Russian Bombing Kills 24 at Ukraine Aid Centre

Kyiv says Russian aerial bombing killed 24 people at an aid centre in a southern Ukrainian village. Local officials said 27 people had been missing after at least nine 3,000kg bombs hit the area.

Fighting Resumes in Kherson After Record Ceasefire

Fighting returned to the Kherson region after a six-day truce, the longest ceasefire of the Ukraine war. The truce allowed hundreds of residents of a Russian-occupied city to evacuate before it ended.

Iran Signals Hormuz Reopening Within Two Days

Iranian officials said the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, could reopen in two days as part of a deal with the United States, while preparing for possible all-out war. Qatar has led mediation over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible US strikes on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections.

Sudan's Power System Hit by Drone Attacks

Drone attacks have extended a campaign targeting Sudan's power system, disrupting electricity supplies. The army reported new defections from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Seven Dead on Migrant Boat Bound for Canary Islands

At least seven migrants died aboard a boat carrying 139 people bound for the Canary Islands after a storm hit.

Israeli Coalition Race Between Netanyahu and Eisenkot

Party leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot will make competing cases to Israel's president for the first chance to build a governing coalition. Israeli forces also ended their lockdown of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, though attacks on a school continued.

UN Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara Ends

The UN's peacekeeping mission in the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations after 35 years. The territory, once ruled by Spain, is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.

Reparations for Slavery Remain Off Commonwealth Summit Agenda

British officials reportedly opposed putting slavery reparations on the agenda of the Commonwealth leaders' summit in Antigua and Barbuda. The UK prime minister has agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice, but the issue remains off the formal agenda. King Charles's Caribbean tour drew both celebratory events and calls for the British state to atone for slavery's toll.

Ryanair Warns of Pay Freeze and Higher Fares

Ryanair says it may freeze workers' pay and raise airfares. The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless the US-Israel war with Iran ends.

China Makes Dependence Harder to Escape

China is making it harder for other countries to reduce their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology, beyond its well-known control of rare earths. Rivals seeking alternatives face obstacles tied to Chinese production.

Cyber-Attack Raises Shop Freezer Temperatures Across Europe

Freezers in shops across seven European countries were reportedly hit by a cyber-attack. Temperatures in several shops rose as high as 50C.

Hacked Air Alert Apps Send Fake Nuclear Warnings

Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps were hacked on Sunday evening, sending fake nuclear warnings. Neither government has confirmed who was responsible.

New Global Plan to Save Nature Lacks Funding

A new action plan aims to rescue the 2030 nature targets, but financing remains inadequate to meet them.

Rare Oil Beetle Rediscovered in Wales

The short-necked oil beetle, feared extinct in Wales after recent surveys, has been found in the country again after 60 years.