Israeli airstrike kills 20 in Central Gaza, talks for Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to resume, shooting suspect barricaded in Trenton, protests in Russian election, marriages in U.S. return to pre-pandemic levels.
Ukraine initiates attacks in Russian territory, leading to casualties and drone strikes on oil refineries, amid escalating cross-border conflicts.
French President Macron calls for truce between Russia and Ukraine during Paris Olympics, as the EU debates duty-free access for Ukrainian produce and environmental standards for farmers.
Ukrainian volunteer joins Territorial Defenses to protect Kyiv while Europe supports Ukraine on the battlefield.
Ukraine urges citizens in Russian-occupied territories to boycott Moscow's pseudo-elections.
Schools and colleges in parts of Russia's Belgorod region closed for two days due to increased Ukrainian attacks.