Jul 27, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence from security services and international partners indicates Russian forces are preparing a large-scale missile strike within two days.

The warning follows a series of aerial bombardments across Ukraine. Air defense forces reported intercepting one of three Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles targeted at the Kyiv region, along with neutralizing 81 attack drones. Ukrainian Air Force officials also noted the launch of two Onyx missiles aimed at southern regions, emphasizing that high-speed ballistic threats persist nationwide.

The recent attacks have caused significant civilian casualties and infrastructural damage. In Zaporizhzhia, an airstrike wounded 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, a strike by an attack drone near a residential high-rise building in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district shattered windows and left one person injured.

Sources: Ukrinform

A 74-year-old resident of St Julian's, identified as John Agius, is scheduled to appear in court following a shooting in Ta' Giorni that left two police officers injured. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody after a standoff during which two officers were temporarily trapped inside a residential yard. Police reported that an injured officer remains in stable condition as formal charges are presented.

Concurrently, legal proceedings in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech are ongoing, with additional witnesses expected to testify before the court following earlier claims raised during witness testimony.

Sources: The Malta Independent

Italian European Affairs Minister Tommaso Foti stated that the government plans to approve a fuel relief decree in the coming days, combining mobile excise tax adjustments with targeted financial support through a social card for vulnerable households. Speaking on the upcoming measures, Foti emphasized the need for caution due to volatile international markets, noting that "in the Gulf, every day everything can change."

The government aims to cap diesel prices below two euros per liter by applying an excise discount of up to 24.6 cents, funded through surplus value-added tax revenues and a potential tax increase on cigarettes. Technical teams at Palazzo Chigi and the Ministry of Economy and Finance are finalizing the measures as broader inflation continues to pressure household budgets across the country.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero.

Tens of thousands of residents took to the streets of Palma de Mallorca during peak holiday season to demonstrate against mass tourism. Organized by the civil initiative "Menys Turisme, Més Vida" under the banner "Mallorca at the limit," the march proceeded from Plaza de España through the city center to the cathedral. Demonstrators called for strict limits on visitor numbers, affordable housing, and relief from growing traffic congestion.

Following the main rally, clashes occurred near Antoni Maura street when police intervened. Medical personnel treated eight people for injuries, with two individuals, including a photographer, transferred to a hospital for minor injuries.

Sources: Der Standard, El Mundo, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Andrea Pirlo's candidacy to become the next head coach of the Italian national football team has effectively ended following intense scrutiny over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company.

Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian National Olympic Committee, ruled against Pirlo's appointment due to his agreement with Fonbet, a Russian betting platform founded by businessman Sergey Lomakin. Pirlo expressed disappointment over the fallout, stating he felt "great bitterness over the controversies" and maintaining that he had always acted lawfully.

The decision has triggered broader disruption within the national football setup, with technical director Paolo Maldini reportedly considering his resignation over the handling of the appointment process.

Sources: Corriere della Sera