A Russian drone strike in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed a father and his three young children, and seriously injured their pregnant mother, officials reported Wednesday. The attack, which completely destroyed the family's home, occurred overnight and highlights the ongoing violence in the region, where 2025 was the deadliest year for civilians since 2022, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country.
The drone struck the family's home, trapping them under the rubble, according to the Kharkiv regional prosecutors office. The mother, who is 35 weeks pregnant, was seriously wounded in the attack.
In other international news, Prince William concluded his first tour of Saudi Arabia with a visit to the Sharaan Nature Reserve. There, he learned about conservation initiatives aimed at protecting and reintroducing native species, including gazelles and the Arabian oryx, according to Sky News. The Prince was also briefed on a program to bring back the critically endangered Arabian leopard.
Meanwhile, in Germany, the relationship between former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, the daughter of a prominent conservative politician, has sparked speculation. The pair were seen together at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos last month, attending panels on AI policy, German daily BILD reported.
In other developments, a new report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel) found that Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to Ukraine, stabilizing the flow of cash after the US almost completely withdrew its aid. The report concluded that the total volume of aid has remained relatively stable in 2025, thanks to the efforts of European countries, particularly Germany.
Finally, Bangladesh is heading to its first election since protests toppled Sheikh Hasina, according to Al Jazeera. Journalist Moudud Ahmmed Sujan reflected on past elections, noting that this one "feels heavier than any before." The election comes after years of political upheaval.
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