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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.

Elizabeth-Jane Ross, a Scottish charity worker, was found deceased in Athens, with police identifying Sharif Ahmadzai as the prime suspect in her murder.

Telegram was temporarily removed from Apple’s App Store after a user shared child sexual abuse material. The app was restored the same day after Telegram removed the content and banned the user. This follows a similar incident in 2018, raising concerns about content regulation on platforms.

Twenty-one crew members of the protest vessel Bandero, including British activists, are reportedly trapped in Reykjavik after being detained by Icelandic authorities during a whaling protest.

FIFA executive Arsene Wenger has stated he was unaware of President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which was recently withdrawn after severe backlash from global football officials. Wenger described the decision to abandon the proposal as “absolutely necessary” for maintaining FIFA’s integrity.