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Ukrainian air defence units repel Russian missile attack on Kyiv, officials say

Two trains collide in Poland, fire brigade says

In sweltering French hospital, air-conditioned waiting room offers some relief

A patient lying in a hospital bed cools off with an electric fan at the Manhes Private Hospital in Fleury-Merogis near Paris during a heatwave affecting a majority of the country, France, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
A patient lying in a hospital bed cools off with an electric fan at the Manhes Private Hospital in Fleury-Merogis near Paris during a heatwave affecting a majority of the country, France, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies claims

FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain delivers the keynote address at the UAW 2026 CAP Conference, the national conference of the union's political arm attended by top union officials, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain delivers the keynote address at the UAW 2026 CAP Conference, the national conference of the union's political arm attended by top union officials, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Apple removes Russia’s VKontakte from App Store

This illustration photograph shows the logo of Russian social media platform VK displayed on a smartphone in Moscow on June 25, 2026. Apple has removed VKontakte, one of Russia's largest social networks, from its App Store, the Russian company said on June 25, 2026, with the Kremlin calling for an explanation from the California-based tech giant. VKontakte (VK) was launched in 2006 as Russia's answer to Facebook and has since grown to become one of the most popular websites and social media platforms in the country. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP)
This illustration photograph shows the logo of Russian social media platform VK displayed on a smartphone in Moscow on June 25, 2026. Apple has removed VKontakte, one of Russia's largest social networks, from its App Store, the Russian company said on June 25, 2026, with the Kremlin calling for an explanation from the California-based tech giant. VKontakte (VK) was launched in 2006 as Russia's answer to Facebook and has since grown to become one of the most popular websites and social media platforms in the country. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP)

As Europe roasts in a heatwave, Asia’s air-con makers grab some cool cash

epa13063499 A commuter uses an electric fan on a bus during the hot weather in London, Britain, 25 June 2026. The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat, as a heatwave continues to grip much of the country.  EPA/ANDY RAIN
epa13063499 A commuter uses an electric fan on a bus during the hot weather in London, Britain, 25 June 2026. The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat, as a heatwave continues to grip much of the country.  EPA/ANDY RAIN

Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding vote

FILE PHOTO: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R), and his wife Begona Gomez, attend a speech at Tsinghua University, in Beijing, China, 13 April, 2026. Pedro Sanchez is on an official visit to China until 15 April 2026.    ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R), and his wife Begona Gomez, attend a speech at Tsinghua University, in Beijing, China, 13 April, 2026. Pedro Sanchez is on an official visit to China until 15 April 2026.    ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Danish police find no proof drones caused Copenhagen Airport shutdown

Chief Police Inspector Soeren Thomassen and Police Inspector Mads Helios comment on reports on drone observations over Copenhagen Airport last year, at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 25, 2026.  Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS
Chief Police Inspector Soeren Thomassen and Police Inspector Mads Helios comment on reports on drone observations over Copenhagen Airport last year, at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 25, 2026.  Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS

Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara, media says

Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the alliance’s partners in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, on July 7 and 8.
Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the alliance’s partners in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, on July 7 and 8.

US DFC and World Bank's MIGA to set up political risk insurance for Ukraine fund

Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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