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Ukraine, U.S. and China’s military buildup
In Ukraine
Russia launched what Kyiv officials called the largest attack on the city since the war began, firing ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones. At least 25 people were killed and scores more were injured. It was a grim reminder that Moscow still has a deep appetite for escalation, even when the target is a capital city full of civilians.
In the U.S.
A federal grand jury in Washington has indicted former Olympian David Hearn over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors say he faces a felony destruction-of-property charge, while Hearn says he only touched loose material and did not vandalize anything. Separate from that, a federal appeals court blocked an order that would have forced the National Park Service to restore signs and exhibits removed by the Trump administration.
In business and crime
A round of crypto and financial fraud cases brought a mix of prison terms, arrests, and enforcement actions across several countries. Among the bigger cases, a Chinese fraudster was sentenced to 30 years, while other actions touched Bithumb, alleged market manipulators, SIM swappers, and suspected miners. The industry remains committed to proving that “trust us” is a very flexible business model.
In China’s military buildup
Chinese state media aired footage of a PLAAF exercise showing dozens of Y-20B heavy transport aircraft lined up for takeoff, alongside refueling drills involving J-20 fighters and simulated airdrops. The Y-20B, which entered service in 2023 with WS-20 engines, is presented as having greater range and payload capacity, and it now serves as the basis for tanker and airborne early warning variants. Production is reportedly moving faster than comparable programs in the U.S. or Russia.
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