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A Russian jet-powered drone strike hit a crowded administrative area in central Odesa, with local officials still working to confirm the number of casualties.
Russian forces launched a strike on a busy area in the center of Odesa, causing damage to an administrative building. While local reports confirm the attack targeted a public space, information regarding the number of casualties is still being clarified. Some outlets identify the weapon used as a "реактивним безпілотником" (jet-powered drone).
The Paris Court of Appeal has sentenced former television host Stéphane Plaza to 18 months of suspended imprisonment for domestic violence against two former partners. This ruling increases the initial sentence of one year suspended, handed down in February 2025. Throughout the proceedings, Plaza maintained his defense, "contestant toute violence" (contesting all violence) against the complainants.
The Fremantle Dockers secured a spot in the AFL grand final after a dramatic 12-point comeback victory against the Sydney Swans at the SCG. Trailing, Fremantle mounted an "extraordinary preliminary final comeback" to reach the premiership decider for only the second time in club history. The result leaves the Swans heartbroken after they surrendered a significant lead in the final stages of the match.
French football captain Kylian Mbappé has officially ended his long-standing partnership with Nike to sign with the Swiss sportswear company On. The move marks On's aggressive entry into professional football, bolstered by the recruitment of Thierry Henry. Mbappé, who joins the brand as an ambassador and shareholder, described the transition as "le début du voyage" (the start of the journey).
A man in the Kozluk district of Batman killed his wife and two children with a knife before taking his own life by hanging. Local authorities discovered the bodies after receiving an emergency call. The incident has left the community in shock, with Mayor Veysi Işık stating, "Korkunç bir olayla sarsıldık" (We are shaken by a terrible event) as police investigations into the motive continue.
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