Europe

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence announced that Kyiv’s forces targeted Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, striking its largest warehouse in Podolsk. This attack, part of a broader offensive since July, follows the destruction of seven logistics hubs, expanding Ukraine’s ability to disrupt Russian supply chains amid ongoing military conflict.

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones targeting military and energy facilities across Russia, resulting in at least six fatalities. This marks one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults since early 2022. President Zelenskyy called for European missile interceptors to aid Ukraine against Russian strikes.

Burnham reaffirms his support for reforming Britain’s first-past-the-post electoral system, which has traditionally favoured the Conservative and Labour parties. This development signals ongoing debates surrounding electoral reform in the UK, as calls for a more representative voting system continue to gain traction.

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.

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