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• 'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next

  A temporary truce brokered through US First Lady Melania Trump has halted ongoing Russian drone and aerial bombardments through Sunday to facilitate civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. The pause has permitted civilians to return to public spaces and inspect heavily damaged neighborhoods. However, officials warn that opposing forces are utilizing the quiet period to position reinforcements for renewed hostilities.

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• US senator briefed on Trump's plans to restart Iran war says proposal is 'insane'

  Congressional pushback is mounting as American and Israeli forces prepare for potential strikes against Iranian infrastructure and nuclear facilities following the upcoming midterm elections. Lawmakers warn that renewed military action could trigger severe escalation across the region despite heavy operational costs already incurred. The strategic maneuvers coincide with substantial diplomatic drawdowns and rapid military reinforcement throughout the Middle East.

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• Healey backs away from cutting welfare cost despite warnings of public finance shortfall

  Treasury officials are deferring structural changes to the benefits system by relying on forthcoming reviews into youth employment and disability support. This delay intensifies fiscal pressure on public services as independent analysts warn that unaddressed inflation and defence commitments threaten severe departmental spending reductions. Meanwhile, economic growth hopes are increasingly pinned on the de-escalation of foreign conflicts rather than major shifts in European trade policy.

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