Jul 26, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC

Russian forces executed overnight air strikes across three municipal districts in Kyiv, igniting fires in commercial and residential structures. Ukrainian emergency services confirmed the destruction of a warehouse and multiple vehicles following warnings from President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding an imminent missile barrage. In response to peace prospects, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that freezing the conflict remains impossible due to Ukraine's position, reiterating Moscow's previous demands.

In international developments, member nations of the International Criminal Court voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his post following allegations of personal misconduct. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that an oil tanker suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine while navigating without its radar system active.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

German authorities have identified a suspect in connection with Saturday's vehicle ramming at the Christopher Street Day festival in Berlin, which left one woman dead and 16 others injured.

Police and federal law enforcement agencies are continuing a large-scale manhunt after a white transport van was driven into a crowd near Tiergarten park shortly before 22:00 local time. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Several of the injured remain in critical condition.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that evidence points toward an intentional act, noting "everything we are seeing here shows that we are dealing with an Islamist attack." Organizers suspended the Pride celebration immediately following the incident as emergency crews responded.

Sources: BBC News, Die Zeit, Koha, Tagesschau

US President Donald Trump ordered a pause on military strikes against Iran after 13 consecutive nights of bombardment, opening a window for diplomatic negotiations. The decision coincided with the arrival of an Omani delegation in Tehran aiming to broker an agreement to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with regional sources indicating a deal could be reached over the weekend.

Despite the operational pause, tensions remain high. Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia warned that Tehran would broaden the geographic scope of the conflict and deploy new combat tactics if US attacks resume. Meanwhile, reports indicate Washington is assessing a covert military operation to seize or destroy Iran's stockpiles of enriched uranium, though experts caution that such a mission presents significant operational hazards.

Sources: Point, Ukrinform

German authorities have identified a 21-year-old man of Lebanese origin as the primary suspect in a vehicle attack at the Christopher Street Day parade in Berlin. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate, when a car was driven into crowds participating in the annual LGBTQ+ celebration.

Updated casualty reports indicate that one woman was killed and 29 people were injured, with several remaining in critical condition. German officials stated that the suspect is believed to have ties to Islamist extremist circles. Security forces are conducting an active manhunt while investigators work to establish the full background and motive behind the attack.

Sources: Rzeczpospolita.

Maine Democrats have selected Troy Jackson, a former union logger and local political figure, to contest Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming United States Senate election. Jackson entered the campaign on short notice following the sudden withdrawal of progressive candidate Graham Platner. With only three months remaining before the midterms, Jackson faces a tight timeline to build momentum in a critical race that could determine party control of the upper chamber. The seat is seen as a key target for Democrats seeking to flip Republican-held Senate positions.

Sources: Libération