Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian strikes as Sudan fighting widens and Gaza burials begin

Russia kept up overnight strikes on Ukraine, with damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa and other areas hit in what officials described as a heavy combined attack on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the latest wave of strikes underscored the pressure on civilian infrastructure.  🔗

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In Sudan, fighting in Kordofan has intensified and the region has become one of the main battlegrounds in the war, with drone strikes spreading across North, West and South Kordofan since late 2025. The escalation points to a widening contest for key territory in the centre of the country.  🔗

In Gaza, Palestinians are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people recovered from the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza City in October 2023. The burials come as families continue to deal with the aftermath of one of the war's deadliest attacks.  🔗

Russia's Supreme Court is preparing legislation that would change how jury trials work, including a proposal to let presiding judges enter the deliberation room. The move would expand judicial influence over juries and marks another significant shift in the country's legal system.  🔗

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In Canada, OpenAI says it is reviewing a report of a failed hacking attempt against the national archives agency after a separate research lab said it had identified the incident. The company has not said whether the attempt was linked to any broader campaign.  🔗

In Australia, Western Australian police have barred at least six people from protesting inside the security zone for next week's Land Forces defence expo in Perth. The restrictions come as authorities prepare for a major security operation around the event.  🔗

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