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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces hit a data centre in Kyiv twice during a morning attack, according to a Ukrainian news report. The strike targeted critical digital infrastructure in the capital amid ongoing Russian air assaults on Ukrainian cities, though details on damage or casualties were not immediately provided.

Iran's foreign minister declared that the country is prepared for both diplomacy and war, saying Iran has been tested twice through what he called acts of aggression and would welcome any further test. He added that Iran has also been tested in the diplomatic arena and has proven itself there, framing the country as ready on both fronts amid ongoing tensions.

Japan's national debt stands at roughly twice the size of its economy, the highest ratio among developed nations, but economists writing in Fortune argue the United States' debt load of around $40 trillion is the more worrying case. They point to America's faster-growing deficits and political gridlock over spending, contrasting it with Japan's domestic, stable creditor base.

Google is reviving its Android developer event after a four-year break, with the next edition set for late October. Attendees are expected to get first insights into Android 18, the upcoming version of the mobile operating system. The return of the event is drawing attention among developers eager for early details on Google's next Android release.

Jos Buttler will miss England's 50-over tri-series in Pakistan next month, with wicketkeeper Jordan Cox set for another chance to impress in his place. The news comes as England also prepare their list of central contracts, with selection decisions shaping up ahead of a busy one-day schedule.

Donald Trump says he will campaign alongside Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds at two rallies ahead of Election Day. Trump also claimed Donalds would lose his race if he distanced himself from Trump, underscoring how closely the Republican candidate is tying his campaign to the president's endorsement in the final stretch.

India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first One-Day International of their series, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. The comprehensive win means India took an early lead in the series, dominating the hosts with bat and ball. Cricket fans in India and the Caribbean are reacting to the lopsided result and what it means for the rest of the tour.

Jeremy Pena hit two home runs as the Houston Astros slugged five in a win over the Athletics in West Sacramento, setting up a decisive final day in the American League West. The division title race now comes down to Game 162, with Houston holding its destiny in its own hands as the regular season closes.

Scientists report that altering a single gene in a nematode worm caused the tiny organisms to live twice as long as normal. The finding, circulating among science enthusiasts online, highlights how powerful individual genes can be in controlling the aging process. While the result is in worms rather than humans, research of this kind is closely watched for what it may reveal about the biology of aging and potential longevity interventions.

Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgard presented their new film 'Wicker' at its premiere during the 2026 Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland. The two stars walked the red carpet for the movie's debut, drawing attention from film fans and press covering the festival, one of Europe's key autumn showcases.

Jamie Foxx's upcoming action film has added a cast member known for work on the John Wick franchise, with the production's cast continuing to grow. Details about the actor's role, the film's plot and its release date have not been made available in the report.

A helicopter has crashed in northeastern Zimbabwe with no survivors, according to the government spokesperson. The crash was announced on 12 December 2025, though details about the victims, the aircraft's origin and the cause have not yet been released. Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo is being widely searched alongside news of the crash, but no confirmed connection has been established.

Researchers filmed bumblebees landing on an artificial flower sliding sideways twice a second, capturing 48 landings with three high-speed cameras and rebuilding them in three dimensions. The bees banked to match the platform's motion, slightly lagging behind it, and the resulting data fed into models of how bees control landings while in flight.

The Archbishop of Canterbury delivered a sermon at Christ Church in Greenwich, according to announcements from his official office and Anglican media. The text of the sermon has been published, drawing attention among Anglican audiences to what the senior bishop of the Church of England chose to say during the visit to the Connecticut parish.

A researcher is analysing how battery storage capacity in Germany is developing, using raw data from the Bundesnetzagentur's Marktstammdatenregister. The work, shared with the Steady Klimacrew community, applies the same data-driven approach previously used to track the growth of balcony solar installations, aiming to show concrete trends in the rollout of stationary electricity storage.

Attention is turning to Ipswich Town's Premier League survival prospects, with a Yahoo article asking directly whether the club will stay in the top flight. The question points to concern over the team's relegation battle, though no match results, standings or manager comments are included in the available coverage.

New Brunswick has selected 678 workers in in-demand occupations through its provincial immigration programs. The draws target candidates whose skills match provincial labour needs, offering a pathway to permanent residence in Canada. Provinces run these selection streams to address shortages in key sectors, and the size of this selection round is drawing attention among prospective immigrants and immigration advisers.

Teachers in Berwick are set to walk off the job on Tuesday in a labor action expected to disrupt classes across the district. The strike announcement has drawn attention from parents and residents awaiting details on how long it may last and whether contract talks can move forward. Further information about the dispute and possible resolution has not yet been made available.