Kyiv's historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, known for its golden domes, was hit during a large-scale Russian aerial attack. Ukrainian authorities condemned the strike as a crime against Christian culture and world heritage, while Russia denied responsibility, blaming a US-made Patriot missile. Damage was extensive, though key relics were evacuated.
A facility at the Moscow oil refinery sustained damage from a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported the incident, stating that emergency services are on-site and no injuries have occurred.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has repaired all critical damage impacting its safety, according to ZNPP Director Yury Chernichuk. While some components damaged by shelling are out of service, alternative or backup systems are in place, with replacements planned over time.
La structure monumentale de l'artiste JR, "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf", a ouvert ses portes le 15 juin après des réparations suite à des dégâts causés par le vent. Les cicatrices de la bâche déchirée ont été soulignées, rendant hommage à la technique japonaise du kintsugi et aux œuvres de Christo et Jeanne-Claude.
An Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260, including 4 students. Experts note Indian law inadequately compensates ground victims, unlike passengers, relying on litigation and ex gratia payments. A non-profit urges a statutory framework for strict liability and mandatory compensation.
India anticipates safe passage for 34 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf after the LNG carrier Disha successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. The transit raises hopes for improved energy and fertilizer supplies, despite facility damage in Qatar and UAE.
India anticipates safe passage for 34 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf following the successful transit of LNG carrier Disha through the Strait of Hormuz. While 16 ships carrying fertilizers are expected to reach Indian ports, immediate relief from improved energy supplies is uncertain due to damage at Qatar's Ras Laffan and UAE's Habshan facilities.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with initial indications suggesting a potential flight-control issue.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that a US-made Patriot missile, potentially with an expired service life, struck the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. She criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for blaming Russia without acknowledging Kiev's actions and highlighted UNESCO's offer to assess damage.
A 1,000-year-old Ukrainian monastery, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO site, was damaged in a heavy Russian aerial attack on Kyiv. President Zelensky condemned the strike, calling it a crime against Christian culture, while Russia denied hitting the monastery, blaming a US-made Patriot missile.
UK Defence Minister John Healey's resignation, alongside armed forces minister Al Carns, signals leadership ambition and exposes the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal's political fragility. The move left Australian ministers waiting, highlighting AUKUS as a political stunt rather than a policy-driven initiative.
A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in Siberia during a training flight, with the crew ejecting safely. This occurs as Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately targeting a historic Kyiv monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which Russia denies. Bridges in occupied Kherson were also hit.
The US-Israel war against Iran has caused significant global economic disruption, leading to thousands of deaths, millions affected by price hikes, and widespread uncertainty. The conflict's impact rivals major historical events, stalling investment and employment, with costs ranging from military hardware to unquantifiable loss of life and opportunity.
A Hong Kong court awarded HK$6.29 million (US$802,698) in damages to dancer Mo Li Kai-yin, paralyzed after a giant screen fell during a Mirror concert. His employer, Studiodanz, was ordered to pay compensation for catastrophic injuries and lifetime care.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych (Ukrainian) and Stanislav Carpiuc (Romanian), were convicted of plotting to set fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The fires in May 2025 damaged Starmer's former home, an apartment building he once owned a share of, and destroyed his former SUV. A figure known as "El Money" allegedly orchestrated the plot via Telegram.
A 1,000-year-old monastery in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was badly damaged in a heavy Russian aerial attack. Ukraine's president condemned the strike as a crime against Christian culture, while Russia denied hitting the monastery, claiming it was damaged by a Patriot missile.
At least 11 people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including damage to the 11th Century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. Ukraine reported drone attacks in Russia's Tula city, killing three. President Zelensky condemned the attack on the cathedral as a crime against Christian culture.
A Hong Kong court issued an arrest warrant for Youcef Bennoui, a 35-year-old British tourist, who allegedly jumped bail after being charged with vandalizing airport self-check-in kiosks in February. Bennoui failed to appear in court on Monday, and prosecutors stated he had left the city.
Russia denies damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, claiming a US-made Patriot missile caused the strike. Ukraine accuses Moscow of targeting the UNESCO site during a massive overnight assault that killed at least nine people.
A large overnight Russian missile and drone barrage killed at least nine people across Ukraine, cut power to 140,000 households, and caused a major fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. The assault, striking multiple cities, also damaged film studios and injured civilians.
Russian strikes killed nine people in Ukraine, including four in Kyiv and five rescue workers in Kharkiv. The 11th-century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv was damaged. A Ukrainian drone attack in Tula, Russia, killed three people.
Thousands protested the G7 summit in Geneva, with clashes erupting between demonstrators and riot police. Violence included smashed bank windows, a car fire, and stone-throwing, leading to boarded-up businesses. Organizers aimed to highlight issues like environment and human rights.
Kyiv experienced its most intense Russian air assault in two weeks, causing severe damage and fire at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. Four people died and 23 were injured in the strikes, which also hit other Ukrainian cities. Both nations continue drone and missile exchanges.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 13 in Kyiv on Monday. Strikes hit apartment buildings, a market, a grocery store, and caused significant damage and fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a major religious landmark.
