North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test.
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Kim Yo Jong threatened military action after Japan tested Tomahawk missiles, alleging Tokyo is shifting toward military power with US support. Analysts say North Korea is framing Japan’s defense modernization and trilateral security drills as regional threats.
Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
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Russian missile and drone strikes killed 17 people and wounded 44 overnight in the Kyiv region, hitting civilian sites. Zelenskyy linked the casualties to a shortage of Patriot interceptors as Ukraine and allies debate additional anti-ballistic defenses.
Russia’s missile attack on Kyiv causes deaths and exploits Ukraine’s depleted air defenses
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Russian missiles struck Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and causing damage, officials said. The attack exposed Ukraine’s depleted interceptor missile stocks and underscored the humanitarian toll of renewed strikes.
Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed while helping victims of a Russian strike - AP News
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Hundreds mourned Vitalina Yarovenko, 20, a psychology student and volunteer killed while helping victims of two Russian strikes in Kyiv. Her military-site burial marked civilian loss as Ukraine faces double-tap attacks and scarce interceptors.
Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
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The government will overhaul its £90bn procurement system to prioritise local jobs and youth training. Social benefit weighting will double to 20% for contracts worth at least £5m.
Ukraine intercepts no missiles overnight after Zelensky says no interceptors remain
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Reports say Ukraine intercepted no missiles overnight, after President Zelensky said the country had no interceptors left in its arsenal. Ukraine depends on U.S.-made systems, and supply delays have contributed to casualties and greater destruction from missile strikes.
Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says - Reuters
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A UN agency warns strong El Niño conditions could push 49 million more people into acute hunger. Climate anomalies may worsen food insecurity and shortages among vulnerable populations worldwide.
Chip maker Infineon forecasts strong revenue growth driven by AI demand.
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Infineon forecasts current fiscal-year revenue of about €16.3 billion, driven by demand for AI infrastructure components. Accelerating AI deployment is increasing semiconductor purchases and supporting Infineon’s growth outlook.
Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for a vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan.
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Missouri's top election official rejected a statewide referendum on a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan. The new map reshapes the fifth district to favor Republicans amid broader mid-decade redistricting efforts.
World Bank urges developing countries to adopt AI or risk falling behind
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The World Bank urged developing economies to adopt lower-cost AI tools for governance and public services. AI could support health, education, justice and agriculture, while infrastructure demands raise climate and inequality concerns.