what happened on day 1,453 of the war in ukraine: frontlines, strikes and diplomacy
a clear rundown of the latest military actions, energy and transport impacts, and political developments on day 1,453 of the conflict
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b.c. budget preview aims to protect health and education while reducing deficit
Brenda Bailey says the upcoming provincial budget will protect key services like health and education, pursue modest public-sector reductions and leave room for unexpected needs after the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.
quebec liberals acclaim Charles Milliard as new leader
Charles Milliard, a pharmacist and former business federation president, was welcomed as the Quebec Liberal leader and vows to restore trust and prepare the party for an Oct. 5 provincial election.
u.s. airlift delivers advanced reactor to utah to support nuclear energy goals
A Department of War C-17 flew a next-generation reactor from March Air Reserve Base to Hill Air Force Base for transfer to a Utah testing site, advancing presidential directives on domestic nuclear energy and grid resilience.
ukraine detains ex-energy minister during investigation into alleged $100 million scheme
Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to cross the border after requests from anti-corruption bodies; the arrest connects to alleged kickbacks at Energoatom and has intensified political strain for President Zelenskyy
how the dnc’s $6.5 million purchase of kamala harris’s list covered post-2026 campaign expenses
The DNC spent $6.5 million on Kamala Harris’s email list, and her PAC promptly used funds to pay lingering 2026 campaign expenses, prompting discussion about party finances and disclosure.
Five European Governments Pin Navalny’s Prison Death on Epibatidine — Poisoning Allegations Ignite Outcry
Five European governments say scientific analysis points to a rare frog toxin in Alexei Navalny’s fatal poisoning, a finding that has intensified diplomatic tensions with Moscow.
msf suspends parts of care at nasser hospital after reports of armed men
MSF has halted nonurgent services at one of southern Gaza’s main hospitals after staff reported the presence of masked armed men, raising fresh concerns about the protection of medical facilities during the conflict.
epibatidine poisoning and the death of alexei navalny: what we know
European labs confirmed the presence of the frog-derived toxin epibatidine in samples from Alexei Navalny, prompting accusations that Russia used a chemical weapon to silence him.
epibatidine found in Navalny samples: five countries accuse Russia
Laboratory analyses by the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands point to epibatidine in samples from Alexey Navalny, sparking renewed demands for investigation and international accountability.
rubio voices concern over u.k. report on navalny poisoning
Senator Rubio said he found troubling the analysis by the U.K. and allies that identified a poison dart frog toxin in Navalny’s poisoning, prompting debate over the evidence and diplomatic response.
will iran break free from the fatf blacklist? domestic politics and global finance explained
tehran pledges renewed efforts to end its fatf blacklisting even as hardliners resist compliance and new measures target cryptocurrencies and correspondent banking
dilling market revival shadowed by drone threat and critical healthcare gaps
after a prolonged blockade, dilling sees traders return and produce reappear, but constant drone strikes and collapsing healthcare services leave many residents vulnerable
canada joins eu safe program to access low-interest defence loans and markets
Canada has officially signed onto the EU’s SAFE initiative, becoming the only non-European participant and allowing Canadian companies to bid on jointly financed defence projects.
how kamala harris’s email list sale helped the d.n.c. erase 2026 liabilities
Kamala Harris sold her campaign email list to the D.N.C. for $6.5 million; the party used the funds to retire 2026 debts even as it lags behind the GOP by almost $100 million.
how a $6.5 million email list sale eased kamala harris’s 2026 liabilities
A $6.5 million transfer from the DNC for an email list helped clear lingering 2026 campaign bills for Kamala Harris’s political operation, raising questions about party finances and postcampaign accounting.