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'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature." German army helps Poland construct a defensive barrier against Russia Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the East Shield. France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations. Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions. Drought in Germany and Europe are driving up costs Ongoing drought in Europe is causing rivers to dry up and crops to fail. Transport costs are rising and the price of food has exploded. Is inflation due to extreme weather? Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain: reports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK after living in the US for over six years, according to reports. The former senior royals will reportedly live in a private residence. In drought-stricken France, tankers supply drinking water France is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity. Minors living alone on Ceuta's streets at risk of abuse Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authorities admit they are overwhelmed. Belgium wildfire: Rains help High Fens containment efforts Firefighters continue to battle one of the worst wildfires in Belgian history near the German border. Rains and cooler temperatures are helping them bring it to heel after it ravaged an area half the size of Manhattan. Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppyling drones to Kyiv.