The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump said that it was “too late” for a second televised debate, even though Kamala Harris earlier accepted an invitation from CNN, a broadcaster.

An arms depot in the Tver region of Russia, about 300 miles (480km) from the Ukrainian border, was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.

An arms depot in the Tver region of Russia, about 300 miles (480km) from the Ukrainian border, was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.

The Federal Trade Commission sued three of America’s biggest pharmacy-benefit managers, which negotiate drug prices on behalf of health-insurance firms.

The Federal Trade Commission sued three of America’s biggest pharmacy-benefit managers, which negotiate drug prices on behalf of health-insurance firms

The Federal Trade Commission sued three of America’s biggest pharmacy-benefit managers, which negotiate drug prices on behalf of health-insurance firms

America warned all parties against escalation in the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged cross-border strikes. Also, Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Kyiv to promise a €35 billion loan, equivalent to $39 billion for Ukraine.

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