Ukraine Faces Power Cuts and Satellite Restrictions

A large attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv. Separately, Elon Musk said the US government may be behind slowdowns in Starlink internet speeds that Ukraine relies on for drone operations, which Ukraine says are still limiting its battlefield missions.

Drone Strikes Sink Black Sea Shipping

Suspected Russian drones have sunk or damaged five ships near Bulgaria and Romania. NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses to the region in response.

Mourning Victims of Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport

A Houthi attack on a Saudi Arabian airport was the militia's most lethal strike against Saudi Arabia during their long conflict. Families of the victims are asking why the attack happened.

Denmark Pushes Back on US Greenland Resource Claims

President Trump has touted oil and mineral deals in Greenland. Denmark says the recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights and reinforces Greenland's sovereignty.

Taliban Suspend BBC Broadcasts in Afghanistan

The Taliban government has suspended BBC broadcasts across Afghanistan. It has intensified its press crackdown in recent months, having previously targeted mainly Afghan news outlets.

Turkey Replaces Leadership at Five Major Outlets

Turkish authorities raided a pro-opposition TV station and appointed an overseer to the last major news channel critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Leadership at five major news outlets has now been replaced.

Student Protests in Albania Turn Violent

Thousands of students in Albania are protesting for better university conditions and job prospects. On the second day of demonstrations, protesters set government buildings alight.

Pope Leo Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, 71, was diagnosed with lung cancer after a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday. Doctors say he is walking and recovering as expected, and he is expected to spend about a week in hospital.

Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case, a relative of the first victim. The first victim, a man who had travelled to Kenya from DR Congo, died last week.

Netflix to Cut 1,000 Jobs

Netflix plans to cut 1,000 jobs, its steepest reduction since 2022. The cuts equal around 6% of the streaming company's total workforce worldwide.

Fridge Hack Hits 700 Supermarkets

A cyberattack on refrigeration systems at 700 supermarkets cost millions and sparked fires. The attackers exploited outdated devices that were exposed to the internet.

Mexico Bans Violent Content for Under-18s Online

President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of violent material for people under 18 on social media. The government has said it could introduce tougher measures.

NASA Accelerates Venus Missions

NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation are gaining momentum. The agency says it is staffing up and accelerating the work.

PSG Beat Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain scored three first-half goals against Manchester City. An Erling Haaland brace almost brought City back into the match.

Real Madrid Come Back to Beat Roma 4-3

Real Madrid overturned a 3-1 deficit to beat Roma 4-3 away in a Champions League match. The win eases pressure on manager Jose Mourinho, who previously coached Roma.

West Indies Level T20 Series Against India

West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20 to level the series. Shai Hope scored 102 in the match.