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Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, four killed
Zelenski speaks of one of the largest ballistic attacks on Kyiv; air defence shot down 18 of 41 missiles and over 100 drones.
Russian attack on Kyiv: one dead, several injured
A nighttime strike on the Ukrainian capital destroyed buildings and sparked fires, leaving one person dead.
Head of Rome airport: EES has tripled border wait times
Ryanair advises passengers to allow extra time for summer travel, while the European Commission claims delays at most airports are limited.
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition
British prosecutors charge Andrew Tate with seven new rapes, raising the number of alleged victims to seven, while the brothers deny the allegations.
Two US soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
CENTCOM confirms first American casualties since March, while Tehran declares it is no longer bound by the ceasefire agreement.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz almost halted after attacks
Kpler records lowest number of ships in three weeks as US bombs Iran for seventh night running.
Trump seeks explanation from Canada over smoke and threatens tariffs
US President Donald Trump accuses Canada of deliberately neglecting forests and announces pollution costs will be added to tariffs, while Canadian leader Mark Carney stresses shared responsibility for climate.
New African swine fever hotspot in Serbia near the Croatian border
The virus is present in seven districts and 52 settlements, around 28,000 pigs have been killed, and four towns have declared a state of emergency.
Activist Wangchuk taken to hospital after 20-day hunger strike
Police removed the exhausted activist from the protest site in Delhi on Saturday morning, but his movement refuses to abandon its march on parliament.
Mexican family relocating to Croatia due to heritage
A six-member family from Mexico, whose wife has Croatian roots from Brač, plans a permanent move and is seeking long-term rental accommodation in Dalmatia.
US military launches further waves of attacks on targets in Iran
CENTCOM claims strikes on air defence and command centres to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports Semnan airport hit.
Hungarian parliament votes to dismiss President Sulyok
Tisza uses two-thirds majority to end term of Orbán loyalist; Sulyok has five days to sign constitutional amendment or refer it to the Constitutional Court.
US launches third night of strikes on Iran; two tankers hit in Hormuz
Crew member from UAE killed; Trump announces blockade of Iranian ports and 20 per cent levy on Hormuz transit.
Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as locked doors investigated
Survivors describe blocked exits without signage; preliminary investigation points to an air conditioning short circuit and flammable decorations that accelerated the blaze.
Hungary becomes 25th member of the European Public Prosecutor's Office
The EPPO Regulation ceases to be an act of enhanced cooperation and becomes part of the EU legal acquis, meaning all future EU members will be required to join.
US strikes Iran for third night in a row, Trump announces Hormuz blockade
A sailor was killed in an Iranian attack on two UAE tankers, and Washington is imposing a 20 per cent levy on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz from Tuesday.
Israel sets election for 27 October, first since 2023
Knesset dissolves on Friday, with the governing coalition using its final days to push through a series of controversial and far-reaching laws.
Trump imposes 20 per cent fee on cargo through Strait of Hormuz
The US simultaneously renews blockade on Iranian ports and continues air strikes, while Tehran warns that diplomacy has proven futile.