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China recently implemented new export restrictions on drone components, posing a challenge for Ukrainian forces. Alina Smutko/Reuters Chinese consumer drones are essential to Ukraine's war effort. But recent restrictions placed by China on exporting drones have complicated things. Ukraine is now trying to source consumer drones and their parts from elsewhere — no easy task. China implemented a new rule earlier this month restricting the export of civilian drone materials, citing concerns about their use in foreign wars.

About 40% of the world's population is now on Facebook — but most of the new users came from outside the US and Canada. Getty Images As a beginner, it can be difficult to navigate Facebook's basic features There are also hidden hacks to make the flow of information easier to manage. From notification management to data conservation to saving favorites, Facebook offers lots of ways to customize. Over three billion people — almost 40% of the world's population — are active on Facebook every month, the company said during the second-quarter 2023 Meta earnings results announcement.

Former President Donald Trump. AP Photo/John Locher Donald Trump suggested that California keep its vast forests damp to prevent wildfire. Trump said he would "get it done so fast" but added that Gov. Newsom probably couldn't be convinced. The former president also criticized the state for "very poor land management." Former President Donald Trump revealed an unusual plan to stop wildfires from raging in California.

A soldier gives instructions to a tank crew during an exercise in Ukraine on May 5. Viktor Fridshon/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images The slow progress of Ukraine's counteroffensive led to criticism of the training provided by Western militaries. Some Ukrainian troops said the training didn't reflect the kind of fighting they faced against Russian forces. That has raised doubts about whether Western militaries are training themselves for the right kinds of operations. The slow progress of the counteroffensive Ukraine launched in early June led to criticism that Ukrainian troops were failing to apply properly the training they received from Western militaries.

A government shutdown puts the health of millions of children at risk.andreonegin via Getty Images. US lawmakers have until midnight on Saturday to avoid a government shutdown. It puts programs at risk, such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC supports 7 million mothers and children with food and health resources. The clock is ticking – not only for US lawmakers to avoid a shutdown, but also for millions of Americans who rely on government salaries and programs to stay healthy and fed.

Ukrainian forces are seen together after a successful rescue operation. Ukrainian Navy Two Ukrainian soldiers were rescued after hiding for 18 months in Russian-occupied territory. They were able to hide with the help of locals, Ukraine's Navy said in a Facebook post. The men managed to evade capture despite being "seriously injured" while fighting Russian troops. Ukraine's special forces successfully rescued two paratroopers who had been hiding for over a year and a half in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, Ukraine's Navy said in a Facebook post.