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1. Ukraine has U.S. weapons it can't use in Russian territory. Will that change?

   

   Ukraine is trying to fend off a Russian offensive in the northeastern border region of Kharkiv, but it can only use its U.S.-provided firepower on its own side of the border when trying to thwart attacks.

2. Floods battering Brazil, Afghanistan are extreme climate events scientists warn we aren't prepared for

   

   Whether it’s too much water or not enough, scientists say extreme events — like the recent deadly floods that displaced families in Brazil and Afghanistan — are becoming more frequent and battering many parts of the world that aren't prepared to deal with them.

3. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico still in serious condition after shooting, officials say

   

   Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and still faces risks of complications but has stabilized, officials said on Saturday, while the man accused of shooting him multiple times has been ordered to stay in custody.

4. Ukraine's mobilization law now in force, sparking fears more essential workers will be drafted

   

   A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine's second-largest city.

5. At the top of Benjamin Netanyahu's agenda: self-preservation

   

   Israel’s prime minister may be the among the most unpopular leaders anywhere in the democratic world but by keeping the most extreme members of his governing coalition placated, he is denying opponents an opportunity to force an election. CBC's Chris Brown reports from Jerusalem.