Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as Athens blast, Iraq shock and Bangkok floods deepen strain

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people and injured several more over the past 24 hours, with local authorities saying five regions were hit in a fresh wave of attacks.  🔗

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In Greece, at least two people died and four others were missing after an explosion destroyed a building in the Plaka district near the Athens Acropolis, with emergency crews searching the rubble.  🔗

Iraq said the war involving Iran has triggered a sharp economic shock, cutting oil revenues and disrupting trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz, adding to pressure on an already strained economy.  🔗

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers are accused of diverting water from a natural spring that feeds the Palestinian village of Fasayil to a nearby tourist site, raising fresh concerns over access to scarce resources.  🔗

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Bangkok is still battling widespread flooding after days of near continuous heavy rain, with roads submerged and vehicles stranded across the Thai capital even after a disaster declaration.  🔗

Separately, the United States and China have agreed to set up a bilateral communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents, while also extending their trade truce to January after a summit in Washington.  🔗

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