Ukraine continues its drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, targeting supply lorries bound for Crimea and intensifying operations to disrupt logistics.

Witnesses have reported seeing Eritrean troops inside Adigrat, northern Ethiopia, amidst rising tensions following the severance of diplomatic ties. Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Meskel characterised Ethiopia’s claims as a “fallacious narrative”, denying allegations of aggression while confirming troop movements near the border.

Thousands of Israelis are mourning the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, marking the day Hamas militants killed 1,200 and abducted 251 individuals.

Russia confirms no further cases of plague in Siberia following the death of a lab worker, with health authorities urging the public to follow local guidance.

Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives has replaced Aguila Saleh as speaker, electing Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi after 12 years amid rising discontent. The vote follows approved reforms limiting speaker terms to one year, reflecting political tensions as Libya prepares for potential elections.

A scientist’s death from pneumonia after researching plague-infected squirrels has sparked concerns about a potential outbreak, prompting investigations in Russia.