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Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich is in critical condition following a suspected assassination attempt in Saratov, Russia, where he was shot while leaving his home.

The US House of Representatives passed a bill penalising universities that boycott Israel, including institutions in the West Bank, in a 237-169 vote. Critics, including rights groups, assert it infringes on free speech. The legislation now requires Senate approval and the President’s signature to become law.

The World Meteorological Organisation forecasts a ‘supersized’ El Niño to peak by February, heightening risks of extreme weather globally, including for the UK.

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Germany has accused Russia of orchestrating a drone attack on Leipzig airport, marking a significant escalation in tensions. The accusation comes amidst ongoing investigations into similar incidents within Germany. Russian officials have yet to respond to the allegations officially.

The Associated Press reports the headline as “Germany accuses Russia of Leipzig airport drone attack.” In contrast, Bloomberg frames their article with “UK Summons Russian Diplomat Over Failed Leipzig Drone Attack.” The AP focuses on the accusation itself, while Bloomberg emphasises diplomatic responses, showing a differential weight on confrontation and international relations.

Coverage analysed: AP News | Bloomberg.com | Reuters.com | BBC

Vladimir Putin confirmed that British military facilities in Ukraine are legitimate targets, while implying uncertainty about potential attacks on UK drone sites.

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has filed a motion in a US district court seeking the dismissal of drug trafficking charges, citing immunity as a sovereign leader. His lawyer, Barry Pollack, argues that the case tests international law applicability in US courts, claiming Maduro’s actions were part of his official duties.

A ten-sided structure, known as a decagon, has been discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere, marking a significant finding related to the planet’s South Pole.

Young amputees in Gaza, including 24-year-old Shurouq Khaira, face significant mobility challenges amid ongoing violence and a collapsed healthcare system, with around 6,000 amputations reported since the war began. Shurouq awaits prosthetics, struggling with daily tasks while contending with severe trauma and inadequate rehabilitation resources.

Iran has accused US forces of bombing a wedding party in Kuhestak, resulting in injuries and fatalities, amid escalating conflict in the region.

Rebecca Bullock, 31, a pub manager from Whitchurch, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at a railway station in Bavaria, Germany.