President Zelensky announced Ukrainian drone strikes on three Russian oil tankers, a cruise-missile corvette, and a patrol boat, while also significantly damaging the Primorsk oil terminal on the Baltic Sea. Russian strikes killed 10 and injured 76 across Ukraine.
The UK Conservative Party pledges to remove exemptions from the household benefit cap, claiming it would save £1 billion annually, sparking controversy just days before local elections.
The US State Department invokes emergency provisions to approve $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies without congressional approval, raising concerns about further militarization of the region.
The Zambian government abruptly cancels RightsCon 2026 just days before it was set to begin, citing ’national values’ — sparking international outrage.
Nigeria’s foreign ministry announces it will formally summon South Africa’s envoy on Monday to express ‘profound concern’ over recent violence targeting Nigerian citizens, warning the incidents could affect bilateral relations.
The latest Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows President Trump’s disapproval rating has reached its highest level of his term, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and international affairs.
BBC analysis shows the US-Israeli war in Iran has unexpectedly elevated Ukraine’s international standing, with Zelensky signing defence deals with three Gulf states.
Pharmaceutical maker of mifepristone asks the Supreme Court to intervene after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated in-person dispensing requirement.
BBC reports on a clandestine network smuggling SpaceX Starlink terminals into Iran to help citizens bypass the government’s prolonged internet blackout.
Over 3 million Americans have lost food assistance through the federal SNAP program due to funding interruptions, triggering widespread humanitarian concerns, according to the Wall Street Journal.