Night of large-scale Russian attacks across Ukraine

Russia launched a massive, coordinated attack across Ukraine, hitting Kiev, Dnepro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhia with missiles and drones, killing at least seven and damaging critical infrastructure including a hospital and apartment buildings. The assault, framed by Moscow as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in occupied territories, marks a significant escalation in a war that has already seen years of relentless bombardment. Meanwhile, President Trump claims to have brokered a de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, but conflicting statements from Netanyahu and ongoing military operations in Lebanon cast doubt on the ceasefire's durability. In the Gulf, tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and the US have intensified, with intercepted missiles and drone attacks raising fears of broader conflict, despite Trump’s assertion that talks with Iran are progressing rapidly. On the domestic front, Florida has filed a sweeping lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT endangered children, aided mass shooters, and promoted suicide—part of a growing legal trend targeting AI for addictive design and harm. In a lighter note, Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis at 44, citing personal motivation and family, while Rosamund Pike publicly confronted a phone user during a West End performance, reigniting debate over audience etiquette. The episode underscores a world where war, AI ethics, and cultural moments collide in real time.