At least 14 people killed in overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Kiev
A Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, in the early hours of Tuesday killed at least 14 people and wounded more than 30 others, according to Ukrainian officials.
The attack is the latest in a series of massive drone and missile strikes on Kiev. It came as world leaders gathered for the Group of Seven – or G7 – summit in Canada, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend.
Israel attacks Iran's state TV station, disrupting "propaganda" broadcast
An Iranian state television journalist was forced to interrupt a live broadcast on Monday when an explosion occurred an hour after Israel issued a warning to evacuate the area of ??Tehran where the television studios are located.
Smoke was seen rising from at least three locations in the Iranian capital.
The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network said the studio was filling with dust after "the sound of aggression against the homeland, the sound of aggression against truth and justice."
Germany, France boost security around Jewish sites amid growing threats from Iran
Germany has announced it is increasing security around Israeli and Jewish sites within its borders due to growing concerns about possible attacks from Iran. France has also imposed similar measures.
Amichai Chikli, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs, spoke to Euronews, warning that the threat to Jewish communities and Israeli embassies is now greater than ever.
Kazakhstan engages Russia and China to build first nuclear power plants since Soviet era
Kazakhstan has chosen Russian state company Rosatom and Chinese corporation CNNC to lead separate projects to build its first nuclear power plants, marking the country's return to nuclear energy after the closure of its last reactor in 1999.
The move, backed by nearly 70% of voters in a national referendum and by Kazakhstan's president, aims to reduce dependence on coal-fired power plants and diversify energy sources. As one of the world's largest uranium producers, Kazakhstan is also looking to tap the resource for its own energy needs.
