Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as Gaza, Iran and Sri Lanka crises deepen
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, and Ukrainian air defences shot down none of them because of a shortage of interceptor missiles, with a residential building hit in the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still continuing for Kostyantynivka and rejected Moscow's claim that the eastern town had fallen. π πOn the diplomatic and military front, Ukraine is seeking defence deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, while alliance leaders are due to gather in Ankara for a summit dominated by defence spending and support for Kyiv. Separately, Donald Trump spoke... [Continue Reading]
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RSF attacks on villages in Darfur kill dozens as UN warns of rising attacks on children
Multiple villages in Darfur have been razed in attacks attributed to the Rapid Support Forces, with dozens of people reported killed. The violence is the latest escalation in Sudan's wider conflict and has added to fears for civilians in the western region. The report also says the United Nations has warned of a rise in attacks on children.The incident was reported on 6 July 2026, with the source describing the destruction of several villages and a death toll in the dozens. No precise breakdown of the casualties was provided in the supplied material. The warning from the United Nations points... [Continue Reading]
UN General Assembly holds genocide-prevention session amid Gaza, Darfur and Myanmar crises
The United Nations General Assembly met in New York on Monday for a plenary session focused on the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The discussion came as the world body faced renewed scrutiny over its response to major crises in Gaza, Darfur and Myanmar. The session was framed around the question of how states should act to stop mass atrocities before they escalate further.The meeting took place at UN headquarters in New York and was described as a discussion of nations' responsibility to prevent atrocity crimes. The timing was notable because the session coincided... [Continue Reading]
