At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strikes near Kyiv

A 14-year-old girl is among the dead after an attack near the capital overnight, the region’s governor said.
Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

The drugs have a delayed effect which “increases the risk of overdose”, the institute has advised.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president’s speeches to place lucrative bets.
Forget Starbucks coffee – Gen Z like their drinks ice cold

Young consumers are choosing cold, customisable drinks and coffee chains are racing to catch up.
Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China – and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country’s economy.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland’s vital fishing industry.
How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading

Families across the globe share how free books from Parton’s Imagination Library helped their children.
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says

Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.