## Ukraine troops now up to 30km inside Russia's Kursk region, Moscow says

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Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says.

Getty Images Journalists in the Sumy region witnessed Ukrainian armour moving towards the Russian border.

Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 30km inside Russia, in what has become the deepest and most significant incursion since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia's defence ministry said its forces had engaged Ukrainian troops near the villages of Tolpino and Obshchy Kolodez, as the offensive in the Kursk region entered a sixth day.

A senior Ukrainian official told the AFP news agency that thousands of troops were engaged in the operation, far more than the small incursion initially reported by Russian border guards.

Ukrainian troops have claimed to have captured a number of settlements in the Kursk region.

Meanwhile, aerial photos have appeared to show Ukrainian tanks engaged in combat inside Russia. »

### Olympic gold medal race between USA and China comes down to the final day

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It’s the final day of the Summer Olympics and the USA and China have tied in the overall gold medal rankings from these 2024 Summer Olympics.

The Asian nation finished with 40 gold medals, and the US had 39 entering the final event – the women’s basketball gold medal game between Team USA and France.

Team USA would win that game in dramatic circumstances, leading to a tie in the gold medal standings. »

### The unsung hero of the Olympic-champion US women’s gymnastics team is a very good boy

Authored by theguardian.com

Not bad for the oldest US Olympic squad in 72 years, which played no small part in their nickname: the Golden Girls.

He stuck around to comfort the athletes who were not selected to compete in Paris.

His favorite accessories appear to include blobby stuffys to chew on and colorful bandanas tied to the scruff of his neck. »

### Celine Dion's management says singer never endorsed Trump campaign's use of song

Authored by cp24.com

Pop superstar Celine Dion is pushing back against a video of her purportedly used at a campaign rally for U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

The statement says that in no way is the use authorized, and Dion does not endorse it or any similar use.

"My Heart Will Go On" was a smash hit for the Quebec singer when it was used as the theme for 1997's hit movie "Titanic.". »

### JD Vance Confronted on Donald Trump Avoiding Service in Vietnam War

Authored by newsweek.com

Ohio Senator JD Vance was confronted by CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday morning about former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, avoiding military service in the Vietnam War.

Vance replied to Bash: "I think Donald Trump didn't serve in the military, but he didn't lie about it Dana.

Vance was confronted by CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday morning about former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, avoiding military service in the Vietnam War. »

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