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.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults with 70 missiles and 611 drones targeting Ukraine. Kyiv reported successful retaliatory strikes on a Yaroslavl oil facility and a Tula chemical plant deep inside Russia.
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.
Iran's World Cup team arrives in Los Angeles facing significant political tension, visa issues, and protests from the large Iranian diaspora. The team's base camp was moved due to the fraught political climate, impacting preparations.
The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal to end their war, halt the US blockade, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. International leaders have welcomed the agreement, anticipating reduced energy prices and a more stable Middle East.
Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter reported that Gorlovka in the Donetsk People's Republic is filled with civilian vehicles destroyed by Ukrainian drones. He also observed tire marks on roads, suggesting drivers attempted to evade strikes.
Russia launched new overnight strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, hitting the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv and killing at least nine people across the country. The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Putin as the "Kremlin Antichrist" after the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex.
Despite a new peace deal, the war on Iran and its ripple effects have normalized conflict, causing widespread hardship, economic upheaval, and collateral damage across the Middle East, with ongoing strikes and unresolved issues threatening lasting peace.
Kyiv experienced a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks, causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Twenty people, including a child, required medical attention, with strikes hitting residential buildings, a market, and a grocery store.
Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Group E match. This marks Ivory Coast's return to the tournament after a 12-year absence.
US President Donald Trump announced the finalization of a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end their conflict, hours after criticizing Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for a strike in Beirut that Trump said nearly derailed the deal. The agreement is set for signing in Switzerland.
Donald Trump announced the US and Iran finalized a memorandum of understanding to end their conflict, hours after an Israeli strike in Beirut. Trump criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu for the "f*****g attack" that delayed the signing, but claimed the deal prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
US President Donald Trump announced the finalization of a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end their conflict, despite a last-minute Israeli strike in Beirut. Trump criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu for the strike, which he said delayed the signing but did not derail it.
Hours before a US-Iran deal announcement, Donald Trump reportedly berated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for a strike on Beirut. Trump called the strike an overreaction, fearing it would jeopardize the Iran deal. Netanyahu's team viewed the admonishment as a "slap in the face."
Hours before a US-Iran deal, Donald Trump reportedly berated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over a strike on Beirut, calling it an overreaction that complicated ceasefire negotiations. Netanyahu, facing an election, was reportedly sidelined in the US-Iran talks and concerned about US interference in Lebanon.
Iran striker Mehdi Taremi stated that the controversy surrounding their World Cup participation undermines FIFA's message of peace. The team faced visa issues and protests upon arrival in Los Angeles, with many Iranians believing the team doesn't represent the country.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Côte d'Ivoire a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener. The win marked Côte d'Ivoire's first World Cup win against South American opposition and ended Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least five people. The historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was damaged. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response.
Iran's World Cup coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized the US hosting of the tournament, citing visa denials and logistical hurdles as negatively impacting the spirit of football. Striker Mehdi Taremi echoed these sentiments, lamenting the restrictive travel policies.
Pakistan's PM announced a US-Iran war end deal, with Trump confirming on Truth Social. The agreement, struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon, reportedly includes a permanent termination of military operations. Terms remain undisclosed, but sources suggest reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending port blockades.
New evidence reveals Queensland police failures prior to toddler Mason Lee's death 10 years ago. Donald Trump calls for restraint after Israel targets Beirut, with a US-Iran ceasefire deal shaky. Farmers battle a severe mouse plague across Australia's grain belt, and the Socceroos start their World Cup campaign with a win.
A peace agreement between the US and Iran has been reached, with Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif announcing the deal. Donald Trump confirmed it, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Israeli strikes on Beirut threaten to derail the process, leading to a strong rebuke from Trump.
An Israeli strike on a Hezbollah target in Beirut threatens a US-Iran peace deal. Donald Trump criticized the strike, urging de-escalation. The deal aims to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift US blockades, with more complex issues to follow.
