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Air strikes

Ukrainian pride on the line as Kostyuk faces Andreeva

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts during her quarter final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts during her quarter final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Five dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say

Smoke rises in the background after an overnight Russian missile and drone strike in Kyiv on June 2. Russia struck major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv early that day.
Smoke rises in the background after an overnight Russian missile and drone strike in Kyiv on June 2. Russia struck major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv early that day.

Israeli strike kills at least two, wounds 12 at Gaza seaport cafe, medics say

Palestinians gathering at the site of a May 31 Israeli air strike on a cafe in Gaza City's seaport.
Palestinians gathering at the site of a May 31 Israeli air strike on a cafe in Gaza City's seaport.

US strikes Iran again, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz seen from the beach of Iran's Bandar Abbas. The military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz seen from the beach of Iran's Bandar Abbas. The military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

Rubio says US still prepared to mediate on Ukraine after Russian strikes

The Russian strike over the weekend was one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv since the war began.
The Russian strike over the weekend was one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv since the war began.

As Trump weighs return to conflict in Iran, here’s what could be targeted next

Smoke rising after coordinated US and Israeli air strikes in Tehran on  March 1, 2026.
Smoke rising after coordinated US and Israeli air strikes in Tehran on  March 1, 2026.

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, Kyiv says it hit elite drone command unit

Russia said Ukraine had hit a student dormitory in Ukraine's occupied Luhansk region, while Ukraine accused Moscow of manipulation and said it had struck the headquarters of Russia’s elite Rubicon drone unit.
Russia said Ukraine had hit a student dormitory in Ukraine's occupied Luhansk region, while Ukraine accused Moscow of manipulation and said it had struck the headquarters of Russia’s elite Rubicon drone unit.

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Relatives attend the funeral of victims killed in the Israeli strike on the southern village of Deïr Qanoun En-Nahr.
Relatives attend the funeral of victims killed in the Israeli strike on the southern village of Deïr Qanoun En-Nahr.

Russian attacks Odesa and Dnipro; Ukraine strikes Belgorod region

A Ukrainian rescuer at the site of an air attack in Odesa on May 18. Officials said Russia launched strikes at Ukraine overnight, hitting residential buildings, a school and a kindergarten in Odesa.
A Ukrainian rescuer at the site of an air attack in Odesa on May 18. Officials said Russia launched strikes at Ukraine overnight, hitting residential buildings, a school and a kindergarten in Odesa.

Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP)
US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP)

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.