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Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
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Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war

Russia launched its largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since the war began, killing one person and injuring 15 across six districts, exacerbating Ukraine's challenges amid a shortage of air defense missiles.

Why it matters

This attack signifies a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to sophisticated missile strikes due to dwindling air defense capabilities and potentially influencing international support for military aid.

aljazeera.com
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Europe

Roggero Case, Meloni: "I told Nordio to activate for grace. Disproportionate penalty: stress and fear must be evaluated."

Meloni argues that Roggero's sentence is disproportionate, emphasizing the psychological trauma and fear experienced during an armed robbery. She believes the justice system should consider the 'fight or flight' response in such situations and questions the severity of his penalty compared to sentences for other serious crimes.

repubblica.it
Economy

‘Good growth in every postcode’: Burnham’s economic to-do list in seven charts

The article outlines the ambitious economic agenda of incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham, focusing on his plans for reindustrialisation, extensive devolution of power, and immediate measures to address the cost of living crisis. It highlights the complexities and headwinds facing these priorities, from public finance pressures to expert warnings about the feasibility of certain stra


theguardian.com
Crypto

French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block Polymarket

The French National Gambling Authority (ANJ) has mandated ISPs to block access to Polymarket, citing concerns over its classification as unauthorized gambling, potential market manipulation, and a lack of protective mechanisms. This move aligns with similar regulatory actions taken by numerous other countries against the platform.

cointelegraph.com
Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha
Europe

Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha

Iran launched two waves of missile strikes on Qatar, reportedly targeting the Al-Udeid US airbase, amidst ongoing threats to Gulf countries over its confrontation with the US in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks followed the collapse of a ceasefire deal and renewed Iranian aggression across the region, despite Qatar's role as a key mediator.

euronews.com

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