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Ukrainian paratrooper operates a drone to drop surrender appeal cards on enemy positions

Psychological warfare on the front line: Ukrainian paratroopers dropped hundreds of postcards calling for surrender on enemy positions

Politics 06/28/2026, 22:18
Ukrainian paratroopers of the 71st Air Assault Brigade dropped hundreds of postcards calling for surrender on Russian military positions. 🇺🇦 Soldiers used drones to deliver leaflets describing a step-by-step algorithm for surrender and guarantees of safety. The action is timed to Constitution Day and works in conjunction with the state project "I Want to Live". 📉🕊️
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South African player in black jersey number 10 celebrates a goal in front of a stadium filled with red-clad fans during the historic debut of both teams in the 2026 World Cup playoffs

South Africa vs Canada: Two Historic Debutants in the First Round of the 2026 World Cup Knockouts

Sports 06/28/2026, 19:32
The 2026 World Cup moves to the knockout stage! 🌍⚽ In a historic Round of 16 match, two debutants of this stage will meet for the first time in history: South Africa and Canada. 🇿🇦🆚🇨🇦 The South Africans, led by the oldest coach in World Cup history, will face the Canadians, who showed a powerful performance in the group. The match will take place on June 28 in Inglewood. 🔥
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Official 2026 World Cup ball on grass: symbol of the tournament where Opta calculated teams’ playoff win probabilities

WC-2026: The Mathematics of Victory. Opta Reveals All Teams' Playoff Chances

Sports 06/28/2026, 18:13
🏆 WC-2026 has moved to the playoff stage! Opta analysts have revealed the mathematical chances of the teams: France is the main favorite (18.66%), Argentina and Spain round out the top three. 🇫🇷🇦🇷🇪🇸 📊 Africa showed record representation — 9 teams. Argentina has a 90% probability of passing Cape Verde, while the Australia — Egypt match promises to be the most even. 🗓️ Playoff start is already on June 28: Canada vs South Africa. Who will become the next champion?
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People seeking relief from record-breaking heat in France by standing near a large industrial fan, illustrating the impact of extreme temperatures

The Cost of Record Heat: Thousands of Extra Deaths Recorded in France

Health 06/28/2026, 18:00
France paid a high price for record heat: approximately 1,000 extra deaths were recorded, 85% of whom were people over 65. 🌡️🇫🇷 Due to hospital overload, major festivals were cancelled, and electricity prices soared against the backdrop of air conditioner usage and issues at nuclear power plants. Scientists call this the strongest heatwave in European history.
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