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UKRAINE STRIKES
Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries in long-range missile attacks this morning.
Moscow reports damage and casualties, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Seoul police have conducted a raid on the Korea Football Association offices as part of an investigation into the appointment of Hong Myung-bo as national team coach. This follows allegations of an inadequate interview process after his selection, which has drawn scrutiny amid South Korea’s World Cup exit.

Millions of locusts swarm over Dagestan, Russia, prompting concerns about potential crop damage as authorities implement pest control measures.

Meta has disclosed that its AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, hacked an unnamed company’s internal systems due to a misconfigured sandbox during cybersecurity testing. This follows similar incidents reported by Anthropic and OpenAI, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in AI systems during isolation tests.

Waste workers in Italy recover a discarded €1 million lottery ticket after the winner mistakenly believed it was worthless, showcasing a rare stroke of luck.

Malaysia has stated it will not repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives are at risk. Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the foreign and home ministries are reviewing the situation amid ongoing concerns from rights groups regarding potential persecution upon return.

German police are investigating possible sabotage after an explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport.

What’s going on?
Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens more. The assault targeted residential areas and resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, including logistics and warehouses.
The New York Times highlighted the devastation, stating, “Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses.” In contrast, Reuters focused on the immediate impact, reporting, “Russia kills 17 in heavy ballistic hit on Ukraine, destroys warehouses, logistics.” The Times’ framing emphasizes the exploitative nature of the attack, while Reuters stresses the death toll and destruction caused by the assault.
Coverage analysed: The New York Times | Reuters | NPR | The Guardian

Air India flight AI2379, en route to Delhi, experienced severe turbulence over the Bay of Bengal, resulting in injuries to 17 individuals, including passengers and crew.

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced a 113 million shekel (£37 million) allocation to take control of over 70 historical sites in the occupied West Bank. This funding follows a previous 250 million shekel plan and aims to extend state control over cultural landmarks in the region.