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Ukraine
11 people injured in Russian strikes targeting Sumy and Zaporizhzhia
Moscow launches daytime strikes targeting various settlements across Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, injuring at least 11 people. The attacks come as Zelenskyy meets with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Berlin, as Washington intensifies its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Culture Series
Remembering Martin Parr: Britain's 'national photographer'
Tributes have been paid to the great British photographer Martin Parr who died last weekend aged 73. Famous for his often humorous takes on everyday life, in this special edition of European Lens, Damiani Books CEO Silvia Pesci looks back at their partnership and his unique way of capturing culture.
Hungary
Thousands march over alleged child abuse at Hungarian state facilities
Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched in the capital, Budapest, to decry a leaked video showing children in a juvenile correction facility being subjected to abuse. The march was organised by Viktor Orbán’s main challenger in the upcoming elections, Péter Magyar.
Ukraine
Three killed in major overnight Russian barrage targeting Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Russia after it launched a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Ukraine overnight, stating that their expressed desire to end the war is insincere, as he called on allies to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.
Markets
European banks' best year on record: What's the outlook for 2026?
European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts.