Aug 3, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

At least eight people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks across several Russian regions, regional officials reported. The strikes hit multiple targets, including a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer.

The strikes followed a major Russian missile attack on Kyiv that killed nine people, injured more than 30, and damaged residential areas, a school, and the Lithuanian embassy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that air defense units have exhausted interceptor missiles for Patriot systems after failing to block most incoming ballistic missiles.

In a separate diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a new round of talks with Iranian representatives after temporarily halting planned strikes against Iran.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.

A Russian guided aerial bomb struck the Zaporizhzhia region on the morning of August 3, leaving one person dead and another wounded, according to local Ukrainian officials.

Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported that the strike targeted a district in the region, resulting in the death of a man and injuring a woman. Local emergency services responded to the site following the attack.

Russian forces have routinely deployed guided glide bombs against targets in frontline Ukrainian territories, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties among residents.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

The search for the next United Nations Secretary-General has officially begun as current chief António Guterres prepares to step down at the end of his term. A third consecutive term is not permitted under UN tradition, leaving the top diplomatic position open for new leadership. Candidates from across the globe are expected to compete for the role, which requires balancing international diplomacy amid heightened global geopolitical tensions. The selection process typically involves intense negotiations among the UN Security Council's permanent members, followed by a formal vote in the General Assembly. Observers note that regional rotation traditions and calls for the first female Secretary-General could significantly influence the upcoming race.

Sources: Profil.

Dutch scientists mapping the marine environment around the Caribbean island of Bonaire report a critical decline in local coral reefs. Recent research shows that live coral now covers approximately 5 percent of the seabed surrounding the special Dutch municipality, compared to over 60 percent five decades ago.

The findings indicate that less than 10 percent of Bonaire's original coral coverage remains today. Researchers highlight severe deterioration in recent years, marking a major environmental shift for the island's marine ecosystem, which provides vital natural coastal defenses and supports local biodiversity.

Sources: NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting).

Former Norwegian State Secretary Maria Varteressian has released a new book detailing the intense behind-the-scenes pressure during a major crisis in Norway's relationship with the European Union. Varteressian, who spent nearly two years managing European affairs at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo, described the severe personal toll the period took on her health. In her book, she reveals that the diplomatic strain caused sleepless nights and ongoing stress, noting that "it did physically hurt." The publication offers a rare inside look into high-stakes Norwegian diplomacy and the complex challenges of managing relations with Brussels.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter