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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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Moo Deng Turns One: A Tiny Hippo with a Giant Fanbase Makes a Big Splash

Thousands of animal lovers and online fans joined together, both virtually and in person, to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the beloved baby pygmy hippopotamus who's captured hearts around the globe. Born at Toronto’s Riverdale Wildlife Sanctuary, Moo Deng has blossomed from a shy calf into a charming ambassador for conservation, becoming a social media icon along the way.

The birthday bash featured hippo-themed cupcakes, live music, and an adorable mud-cake specially made for the guest of honor. Attendees sported custom Moo Deng merch, while children giggled at puppet shows recreating his most viral moments — including the famous “splash and squeak” video that launched his stardom.

Park officials praised Moo Deng’s role in raising awareness about the endangered pygmy hippo species, native to West Africa. “He may be small, but his impact is enormous,” said Sanctuary Director Alicia Mendez. “Through Moo Deng, millions have learned how precious and vulnerable these animals truly are.”

Fans flooded social platforms with well-wishes and memes, and the hashtag #MooDengTurnsOne trended across several countries. Not bad for a creature that weighs less than a Labrador but commands the attention of the world.



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