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Melitopol’s new mayor – believed to have been installed by Moscow – has called on the city to “adapt to the new reality” and stop “committing extremist acts”.

Performer claims innocence after being convicted of falsely telling police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime in 2019

Tensions in the Middle East rose with a major attack by Iran inside Iraq. “A dozen ballistic missiles launched from outside Iraq struck the country’s northern Kurdish regional capital Erbil on Sunday, Kurdish officials said, adding there were no casualties.

No injuries reported from missile strike in Erbil, Iraq  Axios Missiles fired toward US consulate in Iraq came from Iran: officials  Fox News 12 ballistic missiles were launched from outside Iraq to target Irbil, state media says  CNBC Missiles strike near US consulate

The attack, which didn’t injure any U.S. personnel, comes as the U.S. is seeking to revive a nuclear deal with Tehran.

Ukrainian president says Moscow trying to repeat process it used in regions taken over during previous conflict, warns against collaboration with foes

Smaller demonstration takes place outside Interior Minister Shaked’s home, demanding Israel accept more people fleeing Russian invasion

Russia intensifies strikes around Kyiv as it warns US against arming Ukraine  CNN Russia intensifies assault, warns U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine are ‘legitimate targets’  Yahoo News Russia Ukraine War Live Updates: Latest News and Video  The New York Times Russians strike near

The anniversary of the shooting spree that killed eight people, six of whom were women of Asian descent, will take place Tuesday. Organizers are planning rallies around the country. (Image credit: Mike Stewart/AP)

No casualties reported after several projectiles hit consular building in Irbil; attack comes several days after Iran vowed revenge for Israeli strike in Syria