A Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian Security Service’s headquarters in Kyiv, killing one person and damaging a nearby residential high‑rise. The attack, described by Kyiv as a major escalation, has drawn condemnation from NATO and the UN, which called for an independent investigation.

A powerful El Niño is now considered inevitable, with sea‑surface temperatures set to trigger the most severe impacts around 2027. Governments and agencies worldwide are urging immediate preparation—stockpiling supplies, adopting resilient agriculture, and strengthening early‑warning systems—to blunt the expected heat, drought and economic fallout.

Ukraine has offered to halt its air strikes in exchange for a reciprocal cease‑fire, coinciding with a planned visit by senior U.S. envoys to Moscow and Kyiv. The proposal aims to create a diplomatic opening ahead of intensive mediation talks, though Russian officials have yet to confirm their response.