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Debate over protection status for Ukrainian refugees is intensifying in Switzerland — the federal government could make a decision as early as next week.

The Israeli Air Force attacked a key regime facility in the very heart of Iran — Tehran. The strike targeted the headquarters of internal security, which is subordinate to the Iranian army.

Overnight, storm Erick intensified to Category 4 and struck southern Mexico at dawn; it has now weakened to Category 1 but brings heavy rains, storm surge, and landslide risks.

Ukraine secured an emergency UN Security Council session after new Russian strikes, urging stronger pressure on the aggressor and support in air defense.

Following a strike on southern Israel, Magen David Adom medics are treating nearly a hundred people. Among them are seriously injured elderly individuals and women.

Canberra has delivered a targeted blow to a key element of Russia’s oil trade — 60 vessels bypassing sanctions have come under strict restrictions.

The underground operating room saved lives. In Haifa, despite shelling, doctors successfully performed a cesarean section and delivered triplets.

Israel continues its operation in Iranian airspace. Since the morning, dozens of launchers, radars, and anti-aircraft positions have been destroyed. The strikes are precise and based on intelligence data.

Former Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi called for a national uprising, stating that Ayatollah Khamenei's regime has collapsed and the country is ready for a democratic transition.

In central Stockholm, paint was dropped from a drone onto the territory of the Russian Trade Mission at night. Moscow demands explanations and action from Sweden.

The G7 leaders issued a strong statement on the situation in the Middle East. They supported Israel, condemned Iran, and called for an immediate de-escalation of the conflict, including a ceasefire in Gaza.

The IDF reported the killing of Ali Shadmani — the new military chief and close ally of Iran’s leader. The strike hit the headquarters directly in Tehran.

The European Union is strengthening control over visa-free entry: a country can now lose its visa-free regime even due to political risks or "golden passports". An agreement has already been reached.

On the night of June 17, Russia launched one of the most devastating attacks on Kyiv — a missile completely destroyed the entrance of a residential building, dozens were injured, and there are fatalities. Emergency services continue search and rescue operations.

As a result of an international special operation, law enforcement dismantled the Archetyp dark web platform and arrested its creator, who was involved in drug sales worth over 250 million euros.

In response to the sharp escalation between Israel and Iran, the EU is urgently convening a meeting of foreign ministers to develop joint measures to stabilize the situation in the Middle East.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the urgent deployment of military aircraft to the Persian Gulf region due to the deteriorating situation and threat of a major conflict.