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Hollywood writers agreed on a, quote, tentative three-year contract with film and television companies that could end a 146-day strike.

The writer's Guild of America said the deal, which must be approved by its 11,500 members, was exceptional and would provide meaningful gains and protections.

Hollywood's writers have sought better compensation, as well as protection from artificial intelligence.

The SAG after a union, which represents 150,000 actors, remains on strike.

Ukrainian officials claimed that the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was one of the 34 officers killed in a missile strike on the Fleet's headquarters last Friday.

Ukraine also said that at least six people were killed by an overnight Russian attack on Odessa, Ukraine's largest port.

Ukraine's Air Force said it destroyed 19 drones and 11 cruise missiles.

Saudi Arabia will place its nuclear activities under comprehensive safeguarding by the UN Atomic Watchdog.

The long anticipated move means the country can start operating its first reactor.

Muhammad bin Salman, the country's crown prince, has previously said that Saudi Arabia would look to match the nuclear activities of Iran.

A major rival, which in recent years appears to have expanded its nuclear facilities.

Egypt announced that a presidential election will be held in December.

Abdul Fata Al-Sisi, a field marshal who took over in a coup ten years ago, won the country's last such election.

Asham, with only one other candidate, with 92% of the vote.

Mr. Sisi embarked on an ambitious investment plan during his decade in power.

It has crashed the Egyptian pound and is fueling growing discontent.

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