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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on key Russian military sites, including the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The operation aimed to reduce Russian military capabilities and was part of Ukraine’s strategy to pressure Moscow amid ongoing hostilities.
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in over a century on Wednesday, transforming day into night for a brief period. Crowds gathered across the country to witness the spectacle, as the lunar shadow journeyed from the northern coast to the Balearic Islands, captivating onlookers with the Sun’s shimmering corona.
Mount Etna’s ongoing eruption, now in its sixth day, has severely disrupted air traffic in Sicily, prompting Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to suspend all flights. Approximately 443 flights have been cancelled or diverted, affecting travel plans and local events amid peak summer season activity.
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Hungary detained seven Ukrainians overnight amid a money laundering investigation following a raid on security vans.
Ukraine has accused Hungary of kidnapping, escalating tensions between Viktor Orbán and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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This morning, El Salvador’s Vice-President Félix Ulloa defended his country’s gang crackdown in an interview, highlighting the popularity of President Bukele. His comments were made prior to addressing a European Parliament conference.
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Today, women’s rights groups commend the European Commission’s decision to facilitate accessible abortion across the European Union, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy. Member states can now leverage EU social funds for this purpose.
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Spain has reiterated its critical stance on US foreign policy, Israel’s actions in Gaza, and Iran’s suppression of protests.
This follows overnight discussions within the European Union on these pressing issues.
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Overnight, the European Commission and EU Council issued a joint statement regarding developments in Iran, labelling them “greatly concerning.” They reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability.
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Brussels is urgently addressing the escalating dispute between Budapest and Kyiv over the Druzhba oil pipeline this morning. The European Commission is exploring solutions to ensure energy security for the European Union amidst the crisis.
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