A localised ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region has been prolonged to facilitate further civilian evacuations, according to both Ukrainian and Russian officials. The truce, initially intended for residents of Oleshky, has reportedly seen no breaches from either side, enabling the passage of residents from flood-affected areas.
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation allowing sanctions against countries purchasing Russian oil above the G7 price cap, specifically targeting India with a potential 100% tariff. This move complicates India's energy strategy, which relies on discounted Russian crude.
The discovery of a ninth body in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, has prompted a police investigation into a series of women's deaths. Local residents express significant concern, despite official caution against presuming all cases are linked.
Torrential rain and flash floods have claimed one life and caused extensive disruption across the Barcelona region, with Valencia and Catalonia also severely affected. Emergency services reported hundreds of incidents, including blocked roads and widespread travel chaos.
