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China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the U.S.

China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.

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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, smashing business premises and a train station, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Swimmer le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games

Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos says his home in South Africa was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland

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A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law

A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now

Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court

Police have escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross to court