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Ukraine accused Russia of a war crime on Tuesday after footage showed a drone hunting a civilian vendor in Kherson. The man survived with shrapnel injuries. Meanwhile, Russian ballistic missiles killed 14 people in Kyiv. Separately, Moscow’s mayor said 184 Ukrainian drones targeted the capital area throughout the day Tuesday.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic primary for the United States Senate on Tuesday, NBC projects. He beat Haley Stevens despite heavy spending from pro-Israel groups. El-Sayed now faces Republican Mike Rogers in November. If he wins, he would become the first Muslim senator in the history of the US.
Russian ballistic missiles killed 14 people in the Kyiv region between Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The barrage destroyed warehouses and logistics facilities as Moscow targeted supply networks. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles and 115 drones. President Zelenskyy warned that the country is running short of interceptor missiles.
Capybaras strolled into the Mato Grosso state legislature in Cuiaba last week, surprising lawmakers preparing for a vote. Staffer Nayara Bueno filmed the rodents, noting, “They show up here quite often, so we’ve gotten used to seeing them.” The animals caused no damage and eventually returned to their nearby park.
Last week, an estimated 72,000 migrants began crossing into a tiny Spanish enclave on the tip of Morocco. At least 88 people died after attempting the crossing, according to local officials. Many people gathered in the town of Fnideq, flashing photos of missing loved ones to find them again.
William Lawrence won the Democratic primary for a battleground US House seat in Michigan on August 4. The climate activist defeated two moderates to secure his spot. He now prepares to challenge Republican Tom Barrett in November. This victory shows how many voters want fresh faces in the upcoming general election.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party signed off on a food tax cut plan on Wednesday. Championed by Sanae Takaichi, the policy slashes food taxes from 8% to 1% starting April 2027. While it aims to help households, the move creates a 5 trillion yen revenue shortfall, sparking many serious fiscal concerns.
Republican voters selected Ty Masterson as their nominee for governor on Tuesday. The Trump-backed Kansas Senate president won the primary and now aims to flip the seat in November. Masterson told voters, "As much as I want to make President Trump proud, I want to make you more proud."
Representative John James won the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan on Tuesday. He defeated businessman Perry Johnson to secure his spot in the general election. Mr. James will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in November. He hopes to become the first Black governor in the state’s long history.
Omar Lotfi, 24, went missing on July 31 after leaving his hometown to reach Ceuta. He was among 70,000 migrants who rushed the border last week. His sister Mariem said, “The uncertainty has been devastating for our family.” Many families now wait for news as their loved ones remain missing.
Paul Child saw a man near a railroad moments before a fire started outside Spokane, Washington. Police arrested Aaron F. Farinacci on Monday for the Old Trails fire. "I ran out the door," said Mr. Child, who suspected the man started the blaze. The fires destroyed 700 structures since last weekend.
A California man, Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at the Trump National Golf Club near Los Angeles on Sunday. Deputies found him with a loaded firearm and hollow-point rounds. While he faced robbery charges, detectives later raided his home and found more weapons, body armor, and notebooks with concerning statements.