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Volodymy Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine's eastern front line near Dobropelia, a mining town.

The incursion comes ahead of Donald Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin, Mr Zelensky's

Russian counterpart.

Meanwhile, European leaders issued a statement insisting that Ukraine's territorial integrity

be respected.

Mr. Trump recently suggested that a ceasefire

deal would require, quote, some swapping of territories. America's inflation rate in July

held steady at an elevated 2.7% year on year. Analysts had predicted Mr. Trump's tariffs would push prices up more.

Core inflation, which emits food and energy prices, jumped from 2.9% to 3.1%.

But the increase was offset by sagging fuel prices.

The SMP 500 stock index hit a record high as investors bet on an

interest rate cut sooner. The UN condemned an Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza.

They worked for Al Jazeera, a news channel. Israel's army said that it targeted Anas al-Sharif,

one of the journalists, alleging he was a member of Hamas. It provided little evidence for the claim.

Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, said Benjamin Netanyahu, his Israeli counterpart,

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