Kyiv and Dnipro endured a devastating Russian attack, with thousands sheltering underground. At least 22 people died and over 90 were injured as residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit. The assault left neighborhoods transformed by destruction, with rescue efforts underway.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. Over 41,000 people sheltered in Kyiv's metro, and at least 28 people died, with many more injured. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were destroyed.
Europe is discussing potential envoys for future peace talks with Russia, including Angela Merkel, Mario Draghi, and Sauli Niinistö. This discussion, though premature, highlights Europe's increasing leverage in the Ukraine war as US support wanes and Ukraine's domestic defense industry grows.
Actress Raveena Tandon urged Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to manage stray dogs compassionately, balancing public safety with animal welfare. The state plans to remove dogs from public spaces and create shelters, with euthanasia only for rabid or dangerous animals, following a Supreme Court order.
Norway is upgrading its Cold War-era air raid shelters, with current capacity for less than 50% of its 5.6 million population. The Civil Defence aims to reinstate mandatory shelters in new large buildings, a rule lifted in 1998.
Air alert in Lithuania after drone sighting from Belarus; leaders sheltered. Power outage in Odesa after Russian attack. UK eases some Russia sanctions. Estonia defends drone shootdown. Ukraine reports casualties from Russian strikes.
Animal rescuers in NSW are struggling with a surge in surrendered cats, blaming legislative gaps that allow cats to roam freely. A parliamentary inquiry has made recommendations, and a bill proposes cat containment laws, but experts are divided on enforcement and effectiveness.
The Iran War's environmental toll extends beyond immediate conflict, with toxic smoke, oil spills, rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems posing long-term threats.
Adequate shelters with a minimum floor size and at least one fixed wall to protect horses from wind and rain are new enforceable requirements for those keeping racing horses in Tasmania, as the state makes sweeping changes to animal welfare standards.
Ugandan police and animal rights groups rescue dozens of dogs used for online scams after a BBC investigation; one suspect arrested, charged with animal cruelty.
The first 300 beagles have been rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, a research facility that faced protests and legal battles over animal treatment. Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchased all 1,500 dogs through a confidential agreement. The first dogs showed immediate signs of trust, approaching rescuers within hours and seeking attention. Over 700 adoption applications have been received, though screening and preparation will take time.
Displaced Kurdish families live in a school turned shelter in Qamishli, Syria, after being uprooted multiple times following Assad's fall. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire handed control to Syrian government forces, prompting accusations that Washington abandoned Kurdish allies who fought ISIS alongside U.S. troops. Families describe harsh conditions with no fuel for cooking, and some remain searching for missing relatives including a 15-year-old girl killed in fighting.
As the attack continues, the local authorities call on people not to leave their homes or shelters until the situation stabilizes
Unmanned systems troops destroyed six Starlink terminals and four ground robotic systems
The center’s director, Alexander Pylyshenko, added that, as electricity remains available in the area, staff have begun repairing animal enclosures and winter shelters damaged in the attack
Dozens of vehicles were rescued from deep snowdrifts in Zabaikalsky Krai, where over 250 people were taken to shelters after a rare April snowstorm.
