The attack took place near hotels hosting international teams for the FIFA Women’s World Cup At least two people were killed and several more injured during a mass shooting in New Zealand on Thursday, according to local police, with the gunman engaging in a standoff with law enforcement before he was neutralized.

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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has confirmed media reports that the White House urged him to stop attacks on Russian infrastructure, but argued that they will continue unless the US supplies him with more and better weapons.