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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. 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.

4. WATCH | Indian opposition parties court votes in secular south

   

   The coalition of opposition parties, headed by Congress Party Leader Rahul Gandhi, is courting votes for India's massive election in the more educated and secular-minded south, where many voters say they don't like Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mixing of religion and politics.

5. Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza, military says

   

   Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Friday.