Global news roundup: Macron seeks silence, virus-hit cruise ship evacuation, Ukrainian children plight, US-Iran tensions, and more.
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Global news roundup: Macron seeks silence, virus-hit cruise ship evacuation, Ukrainian children plight, US-Iran tensions, and more.
Prince Harry's team announced he would stay at Buckingham Palace, but royal sources say he missed the deadline to accept the offer. Both sides present conflicting narratives, complicating a potential meeting with King Charles.
Prince Harry's request for accommodation at Buckingham Palace was withdrawn after his team missed a deadline for formal response, royal sources state. The Duke is in London to promote the Invictus Games.
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas by mid-week. While not as extreme as the late-June heatwave, this one is predicted to last longer. Yellow heat-health alerts are in effect for the Midlands and southern England.
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a new phase with recent drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and a large-scale attack on Kyiv. U.S. President Trump reportedly discussed the conflict with both Putin and Zelenskyy, ahead of a NATO summit.
At least 10 people were killed and 46 injured in a second night of Russian strikes on Kyiv, with residential buildings hit. The attacks occurred ahead of a NATO summit where Ukrainian President Zelensky is expected to discuss missile supplies with President Trump.
NATO leaders meet in Turkey this week to address crucial issues including European defense spending targets, sustained support for Ukraine, and the future role of the US. The summit will focus on shifting from pledges to implementation, with questions about procurement, industrial capacity, and adapting to technological advancements.
