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A Ukrainian drone attack on the locomotive of the Moscow-Simferopol passenger train in Crimea killed the assistant driver and wounded the driver. Russian officials condemned the strike as a war crime and said it complicates peace efforts, while train services were suspended and passengers evacuated.
Moscow-installed authorities in Crimea say at least four people were killed in Ukrainian drone strikes, including an attack on a commuter train near Kerch. Ukraine has not commented on the incidents. The attacks mark an intensification of Kyiv's strikes on the peninsula and inside Russia.
The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have endorsed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following a meeting in London. The move comes amid continued drone attacks and Russian strikes, with Moscow dismissing the proposal for now.
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and walking to the ambulance, according to reports. The match was called off, and the incident is the second time Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch, following his 2021 cardiac arrest.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but regained consciousness and was able to walk off the field. He spent the night in hospital and later posted on Instagram that he is 'doing well' at home with his family. The match was abandoned after the incident, and doctors said his implanted defibrillator responded as it should.
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, with his Civil Contract party securing 49.8% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance, which disputes the result, won 23.2%. The vote is seen as a turning point in Armenia's shift toward the EU amid Russian economic pressure.
The United States is set to deport nearly two dozen migrants, including Iranians, to the Central African Republic under a newly agreed third-country deal. Lawyers and officials say the first flight could carry about 20 people, with concerns about the deportees' safety in a country the US State Department advises against visiting.
Peruvians voted on Sunday in a presidential runoff between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist congressmember Roberto Sanchez, concluding an election season marked by confusion, protests, and legal issues. The vote comes as the country faces deep political instability, with nine presidents in a decade, and follows a first round in April that featured 35 candidates and a delayed count.
Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election that could cement the country's shift towards Europe and away from its traditional alliance with Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party is the favourite, but the vote is being closely watched by Moscow, Brussels, and Washington, with Russia imposing trade restrictions and the EU offering economic support.
A naval drone that exploded in Romania's civilian port of Constanta was Ukrainian, part of a group of unmanned surface vessels, according to Romanian President Nicusor Dan. The incident caused damage to a dock and a vessel but no casualties, prompting a search for remaining drones.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the French Open women's singles title, becoming the youngest champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992. Chwalinska, a qualifier, fell short in her bid to become the first qualifier to win the title.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said Russia demonstrated flexibility at the 2025 Anchorage summit while holding firm on its core goals in Ukraine. She criticized European leaders for 'imitating' dialogue and urged them to draft a concrete peace plan before naming a negotiator.
Ministers are being urged to treat the UK’s food supply as an immediate national priority amid warnings of complacency over risks from fuel shortages, cyber attacks, and extreme weather. The Cold Chain Federation and food experts warn of a potential crisis, citing import dependence, climate change, and the impact of the Iran war on fuel and fertiliser prices.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems shot down 911 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and 13 guided aerial bombs over the past day. The ministry also released cumulative destruction figures for the special military operation, which have varied across recent reports.
The UN World Food Programme warns that up to 45 million additional people could be pushed into hunger as the Iran conflict continues to drive up energy and food prices. New data highlights acute food insecurity in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with aid operations strained by funding shortfalls and rising operational costs.
Ukrainian armed forces conducted multiple shelling attacks on the Donetsk People's Republic, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Reports vary on the exact number of attacks and casualties, with DPR officials reporting between one and 17 wounded and up to eight killed in separate incidents.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe is ready for negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, according to TASS. Moscow has reportedly named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as preferred negotiator, while ex-top diplomat Sigmar Gabriel urged Europe to step up and propose Merkel or Stubb as mediators.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, pledging to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy. The event comes ahead of a scheduled visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting deepening ties between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees no point in such talks. Zelenskyy had published an open letter urging direct negotiations to end the war, but Putin described the letter as rude and insincere, while Zelenskyy accused Russia of choosing war.
EU and Western Balkan leaders gathered in Montenegro for a summit focused on accelerating EU enlargement, with a new Franco-German initiative offering incentives for faster reforms. Host Montenegro is seen as the frontrunner among six candidate countries, while geopolitical tensions with Russia and China loom large.