Ukraine mall strike, Israel settlement push, Hong Kong verdict and DRC Ebola response
Today’s international news centers on overlapping security and accountability pressures: Russia’s latest attacks deepened Ukraine’s civilian toll, Israel’s West Bank settlement push and Gaza aid-worker probe decision drew new criticism, Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organizers were convicted, and DR Congo moved toward an Ebola vaccine trial as cases accelerate.
Russia’s double-tap strike hits a Ukrainian shopping mall
A Russian drone attack struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih in two waves, killing at least 15 people and injuring 130, including 23 children, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the second strike targeted emergency workers at the scene. The attack followed a deadly Russian strike on Kyiv a day earlier and came as Ukraine continued strikes on Russian energy and military targets.
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Israel faces pressure over West Bank settlements and Gaza accountability
Israeli settlers returned to Kadim in the occupied West Bank two decades after its evacuation, as the current government advances a broader settlement drive around Jenin and the sensitive E1 area. At the same time, the UK, Canada and Australia condemned Israel’s decision not to open a criminal probe into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike that killed seven aid workers, calling for justice and stronger protection for humanitarian staff.
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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organizers convicted under security law
A Hong Kong court convicted Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion under the national security law over their roles in the former alliance that organized annual Tiananmen crackdown vigils. Albert Ho had pleaded guilty earlier. Lee and Chow face up to 10 years in prison, while rights groups say the case reflects shrinking space for public remembrance and peaceful political expression.
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DR Congo prepares Ebola vaccine trial as outbreak accelerates
DR Congo is preparing to use Ervebo vaccine doses in a Phase 3 trial to test whether it can protect against the Bundibugyo Ebola species now spreading in the country. WHO and Africa CDC said 70,000 doses were allocated, including 20,000 for the trial and 50,000 for frontline and health workers. BBC reported close to 2,500 deaths in the outbreak, with WHO officials warning that transmission is expanding faster than the response.
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Germany investigates hidden weapons cache near Berlin
German authorities said a hidden weapons cache discovered near Berlin was intended for attacks, and a suspect arrested in Romania is being sought for extradition. Prosecutors are investigating suspected foreign intelligence activity and preparation of a serious crime threatening Germany’s security. German media have reported possible links to Russian intelligence, though officials have not publicly confirmed attribution.
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