The Burn

A drone attack on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv has left the building burning, with people reportedly escaping through windows. The post describes the strike as another example of Russian attacks on civilian targets, comparing it to previous strikes on schools and kindergartens. The claim is spreading widely, drawing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution.

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.

A new report by Amnesty International documents war crimes committed in Mali by the Malian army and the Wagner Group, including killings by gunfire, beheadings and victims burned alive. French-language media such as L'Humanité and RFI are covering the findings, which detail assassinations and torture attributed to the two forces operating together in the Sahel conflict.

A Myanmar military airstrike killed dozens of people, with bodies at the scene described as being burned 'like pieces of charcoal'. The attack is the latest in the junta's escalating air campaign against civilians and resistance areas since the 2021 coup. Reports of the high death toll and horrific conditions of the victims are drawing renewed condemnation of the military regime.

A Russian strike hit Kyiv in broad daylight on a Saturday, leaving cars burning and casualties in the streets. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports at least three people killed and seven injured. Commenters say the timing and targeting appeared designed to maximize civilian casualties and are urging that such attacks on the Ukrainian capital not be treated as routine.

Dramatic images from Kyiv show men clinging to the side of a burning apartment building following a Russian drone strike, drawing widespread attention and concern. The strike is part of Russia's ongoing aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital, and the footage has sparked renewed discussion of the dangers faced by civilians in residential areas.

Saudi Arabia has carried out a fierce retaliatory strike, with reports saying hundreds of soldiers have been killed as the Middle East burns with escalating conflict, according to a Bangla-language news report covering tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The report frames the exchange of attacks as sharply intensifying the regional confrontation between the two rivals.

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.

India is burning through its coal reserves to keep the power supply stable after weak monsoon rains reduced hydropower output and fading solar generation left evening gaps uncovered. Night-time shortfalls reached 7.7 gigawatts this month, worse than during the summer heat wave, while grid coal inventories have more than halved year-on-year to their lowest level in nearly three years, according to figures cited in New Delhi.

A foreign national in Kyiv filmed the burning Dobrobut hospital during a midday drone attack, saying the city was crowded with civilians as strikes hit across the capital. He described the scene as a nightmare. The footage circulated as US President Donald Trump continues to speak of peace being close, prompting criticism of that optimism amid ongoing Russian strikes.

A new study reports that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires damaged the lung health of nearby residents long after the burning stopped. Researchers say the findings show major wildfires can pose lasting health risks beyond the flames themselves, raising concerns for communities recovering from fire disasters.

Reports from southern Lebanon say Israeli artillery shelled the town of Al-Mansouri, with claims that white phosphorus munitions were used. White phosphorus is restricted under international law because of the severe burns it causes, and its alleged use has drawn repeated condemnation from human rights groups. The report comes amid ongoing cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah-linked areas of Lebanon, which have displaced residents and raised fears of a wider conflict.

Scientists and commentators are weighing what is driving this summer's extreme heat, pointing to a combination of El Niño conditions and long-term climate change caused by burning fossil fuels. Greenhouse gas emissions are pushing global temperatures higher, making heatwaves more frequent and intense, and some warn that 2027 could bring even worse conditions as these factors compound.

Commenters are arguing that many governments have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and petrostates, leaving taxpayers effectively funding the burning of oil, gas and coal. They cite a Scientific American figure of $4.5 trillion a year in global fossil fuel subsidies, framing the money as public support for the very emissions governments claim to be cutting.

A new study reports that residents living near the Maui wildfire burn zones show elevated levels of metals in their bodies, with the exposure linked to impaired lung health. The findings raise ongoing concerns about the long-term effects of smoke and debris from the 2023 fires, and about health monitoring for affected communities in Lahaina and surrounding areas.

Two student-related stories are drawing attention in Germany. In the Alsace, pupils are staging protests marked by barricades and burning cars, according to public broadcaster SWR. Separately, prosecutors have opened an investigation against two teachers following the death of a student during a school class trip, NDR reports. Both stories are circulating widely and prompting discussion about youth unrest and school safety.

A Russian attack has destroyed a warehouse belonging to German cleaning equipment maker Kärcher in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian news reports. The strike caused the facility to burn down. It is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting commercial and logistics infrastructure in Ukraine, and is likely to draw attention given the involvement of a well-known Western brand operating in the country.

Student protests in France have escalated into riots, with school buildings set on fire in several cities. Clashes between demonstrators and police have been reported as unrest spreads across the country. The protests are drawing wide attention as images of burning schools and street confrontations circulate, raising concerns about a deepening youth movement and the government's response to growing public anger.

New York Giants star edge rusher Brian Burns is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during the team's win over the Tennessee Titans, according to NFL Network's report. The injury would be a major blow to the Giants' pass rush, and the story is drawing wide attention as one of the biggest injury news items in the league this week.

A woman was burned in the face during high school blockade protests in Marseille, leaving a local neighbourhood in shock. French media report that a 15-year-old minor has been arrested in connection with the attack, with additional arrests reported in the city. The incident has intensified concerns over violence on the margins of the lycée blockades.

A court filing cited by The Tennessean claims Christa Pike was unconscious, burned and intubated during her execution in Tennessee, drawing fresh attention to the state's use of pentobarbital in lethal injections. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, was convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer. The filing has reignited debate over lethal injection methods and execution secrecy.

Two recalls are drawing attention in the United States. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Newdery power banks sold on Amazon are being recalled over fire and burn hazards, with a risk of serious injury. Separately, Bay Area food company Mezzetta issued a recall after a viral video claimed a rodent was found inside one of its jars.

A resident has died in a major house fire in Volkersheim, in the district neighbouring Goslar. Emergency services attended the burning residential building, but the person could not be rescued. Local media are covering the incident, and readers in the region are following updates as authorities work to establish how the deadly blaze started.

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns tore his ACL during the team's win over the Tennessee Titans and will miss the remainder of the season. The injury is a major blow to the Giants' defense, removing one of their top pass rushers for the rest of the campaign.

New York Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, according to NFL reporters Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The injury is a major blow to the Giants' defense, removing one of their premier pass rushers, though the team is expected to confirm the diagnosis with further testing.

Tennessee's attempted execution of Christa Pike failed after two lethal injections of pentobarbital, leaving her unconscious and on a ventilator at a Nashville hospital, according to her lawyers' court filing which also says she was burned and intubated. The case has prompted questions about the reliability of pentobarbital, renewed debate over failed executions in America, and discussion in the state legislature about adopting the firing squad as an alternative execution method.