McConnell has fallen multiple times this year, sources say

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, who froze during a news conference Wednesday and earlier this year suffered a concussion after falling down, has also endured two other falls this year, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
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Taiwan police investigated after botched sting operation leads to sexual assault of minor

Two Taiwan police officers are under investigation after a botched sting operation led to a minor being sexually assaulted, prompting public uproar and an official apology from the local police department.
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Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukrainian air defenses repelled a Russian drone attack on the Kyiv region in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. Follow here for live updates.
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China promises more support to boost 'tortuous' economic recovery

China's top leadership has vowed to do more to support a "tortuous" economic recovery, which has lost steam after an initial burst of activity early in the year.
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Russia claims Ukrainian drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in Moscow

Ukrainian drones struck two non-residential buildings in Moscow in the early hours of Monday morning and were "suppressed" by defenses there, Russian authorities said, describing the incident a "thwarted" attack.
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Suspect killed after Portland hospital shooting leaves security guard dead, police say

Police in Oregon say a suspect is dead after opening fire in a hospital in downtown Portland Saturday, a shooting that left one person dead and another injured.
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Firefighter charged with arson after confessing to setting multiple fires in Arizona, sheriff's office says

An Arizona firefighter has been charged with arson after allegedly confessing to setting multiple fires across two counties over the past few weeks, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
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