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OPEC, allies move to slash oil production, eliciting blistering White House response

The cut, led by Russia and Saudi Arabia, could add to inflation pressures and undercut efforts to help Ukraine.

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Putin faces limits of his military power as Ukraine recaptures land

Russia’s leader is betting an impending infusion of drafted troops can change the dynamic on the battlefield in Ukraine, but he is losing time.

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Chess.com, a major online platform, detailed its reasons for distancing itself from 19-year-old American grandmaster Hans Niemann, who was accused of cheating by Magnus Carlsen.

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