The death toll has risen to eight from Russia’s attack on a crowded restaurant in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, Ukraine’s emergency services said on Wednesday, adding that 56 people were injured. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble of the destroyed building, emergency officials added. A FRANCE 24 journalist who was in the restaurant when the strike hit was not injured. Read our liveblog for the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The EU will take the next crucial step on Wednesday towards launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists.

Eid al-Fitr celebrations begin today.

Capcom’s Nintendo DS classic is remastered for modern consoles, in this cult classic puzzle game from the creator of Ace Attorney.

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world.

The Wednesday letters page is amused that Microsoft would want to buy Sega, as one reader wants the Perfect Dark reboot to go third person.