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Russian forces carried out large-scale strikes on Kyiv, with claims that targets included military hubs and 'NATO specialists' in the Ukrainian capital. The reports come from Russian-aligned sources and have not been independently verified. The strikes fit an ongoing pattern of aerial attacks on Ukrainian military infrastructure as the war continues.

Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, say that while the odds of being hit by falling space debris are currently lower than being struck by lightning, those odds are shifting as more objects reenter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on reentry, as the growing number of launches and satellites increases the risk of debris reaching the ground.

SpaceX's Starship completed a test flight with a splashdown in the ocean, with the rocket appearing to burn up as it descended. The landing marks another step in the company's testing campaign for the vehicle it eventually intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars.

SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 completed its deorbit burn, with the ship splashing down in the Pacific Ocean as planned. The event was streamed live, drawing attention from space enthusiasts tracking the test flight's progress and performance.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has said Brexit has done more harm than good and that he will present options at the next UK-EU reset summit to tighten the relationship between Britain and the European Union. His comments add to pressure within Labour for a deeper realignment with Brussels as the government weighs its post-Brexit strategy.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has put forward a proposal for GB Grid, a new state body intended to galvanise and accelerate investment in the UK's energy infrastructure. It would be funded using money already allocated to GB Energy. The argument is that energy infrastructure is a natural monopoly that has been disrupted, and that public coordination could speed up badly needed grid investment.

A SpaceX booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast after carrying out a simulated landing burn, meaning the rocket rehearsed its descent sequence without attempting a full recovery. The test is part of SpaceX's ongoing effort to refine booster reusability for its launch programme. Coverage highlights the company's iterative approach, in which boosters are deliberately expended to gather data on landing procedures.

Wales take on Norway as their Nations League campaign continues, with attention on whether home form in Cardiff can turn results around. Winger Wes Burns has spoken about making the national stadium a 'Fortress Cardiff' as the team looks to revive its campaign. The fixture is drawing widespread search interest across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor widely seen as a potential Labour leadership contender, has pledged to scrap the state pension triple lock after the next general election. He said that from April 2030 the pension would instead rise every year by at least prices or 2.5%. The proposal has drawn heavy attention in the UK, with pensioners' incomes a sensitive issue and the triple lock long considered politically untouchable.

Attention is on the evacuation system used on offshore oil rigs, which sends workers down a large mesh escape chute directly into a life raft waiting at sea. The dramatic method of escaping a burning or otherwise dangerous platform has struck viewers, prompting discussion of how crews get off rigs in emergencies.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government believes Iran played a part in an incident at RAF Fairford, the US Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England. Details of the incident and Britain's evidence have not been given, and Iran has not publicly responded to the accusation.

The Toronto Raptors have announced the signing of players Burnett and Key, according to the team's official announcement. Details on contract length and terms were not included in the initial release. The move adds depth to the Raptors' roster as the team continues to shape its lineup ahead of the upcoming NBA season, drawing attention from fans following roster moves.

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has said a move for the UK to rejoin the European Union is among the options for the country's future. The remark, reported by BBC News, is drawing attention as debate continues over Britain's relationship with Europe after Brexit and over Burnham's own political ambitions.

Wales face Norway in a Nations League fixture that is attracting search interest across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, India, the Netherlands and Singapore. Attention centres on Wales' campaign at the Cardiff City Stadium, with winger Wes Burns backing the 'Fortress Cardiff' effect to help revive the team's Nations League push after a difficult run of results.

French fact-checking outlet CheckNews, run by Libération, says it has located a video that contradicts the far right's version of events involving Bally Bagayoko and a burning rubbish bin, an episode that circulated widely on social media. The finding challenges claims used to fuel a political controversy in France, and the case is drawing attention as debates over disinformation and security continue.

Downing Street has edited its clarification of Andy Burnham's comments about Manchester City. The original wording said that if wrongdoing is established, those responsible should face the appropriate consequences; the revised version reads wherever wrongdoing is established, those responsible should face the appropriate consequences. The change suggests No 10 is carefully calibrating its position on the Manchester City affair while distancing itself from the Greater Manchester mayor's remarks.

Downing Street has said Manchester City are not 'above the rules' after criticism of remarks by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who had appeared to defend the club. The comments sparked a backlash, prompting the prime minister's office to stress that all clubs must comply with football's financial regulations.

Firefighters in Chiba, Japan are struggling to combat a fire involving solar panels, as flooding at the site and the risk of electrocution are hampering response efforts. Waterlogged conditions make it dangerous to douse the burning equipment, complicating an already difficult operation and raising questions about emergency protocols for solar installations.

Friends & Family Capital, a venture capital firm, says startup founders are asking for hands-on finance support rather than additional board members, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive. The firm argues that early-stage companies benefit more from practical financial expertise as they manage cash burn and fundraising pressure than from formal board oversight.

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is promoting socialist policy reforms, drawing attention in UK political discussion. Supporters see him as offering a left-wing alternative direction for the Labour Party, while critics question the feasibility of his proposals. The exact content and setting of his remarks remain unclear from the available information.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said he will consider "going all the way" to rejoin the European Union after the next general election, saying he would like to see Britain rejoin "in my lifetime" and that there are "clear options that need to be considered." His remarks have drawn wide attention, reigniting debate over Labour's Brexit stance and his own leadership ambitions.

Russian sources report seven people were killed in an explosion at the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant in the Moscow region. Workshop No. 4 is said to have collapsed completely, with a fire still burning. The facility produces ammunition and explosives, including components used in Shahed drones, drawing attention to the strike or accident's military significance.