Ukraine power disruptions, Sudan’s drone allegations, Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Russian attacks have halted electricity generation at three thermal plants, DTEK says, adding to widespread power disruptions in Ukraine. Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council attributes hundreds of deaths to drone attacks, while the government has brought allegations about Ethiopian launch sites to two international councils. Africa CDC’s latest figures put Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 5,372, as researchers begin vaccine trials against the outbreak strain.
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Conflict
DTEK says Russian attacks shut 3 Ukrainian power plants
DTEK says three thermal plants stopped generating electricity after Russian attacks, adding plant shutdowns to widespread power disruptions. Ukrainian officials also describe damage to a hospital department where patients were receiving treatment.
Kyiv loses water, Kyivvodokanal says, as entire metro shuts
Kyiv’s water supply stopped and its entire metro network was suspended after attacks on energy infrastructure. The water supplier said residents could collect drinking water from public wells and that service would take time to return even after power is restored.
Sudan’s sovereignty council attributes 484 civilian deaths to drones
Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council attributes hundreds of deaths to drone attacks, while the government has taken its allegations about Ethiopian launch sites to two international councils.
Updated
Russian strikes kill at least 33 at Ukraine aid center, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy put the death toll from Russian strikes on an aid center at at least 33, as police and rescue teams worked to reach residents believed trapped under the rubble.
Crimean cities impose power cuts after strikes, authorities say
Emergency cuts have returned across parts of annexed Crimea after Ukrainian attacks, authorities say, leaving Sevastopol unable to maintain its previous electricity schedule while repairs proceed.
UN verifies almost 2,000 attacks on education in Ukraine, UNICEF says
UNICEF says verified attacks on educational facilities have continued as air-raid alarms interrupt schooling. Its percentages compare alarm duration with scheduled class time, not measured learning loss. The agency is working with Ukraine’s government on shelters, learning recovery and mental health support.
24 seafarers killed in Hormuz region since war began, maritime body says
The maritime body’s cumulative regional estimate counts deaths across the war, while US forces organize and protect ship transits and President Donald Trump has outlined plans for renewed attacks on Iran.
Government
Updated
DR Congo Ebola deaths reach 5,372, Africa health agency says
The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounts for 5,372 Ebola deaths in Africa CDC’s latest figures. Researchers have begun vaccine trials against the outbreak strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Armenia to ban some plastic bags and single-use plastics in retail
Armenia’s coming retail restrictions cover specified bags, containers and tableware while exempting certain packaging used for goods sold by weight.
Armenia’s prime minister presents 2027 budget draft to committees
Armenia’s draft budget proposes new senior foster care and broader compensation for Soviet-era depositors. Lawmakers are examining the allocations before submitting written proposals and considering the bill in a plenary session.
Elections
Updated
At least 4 California election workers receive federal subpoenas
Federal grand-jury subpoenas seek California election records and employee testimony amid a dispute over alleged noncitizen voting. Restored court restrictions limit demands backed by prosecution threats while the appeals court reconsiders the case.
Security
European police arrest 7 and seize over 100 scam servers
European authorities arrested 7 suspects and seized more than 100 servers in an investment-fraud investigation. They seek the suspects' surrender or extradition to Germany and are analyzing electronic evidence.
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Government
Cali Fund receives just $7,085 against $1 billion annual goal
UK cuts Commonwealth aid from £546 million to a projected £131 million
UK commits £40 million (about $53.6 million) to Caribbean infrastructure
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Google to disable superintelligence (SI) on K–12 student accounts by default
Libya’s religious authority rules against Nike-logo clothing
UK government proposes lifetime pension income option
US agency offers up to $1 million to study gender dysphoria and violence
Germany’s Chancellor Merz says bill to block Berlin housing takeover is ready
Germany’s regulator selects 11 backup power projects
Sweden’s parliament rejects Thand Ringqvist’s government
UK standards committee clears MP James McMurdock of rule breach
Brazil publishes roadmaps on fossil fuels and deforestation
Senegal’s parliament rejects revised 2026 budget
Vietnam updates used electronics import ban from 1 January 2027
EU Commission approves JD.com’s $2.5 billion Ceconomy deal conditionally
UK auditor finds bodies often cannot estimate climate costs
Lebanon’s Energy Ministry cuts power to about 100 public bodies, media say
UK regulators seek views on credit-union rule changes
Armenia’s welfare ministry proposes extending pension cashback
US environmental agency ends factory-farm emissions estimates work
Armenia launches biometric document system as thousands preregister
Armenia plans to commission designs for TRIPP transport project
Colombian judge restricts further National Museum removals
British Gas resumes forced prepayment meter installations
Elections
Judge reportedly dismisses US Justice Department’s Alaska Senate lawsuit
South Africans vote in local elections
US Supreme Court rejects bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
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Security
Uganda’s military brings first troops home from Somalia
US transport safety board sends team after Florida crash kills all 9 aboard
Greenland’s parliament approves US security agreement
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US authorities charge Robin Martin over hundreds of powder letters
Australia bans Wooyang Venus from ports for 90 days
Syria arrests 2 over alleged Hezbollah refinery plot, intelligence says
UK prosecutors charge Reform councillor with 12 counts of rape
Trump says $4 billion in Israel aid will end at year-end
India’s navy frees 20 Iranian crew members from pirates
Armenia’s Investigative Committee reviews murders dating to the 1990s
Azerbaijan returns 11 cyberfraud suspects from Ukraine, ministry says
UK cyber agency sees superintelligence ransomware attack as highly likely
Rights
London’s High Court rejects bid to block sexual-misconduct reporting
Ukraine charges Zelensky’s former spokesperson with treason
US judge jails former High Museum executive Brady Lum for 12 months
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Armenia’s investigators decide to charge Nalbandyan, committee chief says
Armenia’s investigators receive ex-MP Hayk Sargsyan case, chairman says
Germany’s justice minister proposes criminalizing verbal sexual harassment
US judge dismisses government lawsuit for Harvard applicant records
France opens inquiry into Beirut bombing that killed 7 civilians
European rights court rejects Azerbaijan’s referral request
Armenia’s court bars transfers of ex-governor’s 5.38 hectares
Israeli police detain 2 journalists after settler attack
Reporters Without Borders names 33 press freedom predators
Armenia’s judicial council reprimands judge Gevorg Manukyan
Australian court jails tourist for 5 years and 9 months for manslaughter
Armenia’s court orders AMD 5.251 million for Areni, prosecutors say
Armenia’s court orders AMD 128 million for Hrazdan, prosecutors say
Georgia’s prosecutors charge former PM Irakli Gharibashvili with bribery
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