Russian general who served in Ukraine war is dismissed
Russian Colonel General Alexander Lapin, a senior commander who served in the first phase of the Ukraine war, has been dismissed from military service, Russian media outlet RBC reported on Sunday, citing an unidentified source.
Guinea holds referendum on contoversial new constitution
Opposition parties have boycotted the vote amid a wider crackdown on dissent in Guinea. The proposed new constitution would extend presidential terms and allow members of the military to run for office.
RSF drone strike kills dozens in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces rebel group struck a mosque at a displaced persons camp in Darfur. The UN has warned that civilian deaths are increasing as the civil war drags on.
Violence erupts at anti-immigration protest in the Netherlands
Protesters clashed with police in The Hague at the rally demanding tougher migration policies. Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has condemned the unrest, calling the rioters “idiots.”
Russia set to host its own Eurovision-style contest
Artists from 23 countries are to perform at Russia’s Intervision song contest, a revived Soviet-era event. The show aims to promote “traditional family values,” Moscow says.