Explosion and fire at a weapons factory in Tula, Russia, kill three people, emergency ministry says, as 250 sq m blaze is extinguished.

Fireworks factory explosion in Malta injures two

Eyewitness video captures a fireworks factory explosion in Malta. Two people sustained minor injuries.

Russia could use nuclear weapons to defend territorial integrity in worst-case scenarios, DeputySergey Ryabkov said. He urged taking Moscow's nuclear doctrine signals seriously.

Russia, under 'worst-case scenarios,' could respond to encroachments on its territorial integrity with nuclear means, said DeputySergey Ryabkov.

Zelensky says ready for direct talks with Putin without US mediation. Ukrainian president made the statement during a joint press conference with NATOGeneral Mark Rutte.

Volodymyr Zelensky stated readiness for direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin without US participation. The Ukrainian president said this during a joint press conference with NATOGeneral Mark Rutte.

Russian strikes on Dnipro, Kherson, Kramatorsk kill at least 8, wound 30, officials say

Russian strikes on Dnipro, Kherson, and Kramatorsk have killed at least eight people and wounded around 30, according to local authorities. In Dnipro, mourning was declared for a previous attack that killed 16; in Kherson, five died on June 3; in Kramatorsk, three died.