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Oct 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky tells NPR that the U.S. has threatened to cut off aid but has not yet done so, while also disputing Trump's claims about diesel prices. The report covers the escalating crisis in Yemen, where over 200,000 people have been displaced and cholera cases have tripled. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following allegations of improper financial requests. Finally, Australia's Prime Minister opposes the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of a former U.S. Army major.

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