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A drone attack on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv has left the building burning, with people reportedly escaping through windows. The post describes the strike as another example of Russian attacks on civilian targets, comparing it to previous strikes on schools and kindergartens. The claim is spreading widely, drawing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution.

Russia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, this afternoon, setting the facility on fire. The strike on a medical facility in the middle of the capital is drawing strong reaction, with reports and images of the burning building circulating widely. There is no immediate word on casualties from the attack.

A new report by Amnesty International documents war crimes committed in Mali by the Malian army and the Wagner Group, including killings by gunfire, beheadings and victims burned alive. French-language media such as L'Humanité and RFI are covering the findings, which detail assassinations and torture attributed to the two forces operating together in the Sahel conflict.

A Myanmar military airstrike killed dozens of people, with bodies at the scene described as being burned 'like pieces of charcoal'. The attack is the latest in the junta's escalating air campaign against civilians and resistance areas since the 2021 coup. Reports of the high death toll and horrific conditions of the victims are drawing renewed condemnation of the military regime.

Dramatic images from Kyiv show men clinging to the side of a burning apartment building following a Russian drone strike, drawing widespread attention and concern. The strike is part of Russia's ongoing aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital, and the footage has sparked renewed discussion of the dangers faced by civilians in residential areas.

India is burning through its coal reserves to keep the power supply stable after weak monsoon rains reduced hydropower output and fading solar generation left evening gaps uncovered. Night-time shortfalls reached 7.7 gigawatts this month, worse than during the summer heat wave, while grid coal inventories have more than halved year-on-year to their lowest level in nearly three years, according to figures cited in New Delhi.

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has launched a pointed attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, invoking the 2020 Hathras case and referring to floating bodies in the Ganga during the Covid-19 wave. She asked who would apologise for the 'burning daughter' of Hathras, saying the public would hold everyone to account. Her remarks echo opposition criticism of the government's record on women's safety and pandemic management.

A new study reports that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires damaged the lung health of nearby residents long after the burning stopped. Researchers say the findings show major wildfires can pose lasting health risks beyond the flames themselves, raising concerns for communities recovering from fire disasters.

Reports circulating on social media claim that riots are continuing in France, with more schools being set on fire amid widespread chaos. The posts describe the country as 'burning' in unrest and express sadness at the situation. Details about the locations, those responsible and the scale of the damage remain unconfirmed.

French high school mobilisations have led to the closure of 400 to 500 schools and lycées fully or partially on Monday, according to the education minister, who said 24 establishments were set on fire or vandalised. The wave of student protest continues to spread across the country, with authorities condemning the violence while pupils maintain blockades over their grievances.

A new study reports that residents living near the Maui wildfire burn zones show elevated levels of metals in their bodies, with the exposure linked to impaired lung health. The findings raise ongoing concerns about the long-term effects of smoke and debris from the 2023 fires, and about health monitoring for affected communities in Lahaina and surrounding areas.

France plans to close up to 500 schools on Monday as student protests spread nationwide. Authorities report 24 schools have been burned or ransacked and nearly 1,750 people arrested. The mass closures mark an escalation in the government's response to unrest that has disrupted schools across the country, with officials bracing for further demonstrations at the start of the week.

Two student-related stories are drawing attention in Germany. In the Alsace, pupils are staging protests marked by barricades and burning cars, according to public broadcaster SWR. Separately, prosecutors have opened an investigation against two teachers following the death of a student during a school class trip, NDR reports. Both stories are circulating widely and prompting discussion about youth unrest and school safety.

France's education minister says up to 500 schools will be totally or partly closed on Monday as a wave of student protests continues to shake the country. According to the minister, 24 schools have been burned or ransacked since the movement began, prompting widespread closures as authorities attempt to restore calm and protect school buildings.

Student protests in France have escalated into riots, with school buildings set on fire in several cities. Clashes between demonstrators and police have been reported as unrest spreads across the country. The protests are drawing wide attention as images of burning schools and street confrontations circulate, raising concerns about a deepening youth movement and the government's response to growing public anger.

A woman was burned in the face during high school blockade protests in Marseille, leaving a local neighbourhood in shock. French media report that a 15-year-old minor has been arrested in connection with the attack, with additional arrests reported in the city. The incident has intensified concerns over violence on the margins of the lycée blockades.

A court filing cited by The Tennessean claims Christa Pike was unconscious, burned and intubated during her execution in Tennessee, drawing fresh attention to the state's use of pentobarbital in lethal injections. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, was convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer. The filing has reignited debate over lethal injection methods and execution secrecy.

New York Giants star edge rusher Brian Burns is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during the team's win over the Tennessee Titans, according to NFL Network's report. The injury would be a major blow to the Giants' pass rush, and the story is drawing wide attention as one of the biggest injury news items in the league this week.

A resident has died in a major house fire in Volkersheim, in the district neighbouring Goslar. Emergency services attended the burning residential building, but the person could not be rescued. Local media are covering the incident, and readers in the region are following updates as authorities work to establish how the deadly blaze started.

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns tore his ACL during the team's win over the Tennessee Titans and will miss the remainder of the season. The injury is a major blow to the Giants' defense, removing one of their top pass rushers for the rest of the campaign.

Two migrant men, aged 34 and 45, have died overnight after a dinghy carrying around 120 people set off from Berck beach in northern France. Two women were also taken to hospital suffering petrol burns. The deaths add to the growing toll from attempted small-boat crossings, drawing renewed attention to the dangers of the route and the French authorities' ability to stop overloaded launches.