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Ukraine launched one of the largest ever drone attacks on Moscow,

according to the mayor of the Russian capital, Sergei Sobionin.

Russia's defense ministry said that air defences shot down 11 drones over the city and surrounding areas

and 45 drones were intercepted over Russian territory in total.

Such attacks are rare. Ukraine mostly targets critical infrastructure such as airfields and refineries.

Barica Obama said America was ready for a new chapter with Comler Harris as president,

as he delivered Tuesday's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention.

The former President also criticized Donald Trump's use of, quote,

childish nicknames and crazy conspiracy theories, and his, quote,

weird obsession with crowd size.

Earlier Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, addressed the convention and described Miss Harris as, quote,

one of the most qualified people ever to run for president.

Ford announced it was scrapping plans to manufacture a big electric SUV and would pivot to a hybrid gas and electric version.

The American carmaker will also delay from 2025 to late 2027 the launch of an electric

F-150 truck.

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