Ukraine says it hit two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol
The Ukrainian military has reported that it carried out a strike on Sevastopol, in the annexed Crimean peninsula, hitting two Russian landing ships named Yamal and Azov, a communications center, and several infrastructure sites of the Black Sea Fleet.
Russia in mourning after Moscow concert hall attack
Russia observed a national day of mourning on Sunday after a shooting massacre at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. At least 137 people were killed and more than 140 injured when attackers stormed the Crocus City Hall on Friday.
Senegal votes in presidential election to replace Macky Sall
The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall’s popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December.
More than 100 kidnapped schoolchildren rescued in Nigeria
The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. It comes as more and more criminal gangs in the area turn to abductions to seek out large ransoms.
Presidential election proceeds to runoff in Slovakia
Peter Pellegrini, a favorite of PM Robert Fico, will face off against liberal ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok in a runoff vote next month. The result could influence Slovakia’s policy towards Ukraine.