Russia and Ukraine launched overnight attacks that caused casualties on both sides, according to local officials. Russian strikes killed two people and injured three in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, while Ukrainian drone attacks killed one person and injured several others in Russia’s Volgograd and Rostov regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine targeted Russian logistics hubs, a maritime terminal, and an oil refinery as part of its … Continue reading Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks

French authorities allowed 84,000 wildfire evacuees to return home as firefighters gained control of a massive blaze that has burned an area four times the size of Paris. Extreme heat and dry conditions continue to fuel wildfires across Europe, with firefighters battling new outbreaks in several countries. More than 224,000 people had been evacuated in southwest France during the height of the crisis. Actor George … Continue reading France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe

Residents in southwestern Japan continued recovering two days after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, killing at least 25 people and injuring 86 others. Rescue crews remained searching for survivors as thousands of residents stayed in evacuation shelters or slept in vehicles and classrooms. Many homes were left damaged or without electricity and water, leaving nearly 19,000 households still without power. Survivors described rescuing loved … Continue reading Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25

Poland confirmed that an object which crashed in a field near its border with Ukraine was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The missile landed without causing injuries or damage, but prompted NATO to scramble fighter jets and activate air defenses as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine. Polish officials said there was no evidence that Poland … Continue reading Poland says ‘nuclear capable’ missile from Russia exploded in country

Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing for a major military offensive against the Houthis in Yemen while also building a multinational naval coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis recently announced a blockade on Saudi ships, saying it will remain until Saudi Arabia lifts its blockade on Yemen. Rising attacks on Saudi oil facilities and Red Sea shipping have increased concerns over the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis

Spain is deploying additional troops and police to its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco by swimming, wading, and scaling border fences in a matter of hours. Authorities described the situation as chaotic, with border security overwhelmed and reports indicating that between 2,000 and 3,000 people entered the territory while at least nine bodies were recovered. Local officials called … Continue reading Spain sends extra troops and police after thousands of migrants arrive