Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory
Three people were killed and five others seriously wounded in a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in Russia’s Oryol region, according to local authorities.
France Girds for Another Day of Protest After Widespread Violence
The protests pose a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron, who has come under fire during the violence from both sides of the political spectrum.
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Hundreds of protests expected across France, with shops, businesses and tourist sites closed – Europe live
France will deploy 70,000 officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and IrelandFollowing last weekend’s unrest, authorities across France moved to try to restrict demonstrations, limiting gathering numbers and march routes and issuing blanket bans in some cities.That led to groups seeking permission for “authorised” protests with mixed…
Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connection 'stable' again
Ukraine has regained a “stable” connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, Kyiv’s defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions to the connection led to tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army’s operations.
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
British woman dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in the Bahamas
The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.
Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital
Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
The 36-year-old died after two boys reportedly swept away by strong current near Bimini, police sayA British woman has died in the Bahamas while trying to rescue her two sons after a current swept them away as they were snorkelling.The Royal Bahamas police force said it had launched an investigation after the death of a…
Three released without charge after fatal arson attack in Ireland
Three people – two women and one man – have been released, and one person remains in custody, gardaí say.
