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President Donald Trump announced an immediate cease‑fire on attacks on energy infrastructure, but the Russian government has not issued an official comment. Pro‑Kremlin media, however, has praised the announcement as advantageous for Moscow.
Former Ukrainian commander‑in‑chief Oleksandr Syrskyi told the BBC that Ukraine has stabilised the front line and that Russia’s ability to advance has been broken. He cited intelligence estimates that Russian casualties far exceed those of Ukraine, suggesting a severe erosion of Moscow’s offensive capability.
A Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner was taken out of service after passengers reported bedbug bites on a Perth‑Rome flight. The airline arranged accommodation and rebooked affected travelers within 48 hours.
Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities hours after President Trump announced an energy ceasefire. The attacks caused blackouts, injuries and at least one death, prompting Ukrainian officials to question Russia’s commitment to the truce.
A coordinated cyber attack forced refrigeration units in hundreds of French supermarkets to overheat, spoiling food worth millions of euros. The attack targeted Danfoss software and affected chains including Coopérative, Intermarché, Carrefour, Monoprix and others.
Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, South Africa’s deputy police chief, resigned three weeks after being charged with sexual offences. The resignation came amid broader allegations of corruption and links to organised crime revealed by the Madlanga Commission.
A Fifpro survey of more than 800 women footballers finds that, despite a projected billion‑dollar market by 2027, most players earn low wages and face insecure contracts. Financial strain and rising psychological stress are reported across all regions.
A ninth‑grade student was arrested after shooting a principal and a teacher at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, France. The two staff members suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries and no students were harmed.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman pledged a serious response after Houthi missile strikes hit terminals at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The attacks, which killed at least 14 people, follow a broader escalation in the Yemen conflict.
Opposition parties in India marched to the Supreme Court to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was marked by heavy security deployment and restrictions on movement in Delhi.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk linked recent school stabbing attacks to the online glorification of violence. Authorities have arrested over a hundred people and deployed thousands of police officers to schools across the country.
BBC Panorama’s investigation alleges that Deloitte Cyprus helped back‑date documents to conceal assets worth $672 million, enabling Roman Abramovich’s companies to avoid tax. Abramovich’s lawyers deny any knowledge or involvement in the alleged scheme.
President Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel, prompting criticism from bipartisan senators. The Treasury is temporarily suspending sanctions on Russian diesel while the legality of the arrangement is contested.
Ukraine carried out a third drone strike this week on a Yandex data centre near Moscow, forcing the Russian tech giant to suspend operations at the site. The attacks are part of Kyiv’s broader campaign to hit assets that fund Russia’s war effort.
Fresh floods along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district have swept away dozens of homes and several suspension bridges. Around 50 people have been rescued while five remain missing.
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died when a boat capsized off Djibouti. Around 82 people were rescued and survivors are receiving medical care in Obock.
A second projectile struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport within 48 hours, igniting a fire in Passenger Hall No. 4. The Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility, saying the attack used a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles.
Protests in Delhi have continued for a second day with extensive security deployments, while the recently released leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party pledged to keep up their campaign. The movement is pressing for the resignation of the chief election commissioner amid allegations of voter‑list manipulation.
Former headmaster Ahmad Imanuddin Sumar was detained after a BBC investigation uncovered allegations of sexual abuse at the Abul Barokat boarding school in Lombok. The case has sparked public outrage and prompted further testimonies from former students.
A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is sailing to Nikumaroro Island to examine a mysterious object that may be Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft. The expedition hopes to reach the atoll by Monday after an 830‑mile journey from Kiribati’s capital.
