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The Sunday Crossword No. 3337

Across 1 A letter is lenient 6 Biblical character in thesaurus 9 University department in which things may be granted? 10 Atmosphere — ruination — that’s regressive 12 Food for the young fish initially diving deep 15 Seizes chair’s comfortable features 16 I refuse to believe in a model bank robbery 17 Blocks two-thirds of the toady protuberances 19 Trembling, …

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Israel deploys troops to buffer zone as rebels take Damascus

Firstpost

The buffer zone, established in 1974 after the Yom Kippur War, separates Israeli-held and Syrian territories. The area has been monitored by UN peacekeepers for decades The Israeli military said Sunday it had deployed troops to a demilitarised buffer zone in southwest Syria bordering the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights following the fall of Damascus to rebel forces. “Following recent events in …

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3 weeks ago

Can essential oils help prevent mosquito bites?

India Today

From transforming ordinary baths into spa-like experiences to being a celebrity-favourite skincare secret, essential oils are nature’s aromatic gift for wellness. Essential oils for mosquito bite prevention “Essential oils have always been a natural and effective remedy for repelling mosquitoes and for many purposes. “Certain essential oils, like tea tree and lavender, have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russian bomb hits residential building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 12-year-old boy

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian forces struck a residential …

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3 months ago

Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: John Stones' 98th-minute equaliser keeps Premier League champions top after thrilling draw against 10-man Gunners

Daily Mail

John Stones scored an equaliser in the final moments of the game to save City Imagine Mafeking had fallen. Erling Haaland toe-poked the ball past David Raya to score the opening goal of the game The Norwegian's strike was his 100th Premier League goal in just his 105th appearance for City Before the game, everybody had spoken of how Arsenal …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 933

Al Jazeera

Here is the situation on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence units destroyed 29 drones Ukraine launched overnight targeting seven Russian regions, including Bryansk, Smolensk, Oryol, Belgorod, Kaluga and Rostov. Admiral Rob Bauer, who serves as the principal adviser to NATO’s secretary-general, said Ukraine would have a good military reason to strike deeper into …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot

ABC

The commander of Ukraine's air force has been sacked a day after the military reported one of its top fighter pilots died repelling a Russian missile attack. Ukraine's General Staff said Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhka would temporarily perform the duties of air force commander. He and a fellow Ukrainian pilot, Andrii "Juice" Pilshchykov, made an early, public visit to the …

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4 months ago

Zelensky visits border area from which Ukrainian forces entered Russia

LA Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, center, and Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, right, look at a map during their visit to Sumy, Ukraine, on Thursday. President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first visit Thursday to the northeastern Ukrainian border area from which his forces launched their surprise offensive into Russia more than two weeks ago, seizing dozens of settlements. Zelensky said the Kursk …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's lightning offensive into Russia has left Putin's forces in 'disarray', says the Ministry of Defence

Daily Mail

Ukraine's advance into Russia has left Vladimir Putin's border defences in 'disarray', the Ministry of Defence said yesterday. Pictured: Ukrainian snipers and infantry from the 22nd Brigade intensify training near the Northern border with Russia in Ukraine on August 10 A Russian soldier fires a Rapira anti-tank gun, in the border area of Kursk region British Challenger 2 tanks are …

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6 months ago

Fans SLAM 'poorly made' Belgium kit after players were left DRENCHED in sweat during 2-0 win over Romania and claim it was 'uncomfortable' watching the Euro 2024 clash

Daily Mail

Belgium's kit manufacturer has come under fire after players were left drenched in sweat early into their clash with Romania. Domenico Tedesco's men picked up their first victory of Euro 2024 after securing a 2-0 win thanks to goals by Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne. However, Belgium players bizarrely became soaked with sweat minutes into the match and continued …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid

Al Jazeera

The Ukrainian leader asks for help in repelling air attacks, warning Russia has destroyed half of Ukraine’s power production capacity. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies to increase their air defence support to Ukraine to help protect his country’s energy infrastructure. Sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid in recent weeks have forced energy companies to institute nationwide rolling …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games

Al Jazeera

The annual Balikatan joint military exercises conclude on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployments. Laoag, Philippines – Troops from the United States and the Philippines have launched Javelin missiles and fired howitzers to simulate repelling a maritime invasion along the coast of the South China Sea, in a show of force capping joint war games …

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8 months ago

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

The Hindu

The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers “who voted to put …

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8 months ago

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

LA Times

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington. The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of political turmoil over support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader …

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8 months ago

US House approves aid package for Ukraine and Israel

India Today

The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers “who voted to put …

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8 months ago

The Ballad of Hattie and James review: A sweeping symphony of sexual identity and music

The Independent

From a tune played on one of those annoying pianos at St Pancras station, Samuel Adamson spins out a beautiful epic in miniature, following the lives of a boy and a girl, musical prodigies Hattie and James. For one thing, Hattie and James are both gay, and for another, he turns the story – like Wife – into a big …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran’s assault on Israel?

Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel — Iran’s dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel. Here is a look at the key events leading up to Iran’s assault: HAMAS ATTACKS ISRAEL Oct. 7 - Thousands of Hamas-led militants storm across the border into Israel, …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

US, French and Britain’s military unite to shoot down Houthi drones

Live Mint

US, French and British forces shot down several drones in the Red Sea area on Friday, March 8, night and on Saturday, March 9, following Houthis attack. In a social media post on X, US Central Command stated, “ US and Coalition Defeat Houthi Attack in Red Sea Area. US Central Command in another post on X mentioned, “Between 4 …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

US, allies down Houthi drones over Red Sea after attack on destroyers

India Today

US, French and British forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea area overnight and on Saturday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and US destroyers in the region, the US military said in a statement. The group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech on Saturday they had targeted the cargo vessel and …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The rumors about vote fraud started swirling as the ballots in Taiwan’s closely watched presidential election were tallied on Jan. 13. Worries that China would use disinformation to undermine the integrity of Taiwan’s vote dogged the recent election, a key moment in the young democracy’s development that highlighted tensions with its much larger neighbor. And when the election …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

LA Times

Polling officers count votes in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Jan. 13. Worries that China would use disinformation to undermine the integrity of Taiwan’s vote dogged the recent election, a key moment in the young democracy’s development that highlighted tensions with its much larger neighbor. And when the election results came out, they thought something was up,” said Eve Chiu, …

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11 months ago

Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv, Kharkiv says Ukraine’s military

The Hindu

Russia has launched a missile strike on Kyiv and Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, "Explosions in the city! Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, and the military administration of the region surrounding the capital said on their Telegram channels that air defence systems were engaged in repelling Russia's missile attack. Popko …

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1 year ago

Putin claims Russia’s military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow’s goals

Associated Press

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that his country’s military has seized the initiative in Ukraine after repelling a monthslong counteroffensive and is well positioned to achieve Moscow’s goals. “The enemy has suffered heavy casualties and to a large extent wasted its reserves while trying to show at least some results of its so-called counteroffensive to its masters,” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 602

Al Jazeera

Here is the situation on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Fighting Ukrainian forces used United States-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for the first time, inflicting heavy damage on airfields in eastern Luhansk and southern Berdiansk, which are occupied by Russia. Shtupun also said Ukrainian forces advancing south towards the Sea of Azov had registered “partial success” west of Verbove, one of a …

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3337

Israel deploys troops to buffer zone as rebels take Damascus

Can essential oils help prevent mosquito bites?

Russian bomb hits residential building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 12-year-old boy

Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: John Stones' 98th-minute equaliser keeps Premier League champions top after thrilling draw against 10-man Gunners

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 933

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot

Zelensky visits border area from which Ukrainian forces entered Russia

Ukraine's lightning offensive into Russia has left Putin's forces in 'disarray', says the Ministry of Defence

Fans SLAM 'poorly made' Belgium kit after players were left DRENCHED in sweat during 2-0 win over Romania and claim it was 'uncomfortable' watching the Euro 2024 clash

Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid

Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

US House approves aid package for Ukraine and Israel

The Ballad of Hattie and James review: A sweeping symphony of sexual identity and music

Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran’s assault on Israel?

US, French and Britain’s military unite to shoot down Houthi drones

US, allies down Houthi drones over Red Sea after attack on destroyers

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv, Kharkiv says Ukraine’s military

Putin claims Russia’s military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow’s goals

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 602