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Combat Activity on the Front: Sloviansk Direction Becomes Most Intense – General Staff

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, 193 combat clashes occurred during the day, with the highest number (28) on the Sloviansk direction.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 22:36

Norway: Massive Fire Destroys 100 Homes, Triggers Evacuations

A large fire in southern Norway that destroyed about a hundred homes and forced the evacuation of over 400 people has been largely contained. Firefighters have prevented further spread in residential areas, but the blaze in forested areas remains uncontrolled.

Deutsche Welle · 18 Jul, 22:36

Nearly 200 Wildfires Continue to Burn in Ontario, Smoke Drifts to US

Nearly 200 wildfires continue to burn in Ontario, Canada, devastating large areas, with smoke drifting across parts of Canada and the United States.

The New York Times · 18 Jul, 21:37

Zelenskyy discusses army decisions with Fedorov and Syrskyi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced talks with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, promising to develop decisions regarding the army.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Jul, 21:37

Hungary’s parliament votes to remove Orbán-appointed president

Hungary's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment to remove the president appointed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, surpassing the required two-thirds majority.

Politico Europe · 18 Jul, 21:37

US strikes damage bridges, water desalination plant in Iran

After a seventh consecutive night of attacks, US airstrikes have damaged bridges and a water desalination facility in Iran. The damage is visible, according to reports.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul, 21:37

German conservative faction leader resigns over surrogate mother scandal

The leader of the conservative faction in the German Bundestag has resigned after it emerged he used a surrogate mother in the US, despite having previously opposed legalizing the practice in Germany.

Delfi · 18 Jul, 21:37

Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment that terminates his term in office, calling it shameful and unprecedented but acknowledging that refusing to sign would be unlawful.

Euronews · 18 Jul, 21:37

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, military officials said.

BBC World · 18 Jul, 21:36

North Dakota Men Who Discovered They Were Switched at Birth Sue Hospital

Two families have filed a lawsuit against a North Dakota hospital, alleging that newborns were switched nearly four decades ago, altering their lives. DNA tests revealed that Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison were raised by each other's biological families.

The Guardian World · 18 Jul, 20:37

US reimposes naval blockade on Iran's ports, escalating conflict and economic pressure

The United States has reinstated a naval blockade on Iran's southern ports after a collapse of the June truce, cutting off oil exports and driving inflation in Iran.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul, 20:37

Botswana warns of rising coercion of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Botswana's Ministry of International Relations reports an increase in cases where its citizens are deceived and forced to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Jul, 20:37

Russian Strike on Amusement Park in Odesa Region Kills Two, Injures Child

Russian forces launched a missile attack on an amusement park in Odesa region on Saturday, killing two people and injuring four, including a child.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 20:36

EU to Allow Industry to Pollute Until 2040s and Introduce External Carbon Credits

The European Commission has approved an overhaul of the Emissions Trading System, allowing industry to continue fossil fuel use longer and, from 2036, to buy carbon credits from outside the EU.

France 24 · 18 Jul, 20:36

Germany delivers 12 pickups and road rollers to Kharkiv Oblast

Kharkiv Oblast received 12 pickup trucks and two road rollers from Germany's Federal Agency for Technical Relief for emergency response, evacuation, and road repair.

Euromaidan Press · 18 Jul, 20:36

Belgium Bans Imports from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestine

Belgium's federal government has approved a ban on importing goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The move is part of a growing trend of individual European countries acting while EU-level consensus remains elusive.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul, 19:38

Overnight Strikes Damage Tunnel and Three Bridges in Hormozgan Province

Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Iran's Hormozgan Province, according to the governor's office.

The New York Times · 18 Jul, 19:37

Four injured in Russian attacks on Nikopol district

Russian forces struck the Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 18 July, wounding four people, two of whom were hospitalized.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Jul, 19:37

Iran Strikes US Allies in Middle East; Gulf States Condemn 'War Crimes'

Iran has launched attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan as US strikes enter a second week. The Gulf Cooperation Council has denounced the attacks as war crimes.

The Guardian World · 18 Jul, 19:37

Commander of 'Wolves of Da Vinci' Battalion Filimonov Receives Reprimand from Syrskyi; General Staff Provides Explanation

Serhii Filimonov, commander of the 108th separate assault battalion 'Wolves of Da Vinci', announced he received a reprimand from Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi. The General Staff clarified that the disciplinary action was imposed in June over an incident involving battalion soldiers in Dnipropetrovsk region.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 19:37

Iran's strikes on civilian sites deemed war crimes by Gulf Council

The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iranian attacks on civilian infrastructure, including a water desalination plant in Kuwait, calling them war crimes.

France 24 · 18 Jul, 19:36

New footage reveals assassination attempt on Ukrainian businessman in Monaco

Ukraine's prosecutor general announced that investigators have recovered crucial evidence – a restored surveillance camera recording – in the case of an attempted murder of Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev in Monaco.

Guardian Ukraina · 18 Jul, 18:37

Trump’s speech previews next moves on election control

President Trump’s stalled election legislation in Congress was addressed in his Thursday primetime speech, where he hinted at further steps to assert control over US elections, citing newly declassified documents as evidence of foreign interference risks.

Politico Europe · 18 Jul, 18:37

A Very British CPAC: No Costumes, and Not Much Trump

London hosted a subdued version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, contrasting with the US event known for its extravagant celebration of MAGA causes.

The New York Times · 18 Jul, 18:37

Russia shifts from mass Shahed attacks to single, manually controlled drone strikes

Russia is moving from mass Shahed drone attacks to single, complex, manually controlled strikes, according to Ukrainian military analyst Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov.

Euromaidan Press · 18 Jul, 18:37

Rapid Super El Niño Formation in Pacific Expected to Impact European Weather This Autumn

Scientists warn that a strong El Niño is developing rapidly in the Pacific Ocean, potentially becoming a historic Super El Niño by January, and will influence weather patterns in Europe and North America as early as this autumn.

TVNET · 18 Jul, 18:37

Germany's CDU party chair resigns after using surrogacy to become parent

Jens Spahn, chair of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), resigned after he and his husband used a surrogate mother in the US to become parents, a practice banned in Germany and one Spahn had previously criticized.

The Guardian World · 18 Jul, 18:37

Russian forces destroy critical heating facility in Kherson – OVA

Russian troops destroyed a heating facility in Kherson overnight Saturday that supplied heat to nearly 500 homes. The facility had been hit over a thousand times before, and the latest attack rendered it completely inoperable.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 18:36

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Eight Night-Shift Workers at Wildberries Warehouses in Russia

Ukrainian drone attacks on two Wildberries logistics centers in the Moscow and Tambov regions killed eight night-shift workers and injured dozens. President Zelensky said the strikes were retaliation for Russian attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.

Meduza · 18 Jul, 18:36

German conservative parliamentary leader resigns over surrogate baby controversy

Jens Spahn stepped down as head of the CDU parliamentary group after he and his husband used a surrogate mother in the US, a practice banned in Germany. Chancellor Merz said the resignation was 'right and unavoidable'.

France 24 · 18 Jul, 17:38

Trump's threats to revoke TV licenses get serious

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is already scrutinizing TV broadcasters, but legal experts say he may have to be careful echoing the president’s political grievances.

Politico Europe · 18 Jul, 17:37

German politician resigns after surrogacy child controversy

German centre-right politician Jens Spahn has resigned as parliamentary group leader of the governing coalition after being accused of hypocrisy over using a surrogate mother in the US to have a child, while surrogacy is banned in Germany and Spahn had previously supported the ban.

BBC World · 18 Jul, 17:37

Air quality warnings persist across US as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota blankets country

Air quality warnings remain in effect across large parts of the US on Saturday, with wildfire smoke from Ontario, Canada, and Minnesota continuing to drift across the country. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity.

The Guardian World · 18 Jul, 17:37

Polish Defense Minister Hopes Zelenskyy's Promises on Archives and Exhumations Become Concrete Actions

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed hope that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's promises regarding opening archives, exhumations, and dialogue will materialize into concrete actions.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 17:37