Taiwan fears that stalled Ukraine aid foreshadows their future if China invades

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Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Republican chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, left, speaks during a meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Republican chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, left, speaks during a meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb.

Russians are fleeing to South Korea to escape the war with Ukraine

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People attend a candle light vigil held in solidarity with Ukrainian people, as Russia's invasion in Ukraine continues, near Russian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, March 4, 2022.
People attend a candle light vigil held in solidarity with Ukrainian people, as Russia's invasion in Ukraine continues, near Russian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, March 4, 2022.

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Expedition to 300-year-old shipwreck that could hold Spanish treasure of gold and emeralds worth $20 billion

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The San Jose galleon was believed to have been carrying billions worth of treasure when it was sunk in 1708.

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More Russian soldiers have likely died seizing Avdiivka than in the entire Soviet-Afghan war, ISW says

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A Ukrainian soldier fires towards the Russian position as the Ukrainian soldiers from the artillery unit wait for ammunition assistance at the frontline in the direction of Avdiivka as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in Donetsk.
A Ukrainian soldier fires towards the Russian position as the Ukrainian soldiers from the artillery unit wait for ammunition assistance at the frontline in the direction of Avdiivka as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in Don

Russian soldiers forced to rape each other says report alleging brutal violence on Ukraine frontline

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A video shows fighters from Russia's Storm-Z squad explaining they will no longer fight in Ukraine, in protest at treatment by their commanders, on June 28.

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Trump forgot to name one of his kids during victory speech in South Carolina — despite them standing onstage with him

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Donald Trump on stage at an
Donald Trump on stage at an "Election Night Watch Party" in Columbia, South Carolina, on February 24, 2024.

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Warren Buffett's son Howard has given $500M to Ukraine — he warns the US is making a historic mistake by pulling its support

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Howard Buffett in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Howard Buffett in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Ukrainian analogs of the US Humvee, MaxxPro, and M113 go into battle against Russia, say reports

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Ukrainian serviceman stands next to a HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian serviceman stands next to a HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle in Donetsk region.

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Texas man guilty of making $1.8M after eavesdropping on his wife's work calls as they worked from home

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The logo of BP, the British multinational oil and gas company.
BP logo.

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Putin official compared Zelenskyy to Brad Pitt, said his image couldn't be trashed, says report

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and American actor Brad Pitt.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and American actor Brad Pitt.

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