Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning, his spokesperson said, without giving details about his condition. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican has had several health incidents in recent years, including falls and prior hospitalizations.
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A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire that was extinguished. The incident highlights concerns about the conflict spilling into NATO airspace amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.
On Saturday night, Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, making her only the second performer to take the prize twice. Finland's Käärijä was a close second in a battle of the Nordic neighbors. The competition was hosted by Britain on behalf of Ukraine, who won last year but couldn't take up its right to hold the contest due to the war in Ukraine.
Turkey's Parliament has voted unanimously to ratify Finland's application to join NATO, ending months of delays and paving the way for Finland to become the 30th member of the Western military alliance. The decision follows Hungary's parliament endorsing Helsinki's accession earlier this week, and is in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said the vote marks a “historic moment” for Finland, and the country is now ready to join NATO.