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Europe
A court in Mali has sentenced a French embassy official to 20 years in prison on charges of espionage and undermining state security. The official, detained since August 2025, faces a €5,400 fine and a ban on entering Mali, escalating tensions between the military-led government and France.
A girl, identified only as Lyhanna, has been missing since 29 May after being last seen entering a man’s car near Fleurance. Authorities are actively investigating her disappearance, seeking information from the public to aid in the search efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended an invitation for a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin, proposing a “full ceasefire” in an open letter. This marks a rare direct appeal since Russia’s invasion in 2022, aiming to resolve the conflict through personal engagement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an attack on the Moscow region, stating that “Ukrainian long-range sanctions” successfully struck the area. This development highlights ongoing military actions amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed that the 31-year-old man who drove into a crowd in Modena on Saturday is not suspected of terrorism but is experiencing mental health issues. Authorities are investigating the incident further to assess the situation.
Authorities in Denmark have confirmed the death of a humpback whale, known as “Timmy,” which stranded off Anholt island. Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency verified that a GPS transmitter found on the carcass identifies it as the same whale previously observed in the Baltic Sea and recently in Germany.
The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers, along with horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters, to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march and a pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day. The extensive security measures underscore concerns over public order during these events.
Russian forces conducted hundreds of strikes across Ukraine overnight, impacting 15 locations with drone attacks, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Additionally, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned following a recent prisoner of war exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia’s lawmakers have passed a law authorising the Kremlin to deploy troops abroad to “protect Russian citizens,” effectively granting President Vladimir Putin the power to invade foreign countries. The legislation aims to address perceived injustices faced by Russian citizens abroad, exacerbating concerns over Russia’s military intentions.
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