Russia fires dozens of missiles at Ukraine as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions
Russia has launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles over Ukraine, striking energy and logistics infrastructure and residential areas in Kiev, where casualties and injuries were reported.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was investing more in attacks than diplomacy and called for strengthening air defenses as the war enters its fourth year.
Meanwhile, Hungary is threatening to block the European Union's new sanctions package against Russia due to disputes over oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline.
Violence erupts after Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss 'El Mencho'
The head of the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during an operation by special forces of the Mexican army and National Guard in the western state of Jalisco, with intelligence support from US authorities.
His killing sparked an immediate wave of violence in several states across the country, where cartel members burned vehicles, blocked highways and clashed with security forces, forcing authorities to suspend flights and advise citizens to stay home.
"El Mencho" was considered one of the most dangerous and most wanted traffickers in the world, with a $15 million bounty offered by the US, and led one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Mexico and Latin America.
Norway (population: 5.7 million) beats the US (342 million) to top the medals table at the Winter Olympics
Norway topped the medal table at the Winter Olympics with 18 gold medals and 41 total, leaving behind the USA, which came in second with 12 gold medals and 33 total.
The Norwegians' success was historic, as the 18 gold medals constitute the highest record ever won by a country at a Winter Olympics, with skier Johannes Hosflot Klaebo winning six gold medals alone.
Experts attribute Norway's dominance to its strong tradition in winter sports, investment in sports and emphasis on children's participation and development, rather than early competition.
Holy bones: Thousands of pilgrims flock to see the historic remains of St. Francis of Assisi
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have gathered in Assisi, Italy, to see for the first time the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of his death, on display in the Basilica of Saint Francis.
Around 400,000 people have registered to venerate the relics of the saint, who is known as a symbol of peace, humility and brotherhood.
The commemorations will continue with other religious and cultural activities, including an announced visit by Pope Leo XIV in August.
