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Satellite imagery analyzed by the New York Times indicates Israeli forces continue to expand their footprint inside Gaza even as a cease-fire remains formally in place. The images reportedly show new positions and infrastructure being established in Palestinian territory, raising questions about whether the truce terms are being honored and prompting criticism that the cease-fire is being violated on the ground.

Toxic haze from Indonesia's wildfires is spreading across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. A strong El Niño combined with land-clearing practices has created tinderbox conditions, fueling the fires and pushing smoke across national borders. The recurring transboundary pollution problem is again raising health and environmental concerns across the region.

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.

French police fired tear gas at a group of migrants on a beach in northern France as authorities moved in to stop them from attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain. Footage of the confrontation is drawing attention and renewed criticism of the ongoing efforts to block small-boat crossings.

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.

An Israeli strike hit an apartment building west of Gaza City, wounding children among the residents, according to Middle East Eye reporting. The attack adds to the mounting civilian toll in Gaza, where densely populated residential areas have repeatedly come under fire. Casualty figures and further details from the scene remain limited as medics respond.

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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic, at Ukraine over the past week. He reported that civilians were killed in overnight attacks. The figures underline the continuing scale of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Greenpeace is highlighting a wave of climate disasters across Asia, including severe flooding in South and South-East Asia, toxic fire haze, and typhoons striking East Asia. The group says fossil fuels are intensifying the crisis, with homes destroyed, harvests lost, communities cut off, and blackouts leaving families without power. It is calling attention to the millions of people affected and pressing for action on the fossil fuel emissions driving these extreme weather events across the region.

Russian strikes killed eight people in Ukraine, while one person died in a strike inside Russia, according to wire reports. The escalation followed Moscow's rejection of German calls to de-escalate the war. The exchange of fire underlines how diplomatic efforts by Berlin have so far failed to slow attacks on civilian areas, and the casualty tolls are drawing fresh attention to the human cost of the conflict.

A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, setting the building on fire. The attack damaged a major scientific institution, and reports of the strike circulated widely across international media as part of ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Israeli forces carried out airstrikes, demolitions and naval gunfire across Gaza on Monday. Palestinian sources reported artillery shelling hit the Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods in eastern Gaza City, while tanks opened fire southeast of the city. The ongoing military operations continue to draw international attention as the conflict shows no pause.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing sharp questioning from Democrats and criticism from some members of his own party over the war with Iran and his dismissal of senior Pentagon officials. Lawmakers are pressing him on the rationale for military action and on turmoil in the Pentagon's leadership, making the confrontation a flashpoint in Congress.

Russia launched jet-powered drones at the National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv, killing at least one person. The daytime strike hit the historic building, setting fires and forcing evacuations. It marks another escalation in Russia's targeting of the Ukrainian capital, with the use of faster jet-powered drones drawing particular attention.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 2,200 drones at Ukraine over the past week, underlining the scale of Moscow's escalating aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The claim highlights growing pressure on Ukraine's air defenses and renewed international concern over the pace of Russian drone attacks in the war.

Russian jet-powered drones struck Kyiv in a rare daytime attack, setting fire to the building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences. The daylight strike on the capital marked an escalation in Russia's ongoing drone campaign against Ukrainian cities, damaging a key scientific institution. Details on casualties and the full extent of the damage remain limited.

A Russian attack on Kyiv has killed civilians, with bodies reported on the streets and a market set on fire. Eyewitness accounts describe strikes hitting during busy evening hours, adding to a pattern of daily strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Commentators are calling the attack deliberate terror against civilians, renewing anger over Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.

A group of Israeli settlers attacked Jalud village in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to two homes belonging to the Al-Tubasi family. The incident is being reported as part of a continuing wave of settler violence against Palestinian communities in the territory, drawing condemnation and calls for accountability.

Overnight strikes have killed eight people in Ukraine and one person in Russia, following Moscow's rejection of German calls to de-escalate the war. The attacks underline the continuing exchange of fire between the two countries despite diplomatic efforts by Berlin to push for a slowdown in hostilities. Attention is focused on whether Western mediation can gain any traction.

Russian attacks killed at least two people in Ukraine overnight, with Kyiv struck for a third consecutive night. The strikes sparked fires across the capital, and Zaporizhzhia also came under heavy attack. The repeated targeting of Kyiv is drawing attention as the aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities continues with no pause between nights.

Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed 14 civilians and injured 57, according to figures shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said Russian forces fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles at Ukraine over the past week. The figures point to the sustained intensity of the air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Russia struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, and a fire broke out at the site, according to a Public Broadcasting correspondent reporting from the scene. The attack targeted a major scientific institution in the Ukrainian capital, adding to a pattern of strikes on civilian and infrastructure objects in the city. Further details about casualties or damage were not immediately available.

A Tehran negotiator said Iran is prepared for what he called a 'doomsday war' after Donald Trump rejected a cease-fire proposal, while stressing that Iran still wants peace. The statement signals escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, with talks over ending hostilities at a standstill even as Iranian officials insist they are not seeking wider conflict.

Civilians in Ukraine's eastern fortress belt describe being targeted by Russian forces while trying to survive along the front line. One resident recounted fearing she would be burnt alive as attacks on villages near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka continue. The accounts highlight the growing dangers to non-combatants as Russia presses its advance through the strategically important chain of towns.

Israeli fire killed several Palestinians, among them a child, in central and southern Gaza, according to a report carried by Fana News. The deaths add to the mounting civilian toll of the conflict, with children repeatedly among the victims. The report gave no further details on the circumstances of the killings or the exact locations.

Poland says a fire at a Starlink station was an act of sabotage aimed at disrupting military internet access for Ukraine. Warsaw described the incident as a deliberate attack rather than an accident, underscoring how critical satellite internet infrastructure has become to Ukraine's war effort and raising concerns about vulnerability of such systems to hostile action.

Climate activists are turning their attention to the booming AI industry, protesting data centers and opposing Amazon's plan to build what would be the largest gas-fired power plant in the United States. Campaigners argue that the massive energy demands of artificial intelligence are driving new fossil fuel expansion, and reports of the Amazon project have intensified criticism that Big Tech's AI growth is colliding with climate goals.