A Russian drone strike, utilizing Iranian-made Shahed drones, targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, injuring over 40 people, including an 11-year-old girl. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack on residential areas and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the lack of military targets. He urged world leaders to bolster Ukraine's air defenses, while a separate Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia wounded over 20.
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A controversial episode of 'India Has (Got) Latent' featuring Ranveer Allahbadia has been removed from YouTube after backlash over inappropriate jokes. Allahbadia has apologized for his comments, acknowledging their inappropriateness and committing to use his platform more responsibly in the future.
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