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The Rest of the World Report | August 12, 2026 — Evening Edition
Ukraine struck Russia's last major Black Sea stronghold despite reported US pressure to stand down. A 13-year-old died four days after being placed in the foster home of a sitting county official. And in the West Bank, soldiers called to stop a settler siege were filmed praying alongside the settlers instead.
Ukraine struck Russia's last major Black Sea Fleet stronghold at Novorossiysk, defying reported US pressure to stand down from targeting the port.
Daryl Martinez Lowry, 13, was killed four days after being placed in the foster home of a sitting South Carolina county council chair. DSS…
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