Five humanitarian workers were killed in an ambush on their convoy in Jonglei State, South Sudan, according to the United Nations. Four others were injured, and civilians were also reported affected. The UN has called for a prompt investigation into the attack, condemning violence against humanitarian workers.

Russia has increased military training for children aged 11 to 17, now requiring at least 17 hours of courses on combat skills, firearms, and drones.

Fuel shortages in Russia escalate as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt oil infrastructure, causing long queues and rising tensions among motorists.

Iran’s football team concluded their World Cup campaign in Tijuana, Mexico, receiving a warm farewell from local fans. Despite being eliminated from the tournament, the team’s interactions with supporters fostered a mutual respect, highlighted by their gratitude for hospitality amid challenging logistical conditions during the event.

An explosion in Monaco injures three, including a Ukrainian couple and their son, as authorities investigate a suspect seen leaving a bag before the blast.

Jacob Nagel, former national security advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that the European Union’s pressing challenge lies within its own borders rather than external conflicts. He emphasised the strain in EU-Israel relations, particularly following Israel’s Foreign Minister severing ties with the bloc’s foreign policy chief.