Strong earthquake hits central Japan

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Monday shook the area of central Japan that was hit by a devastating jolt in January, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there was no threat of a tsunami, AFP reports.

Lightning strike injures 18 in northern Czech Republic

Eighteen people were injured after lightning struck a castle park in northern Czech Republic on Sunday, according to police, Xinhua agency reports.

Maldives to ban Israelis from entering country amid war in Gaza

The Maldives has announced it will ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country amid its war on Hamas in Gaza, CNN reports.

Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric dam in critical condition after Russian strikes

Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), is in “critical condition” after it was hit in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s key energy facilities, authorities say, CNN reports.

Russia: Dead and injured in bombings in Belgorod and Kursk

A Russian deputy district head has been killed and three other officials wounded after a bomb they were inspecting in Russia's Belgorod Oblast exploded, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed on June 2, Kyiv Independent reports.

Thousands protest in Berlin against high rents, evictions

Several thousand people demonstrated in Berlin on Saturday against high rents and evictions in the German capital, DPA reports.

Italy Opposes Use of Italian Weapons by Ukraine Against Russia

The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed on Saturday his opposition to the possibility of Ukraine using Italian weapons to strike Russia. Antonio Tajani warned against any kind of "impulsive" decision, writes Agerpres.

NATO Chief Supports Ukraine Strikes on Russian Territory

The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, who previously supported granting permission to Ukrainian defence forces to strike targets on Russian territory, has welcomed the allies' decision to reduce restrictions.

Biden Supports Israel's New Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza

President of the United States, Joe Biden, declared that Israel has offered a new "comprehensive" agreement within the framework of negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, reports BILD.

Key Figures Targeted: EU Imposes Sanctions for Supporting Aggression

The Council of the European Union finalised, on Friday, May 31, the lists of sanctions against individuals and entities from Iran and North Korea implicated in supplying arms to Russia.

Warring Sides Cooperate: Ukraine, Russia Exchange Prisoners

In a rare display of cooperation since the conflict began, Ukraine and Russia conducted another prisoner exchange, transferring 75 prisoners of war from each side.

Germany Authorises Ukrainian Strikes: Zelensky Calls for Western Support

The German government has authorised Ukraine to conduct military strikes within the territory of the Russian Federation using weaponry of German origin, as reported by Der Spiegel.