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World Chess Federation president and former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich faces EU travel ban and asset freeze over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Trump administration has ordered the Smithsonian Institution to post warning labels on exhibits, claiming some contain ‘inaccurate’ narratives of US history.

Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone exhibition venue near Kyiv, killing at least ten people. The event was attended by prominent figures from Ukraine’s defense industry.

Core Summary Mass protests have erupted in the northern Italian city of Bologna after a Moroccan-born man, Abderrahim Fakir, died while being forcibly restrained by two police officers. Several thousand people took to the streets demanding “justice for Fakir,” with a smaller group clashing with police overnight, leaving 64 officers injured. Prosecutors in Bologna have opened a manslaughter investigation into the officers and medical workers present at the scene. Event Details The incident occurred in Bologna’s working-class Pilastro neighborhood. Police were called on Sunday morning after a neighbor reported Fakir “behaving erratically” and kicking garage doors. Officers attempted to calm the situation but then used pepper spray. ...

Core Summary A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow in the early hours of July 21, 2026 left 10 people injured, including three Chinese citizens. The assault represents the latest escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Kyiv describing it as a justified response to continued Russian airstrikes. The incident has drawn international attention to civilian safety and the protection of foreign nationals. Event Details According to multiple media reports, Ukrainian drone swarms breached Moscow’s air defenses on the early morning of July 21, striking multiple areas of the city. Russian officials confirmed 10 injuries, including three Chinese nationals. ...

Summary Russia launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on July 19, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others. Both Kyiv and Kharkiv were hit in what Ukrainian officials described as one of the largest ballistic missile strikes since the full-scale invasion began. The attack came amid the escalating US-Iran conflict, raising concerns about further destabilization of global security. Details According to the BBC, Russian forces fired multiple ballistic missiles at Kyiv and Kharkiv in the early hours of July 19. Ukrainian authorities confirmed at least four deaths and 36 injuries, including several children. Some missiles struck residential areas, causing severe damage to apartment buildings. ...

Core Summary According to the Financial Times, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is considering dismissing the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decision comes amid escalating domestic protests, reflecting deep divisions within Kyiv’s leadership over war strategy and military command. Event Details The Financial Times, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, reported that President Zelenskyy is dissatisfied with the current battlefield situation and is evaluating the possibility of replacing the top military commander. The report indicates significant disagreements between the Presidential Office and military leadership on strategic direction, particularly regarding defense deployments and resource allocation. ...

Core Summary Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region in the early hours of July 18, killing seven warehouse workers and sparking a fire at a local oil depot. This marks the latest in a series of long-range strikes by Ukraine against targets on Russian soil, signaling a continued escalation in the conflict. Event Details According to Reuters, a logistics warehouse in Moscow’s region was hit by Ukrainian drones early on the 18th, resulting in the deaths of seven workers. The attack also triggered a fire at a nearby oil depot, which firefighters battled for hours before bringing under control. ...

Today’s top 5 global stories: US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran; Trump administration imposes 25% tariff on Brazil; France’s parliament approves assisted-dying bill; EU-Ukraine sign drone deal as Kyiv faces Russian missiles; Messi leads Argentina to World Cup final.

Core Summary Iran issued its most forceful warning yet on July 15, threatening to halt all energy exports across the Middle East after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The statement escalates the US-Iran confrontation to dangerous new heights, directly threatening global oil supply stability. International crude prices surged sharply following the announcement, with Brent crude briefly exceeding $130 per barrel. Analysts warn that continued deterioration could trigger a severe global energy supply shock. ...