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Russian ballistic missiles kill at least five — Reuters
Missiles strike Kyiv before dawn as sanctions, debt, and a mine collapse compete for the morning's attention.
Five confirmed dead in Ukraine, more than a hundred in the Central African Republic, and zero named dead across the morning's widest-reaching stories.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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Trump warns third countries against aiding Iran
President Donald Trump announced that any country allowing its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to assist Iran will face severe economic penalties from the United States. The warning extends existing pressure on Tehran to third-party nations that maintain trade or financial ties with Iran. The move represents an escalation of the maximum pressure campaign the Trump administration has pursued toward Iran.
"Any country that allows its financial institutions or businesses to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face tremendous economic consequences."
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Harry and Meghan May Return to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reported to be considering a return to the United Kingdom, though their residential plans remain unconfirmed. The couple retain their non-working royal status, meaning no official duties would accompany any move. Coverage has been led primarily by British outlets, reflecting the ongoing interest of the UK press in the pair's choices.
"The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live."
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IDF opens criminal inquiry into Hind Rajab killing
The Israeli military has confirmed that soldiers fired on the car in which five-year-old Hind Rajab and six relatives were killed in Gaza, and has opened a criminal investigation into the incident. A separate probe covers the deaths of two Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics sent to rescue her. The Military Police Criminal Investigation Division will examine whether failures in coordinating the ambulance's movement contributed to the killings.
"Due to alleged failures in the co-ordination of the movement of the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance, it has been decided to initiate a criminal investigation of the incident by Military Police Criminal Investigation Division."
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South Korea Raises North Korea Warhead Estimate
South Korean intelligence has revised upward its estimate of North Korea's nuclear warhead stockpile, adding to regional concern at a moment when the US-South Korea alliance is under strain. The revision comes as Washington's attention is drawn toward negotiations with Iran, leaving Seoul uncertain about the reliability of American security commitments. The combination of a growing North Korean arsenal and a wobbling alliance has prompted quiet alarm among South Korean officials and defence analysts.
"The order arrived not through diplomatic channels but via a post on social media, just hours before the annual joint military exercises were set to begin."
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US national debt crosses $40 trillion threshold
The United States federal debt has passed $40 trillion for the first time, a milestone reflecting decades of deficit spending by successive administrations and Congresses. The figure compounds existing pressures on household budgets and crowds out public investment in areas such as infrastructure and social programmes. Economists and fiscal watchdogs warn that rising interest payments alone now consume a significant share of the federal budget, leaving less room for discretionary spending.
"Federal debt is already raising the cost of living and choking out other spending and investment, threatening our economy and Americans' long-term prosperity."
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US Bond Selloff Points to Lasting Cost Increases
Yields on US Treasury bonds have risen sharply, pushing up borrowing costs for mortgages, car loans, and credit cards. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is watching a market shift that analysts say could outlast typical episodes of financial turbulence. Unlike stock market swings, rising bond yields feed directly into the everyday cost of money for American households and ripple outward to economies that price debt against US rates.
"The impact from the bond market sell-off could prove more enduring, wide-ranging and globally consequential than prior episodes of market volatility."
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Trump Backs Crypto Industry Bill at White House
President Donald Trump met with executives from major cryptocurrency companies to support a legislative push for an industry-backed regulatory bill. The gathering signals the administration's continued alignment with the crypto sector as Congress considers formal rules for digital assets. The bill's backers argue it would provide legal clarity; critics note the proximity between industry donors and policy decisions.
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DEA Joins Investigation Into Panettiere's Death
Federal drug enforcement agents have joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere. Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, had spoken publicly about her struggles with addiction over the years. The DEA's involvement suggests investigators are looking into the origin of any substances connected to her death.
"She had spoken candidly about her drug use and what she called 'the downfall of addiction.'"
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DOJ Drops School Racial Discipline Guidance Review
The US Department of Justice has ended an effort to address racial disparities in school discipline, withdrawing guidance that had encouraged districts to examine whether their policies produced unequal outcomes for students of different races. The move affects K-12 schools across the country that had been working toward compliance with the earlier framework. Critics say the change leaves minority students with fewer federal protections against disproportionate punishment.
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Clancy Defense Challenges Prosecution's Tone in Murder Trial
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 deaths of her three young children, is on trial in Plymouth County. Her defense attorney argued this week that prosecutors have appeared unsympathetic toward Clancy, who was experiencing a postpartum mental health crisis at the time of the killings. Clancy had called a suicide hotline before the incident and, according to her defense, received no meaningful help.
"She called the suicide hotline and didn't receive help."
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