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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 27)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Sergey Bobok/AFP via Getty Images)

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Canada expects more Americans seeking abortions to cross the border

Canadian providers who perform abortions anticipate increased demand for services from Americans now that Roe v. Wade is overturned. Additional clients could strain already stretched capacity.

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Russian court extends Brittney Griner’s detention

A Russian court has again extended the arrest of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Her trial on drug charges starts July 1.

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G-7 leaders focus on Ukraine war in summit

Leaders of the G-7 nations met in Germany and focused on the war in Ukraine. They talked about new missile defense systems for Kyiv and a proposal for a price cap for Russian oil.

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Russian missile strike hits a crowded shopping mall in central Ukraine

Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in the city of Kremenchuk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post that the number of victims was “unimaginable.” (Image credit: Ukrainian State Emergency Servic via AP)

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What Biden wants to achieve in Europe — and whether he’ll get it

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives a speech via video link to G7 leaders. | Christian Bruna/Getty Images Biden may be stuck with symbolic wins at G7 and NATO summits. Four months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the effects of the

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Britain and allies face ‘1937 moment’: Head of army to warn of Putin’s expansionist ambitions

Britain and its allies face their “1937 moment” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and must do everything possible to avert another world war, the new head of the Army is set to say.

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Toxic yellow chlorine explosion at Jordan port kills at least 13 and injures 250

A poisonous chlorine gas explosion at the port of Aqaba in Jordan is said to have killed at least 13 people and injured 250.

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Sweden still hopeful for NATO entry despite Turkey block, says PM

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a press conference ahead of the 2022 NATO Summit. NATO summit will be held in Madrid from 28 to 30 June. -/NATO/dpa Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson is optimistic that Turkish opposition to

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One dead after knife attack at asylum seeker accommodation in Germany

A 31-year-old man has been detained in south-western Germany, accused of stabbing several people in a shelter for asylum seekers. One man was killed and at least five people were injured in the knife attack late on Sunday, police said

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