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The Guardian's front page highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with reports of deadly Russian strikes on multiple cities, while also covering wildfires in Greece and a significant drought in England. Other prominent stories include an organ-trafficking plot, a travel piece on Sweden, and…
Children were among the casualties in Kryvi Rih, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Poltava following a series of Russian ballistic missile launches. This comes after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of a large-scale Russian assault.
Three firefighters have died in Greece, on Crete and the mainland, as Europe struggles with intense wildfires fueled by heatwaves and strong winds, making blazes increasingly difficult to control.
The Environment Agency has declared that 50% of England is now officially experiencing an 'exceptionally serious' drought, highlighting severe water scarcity issues.
The United States has initiated significant airstrikes on Iran, following a pause in hostilities, raising concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
A young Norwegian national has been found guilty of traveling to the United Kingdom with the intent to carry out a contract killing.
A story detailing how a young man was ensnared in an organ-trafficking scheme.
An exploration of Kyiv's motivations for replacing a statue of Lenin with one of a Cossack chief.
A personal account of a slow and tranquil summer spent on the islands of Östergötland, Sweden.
