Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia's largest oil refineries
Ukrainian drones struck one of Russia's largest oil refineries, causing explosions and a large fire, according to the Ukrainian military and Russian officials.
The attack targeted the Kirishi refinery, in the Leningrad region of northwestern Russia, and is part of a series of Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure in Russia, which Kiev says helps finance the Kremlin's occupation of Ukraine.
The refinery is operated by the giant Russian oil company, Surgutneftegas, and produces around 18 million tons of crude oil per year, making it one of the three largest in Russia by production.
Qatar condemns Israel as Arab and Muslim countries seek joint response
Qatar condemned Israel on Sunday as foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries gathered to discuss a coordinated response to the Israeli attack on Doha, which targeted the leadership of the militant organization Hamas.
"We appreciate the solidarity of brotherly Arab and Islamic countries, as well as friendly countries from the international community that condemned this barbaric Israeli attack," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday.
Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Qatar's foreign minister, made the comments ahead of an emergency meeting on Monday with the leaders of the respective countries.
US and China to hold second round of trade talks in Spain
US and Chinese officials will hold a second day of trade talks in Spain on Monday, as the deadline for the Chinese company that owns TikTok to find a buyer or face a ban in the US approaches.
The negotiations are being led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The talks represent the latest attempt to end the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Top trade delegations from Beijing and Washington last met in July, when they agreed to extend the tariff truce for another 90 days, until November 10.
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton found dead in his home
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The 46-year-old lightweight and middleweight champion was one of the most beloved boxers in British boxing history.
Greater Manchester Police announced that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Hatton was first crowned world champion in 2005 when he defeated Kosta Tszyu. He retired from boxing in 2022, but later announced a comeback with a fight scheduled for December of this year.
