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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says emergency crews are working virtually nonstop to deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on cities and communities. He called Russia's forces terrorists targeting civilians and purely civilian sites day and night. Among the latest targets hit in Kyiv was a depot at the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, and he pledged continued response efforts.

French President Emmanuel Macron used his final address at the UN General Assembly to criticise Israel and condemn what he called Donald Trump's 'shameful' diplomacy over Gaza. The remarks signal deepening Franco-American and Franco-Israeli friction over the war and stalled ceasefire efforts, and are drawing wide international attention and debate.

Al Arabiya says it has obtained a 14-point draft of a deal between the United States and Iran, dated June 16, 2026. Reaction online has been sharply critical, with one widely shared comment calling the leaked text, if authentic, a complete and unprecedented disaster for US foreign policy. Details of the draft's contents have not been independently confirmed.

The United States and Russia successfully removed requirements for meaningful human control from an international agreement on autonomous weapons, according to Washington Post reporting. The move weakens global efforts to regulate so-called killer AI, drawing criticism from arms control advocates who warn that delegating lethal decisions to machines without human oversight raises serious ethical and security risks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has in effect already begun an additional mobilization, increasing the number of people it recruits through various means. He added that Moscow plans to step up recruitment of foreigners and called it important that governments of the countries concerned respond to this activity.

Reflect Orbital's plan to launch tens of thousands of sunlight-reflecting satellites is drawing alarm from astronomers. A company representative said it aims to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035, a figure experts call catastrophic for astronomy, as the FCC considers approval of the proposal. Scientists warn reflected sunlight would brighten night skies and disrupt telescopic observations.

Reports and video footage published by Ukrainian media claim Russian soldiers forced civilians through a gas pipeline to serve as human shields during the war in Ukraine. The incident is being circulated online as another alleged Russian war crime, drawing condemnation and calls for accountability from observers tracking abuses against civilians.

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the situation in Gaza at the United Nations, calling it 'a spectacle that shames us all'. The remarks, made during the UN General Assembly, underline growing international criticism of the humanitarian crisis and the ongoing military campaign in the Palestinian territory. France has been among the Western governments pushing hardest for a ceasefire and recognition of Palestinian statehood.

A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the country's largest scientific research institution. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, saying it illustrates the Russian regime's hostile contempt for science and truth, and adds to what he called the barbarity of Russia's ongoing strikes against Ukraine.

The ABC's 7.30 program examines why OpenAI waited months before disclosing what it calls an unprecedented breach affecting Australia. The report raises questions about how quickly the company alerts affected users and regulators when a serious security incident occurs, and what the delay means for trust in major AI providers. The story is drawing attention from cybersecurity watchers and users concerned about how AI firms handle sensitive data and disclosure obligations.

A Russian attack hit a public market near Kyiv, killing civilians and leaving nearly ten people injured, according to reports shared widely on social media. Commentators are condemning the strike as another war crime against Ukrainian civilians and calling for increased international attention and pressure on Russia over ongoing attacks on populated areas.

Russian forces struck central Kyiv again, damaging another hospital in the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainian media reports accompanied by photos from the scene. The attack is being condemned online as a war crime, with calls circulating for accountability through bodies such as the ICC, UN, and OSCE, and renewed attention on Western support for Ukraine's defense.

Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people and wounded around 80, Ukrainian officials say. The attacks hit populated areas, adding to the heavy civilian toll of the war as Russia continues its campaign of strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The assault is drawing renewed international attention to the ongoing conflict and calls for continued support for Ukraine.

Senator Patty Murray is calling out one of President Trump's FDA nominees for refusing to give straight answers on basic, settled scientific questions during confirmation proceedings. Murray has shared footage of the exchange and is pressing the nominee to explain the evasive responses, arguing that Americans deserve health officials who accept established science. Critics say the refusal raises serious doubts about the nominee's fitness to lead the agency.

Hurricane Polo, brewing in the Pacific, has become so intense that scientists are openly discussing whether a Category 6 should be added to the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, which currently tops out at Category 5. Researchers say warming oceans are producing storms that exceed existing classification limits, and Polo's strength is renewing calls to redefine how extreme hurricanes are measured.

The World Food Programme says at least 1.4 million people in Gaza are facing acute food insecurity as the conflict continues. The warning is being shared widely online alongside calls for a ceasefire, with campaigners highlighting the UN agency's assessment of worsening hunger in the territory and urging international action to allow aid into Gaza.

Amnesty International has published a new report presenting what it calls damning evidence of war crimes committed in Mali by state armed forces and personnel from the Russian Wagner Group. The findings add to mounting documentation of abuses against civilians in the country's conflict, and are drawing attention to the human rights record of Mali's military government and its Russian partners.

A new report, highlighted by Fox Business, estimates California has spent at least $11 billion in welfare benefits for immigrants living in the United States illegally. The figure is fueling debate over state spending priorities and immigration policy, with critics calling for greater scrutiny of how taxpayer money is allocated while supporters defend the state's inclusive approach.

An 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home in Spain in dramatic scenes, drawing attention to the country's deepening housing shortage. The eviction has sparked public outrage and renewed debate over rising rents, limited affordable housing, and protections for vulnerable tenants, with many calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.

Student protests at Lovely Professional University in northern India have turned violent after social media claims that a female student was raped by a worker at a girls' hostel. The university has denied the allegations, calling them rumours, but police have opened an investigation into the reported incident.

Russia's continued strikes on civilians in Ukraine are fueling calls for President Trump to use his sanctions powers against Moscow. Lawmakers and allies are pressing the administration to impose tougher economic measures as the civilian death toll mounts, amid debate in Washington over how far the US should go in punishing Russia.

Reports from Sudan indicate a rise in cases of sexual violence, prompting alarm from regional media and rights observers. The country's ongoing conflict has left civilians, particularly women and girls, increasingly exposed to abuse amid weakened protection services and displacement. Observers are calling for urgent attention to the safety of vulnerable populations.