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Ukraine fears it will have a weaker link to Trump after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death

By Samya Kullab, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Ukraine has lost a close ally in President Donald Trump’s orbit, leaving its leaders grappling with the implications for their war-torn country.

UK says Iran-backed group behind arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish community

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The U.K. government says a proxy group backed by Iran is responsible for recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain.

Ukraine and 9 other countries form coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

By Illia Novikov, Emma Carmichael, Associated Press

Ukraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia.

WATCH: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The surprise death of the South Carolina senator has shaken Republicans who were already at odds with President Donald Trump and stalled on several priorities as they return from a two-week recess.

Iran attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz kill and injure crewmembers, UAE says

By Jon Gambrell, Josh Boak, Konstantin Toropin, Will Weissert, Associated Press

The United Arab Emirates said that Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirati Defense Ministry said Iran launched two cruise missiles at the tankers.

What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls

By James Robson, Associated Press

The sending off of Switzerland's Breel Embolo in Saturday's quarterfinal game against Argentina was the latest call that may have left fans scratching their heads.

Syria's new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad

By Associated Press

The launch of the parliament indicates Syria is moving ahead with drafting new laws as it recovers from decades of brutal rule under the Assad family and a deadly civil war that killed about half a million people.

Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort to bring fresh momentum to his administration.

U.S. launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates

By Jon Gambrell, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency cited the governor of Qeshm island near the strait as saying projectiles had been fired at military targets, with no casualties.

Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

A representative for Khanna, a California Democrat who is an outspoken progressive, said the confrontation occurred Wednesday in the middle of a three-day tour of the West Bank.