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A night-time drone strike in northern Ukraine resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and injuries to four others, according to Chernihiv’s military administration. Ukrainian air defences neutralised 203 of 236 Russian drones during the assault, with significant damage reported to homes and infrastructure.
Rumen Radev commented on Europe’s ambition to be a moral leader, stating it has rendered the region a victim of unclear global rules, following his parliamentary vote victory. This highlights the challenges Europe faces in navigating its role on the international stage.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Angola underscores the nation’s struggle with historical exploitation and contemporary corruption. Addressing President João Lourenço, he highlighted the need to combat corruption while advocating for a culture of justice, during his first address to Angola’s governing authorities amid the Pope’s African tour.
A vast network of tunnels 400 metres underground that has been under construction for nearly 20 years will soon begin operating as the world’s first spent nuclear fuel disposal facility – locking away radioactive uranium deep beneath the Earth’s surface for thousands of years. It is hoped the Onkalo facility in Finland will provide a solution to the problem of how to safely store the world’s nuclear waste.
The attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, in southern Ukraine, has been met with shock and outrage across Europe.
French unions are seeking to reignite resistance to President Emmanuel Macron’s raising of the retirement age with what may be a final surge of nationwide protests and scattered strikes Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
Home Affairs ministers will vote later this week on a draft law that introduces new rules on the relocation of asylum seekers.
France’s left-wing forces and labour unions will stage another day of strikes on Tuesday to try to derail President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions overhaul, insisting that the fight to thwart the changes is not over even after it became law.
Mikhail Khodorkovsky added that in Russia there is a belief that losing the war in Ukraine could lead to the end of the country.
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