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Volunteers in Ukraine are repurposing banned UK vapes into essential power banks, aiding frontline soldiers in their fight against Russian forces.

Ukraine’s military reports over 1,000 Russian troop casualties daily, attributed to AI drone counter-attacks, significantly disrupting Russian supply lines.

Mamadou Aliou, an environmental safety officer and activist in Bembou Silaty, Guinea, illustrates the struggle faced by locals as bauxite mining displaces agriculture and devastates water quality. Despite Guinea’s vast bauxite reserves, residents contend with poverty and environmental degradation linked to foreign mining operations.

Ghana has passed a bill imposing up to 10 years’ imprisonment for promoting LGBTQ activities and renewing a three-year sentence for same-sex relationships.

What’s going on?
Israel confirmed the capture of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon as part of its military actions against Hezbollah. This comes amid ongoing ground offensives and heightened conflict in the region.

The Times of Israel reported, “‘We returned stronger than ever’: Netanyahu hails capture of Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle,” emphasising a sense of national resilience. In contrast, BBC stated, “Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive,” highlighting the military dimensions of the incursion. This difference shapes the perception of Israel’s actions—from a narrative of triumph to one of aggressive expansion.

Coverage analysed: The Times of Israel | BBC | Reuters | Al Jazeera

Viral footage shows a police officer throwing a pregnant woman to the floor during a confrontation at an asylum centre in Zeist, Netherlands.

ISRAEL LEBANON INCURSION
Israeli troops have captured Beaufort Castle in Lebanon during a significant military offensive this morning. Regional tensions escalate as Hezbollah responds with increased hostilities.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted energy and industrial sites across multiple Russian regions, notably damaging the Saratov oil refinery, according to local authorities. Ukraine’s military confirmed the refinery hit but refuted claims of an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Three civilians were reported injured in Belgorod.

Passengers are advised to allow up to three hours for their return flights to the UK due to delays caused by the EU’s Entry Exit System at border controls.

A pirate-themed party boat with 148 passengers sank in the Mediterranean off Turkey, prompting tourists to jump into the sea for safety.