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Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed eight people and injured dozens more, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The attacks add to the ongoing toll of civilian casualties from Russia's war in Ukraine, with multiple locations reported hit.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and 17 entities over the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures target those deemed responsible for organising or facilitating the forced transfers, which have been widely condemned as a violation of international law and are also the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Al-Quds Governorate says around 900 settlers stormed the mosque courtyards since the morning, and Cairo condemned the Israeli escalation in the West Bank. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over access to the contested holy site.

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least two people, according to officials. The reported deaths come amid continued Israeli military operations in the territory, which have drawn ongoing international attention and concern over the mounting civilian toll of the conflict.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza describe being left with nothing as they try to survive after repeated displacement. Reporting by Al Jazeera highlights families who have lost homes, belongings and livelihoods, with one saying 'my hands are empty'. The account underscores the worsening humanitarian conditions facing people who have fled multiple times and now depend almost entirely on aid.

Rising sea levels driven by climate change are reshaping coastlines and putting coastal cities at growing risk of flooding and erosion. The issue, highlighted by Al Jazeera, has drawn wide attention as communities and governments weigh how to adapt, from building sea defences to planning for possible relocation of residents in the most exposed areas.

A Myanmar military air strike on a market has killed at least 33 people, according to Al Jazeera. The attack adds to a mounting civilian death toll as the junta continues aerial bombing campaigns against areas opposed to its rule since the 2021 coup. Details on the location and circumstances of the strike remain limited, and the full casualty count could rise as rescue efforts continue.

Russian drones struck a market outside Kyiv, killing two people, while three others died in attacks in different Ukrainian regions, officials said. The overnight strikes hit civilian areas, adding to a pattern of drone assaults on markets and residential zones. Ukrainian authorities reported the casualties as rescue and emergency crews responded to the impact sites.

Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the country 'ready for a doomsday war', a stark statement reported by Al Jazeera. The remark comes amid heightened regional tensions and signals Tehran's defiant posture in the face of mounting pressure. The comments have drawn attention given ongoing concerns over conflict in the Middle East and Iran's confrontation with Israel and the United States.

At least 10 people have been killed in separate Russian and Ukrainian attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting on the ongoing war. The strikes add to a heavy civilian toll as fighting continues along and beyond the front lines, with both sides carrying out attacks that have caused deaths in affected areas. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the casualties were not immediately provided.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks by a senior member of Israel's government are likely to draw international criticism and sharpen concerns over escalating violence and military operations in the Palestinian territory, where tensions have already been running high.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined hundreds of Israelis entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, according to Al Jazeera. The compound, a flashpoint holy site sacred to both Muslims and Jews, has repeatedly been at the centre of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Visits by Israeli officials there are widely viewed as provocative and have previously contributed to escalations in violence.

Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities have killed three people, with nine injured in strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say. The overnight barrage adds to the ongoing toll of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas, with emergency services responding to damage in the capital and other cities.

General strikes have closed markets and disrupted daily life in several Sudanese cities, while army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan remains defiant after Washington barred him and other officials from US visas over the ongoing war. The strike action reflects mounting public anger over the conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, with the visa measure seen as a rare American sanction against Sudan's military leadership.

Drone strikes have struck cities across Sudan while the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejected calls for a ceasefire, signaling the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces will continue. The defiance of regional and international mediation efforts raises fears of further escalation and worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians caught in the fighting.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the occupied territory. The remarks have drawn widespread attention and criticism online, amid already heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli military operations in the region.

South Korea has demanded an apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said North Korean prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia had been transferred to South Korea. The comments, made public by the Ukrainian leader, prompted an angry response from Seoul, which objected to how the disclosure was handled and its implications for its handling of North Korean soldiers captured in the war.

Conservationists warn that the current super El Niño is pushing ocean temperatures to levels that could trigger mass coral bleaching and death on reefs worldwide. Rising heat stress is described as an existential threat to coral ecosystems, which support vast marine biodiversity and coastal livelihoods. Environmental groups are urging attention to the accelerating damage as sea surface temperatures break records.

A powerful storm has swept through the northeastern United States, causing flooding and widespread power outages. News outlets including Al Jazeera are reporting on the damage, with residents facing disrupted services and hazardous conditions. Coverage is drawing attention to the scale of the flooding and restoration efforts underway across the affected states.

Israel has issued a fresh warning to Iran over its nuclear programme, signalling it may carry out new strikes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran stall. The development points to escalating tensions across West Asia, with renewed military action looming as diplomatic efforts appear to be losing momentum.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he threatens to kill a senior Hamas figure being held in an Israeli jail. The clip, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn attention for a sitting minister openly threatening the death of a detained prisoner, with critics likely to see it as inflammatory and a possible violation of legal norms.

Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.