Massive Russian attack leaves ten dead in Kyiv
Ten people were killed in Kyiv overnight from Sunday to Monday, Ukraine’s prosecutor general announced on Monday morning. On Sunday, Ukrainian President Zelensky had already warned of a major attack.
Putin calls Trump to congratulate him
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to congratulate him on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. According to the Kremlin, the two world leaders also discussed the conflict in Ukraine ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Violent protests at the convention of German far-right party AfD
About 20,000 demonstrators gathered in Erfurt on Saturday to protest a major convention of the German far-right party AfD. They attempted to block roads and prevent delegates from attending the convention.
Russia and China announce joint military exercises
China has announced that it will hold joint naval exercises with Russia in July off the coast of Qingdao, in Shandong Province in eastern China. These exercises will be followed by joint patrols in an unspecified area of the Pacific Ocean.
New heat wave on the way: French departments under code orange
Code orange for heat has been in effect since Saturday in the French departments of Hérault and Pyrénées-Orientales, and on Sunday, the departments of Ardèche, Aude, Drôme, Gard, and Vaucluse will also be added to the list. France is bracing for a new heat wave.
Family finds hundreds of human bone fragments in garden in Germany
A German family in Dibbesdorf, near Hanover, has been finding hundreds of human bone fragments in their garden every day since April, according to the AD. More than 1,600 bones have been found so far, from adults as well as teenagers and children, leading to much speculation in the village.
Russia is recruiting more and more students for drone units
For some time now, Russia has been conducting a large-scale campaign to recruit university and college students for its drone units. The role is presented as a short-term, well-paid, and relatively safe high-tech alternative to combat operations on the front lines.
Amazon launches 400 satellites in bold push to expand its space ambitions
Amazon is ramping up its satellite internet project this summer. Following a recent launch, the Leo constellation now comprises 394 satellites in orbit around Earth, and the company says it plans to launch its first service later this year.
UNESCO holds off on adding Great Barrier Reef to list of endangered heritage sites
The Great Barrier Reef will not be added to the UNESCO list of endangered World Heritage sites for the time being. In a draft decision, the World Heritage Committee commends Australia’s efforts to protect the reef, but at the same time warns that coral bleaching is placing increasing pressure on the ecosystem’s resilience.
Trump warns against communism in Independence Day speech
Donald Trump kicked off the U.S. Independence Day celebrations with a fiery speech at Mount Rushmore. Standing beneath the carved faces of four former presidents, he warned of what he described as a resurgence of the “communist threat” in the United States.