Russian drone attacks kill 16 in Ukrainian shopping centre

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian shopping centre1:16

• Dan Johnsonassertion

  The attack was a double-tap strike, with a second drone hitting after responders arrived. The second drone was a new jet-powered variant that is faster and harder to shoot down.

US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction6:45

• Brent DeBusmanassertion

  The Trump administration is framing the ballroom as a vital national security complex.

• Brent DeBusmanopinion

  The East Wing is already transformed and unlikely to be restored to its original state.

Netherlands fines Uber under GDPR rules9:15

• Pete Rossassertion

  Uber's automated system permanently locked out drivers with low ratings, breaching GDPR rules.

• Uberclip

  Uber disputes the regulator's claims and will appeal the fine.

• Donald Trumpclip

  The U.S. will not be a piggy bank for Europe, criticizing GDPR's impact on American tech.

FIFA fines Argentina for banner and post-match misconduct12:27

• Lizzie Greenwood Hughesassertion

  The banner breached FIFA rules against using sporting events for non-sporting demonstrations. Most of the fine relates to team misconduct, discrimination, and failing to keep order after the final.

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo16:07

• Julian Haniusassertion

  The outbreak is growing faster and wider than the response in a conflict-ridden area.

• Richard Kigoyassertion

  Community mistrust and attacks on health workers are complicating containment efforts.

• Richard Kigoyspeculation

  An approved vaccine may be available in about six months based on WHO projections.

Mahatma Gandhi handwritten notes sold at auction19:57

A collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi, written between 1944 and 1946, sold at auction in Mumbai for $1.7 million, setting a record for an Indian historical document. The notes offer personal insights into his thinking on non-violence and truth during India's independence movement.

Python receives human cancer treatment at Chester Zoo21:19

• Charlotte Bentleyassertion

  The technique works similarly across species, using electrical pulses to deliver drugs to cancer cells. This is the first time electrochemotherapy has been used on a reptile.

Coyote vs. Acme movie saved from tax write-off24:31

• Sammy Birchopinion

  The movie's cancellation felt like a literal metaphor for Wile E. Coyote's usual misfortunes. The film is the best Looney Tunes movie ever made and lives up to the hype.