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Businessman Ilya Traber, known as a crime boss with the nickname ‘Antikvar’, has been arrested in Russia. He is accused of involvement in the contract killing of businessman Alexander Petrov in 2020.
In July 2026, assistance will be automatically extended for the majority of internally displaced persons. However, certain categories of displaced persons will need to resubmit their documents by the end of June in order to apply for or renew their benefits.
Prince Harry is planning to visit the UK in July with Meghan Markle and their children. For Archie and Lilibet, this could be their first visit to the country in four years.
Bulgaria does not support certain provisions of the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which is still being prepared for consideration. Sofia, in particular, opposes some of the energy restrictions and sanctions targeting Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
During the large-scale attack on Kyiv on the night of 15 June, Russian forces once again used ‘Banderole’ loitering munitions. This is a new type of weapon that combines the characteristics of a drone and a small-calibre winged missile.
Following a Russian drone strike on the Kharkiv Art Museum, the roof, attic and top floor of the building were damaged. According to preliminary reports, around 1,000 museum artefacts were damaged.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing a proposal to restrict the simplified admission of Ukrainians to EU countries. The changes are likely to affect men of conscription age.
France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, nearly lost her balance during a group photo session at the G7 summit. US President Donald Trump, who was standing nearby, steadied her.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, urgently contacted the Belarusian side following reports of an alleged attack by a Ukrainian drone on a coach carrying a children’s football team in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation.
Dutch boxer Rico Verhoeven has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to an immediate rematch after the commission rejected his protest against his early defeat in the title fight.
On 18 June 2026, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Leontius the Martyr. In folk tradition, this day was associated with exercising caution in one’s words, actions and interactions with others.
Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing charges of fraud and theft in Nevada following the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch for $200,000.
