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Russia launches a massive overnight missile and drone strike on Kyiv, hours after Zelensky warned of an impending attack. The US declines to renew the USMCA/CUSMA trade pact with Canada and Mexico, citing disputes over Canadian ties with China, kicking off tense renegotiations. Venezuela faces a deepening humanitarian crisis after a series of earthquakes, with overwhelmed volunteers stepping in as government response draws criticism.

Russia unleashes massive strike on Kyiv after Zelensky warning

Russia unleashes massive strike on Kyiv after Zelensky warningRussia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze and causing injuries across the capital. The assault came just hours after President Zelensky warned publicly that Moscow was preparing another 'massive strike' on the city. Multiple waves of attacks rocked Kyiv throughout the night, with air defense systems struggling to intercept all incoming projectiles. The bombardment marks one of the most intense attacks on the capital in recent weeks, deepening fears of an escalated campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure and population centers.

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Strong explosions rock Kyiv hours after Zelensky warned of ‘massive’ Russian attack (CNN)
Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours (AP News)
Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones, setting buildings ablaze and causing injuries (The Guardian)
Explosions Rock Ukraine’s CapitalPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.2 min readAlina Smutko/Reuters (NYT)

US refuses to renew trade pact with Canada and Mexico

US refuses to renew trade pact with Canada and MexicoThe United States has declined to extend the USMCA (CUSMA) trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, triggering tense renegotiations over the North American trade pact. Washington has raised objections over Canada's economic ties with China, a key sticking point in the talks. The three nations are now entering what analysts describe as bumpy negotiations to hammer out a renewed framework. The decision marks a significant shift in US trade policy toward its closest neighbors and could reshape North American supply chains.

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The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact (AP News)
US backs away from USMCA trade deal, upset over Canada’s China ties (SCMP)
U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico (CBC)

Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts shift to humanitarian crisis

Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts shift to humanitarian crisisSearch and rescue operations continue in earthquake-stricken Venezuela as the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe becomes clearer. Aid workers warn of a looming health crisis, with limited medical supplies and overwhelmed local facilities. With the government's response widely criticized as inadequate, volunteers have taken a leading role in relief efforts. Thousands remain displaced, and the full casualty toll is still unknown a week after the quakes struck.

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Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis (AP News)
‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes (Al Jazeera)
As Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation, volunteers take charge (Al Jazeera)
Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes (NPR)
As Venezuelans struggle to find earthquake survivors, many blame the government (NPR)