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A drone strike on a bus in Russian-controlled Donetsk killed seven people and wounded 11 others on Wednesday, according to the region's Kremlin-appointed leader. The attack marks one of the deadlier single incidents in the occupied territory in recent weeks. Both sides in the conflict have increasingly relied on drone warfare to strike targets deep within contested and held areas.
Read article →A drone strike on a civilian bus travelling between Moscow and Simferopol killed seven people in Russian-controlled Ukrainian territory, according to officials. The attack targeted a route connecting Russia to occupied Crimea, a strategically significant corridor that has seen repeated military activity. The incident marks another escalation in strikes on civilian infrastructure across the contested region.
Read article →Europe is doubling down on digital sovereignty, with EU officials pushing a homegrown tech agenda to reduce reliance on foreign platforms and infrastructure. Tech chief Henna Virkkunen raised the alarm over so-called "kill switches" — vulnerabilities that could allow outside governments or corporations to cut off critical services at will. The initiative reflects growing unease in Brussels that dependence on non-European technology leaves the bloc exposed to geopolitical pressure.
Read article →A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death for the deadly attack on worshippers at a Catholic church, delivering a rare conviction in a country where mass violence often goes unpunished. A fifth suspect was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The verdict signals a significant moment for accountability in a region long plagued by religious violence.
Read article →Secretary of State Rubio has drawn a hard line on Iran negotiations, stating that sanctions relief will only come if Tehran surrenders its enriched uranium stockpile entirely. The statement effectively kills any deal tethered to Strait of Hormuz access, narrowing the diplomatic path considerably. As direct attacks continue on day 96, the US position signals a maximalist stance that leaves little room for a middle-ground agreement.
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