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Our top stories. A Russian missile attack killed more than 50 people and injured more than

219 in Poltava, a city in Central Ukraine.

The strike destroyed part of an educational institute and a nearby hospital, according to Vladimir Z Zelensky, Ukraine's president.

A statement by the country's Ministry of Defence

said that many are still trapped underneath rubble.

Mr Zelensky also repeated calls for more Western air defences

and for allies to allow the use of long-range weapons

so Ukraine can strike deeper into Russian territory.

America's Justice Department indicted six senior members of Hamas,

including Yaya Sinwa, the group's leader, on charges related to the October 7th massacre, including

conspiracy to murder Americans. counted for. Merrick Garland, the Attorney General, said that the actions against

Hamas will not be our last.

Turkey submitted a request to join the bricks in an attempt to forge alliances outside of the West,

the group which initially comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has been expanding in recent years.

In 2024, it welcomed four new members, including Iran and Saudi Arabia. Their admission reflects how geopolitics is changing.

The world is becoming more multi-polar.

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