Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments
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600,000 without power in Ukraine as Russia launches aerial attack, Zelenskyy says
At least 600,000 people were without power early on Wednesday in Ukraine, after Russia launched an aerial attack that struck energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said.
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
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Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the Mexican Coast
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Loud explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh following attack on Aramco building
Loud explosions were heard in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, AFP journalists said on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia earlier reported damage to an Aramco building in Dhahran and four people wounded in Riyadh after the kingdom intercepted Houthi missiles targeting the capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.