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Ukraine
Kherson liberation three years on: Russian troops gone but not drones
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, marking the third anniversary of Ukrainian forces liberating the only regional capital that the Russian troops managed to temporarily capture since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine
Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdog probes major energy sector scheme
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau is reportedly investigating a large-scale corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector, involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom. A 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretapping resulted in 70 raids, according to the agency.
Ukraine
Ukrainian army holds ground in Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assault
After more than a year of an all-in Russian offensive, the battle for Pokrovsk has intensified over the past few days, with Moscow troops reportedly infiltrating and trying to encircle what remains of the city after the fiercest fighting in recent times.
Food and Drink
UNESCO: First 'yes' to Italian cuisine for Intangible Heritage status
The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December.