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Russian strikes kill ten in Ukraine as Zelensky says ‘every step’ Putin takes is towards escalation
Ukrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
Solar eclipse glasses for sale in East London on Tuesday.
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The Eclipse Is Coming, and Iceland Is Looking for a Break in the Clouds
Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.
Cloudy skies along the road to the Latrabjarg cliffs, the place in Iceland where the total eclipse will last the longest on Wednesday.
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What are Patriot missiles – and why are supplies dwindling worldwide?
First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the US Patriot air defence system has seen demand spike sharply this year
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv sends new proposals to Trump’s negotiators for plan to end conflict, says Zelensky
Ukrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
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