Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian warehouses and an oil depot overnight, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 60, Russian officials said. Kyiv said the facilities supported supplies for drone and navigation equipment production.
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Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in Russia, killing eight people and injuring more than 60, Russian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the sites supplied sanctioned components for drone and navigation equipment.
The U.S. military said it completed a seventh straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure as Tehran accused Washington of hitting civilian sites. Regional attacks and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over shipping, energy supplies and further escalation.
President Donald Trump threatened to add wildfire-related costs to tariffs on Canada, accusing it of “Willful Negligence” as smoke from hundreds of fires blankets U.S. cities. Canadian officials pointed to cross-border firefighting cooperation and climate change, while Ontario’s premier urged the U.S. to send help.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party and is set to become prime minister on Monday. He promised to unite Labour, confront Reform UK and shift power away from Westminster.
The U.S. expanded its air campaign in southern Iran, striking bridges, port facilities and power infrastructure, while Iran launched retaliatory attacks toward U.S. bases and allies in the Gulf and beyond. The fighting has sharply reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher.
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major AI conference in Shanghai to call for international cooperation and warn against one country dominating the technology. He announced training and technology access for developing countries as China pushes back against U.S.-led tech restrictions.
Japan’s parliament approved revisions to imperial succession rules aimed at sustaining the shrinking royal family. The changes allow adoptions of distant male relatives and let princesses keep royal status after marriage, but women still cannot become emperor.