Russian missiles and drones struck at least seven Ukrainian regions overnight, killing 23 people in one of the war’s most intense recent bombardments. Emergency crews raced to pull survivors from rubble as fears mounted over military activity near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
The European Commission has launched an ambitious emergency package targeting electricity price caps and mandatory demand cuts to shield consumers and businesses from runaway energy costs. But deep divisions among member states could slow the response at the worst possible moment.
Poland’s prime minister says a missile that gouged a 10-metre crater near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, close to the Ukrainian border, was probably Russian in origin. The incident has triggered NATO consultations and an urgent forensic investigation.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warned after a two-day visit to Lebanon that Israeli strikes could amount to international crimes, as over 1.2 million people remain displaced. His stark assessment adds urgent international pressure amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
UK rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of rape following a 2024 incident in Perth, Australia, but was convicted on two counts of assault. The YouTuber, real name Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, now awaits sentencing.
France’s wildfire risk remains ‘extremely high’ despite a slight shift in weather, with authorities tackling 26 fires in a single day. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned that persistent drought means the danger is far from over.
Brussels is pushing a carefully managed ‘prudent’ framework for Ukraine’s EU accession, balancing political urgency with the reality of ongoing war and deep reform demands. The process involves 35 policy chapters and a timeline that could stretch well into the next decade.
The US military launched heavy retaliatory strikes on Iran after Iranian ballistic missiles targeted American troops, marking the most serious direct military exchange between the two nations in years. Oil prices surged and the UN Security Council called an emergency session as tensions rapidly escalated.
Six UNESCO World Heritage sites are facing destruction from armed conflict, instability and environmental pressures. Ancient cities, medieval castles and one of Earth’s greatest wildlife migrations are all on the line.
The Hospital of Emotions transforms a historic Los Angeles medical site into 22,000 square feet of immersive art exploring grief, memory, and resilience. It’s one of the most psychologically charged exhibitions the city has seen in years.
Four women are accusing Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, joining a group of 10 accusers who say the actor targeted them as teenagers. The allegations span more than two decades and describe a disturbing pattern of grooming and manipulation.
FIFA’s controversial plan to sell a stake in its commercial operations through a private subsidiary has triggered a wave of fierce opposition from player unions, club associations, and national federations. The proposal raises fundamental questions about who truly controls the future of football.
The Trump administration is weighing new restrictions on artificial intelligence after a series of hacking incidents struck OpenAI. It’s a significant pivot for a White House that has largely kept regulators away from Silicon Valley.
A proposal published in Nature argues the EU urgently needs regulatory science excellence centres to close its widening innovation gap with the US and China. The hubs would develop scientific tools and standards to help regulators evaluate genuinely novel technologies far faster than today.
Kavinsky, the French synthwave producer behind the Drive soundtrack hit ‘Nightcall,’ has died at 45. DJ David Guetta led an outpouring of tributes from across the music world.
India’s Education Minister has resigned amid mounting youth-led protests over examination fraud, with NCP spokesperson Anish Gawande calling it an ‘exhilarating moment’ for the country’s students. But opposition figures warn the government’s response remains procedural rather than structural.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has slammed Israel’s move to fast-track West Bank outpost legalizations as a “flagrant violation” of international law. The condemnation comes as violence across the occupied territory continues to climb and diplomatic pressure mounts.
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed plan to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including voluntary transit fees for ships. The proposal marks the most concrete diplomatic push yet to restore stable shipping after months of disruption.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion private company to run the World Cup, backed by the Kushner family, has drawn immediate and furious pushback from UEFA. Europe’s soccer body says the tournament simply isn’t FIFA’s to sell.
From a knife-edge vote in the European Parliament to a brutal heatwave gripping southern Europe, Tuesday delivered no shortage of drama. Here’s everything that mattered today.
