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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian jet-powered drones struck two kindergartens, two schools, a residential building, an auto repair shop, warehouses and communications facilities in Kyiv in a single day. He argued that targeting children's facilities and civilian infrastructure would be condemned anywhere in the world, as Ukraine continues to report heavy overnight drone attacks on the capital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says emergency teams are working virtually nonstop to deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on cities and communities. He called Russia's forces terrorists targeting civilians and purely civilian sites day and night, citing damage in Kyiv including a depot at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station.

Russia has in recent weeks begun targeting Ukrainian border crossings, according to reports. Ukraine is now responding by striking Russian border crossings, including ones on its border with Belarus. A drone strike was reported next to a Russian border crossing with Belarus, highlighting how the war is expanding to infrastructure on both sides of the frontier.

US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning, reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, was said to have been shared with European governments by the CIA Director. The report is drawing heavy attention across Italy, France and Spain, where officials have not yet publicly confirmed the intelligence.

Russian drone attacks struck residential apartment buildings, office blocks and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing at least seven people. The overnight barrage caused significant damage in populated urban areas, with rescue crews working at the impact sites. It is part of the continuing pattern of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire and peace negotiations.

Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of the Russian army, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says additional North Korean troops are being deployed to support Russia's war effort. The dual announcements point to Moscow deepening its manpower resources as the invasion of Ukraine continues, and are drawing attention to the growing international dimensions of the conflict.

US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning, first reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, was allegedly shared with European governments following discussions involving the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, Italy and France, where officials have yet to publicly confirm the intelligence.

US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning was shared with European governments, according to Spain's El Mundo, following briefings by the CIA Director. The report is circulating widely across Spanish, French and Italian social media, raising concern about Russian activity inside NATO territory.

Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people and wounded around 80, Ukrainian officials say. The attacks hit populated areas, adding to the heavy civilian toll of the war as Russia continues its campaign of strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The assault is drawing renewed international attention to the ongoing conflict and calls for continued support for Ukraine.

An 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home in Spain in dramatic scenes, drawing attention to the country's deepening housing shortage. The eviction has sparked public outrage and renewed debate over rising rents, limited affordable housing, and protections for vulnerable tenants, with many calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.

UN human rights experts have warned that the Trump administration's practice of deporting migrants to third countries rather than their nations of origin violates international human rights law. The warning, reported by The Guardian, adds to growing international criticism of US deportation policies, which have seen people sent to countries where they have no ties and may face persecution or harm.

Hundreds of Muslims gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government maintains the action is needed to widen roads ahead of a major Hindu pilgrimage expected in 2028. Protesters view the demolition as unjust targeting of a historic religious site.

Sudanese families returning to the capital after waves of displacement are finding Khartoum largely uninhabitable, with the civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces having destroyed homes, infrastructure and basic services. Millions are confronting ruined neighbourhoods, scarce water and electricity, and little prospect of rebuilding while fighting continues across the country.

Chinese equities fell sharply, with the CSI 300 down around 2.2% and the Shanghai Composite off roughly 1.7%, as investors reacted to renewed economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Attention also turned to China's holdings of U.S. debt, with traders weighing what the market turmoil means for broader global sentiment.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is carrying out a new mobilization wave while deploying North Korean troops against Ukrainian forces. He called on Western allies to respond, arguing the involvement of foreign soldiers shows Moscow has no intention of ending the war. Officials in Kyiv say the combined pressure on the front line is intensifying.

Authorities in Gaza say they have documented more than 5,100 violations of the ceasefire agreement by Israel, and are warning of an 'imminent catastrophe' as winter approaches for the territory's displaced population. The figures come amid continued international scrutiny of the fragile truce and growing concern over humanitarian conditions heading into the cold season.

Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan rebel forces, a claim reported by major outlets including AP, ABC News and The Washington Post. The accusation threatens to further strain Ethiopia's ties with its neighbours and escalates rhetoric around the Tigray conflict, drawing attention across the Horn of Africa and beyond.

French police fired tear gas at a group of migrants on a beach in northern France as authorities moved in to stop them from attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain. Footage of the confrontation is drawing attention and renewed criticism of the ongoing efforts to block small-boat crossings.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week, killing eight people and injuring dozens across Ukraine. The figures underscore the continued intensity of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Figures circulating widely put Sudan's devastating conflict at 12 million people displaced, roughly 150,000 civilian deaths, plus reported ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. German-language commentary argues the crisis receives far less public attention and solidarity than other conflicts, with the phrase that people in Sudan 'die quietly' resonating among users calling for more awareness and support.

An Israeli strike hit an apartment building west of Gaza City, wounding children among the residents, according to Middle East Eye reporting. The attack adds to the mounting civilian toll in Gaza, where densely populated residential areas have repeatedly come under fire. Casualty figures and further details from the scene remain limited as medics respond.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and 17 entities over the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures, announced by the Council of the EU, target those deemed responsible for the forced transfers, which have been a central issue in international criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least four people, according to a report by Middle East Eye. The deaths come amid continuing Israeli military operations in the territory, which has faced sustained bombardment and a humanitarian crisis. Casualties are being reported daily as fighting persists and international pressure for a ceasefire continues.