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    What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

    The Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship - here is what we know.

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    WATCH: Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine erupt around the world

    In the days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine early last Thursday morning, protests have erupted around the world against Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to launch a deadly war. As video of the demonstrations spreads across social media, Yahoo News has compiled a selection of the most striking footage from all corners of the globe — including antiwar activism from within Russia itself.

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    Understanding the Russia-Ukraine crisis: Yahoo News Explains

    Leaders and government officials around the world are sounding alarm bells that Russia appears poised to launch an attack on Ukraine at any moment. Though the Kremlin has publicly refuted these allegations, large-scale troop movements along the Ukraine border — and the recent history of Russian military incursions into Ukraine — point toward an imminent conflict. Yahoo News National Security Correspondent Zach Dorfman explains the context of the growing crisis and the uncertain path forward

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    Why is there a 31 August deadline to evacuate everyone from Afghanistan?

    Boris Johnson has failed in his attempts to lobby Joe Biden to extend the 31 August deadline for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. But why did it all come down to this date in the first place?

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    What to expect at the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva: Yahoo News Explains

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a constant challenge for every American president since Bill Clinton — and now it’s Joe Biden’s turn. The upcoming summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders represents a major diplomatic test for Biden’s administration at a time when antagonism between Washington and Moscow is at its worst in decades. Yahoo News National Security Correspondent Zach Dorfman previews what to expect.

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    Which countries have the most nuclear weapons?

    The UK is one of nine countries in the world to have nuclear weapons.

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    Boris Johnson 'unreservedly condemns' Donald Trump for encouraging supporters to storm US Capitol

    In his first public speech addressing the issue, Johnson said of Trump's incendiary words: 'I believe that was completely wrong.'

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