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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland prevented a possible provocation on its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave after authorities spotted people with flashlights near the frontier. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between NATO member Poland and Russia over the war in Ukraine, with border incidents a recurring source of concern.

North Korea has denied involvement in the recent cryptocurrency heist at Binance, calling a US announcement that North Korean hackers carried out the theft a trite provocation. The denial comes after US officials attributed the breach to state-linked hackers, adding to longstanding tensions over North Korea's alleged use of cybercrime to fund its regime.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that a man has been indicted for murder and robbery in an unprovoked attack in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. The indictment formalizes charges related to the fatal incident, with prosecutors stating the attack was unprovoked. Details about the victim and suspect have not been disclosed in the announcement.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine's international partners clearly see Russia's attempts to destabilise the situation and understand the nature of Moscow's provocations. His statement signals that Kyiv believes Western capitals are aligned with its reading of Russian behaviour and will not be swayed by actions intended to sow confusion or undermine support for Ukraine.