Russia claims capture of Ukrainian town in Donetsk region
Russia's Defense Ministry said it captured Velyka Novosilka in eastern Ukraine after a months long battle, a claim Ukraine disputed, with analysts noting the town lies near the Dnipropetrovsk border and could mark a first major 2025 surrender in Donetsk. Ukrainian forces withdrew from parts to avoid encirclement, while fighting continued. Separately, U S funding pauses halted some Ukrainian NGOs aiding veterans, prompting appeals for donations.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Washington
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80 Years After Liberation Survivors Gather in Poland
World leaders and royalty attend Auschwitz commemorations marking 80 years since the camp’s liberation. About 50 survivors are expected to attend, with ceremonies at Birkenau, the site of mass killings. The museum notes ongoing preservation of barracks and even shoes of murdered children as it remembers six million Jewish victims and others murdered by the Nazis.
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Lukashenko wins Belarus election amid calls of sham vote
President Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, is hailed by supporters as needed and wins a landslide near 87 percent according to the Central Election Commission. Opponents call the vote a sham, referencing mass arrests and exile of dissidents, as Belarus maintains tight control with Russia’s backing.
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Australia Day marked with protests and political debate
Australians observed Australia Day across cities amid debates over Indigenous rights and the date's meaning. Protests called it Invasion Day while proposed changes to citizenship ceremonies and public service scheduling reflect ongoing dispute ahead of the federal election.
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