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Russian drone strike causes warehouse fire in Poltava Oblast

Russian forces struck Poltava Oblast with a drone, hitting a business warehouse and causing a fire. No casualties were reported.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Jul, 14:37

World

Germany Investigates Possible Sabotage After Fire on Main Railway Line

A fire on a busy railway line between Düsseldorf and Cologne damaged signal cables, halting train traffic. Police are investigating whether the blaze was deliberately set.

Apollo.lv · 11 Jul, 14:36

Ukraine

Seven injured in Russian drone strike on business in Kharkiv

A Russian drone attack on a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv's Nemyshlianskyi district left seven people wounded, damaging a warehouse and seven vehicles.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Jul, 13:37

World

Nigerian Army Rescues 46 Kidnapped Schoolchildren

The Nigerian army freed 46 schoolchildren who were abducted from three schools in the southwestern part of the country. During the rescue operation, several militants were killed and eight were arrested.

Delfi · 11 Jul, 13:37

World

Latest news bulletin | July 11th, 2026 – Midday

Euronews has released its midday news bulletin for July 11, 2026, covering top stories from Europe and beyond.

Euronews · 11 Jul, 13:37

World

Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds

Albanian prosecutors are investigating whether deeds for a Jared Kushner-backed resort were forged, freezing around 110 million euros. The project has sparked protests.

Al Jazeera · 11 Jul, 13:37

World

Romania Again Sounds Air Raid Alert Due to Russian Attacks

Romania issued another air raid alert on the night of July 11 after Russian strikes on Ukrainian Danube cities near its border. The Defense Ministry reported radar detection of aerial targets and the neutralization of five sea drones in the Black Sea.

ERR (rus) · 11 Jul, 13:36

World

Turkey seeks to offload Russian S-400 systems to pave way for F-35 purchase

Turkey has asked Russia for permission to transfer its S-400 air defense systems to a third country, hoping to remove a key obstacle to buying American F-35 fighter jets.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 13:36

Ukraine

A $500 Ukrainian drone just flew 110 km to destroy a Russian truck — a capability that used to cost ten times more

A cheap Ukrainian FPV drone, upgraded with a denser battery, lighter warhead, and wing, successfully struck a Russian truck at 110 km, a mission that previously required much more expensive systems.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Jul, 13:36

World

Mitch McConnell's Health Mystery Deepens as Questions Remain Unanswered

Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for nearly a month with only sparse updates from his office. Emergency dispatch audio indicates CPR was performed, raising concerns about his condition and its impact on Senate business.

The Guardian World · 11 Jul, 12:37

Ukraine

NATO’s former deputy commander: Ankara papered over the cracks between Europe and America

Former NATO Deputy Commander Sir Richard Shirreff criticized the alliance's latest summit, saying the €140 billion pledge to Ukraine lacked a coherent strategy. He also stated that Ankara helped conceal divisions between Europe and the United States.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Jul, 12:37

World

Turkey calls NATO summit in Ankara a historic success

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have described the NATO summit in Ankara as historic, with the Alliance reaching consensus amid global uncertainty.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 12:37

World

Spanish royals observe minute of silence for wildfire victims

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their two daughters observed a minute of silence on Friday to honor at least 11 victims of a wildfire in southern Spain.

France 24 · 11 Jul, 12:37

Ukraine

Ukraine reports attack on 21 Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov

Ukraine's General Staff announced attacks on 21 Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov, along with several other vessels used by Russia for military logistics and sanctions evasion.

Apollo.lv · 11 Jul, 12:37

World

IOC and FIFA Took Different Approaches to Trump White House

The International Olympic Committee and FIFA have taken different approaches in their dealings with the Trump White House.

Politico Europe · 11 Jul, 12:36

Middle East

Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran after chants for his death at Khamenei funeral

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of massive retaliation after calls for his killing erupted at the funeral of Iran's supreme leader, with Israel also alerting Washington of an active assassination plot.

Al Jazeera · 11 Jul, 11:38

World

Latvia to Send 20 Firefighters to Portugal This Summer to Help Combat Wildfires

Latvia will dispatch a 20-person firefighting unit to Portugal for one month this summer to assist in battling wildfires, responding to a request through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.

TVNET · 11 Jul, 11:38

Middle East

US demands public statement from Iran on Strait of Hormuz by Saturday

The United States has given Iran a Saturday deadline to issue a public statement declaring the Strait of Hormuz open, amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations.

Politico Europe · 11 Jul, 11:37

Ukraine

10 Wounded in Russian Strike on Kyiv

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles early Saturday, injuring at least 10 people and causing fires, as Ukraine awaits fresh air defense munitions amid critical shortages.

The Moscow Times · 11 Jul, 11:37

World

Baltic diplomats in Moscow jointly reject Russian claims of drone attack use of airspace

On July 10, the chargés d'affaires ad interim of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania in Moscow delivered a joint démarche to the Russian Foreign Ministry, firmly rejecting allegations that Baltic airspace was used for drone attacks against Russia.

LSM · 11 Jul, 11:37

Ukraine

Zelenskyy details Russian night attack: 11 wounded, including a child

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on July 11 with over 120 drones and 12 missiles, hitting residential buildings, offices and a theological seminary in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges partners to speed up air defense deliveries.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 11:37

Ukraine

Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles; Zelensky creates long-range command

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. President Zelensky established a 'long-range influence command' within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russia also blocked the Azov-Don canal following UAV attacks.

LSM (rus) · 11 Jul, 11:36

Ukraine

Experts: Ukraine cannot build Patriot air defense systems within a year

Two expert groups advising the UK Ministry of Defence concluded that Ukraine cannot produce Patriot missile systems in one year due to physical obstacles.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Jul, 11:36

World

France Activates Emergency Plan Amid New Heatwave Wave

The French government has activated the Orsec emergency response plan as a new extreme heatwave approaches. The plan will be deployed in departments under red alert warnings.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 10:36

World

Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane through broken window

A 61-year-old Serbian man was partially sucked out of a Ryanair plane window during a flight from Greece to Germany. The aircraft returned to Thessaloniki.

ERR (rus) · 11 Jul, 10:36

Ukraine

Drone strike damages four vessels in Taganrog Bay, kills one sailor

Russian officials reported shooting down more than 15 drones over Taganrog, while stating no fuel leak from a damaged tanker.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Jul, 10:36

World

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Ann Widdecombe's Murder Released

A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer a suspect. Police continue their investigation.

The Guardian World · 11 Jul, 09:37

Middle East

Trump: Ceasefire with Iran Is Over, but US Agrees to Continue Talks

US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran has ended, but Washington has agreed to Tehran's request to continue negotiations. No direct talks have occurred since June, and diplomatic progress has stalled.

TVNET · 11 Jul, 09:36

World

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 4,000; International Aid Needed

At least 4,118 people died and 16,740 were injured in the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela. The interim president has asked the UK to release 30 tons of frozen Venezuelan gold for disaster relief.

Jauns.lv · 11 Jul, 09:36

World

U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that a U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola.

The New York Times · 11 Jul, 09:36

Ukraine

Massive Fire in Kyiv Region After Russian Attack – Extinguished with Help of Trains

A large fire covering 4,000 square meters broke out at an infrastructure facility in Kyiv region after a Russian attack, requiring three fire trains to extinguish.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 09:36

Ukraine

Explosions heard in Kyiv before air-raid warning; Russians launch ballistic missiles, eight injured

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight, injuring eight people including an 11-year-old boy. Explosions were heard before the air-raid warning was issued.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Jul, 08:38

World

Small plane crash in Bahamas kills 10 people

A small aircraft crash in the Bahamas has killed 10 people—nine passengers and the pilot. The accident occurred on the country's 53rd independence anniversary.

BBC World · 11 Jul, 08:38

Ukraine

Patriot missile license for Ukraine is a long-term investment that will take years

US President Trump announced a license for Ukraine to produce its own Patriot missile interceptors, but experts warn the first missiles will not appear for several years.

France 24 · 11 Jul, 08:38

Middle East

Are the US and Iran at war again?

Iranian leaders say they will never surrender, and US President Donald Trump declares the ceasefire is 'over'.

Al Jazeera · 11 Jul, 08:38

Ukraine

Poland may cut military aid to Ukraine amid WWII history dispute

Tensions over the honoring of a Ukrainian Insurgent Army unit, responsible for WWII massacres of Poles, have led to political clashes in Warsaw and raised doubts about future arms deliveries to Kyiv.

Deutsche Welle · 11 Jul, 08:37