Ukrainian troops push deeper into Kursk region
In this photo taken from a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry, Aug. 17, 2024, a Russian T-72B3M tank drives at an undisclosed location in the Russian-Ukrainian border area in the Kursk region, Russia.
Ukrainian troops continue to push deeper inside Russia’s Kursk region. Also, as the West tries to turn away from lithium supplied by China, European leaders are focused on local lithium deposits, but a plan to mine in Serbia is being met with local anger. And, a look at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the biggest performing arts festival in the world. Plus, Switzerland is holding a contest to find the best way to clear out military munitions that have been dumped into its lakes.
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