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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.

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.

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.

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.

The United States and Russia pushed to strip requirements for human oversight from an international agreement on autonomous AI weapons, according to reporting by The Washington Post. The move weakened a global effort to regulate so-called killer AI, drawing criticism from arms-control advocates who argue that removing mandatory human control over lethal autonomous systems raises serious ethical and security risks.

A Russian drone attack on Kyiv struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, killing one person, according to reports circulating widely on social media and news outlets. The strike adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on the Ukrainian capital. Commenters are expressing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution and renewing calls for stronger air defences.

Russian drones struck Kyiv overnight, hitting a building of the National Academy of Sciences and killing at least one person. The attack damaged scientific facilities in the Ukrainian capital and comes amid continued Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, drawing condemnation and renewed calls for stronger air defences.

Russian drone attacks struck residential apartment buildings, office blocks and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing at least seven people. The overnight barrage caused significant damage in populated urban areas, with rescue crews working at the impact sites. It is part of the continuing pattern of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire and peace negotiations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Palestinian death toll in Israel's war on Gaza has surpassed 74,000, according to reports citing Gaza health authorities. The milestone underscores the continued scale of casualties in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international scrutiny and calls for a ceasefire as conditions in the territory worsen.

The White House excluded journalists from the dinner with China's President Xi Jinping, then President Donald Trump complained publicly that the event received little media coverage. The decision to bar reporters, followed by frustration at the resulting lack of reporting, has drawn criticism and mockery, with commentators calling the sequence self-inflicted and highlighting tensions over media access to Trump's meetings with Xi.

Russian strikes struck a medical facility in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring dozens more. The attack damaged the center and drew renewed criticism of Russia's targeting of hospitals and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials condemned the strike and called for stronger air defense support, while many online reacted with anger and renewed attention to the toll of the war on civilians.

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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is carrying out a new mobilization wave while deploying North Korean troops against Ukrainian forces. He called on Western allies to respond, arguing the involvement of foreign soldiers shows Moscow has no intention of ending the war. Officials in Kyiv say the combined pressure on the front line is intensifying.

Russia fired a large wave of drones at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, causing deaths and damage, according to the headline making the rounds on social media. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks targeting the capital and regional infrastructure in recent weeks, drawing condemnation and fresh calls for stronger air defences from Ukraine's allies.

Figures circulating widely put Sudan's devastating conflict at 12 million people displaced, roughly 150,000 civilian deaths, plus reported ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. German-language commentary argues the crisis receives far less public attention and solidarity than other conflicts, with the phrase that people in Sudan 'die quietly' resonating among users calling for more awareness and support.

A Russian drone strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, sparking a fire in the centre of Kyiv. The attack adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on Ukrainian cities, damaging key scientific and cultural institutions. Officials reported no immediate casualty details, while Ukrainian authorities continue to call for stronger air defences and international support.

Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine, drawing condemnation from officials who described the attacks as 'deliberate and cynical terror'. The strikes hit populated areas and come amid the ongoing escalation of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Ukrainian leaders renewed calls for stronger air defences and international pressure on Moscow as civilian casualties continue to mount.

Israeli strikes have killed more Palestinians in Gaza, pushing the territory's death toll above 74,000, according to figures cited by news outlets covering the conflict. The toll continues to rise despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire, with civilians among the victims of the latest strikes. Aid agencies warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis across the enclave.

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.

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.