Israel launches a major ground offensive in Gaza, raising concerns about civilian casualties. The Trump administration's funding cuts threaten breast cancer research progress at Harvard. Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine collapse in Istanbul, leaving the conflict unresolved.

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