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Ukraine reported no missile interceptions during a Russian overnight assault, resulting in at least 17 fatalities in Kyiv and surrounding areas. The attack involved 115 drones and 28 missiles, primarily targeting civilian infrastructure, including businesses and a railway station, according to official sources.
A significant rescue operation occurred on Tuesday, aiding over 170 migrants attempting to cross from France to the UK. The inflatable boat’s engine caught fire, necessitating immediate rescue actions from French and British authorities. All individuals were safely brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer for medical assistance.
Ukraine’s National Police released video evidence showing a Russian drone targeting a civilian at a farmers’ market in Kherson, labelling it a war crime. The victim, a 52-year-old vendor, sustained injuries but survived. Authorities are documenting the incident as part of ongoing civilian attacks by Russian forces.
A civilian aircraft crashed near Tomblaine, eastern France, on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of 11 people onboard, including skydivers on a training flight. Emergency services are on-site, with France’s Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, travelling to oversee operations.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced he will resign in the coming weeks, calling for early presidential and parliamentary elections. His decision follows a year and a half of protests demanding early elections, triggered by a tragic railway accident. Vučić did not specify a timeline for his resignation.
A brutal heatwave will persist across Europe this weekend, with record temperatures recorded in the UK, France, and Germany. As Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones the Pride March, emergency services respond to increased callouts amid extreme conditions, with temperatures peaking at 39°C in the French capital.
Ukraine has announced the destruction of a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, delivering a significant blow to Russia’s control in the occupied Crimean peninsula. This strike marks the first major demolition in a series of operations by Kyiv’s forces.
Poland’s president has rescinded the country’s highest state honour from Ukraine’s president, prompting current and former Ukrainian officials to renounce their own awards. This development reflects escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial for corruption, embezzlement, and similar charges. She is banned from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport, appearing before the court bi-monthly until the case concludes.
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