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Overnight Russian drone and missile strikes hit the Black Sea port of Odesa, killing three people in what Kyiv called a fifth consecutive attack on the region; Moscow says it targeted port infrastructure, while Ukraine reports drones hitting Russian vessels in the Black Sea as EU leaders visit Kyiv to discuss defense cooperation and grain-export routes.
Geologists analyzing 21 baddeleyite grains in lunar breccia NWA 12593 found evidence of a separate, ultra-high-temperature impact around 3.486 billion years ago, implying a prolonged bombardment of the inner Solar System after the Late Heavy Bombardment and aligning with Earth and Vesta records; the findings offer clues about how such catastrophic events may have influenced the environment when life was emerging on Earth.
A rare lunar meteorite found in Northwest Africa (NWA 12593) preserves evidence of three ancient impacts, with radiometric dating pinpointing the earliest around 3.5 billion years ago and cubic zirconia indicating the Moon’s surface briefly melted during the event, shedding light on early solar system bombardment and the context of Earth’s own ancient beginnings.
Russia renewed heavy bombardments of Ukraine even as Putin suggested the war might be nearing an end, underscoring that hostilities are continuing despite remarks about a possible resolution.
After Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine with more than 700 drones and missiles, killing at least 18 across Odesa, Dnipro, and Kyiv, Trump remarked that ‘Ukraine is moving along’ and suggested a potential peace deal could still be reached. Kyiv Post cites Dan Fried saying Moscow is trying to terrorize civilians because it failed to break Ukrainian resilience on the battlefield.
Tehran residents describe a terrifying night of heavy bombardment amid a near-total internet blackout, with fear for civilians, shocks from fighter jets and missiles, and accounts of people fleeing as shops close and the capital reels from the clashes—some drawing grim parallels to Gaza.
Israel has intensified its air strikes on Gaza City, causing widespread destruction and forcing around 250,000 residents to flee south, amid international criticism and warnings of a potential ground invasion. The conflict has led to significant civilian casualties, displacement, and a worsening humanitarian crisis, with Gaza facing famine and malnutrition.
Israeli forces have intensified their bombardment of Gaza City, destroying neighborhoods and forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee for safety amid ongoing military operations and international concern.
The Israeli army is intensifying its bombardment of Gaza City as it prepares to take control of the city and transfer its population, amid ongoing conflict and violence in the region.
Russia has launched a significant bombardment on Ukraine, indicating the possibility of further military actions. This escalation in conflict highlights ongoing tensions and the potential for increased hostilities in the region.
Israel's bombardment of Gaza since October 7 has severely impacted its health care system, leading to a collapse as reported by CNN's Paula Hancocks.
Russia has intensified its bombardment of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, leading Ukrainian and Western officials to believe that the attacks are aimed at forcing the evacuation of civilians. The ongoing assault has caused significant damage to infrastructure and residential buildings in the city.
Israel's military drops leaflets in southern Gaza seeking information on captives taken by Hamas, as bombardment of the enclave continues. More than 100 captives remain in Gaza, with protests in Israel urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate their release. Israeli officials have expressed the need for a deal to ensure the captives' safe return, while attacks in Gaza show no signs of stopping, with over 165 people killed and 280 wounded in the past 24 hours.
Hamas appears to display the bodies of two Israeli hostages after warning Israel to stop its bombardment of Gaza. Israel denies targeting the building where the hostages were held and expresses concern about their fate. The conflict intensifies as Israel continues its offensive in Gaza, resulting in casualties and destruction. The violence spreads to the West Bank and beyond, with coordinated car-rammings in Israel and increased attacks in Yemen.
Israeli forces continue their brutal assault on Gaza, with witnesses reporting soldiers shooting displaced people at point-blank range, including newborn babies. Heavy bombardment has destroyed homes, businesses, and schools in Rafah and Khan Younis. The humanitarian situation is dire, with shortages of electricity, fuel, water, and medicine. Hospitals are in desperate need, and medical staff have been taken by Israeli forces. Israeli military raids have also resulted in deaths in Jenin and the bulldozing of a Palestinian residential building in East Jerusalem.