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three ballistic missiles coming from Iran. This is the latest attack on Jordan in recent
“days. U.S. Central Command says two U.S. service members were killed and a third is missing”
after Iranian attacks there Friday. NPR's Caricon reports. Sirens blared throughout the Jordanian capital, among late Sunday afternoon, alerting the incoming missiles from Iran, three were intercepted in a fourth fell in a remote area according to Jordan's military. There were no reports of casualties or damage. Earlier the U.S. embassy in the mon had warned of a potential attack by Iran on the airport and
seaport in Akaba. In southern Jordan, a Jordanian official denied an attack was imminent. Israel's military also issued a warning for its southern city of Alot across the border from Akaba. Iran has intensified its attacks on Jordan recent days targeting multiple military facilities U.S. forces use in the country, and in Kuwait officials say Iran struck a
“power facility in a water desalination plant on Sunday. Caricon and PR News teleive.”
Ukraine says Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks of the war today, targeting Kiev. NPR's Joanna Kekis's reports, the assault followed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian tankers and power substations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 40 missiles and 120 attack drones at Kiev. Ukrainians were awoken by the sound of explosions and the booms of air defense trying to shoot down the
drones and missiles. Ukraine has developed ways to shoot down most drones, but not missiles and the military intercepted less than half of the missiles in this attack. Kiev Mayor Vitalik Klicchko said at least one person was killed and at least 15 injured. Moscow has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities as Ukraine continues a drone strike campaign aimed
“at weakening Russia's war machine. Joanna Kekis's NPR News Kiev.”
In men's soccer, the World Cup final will be held this afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, between Argentina and Spain. NPR's Jasmine Gars has been covering the tournament and expects a good game. She says, "Well, Argentina is the defending champion and has international superstar-level Messi. The challenger, Spain has also played well." They have given up just one goal in this entire tournament in seven games, which is remarkable
and if they win and don't give another goal up during today's game, that's going to be
a record for a winner. But something has to give, right? I mean, so basically what this
is, Argentina, an offensive powerhouse and Spain, a defensive powerhouse who have also proven that they can score. NPR's Jasmine Gars, this is NPR News. On Earthquake struck the Andy's region of Peru last night. The US Geological Survey put its magnitude at 5.5. Local officials told the Associated Press at least five people were killed and hundreds more displaced. Social media influencers, Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested
by US marshals in Miami. They're facing rape and sex trafficking charges. NPR's Lauren Freyer reports, British prosecutors, are seeking their extradition. The United Kingdom's Crown Prosecution Services Andrew Tate faces seven further counts of rape, three counts related to trafficking, three of assault and 19 for pornography. Tristan Tate faces an additional count of sexual assault, two of rape, and three related to trafficking.
This is in connection with offenses to four additional victims between 2010 and 2017. The Tate Brothers are kickboxers turned social media stars and are dual British American citizens. They'll ready face 21 previous charges and have denied any wrongdoing. British prosecutors confirm the Tate's have been arrested by US marshals and await extradition to the UK. Lauren Freyer and Pierre News London, a Cuban dissident and artist arrived in Miami
yesterday after serving five years in prison. Luis Manuel O2 of a Gantara was granted parole into the US as long as he left his country. He shared a Grammy for a song "Fatherland and Life" that became an anthem for the political opposition in Cuba. His arrest and incarceration has been announced by human rights organizations and the US government. I'm NPR News.
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