Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv faces missile attacks after Zelenskyy targets Russian satellite network
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Russian attacks caused fires and injuries in Kyiv, while Zelenskyy said Ukrainian Flamingo missiles hit Russian facilities, including a rocket centre 900km away. The exchanges show both sides targeting strategic infrastructure far from the front as Russia and North Korea deepen ties.
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the demarcation line, Yonhap says - Reuters
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South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line, according to Yonhap and Reuters. The incident concerns security along the inter-Korean border.
Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, prompting criticism from China and South Korea
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Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender. China and South Korea condemned the visit, while Koizumi said he offered condolences and reaffirmed Japan's peaceful path.
Three killed as Russia launches new aerial attacks across Ukraine
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Russian aerial strikes across Ukraine killed at least three people and injured more than 10, while Kyiv reported intercepting missiles and nearly 100 drones. Fires in Kyiv and a damaged Wildberries warehouse near Moscow show continuing attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure on both sides.
Fire spreads through 'Russian Amazon' warehouse near Moscow after Ukrainian attack, as British-made drones are used for 'deep strikes' on the mainland for the first time
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A fire engulfed a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow after a Ukrainian attack targeted the site. The reported use of British-made drones for mainland deep strikes marks a significant escalation near Moscow.
Iran urges Qatar to release pilots shot down in Middle East war
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Iran urged Qatar to release three pilots it says were captured alive after Su-24 crashes and held for six months. Qatar denies detaining them, while the dispute complicates regional de-escalation after war around Al Udeid Air Base and the Hormuz strait.
NATO Jets Down Suspected Russian Drone Over Romania
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NATO jets intercepted and downed a suspected Russian drone over Romania, with officials attributing the incursion to Moscow. The incident marks a rare attribution of aggression to Russia and raises concerns about the Ukraine war spilling into Europe.
Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News
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Taliban leaders marked five years back in power with a celebration at Kabul's Loya Jirga assembly hall. UN official Richard Bennett warns of a grave rights crisis, while UNESCO says 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary school.
57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story
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Lynne Moore recalls learning during the 1969 moon landing that her husband Ray was killed in Vietnam, leaving their three young children. Her story highlights the hostility and institutional indignities endured by war widows amid Australia's divided views of the conflict.
PM Modi shares morning routine of feeding peacocks and cows before starting the day.
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Modi shared his morning ritual of feeding peacocks and cows before his Red Fort duties. His 75-minute Independence Day speech, the shortest in four years, addressed technology, businesses, coaching, and youth initiatives.