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1. US government releases UFO sighting reports
The Pentagon has disclosed a trove of UFO files detailing sightings of spheres, discs, and fireballs over nearly 80 years. These reports include numerous accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena, sparking renewed interest in the topic.
2. Zelensky warns of Russian Oreshnik missile strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia may retaliate with the new Oreshnik medium-range missile following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets. Zelensky cited intelligence reports indicating preparations for a strike.
3. 1.5 tonnes of Soviet ammunition discovered in Berlin forest
In a surprising find, 1.5 tonnes of Soviet-era ammunition were discovered in a forest in Berlin’s Pankow district. Special units from the State Office of Criminal Investigation quickly responded to the scene to assess the situation.
4. China sends hundreds of ships after Trump’s visit: Taiwan sounds the alarm
Following US President Trump’s visit to China, Taiwan has reported the presence of over a hundred Chinese naval and coast guard ships in regional waters. This has raised alarms in Taiwan regarding potential military escalations.
5. F-35 jets arrive in Poland to bolster NATO’s eastern flank
Poland has received its first three F-35 fighter jets from the United States, enhancing its defense capabilities on NATO’s eastern flank. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz welcomed the jets at Łask air base, emphasizing their strategic importance.
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6. Lithuania is urging the EU to reconsider the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, following the bloc’s decision to provide a €90 billion interest-free loan instead. The proposal to utilize these assets faced legal and political hurdles, particularly from Belgium and Hungary, before Hungary eventually lifted its veto.
7. The UK’s recent proposal for a single market in goods has reportedly been rejected by the EU. This comes as the UK Prime Minister attempts to strengthen his position amid political turmoil, following disappointing results in local elections and ongoing calls for his resignation.
8. Sweden’s defense minister has reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO, highlighting the ongoing debate within the alliance. While some member states advocate for an open-door policy towards Kyiv, concerns remain about the potential escalation of conflict with Russia.
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Dozens have been killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi. State media reports indicate that at least 82 people have died following the incident at the Liushenyu mine in Changzhi city, which occurred on Friday evening. Initially, 247 workers were reported trapped underground, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
In the United States, a storage tank containing a flammable hazardous chemical is at risk of exploding, prompting a large-scale evacuation in Southern California. Approximately 40,000 residents in the greater Garden Grove area, southeast of Los Angeles, have been ordered to evacuate as authorities work to manage the dangerous situation.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, 8 to 21 degrees with partly cloudy riga will experience a pleasantly warm today. In London, 16 to 28 degrees with patchy rain possible london will have a warm day. In Paris, 15 to 30 degrees with sunny paris will have a warm day. In Brussels, 15 to 28 degrees with sunny brussels will have a warm day. In Berlin, 14 to 28 degrees with sunny berlin will have a warm day. In Stockholm, 11 to 23 degrees with patchy rain possible stockholm will experience a pleasantly warm today. In Madrid, 18 to 31 degrees with sunny.
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