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View sectionUkraine Strikes St. Petersburg Infrastructure Ahead of Economic Forum
Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg infrastructure early Wednesday, hitting an oil terminal near the forum site. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack as part of Ukraine’s long-range strike plan.
Brig.-Gen. Shomer Resigns During Relationship Inquiry
Brig.-Gen. Yisrael Shomer resigned from the Israel Defense Forces on June 3, 2026, following questioning over an alleged consensual relationship with a subordinate. Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir accepted the resignation and had planned to suspend him.
Nigeria Teachers Protest School Kidnappings
Teachers across Nigeria demonstrated against recent mass abductions of students and staff from schools. Nigeria Union of Teachers spokeswoman Jessica Obong urged swift government action and rejected school closures.
Russia Could Target NATO From Bear Gap, Norway Warns
Norwegian Defence Minister Tore Sandvik warned that Russian control of the Bear Gap could enable hypersonic missile strikes on NATO nations. The Arctic chokepoint is vital for Russian naval access to the North Atlantic and submarine operations.