Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

Ukraine's Air Force stated a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles prevented them from shooting down any of the 23 ballistic missiles Russia fired at Kyiv. At least 15 people were killed in the capital, with more casualties in the wider region. President Zelensky urged allies to provide air defenses at the upcoming NATO summit.

Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, none of which were intercepted due to a "serious shortage" of missiles, Ukraine's Air Force stated. At least 22 people were killed and 56 injured in the attack, which also involved cruise missiles and drones. President Zelensky urged allies to provide more air defenses.

A wildfire near Perpignan, France, has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from towns and villages in the French Pyrenees. The fire has burned at least 4,600 hectares, with authorities warning of deteriorating conditions due to strong winds. The Tour de France has implemented exceptional measures to allow emergency access.

Tens of thousands of mourners lined Tehran's streets for the funeral procession of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a war with the US and Israel. His coffin was transported through the capital amidst calls for vengeance against the US and Israel.

Prince Harry's offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit was withdrawn shortly after he accepted it. The palace cited insufficient notice and the upcoming judgment in his legal case against a publisher as reasons, while Harry's team expressed disappointment.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to attend the annual Nato summit in Ankara amid pressure from the US to increase defence spending. Despite a recent £15bn boost, the UK's commitment as a proportion of GDP is projected to rise slowly, falling short of Nato's targets. US Ambassador to Nato, Matt Whitaker, has urged members lagging behind to step up, implying the UK is among them. New Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is pushing for a dramatic increase post-2030.