journalists who were fired from another Ukrainian publication for defending editorial independence.
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day.
Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 406 out of the 458 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russia also launched 45 cruise and ballistic missiles, nin...
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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⚡️ Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit.

"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after failed Trump summit
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
kyivindependent.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Trump: "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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The current government shutdown is now officially the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the 35-day shutdown of President Trump’s first term. The impact of the shutdown, having lasted 35 full days, has already been felt across the country. nyti.ms/3Xaygvt
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story.

Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's been a looooooooooong time since I properly vibed to a Dimension song.
Guardian Angel
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October 31, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Tony Adams was one of the great English footballers of his generation.

But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.

“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
What happened after Tony Adams said, ‘I’m an alcoholic’ – ‘There’s more to me than drinking and football. Thank God’
It is 25 years since the former England and Arsenal captain founded the Sporting Chance Clinic, helping athletes with addiction problems
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The man is consistent.
Q: What's your reaction to yesterday's purge of senior ICE officials? When is it time for Congress to do some oversight?

MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know any of the details of that yet. I just heard about that, literally I was walking in.
October 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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⚡️Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor says.

Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor says
Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
kyivindependent.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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⚡️Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system worth $45 million, military says.

Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system worth $45 million, military says
Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
kyivindependent.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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In Anthony Hopkins’s new memoir, the 87-year-old reflects on the lessons he’s learned from quitting alcohol, making art and his years in Hollywood. Watch, read or listen to our conversation with Hopkins on “The Interview.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/m...
October 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Today, an estimated 1.6 million Ukrainian children remain in territories occupied by Russia. Cut off from Ukraine's education system, they are exposed daily to Russian propaganda, militarization, and pressure to abandon their national identity.
October 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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⚡️BREAKING: No answer on long-range Tomahawks, Zelensky says after Trump meeting.

Zelensky told reporters that he and Trump discussed the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, but agreed not to present any decisions publicly at this time.
Trump says he hopes to end war without Tomahawks in latest meeting with Zelensky
"Hopefully, we'll be able to get the war over without thinking about Tomahawks," Trump told reporters before closed-door talks with Zelensky.
kyivindependent.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: On Monday, Cape Verde qualified for their first-ever World Cup — and became the second-smallest nation to make it to the biggest sporting event on the planet. We were there to witness history unfold. nyti.ms/4n2Xzdy
October 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Cape Verde have just become the smallest country by area to ever qualify for the World Cup.

The nation is smaller than 49 of the 50 U.S. states and could have fit into the Soviet Union — the largest country to ever play at the World Cup — 5,554 times.
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Cape Verde become the third first-time qualifiers for next year's World Cup:

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
🇯🇴 Jordan
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
October 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Meloni looks like she wants off the planet during Trump's speech 😆
October 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Not going to lie... I really like this idea.
European football chiefs have introduced a new format for the men’s Champions League, starting in 2027-28, that will see the competition begin with a standalone Tuesday night match at the home of the reigning champions.

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Champions League to adopt U.S.-style kick-off game with defending champions hosting standalone opener
The new format will mimic that of the German Bundesliga and the United States' NFL.
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Breaking News: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work promoting democracy.
María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Live Updates and Video
The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”
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October 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM