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Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles, six wounded; Moscow admits fuel shortages linked to refinery attacks
Russia launched a series of ballistic missile strikes on four districts of Kyiv overnight Saturday, wounding at least six people. A Russian deputy prime minister for the first time acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have caused fuel shortages, while President Zelensky has established a new long-range strike command within the Ukrainian military.
ERR (rus) · 11 Jul, 08:37
Obstacles to Ukraine's Fast EU Accession: Reforms, War, and Historical Disputes
Ukraine faces multiple barriers on its path to the European Union: slow progress on reforms, the ongoing war, and Poland's historical grievances over Stepan Bandera. Some in Ukraine believe being Europe's shield is more advantageous than full membership.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 08:37
‘They Don’t Need People’: The Workers Left Behind by China’s Robot Drive
In Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, out-of-work factory workers now have only a park as a place to go, highlighting the human cost of automation.
The New York Times · 11 Jul, 07:37
Spain battles one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
A fast-spreading wildfire in Spain's Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people, making it one of the deadliest in Spanish history. Several victims are believed to be British nationals.
BBC World · 11 Jul, 07:37
Two women injured in Russian drone attack on Kherson
On Saturday morning, Russian forces attacked civilians with drones in Kherson's Korabelny district, injuring a 76-year-old and a 53-year-old woman.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 07:36
Japanese school teaches children how to stay safe around wild bears
Students at Ina West Elementary School in Japan's Nagano Prefecture participate in a bear awareness program held every two years to learn safety measures.
Euronews · 11 Jul, 07:36
Ukraine's General Staff confirms strikes on 18 Russian vessels, oil refinery, oil terminal and other facilities
On the night of July 9-10, Ukraine's defense forces struck multiple Russian military and military-economic targets, including an oil refinery, an oil terminal, and 18 vessels.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Jul, 06:37
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit London Zoo Amid Heatwave to Mark ZSL's 200th Anniversary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited London Zoo to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London, despite temperatures exceeding 30°C.
TVNET · 11 Jul, 06:37
Prosecutors Present 'Devastating' Evidence in Charlie Kirk Murder Case
Prosecutors laid out DNA evidence and a text confession linking 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as defense sought to cast doubt.
BBC World · 11 Jul, 06:37
Trump: Left Clear Instructions to Bomb Iran if He Is Killed
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with The New York Post that he has left instructions to bomb Iran if Tehran succeeds in assassinating him.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 06:36
US demands Iran publicly pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and commit to halting attacks on commercial vessels ahead of scheduled talks on Saturday.
BBC World · 11 Jul, 05:37
Zelenskyy establishes 'long-range impact' command to strike Russian energy sector
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree creating a new military command focused on long-range strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure, aiming to further reduce Moscow's capacity to wage war.
Guardian Ukraina · 11 Jul, 05:37
Peter Falconio murder 25 years on: new footage shows dying killer refused to reveal body location
New police video released ahead of the 25th anniversary of Peter Falconio's murder shows convicted killer Bradley John Murdoch aggressively denying knowledge of the backpacker's body location weeks before his death from cancer.
The Guardian World · 11 Jul, 05:37
European Meteorologists Warn of Potentially Strongest El Niño on Record
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predicts that a record-strong El Niño could develop in the coming months, leading to extreme weather worldwide.
Jauns.lv · 11 Jul, 05:36
Zelenskyy: No One Will Dictate to Ukrainians How to Live
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that no one will ever dictate to Ukrainians how to live, speak, love, be grateful, and which heroes to honor.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 05:36
Prince Harry visits King Charles III with Meghan and children for first time in years
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children on Friday for the first time in four years.
France 24 · 11 Jul, 04:37
Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 4,000 as recovery challenges mount
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 has risen above 4,000, with thousands still missing. The UN has appealed for nearly $300 million in aid as the country faces a massive recovery effort hampered by a degraded economy.
The Guardian World · 11 Jul, 04:37
Fake presidential council in Nigeria got a budget of nearly $1 million
A fraudulent council in Nigeria operated with government offices, staff, and a budget line, despite having no legal basis. It was created using a forged appointment letter, and the director general faces charges while the government investigates how it happened.
BBC World · 11 Jul, 04:36
Explosions in Kyiv Before Air Alert; Russia Attacks with Ballistic Missiles
Kyiv experienced a series of powerful explosions before the air raid alert was announced. Russian forces struck with ballistic missiles, likely from the Bryansk region.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 04:36
Russian forces reach outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, mayor says; city hit by air strike
Zaporizhzhia's mayor announced that Russian forces have reached the city's outskirts, while emergency crews search for survivors after a Russian air strike on the city.
Al Jazeera · 11 Jul, 04:36
European Parliament calls for terrorist listing of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces; Kenya awaits marijuana ruling; Morocco reeling from World Cup exit
The European Parliament has called on EU member states to officially designate Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, Kenya's Rastafarian community awaits a high court ruling on marijuana legalization. Morocco is still reeling from a 2-0 defeat to France, ending the Atlas Lions' historic World Cup journey.
France 24 · 11 Jul, 03:37
Russia's gasoline crisis: As Ukraine strikes refineries, exchange data reveal severe disruptions
Russia faces a gasoline crisis that developed in a month, triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Meduza, analyzing exchange trading data, found that by early July all major refineries had been hit, and roughly 40% of capacity may be offline.
Meduza · 11 Jul, 03:37
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Catherine visits children's hospital: Elegant look and personal meaning
Princess Catherine visited Evelina London Children's Hospital, showing support after her own cancer treatment. She wore a white jacket dress and a bracelet gifted by her daughter Charlotte.
TVNET · 11 Jul, 03:37
US demands Iran publicly state Strait of Hormuz open for all
Washington is pushing for a public statement that Iran will not fire at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Ministry warns of reciprocal action if the US breaches its MoU commitments.
Al Jazeera · 11 Jul, 03:36
Crews drain Trump’s troubled reflecting pool again
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation, championed by Donald Trump, faces new setbacks as water is drained again to address algae blooms and peeling liner, with costs exceeding $16 million.
The Guardian World · 11 Jul, 03:36
US gives Iran 24 hours to publicly renounce attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration has demanded that Iran, by Saturday, July 11, publicly commit to opening the Strait of Hormuz and stop shelling commercial vessels.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 03:36
Trump's Attempt to Stop Canada's Bridge to Detroit Fails – Bridge to Open Anyway
A deal has ended the Trump administration's blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.
The New York Times · 11 Jul, 03:36
Russian strike on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast: one killed
Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast on July 10, causing fires and killing one person.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Jul, 02:38
Ukraine's drone forces strike 13 Russian 'shadow fleet' ships off Crimea overnight
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces attacked 13 Russian shadow fleet ships near Crimea overnight, hitting ten tankers, a dry cargo ship, a ferry, and a tugboat, the unit's commander said.
Jauns.lv · 11 Jul, 02:37
Man charged with murder of wife and two daughters after arrest in South Africa
A 45-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after his wife and two daughters were found dead at their home in Bedfordshire. He was arrested in Johannesburg, South Africa following an international manhunt.
The Guardian World · 11 Jul, 02:37
Russian hackers hack IP cameras in NATO countries to track weapons shipments to Ukraine
Dutch intelligence agencies have revealed that Russian state hackers are systematically hacking civilian IP cameras in European NATO countries to monitor the transit of military equipment and weapons to Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Jul, 02:37
Many Russian soldiers prefer prison to frontline, but military increasingly returns them to war
As of May 2025, over 28,000 Russian soldiers had been convicted of going AWOL. Despite criminal penalties, the military is increasingly sending detainees back to the front rather than allowing them to serve prison time.
Meduza · 11 Jul, 02:37
Crypto billionaires build a world where money buys a vote: The Liberland experiment
Liberland, a micronation on the Danube floodplain, is funded by crypto billionaires and operates on a system where influence can be purchased with digital tokens.
BBC World · 11 Jul, 02:37
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Cuba experienced its ninth nationwide power outage since 2024 and fourth this year on Friday, as the grid collapsed amid a US fuel blockade and aging infrastructure.
Deutsche Welle · 11 Jul, 02:37
Ukraine Creates Permanent Command for Long-Range Strikes
Ukraine is restructuring its Armed Forces by creating a dedicated command for long-range strikes and new Joint Rapid Reaction Forces to enhance deep-strike and frontline capabilities.
Euromaidan Press · 11 Jul, 01:38
New dinosaur species with exceptionally long neck discovered in Thailand
Thai palaeontologists have identified a new long-necked dinosaur species, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils found in Kalasin Province. The plant-eating dinosaur lived about 150 million years ago and measured up to 20 metres in length.
BBC World · 11 Jul, 01:38