- U.S. and Iran hold first talks since June amid ongoing conflict and school closures
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- United Nations General Assembly: ‘Iran has been the subject of terrorism’
- Elderly woman dies after monkey attacks her outside her home in Karnataka
- Russia strikes Kyiv and Odesa with drones, causing civilian casualties
- EU Commission proposes unlocking €4.2 billion for Hungary amid reforms.
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Europe
Russia launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, killing two and injuring 23 ahead of President Zelenskyy’s address at the UN. The strikes damaged buildings, ignited fires, and disrupted the city’s rail network, prompting warnings from Ukrainian officials as attacks escalate across the region.
US President Donald Trump has finalised a security deal with Denmark and Greenland, allowing expanded military operations on the island. The agreement, signed during the UN General Assembly, facilitates the modernisation of Pituffik Space Base and grants the US greater access across Greenland’s defence areas.
A British man has died after his car was swept into a river during severe flooding in Olivella, Spain, prompting a coordinated search and rescue operation.
More than 200 people in Ukraine’s Bucha district were evacuated after a Russian drone strike ignited a significant fire at a warehouse, injuring at least six and causing fatalities. Emergency teams are on-site, while a pre-trial investigation into potential negligence regarding storage conditions has been launched.
A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia injured four people and ignited a significant fire, with damage spanning 2,000 square metres. This attack forms part of an intensified Russian offensive across Ukraine, which includes strikes in Kyiv and Kherson, prompting evacuation warnings for residents.
At least 306 people in Belgium have contracted salmonella linked to contaminated eggs from Laerco, a Geel-based producer. The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain identified ongoing contamination in two henhouses, prompting multiple recalls across major supermarkets and alerts to several European countries.
Ukraine celebrated its 35th Independence Day with an unprecedented military display in Kyiv, featuring robots on the streets, naval drones on the Dnipro river, and UAVs in the skies. The event highlighted advanced technologies that have significantly impacted the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
A French couple’s hike ended tragically as they ignored warnings about harsh weather conditions. Their decision to proceed in the face of such threats led to their fatalities, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities in adverse weather.
Tourists in Greece are now better informed about ultraviolet radiation dangers as awareness of sun protection measures, including hats and sunglasses, has risen during ongoing heatwaves. Red Cross volunteers report a decrease in demand for protective gear, reflecting improved visitor preparedness amid record tourist numbers.
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