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‘He can barely walk’: Russians tell how vulnerable men are being targeted and coerced into signing up
Since 2022, Russia has relied mostly on financial incentives to lure soldiers to fight. Evidence suggests that is now slowly giving way to coercion and deception.
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Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
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