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Russian drone attacks struck Kyiv, with air defence units responding over the Ukrainian capital overnight. The strikes come as Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities continues, drawing renewed attention to Kyiv's air defences and to Western support for Ukraine. Readers are following reports of damage and casualties as details emerge.

Millions of residents returning to Khartoum after the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces are finding the city barely habitable, with no electricity, widespread rubble and destroyed infrastructure. Reports describe families coming back to destroyed homes and basic services in ruins, raising questions about how the capital can be rebuilt as the two-year war between the army and the RSF continues.

Residents returning to Khartoum after Sudan's devastating civil war are finding a city in ruins, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and rubble lining the streets. The returns mark a significant moment as people attempt to rebuild their lives, but basic services remain largely non-existent in the war-ravaged capital.

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed four people and damaged a data center in Kyiv, according to Bloomberg reporting. The attack adds to the ongoing toll of Russia's aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, with the capital's digital facilities among the damage. The strikes underline the continued pace of attacks as the war grinds on.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 2,200 drones at Ukraine over the past week, a figure highlighting the escalating scale of Moscow's aerial assaults. The claim comes as drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure continue to intensify, keeping the war at the center of international attention.

The Times reports that Britain granted citizenship to a man who served as a bodyguard to a Hamas leader, and that he later allegedly plotted a terrorist attack in the UK. The case is likely to intensify scrutiny of the Home Office's citizenship and security vetting procedures, and of how individuals with apparent ties to Hamas were able to obtain British nationality, amid heightened concern over terrorism threats linked to the Middle East conflict.

The last remaining residents of Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region under Russian occupation, are reportedly eating weeds to survive, with conditions described as 'hell on earth'. The report highlights severe food shortages and worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians who stayed behind in the occupied city, drawing attention to the plight of those left under Russian control.

General strikes have swept cities across Sudan while the army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, remains defiant following a US decision to deny him a visa. The move by Washington has escalated tensions around Sudan's leadership, with strikes disrupting daily life and highlighting mounting pressure on the country's military rulers.

A former bodyguard to a Hamas leader was granted British citizenship and is then alleged to have plotted a terrorist attack, according to reporting by The Telegraph. The case is drawing scrutiny of UK citizenship and security vetting procedures, with questions expected over how the man passed checks and what threat he posed.

EU citizens living in the UK say they have been left in legal limbo after the UK government stripped some people of their post-Brexit residency status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Affected residents, who say they followed all the rules, describe losing proof of their right to live and work in Britain, raising concerns among EU nationals and rights groups about errors and safeguards in the scheme.

Benjamin Netanyahu used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to denounce Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral candidate known for his criticism of Israel. Netanyahu criticized Mamdani's positions as hostile to the Jewish state, drawing attention to how the US election has become a flashpoint in international politics. The comments immediately fueled debate online about foreign leaders weighing in on American elections.

A former bodyguard for a Hamas leader obtained British citizenship before he was arrested over an alleged plot to carry out a terror attack on Jewish targets in Europe, according to a report. The case has raised questions about UK security vetting and how the man was able to naturalise despite his close ties to Hamas, which the UK designates as a terrorist organisation. Authorities have not named the suspect publicly.

Air raid monitors report an elevated threat of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Alerts were pushed to residents across the Ukrainian capital and Kyiv Oblast, warning of possible ballistic launches. Overnight missile warnings have become routine in the war, with monitors tracking launches from Russian territory and the occupied Crimea area.

British authorities granted asylum and later citizenship to a man who had worked as a bodyguard for Hamas, and he is now facing terror charges, according to reports. The case has drawn attention to how Britain screens asylum applicants with alleged ties to designated terrorist organisations. Critics are likely to question the vetting process that allowed him to settle and naturalise in the UK before the charges emerged.

British authorities have charged a former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was granted UK citizenship, over an alleged plot targeting Jews. The case has drawn attention to how the man obtained citizenship and raised questions about security vetting. It comes amid heightened concern in Britain and Europe about antisemitic violence and Hamas-linked activity since the October 7 attacks and the ensuing war in Gaza.

Two teenagers inspired by ISIS considered several other targets before allegedly plotting an attack connected to a protest at Gracie Mansion in New York, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Officials say the teens ultimately focused on the demonstration site, and the case has raised fresh concerns about online radicalization of minors and security planning around public protests in the city.

Ukraine has raised the alarm over conditions in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region under Russian occupation since 2022. According to Ukrainian officials, civilians trapped there are being deliberately starved and forced to eat grass to survive. Kyiv is calling for international attention, framing the situation as a war crime, and drawing attention to the plight of residents in occupied territories.

Spain has now gone 1,000 days without an approved national budget, a milestone critics have called 'a theft from citizens'. The country has been operating on extended previous budgets as political deadlock in parliament has prevented the passage of a new one. Opposition figures argue the lack of fresh spending priorities harms public services and democratic accountability, while the government points to political instability and fragile coalitions as the obstacle.

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has killed two civilians, one of them a teenager, and wounded five others, according to Ukrainian media reports. Commenters online are condemning the strike as a war crime and circulating images of the aftermath, with calls for international bodies such as the ICC in The Hague to hold Russia accountable.

EU citizens living in the UK report having their settled status withdrawn under the post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme, despite following all the rules. Those affected describe being unable to work, claim benefits or travel while appealing the decisions. The Home Office says statuses can be cancelled for absences or fraud, but applicants insist they complied fully. Critics call the system's automated removals a breach of the Withdrawal Agreement's protections.

A nor'easter stalled over the New Jersey Shore has left one person dead and thousands without power. A New York City Housing Authority employee died after being struck by a falling tree as high winds and heavy rain battered the region. Utilities are working to restore outages while forecasters warn the slow-moving storm could prolong coastal flooding and dangerous conditions along the shore.

An 87-year-old woman's eviction in Madrid has prompted protesters to set up an encampment in a city plaza, rallying against Spain's housing crisis. Demonstrators are using the case to highlight rising rents and protections for elderly and vulnerable tenants, and the action is drawing broader attention to affordable housing demands across the country.