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Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Oil Refinery and Disrupt Flights
Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery and disrupted commercial flights at capital airports on Thursday, marking the second strike on the facility in a week. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed air defences shot down 555 drones overnight, though the attacks ignited a fire at the refinery and forced some Russian filling stations to limit gasoline sales. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the strikes aim to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate. The operation comes as Zelenskyy seeks support from Donald Trump to end the conflict.
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US
Former Presidents Gather for Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are scheduled to attend the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The event marks the grand opening of the museum, which highlights the legacy of former President Barack Obama. Unlike traditional presidential libraries, the center is designed as a collaborative public space. A public opinion poll released ahead of the opening indicates that Obama maintains higher favorability ratings among Americans than either Donald Trump or Biden.
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Business
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Holds Rates, Signals Policy Revamp
The Federal Reserve held interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% on Wednesday during the first meeting led by new Chair Kevin Warsh. In a departure from previous practices, the Federal Open Market Committee opted not to include forward guidance about future monetary policy in its announcement. Warsh stated that the central bank will move away from forecasting its future actions under his leadership. To assess and improve internal policies, Warsh launched cross-functional task forces to review how the central bank operates.
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Life
DR Congo Holds Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to World Cup Draw
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's national soccer team earned a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal at the World Cup in Houston on Wednesday. The result came as Ronaldo struggled to score, contrasting with other tournament superstars like Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria hours earlier. DR Congo fans celebrated the historic draw despite public concerns regarding Ebola. The match occurred alongside strong opening tournament performances from both England and Argentina.
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