President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the U.S. will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu's war cabinet favors after a mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, according to officials.

According to the latest reports, Ukraine's army chief has stated that the eastern front is currently facing an intense assault from Russian forces. The situation in the region is extremely dire, with both sides engaging in heavy fighting, resulting in significant casualties and damage to infrastructure. The Ukrainian military has been working tirelessly to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, but the situation remains highly volatile and unpredictable. The international community has expressed concern about the escalation of hostilities and has called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and damage to property.

Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first ever direct attack on Israeli territory, risking a major escalation as the United States pledged "ironclad" backing for Israel.

Thousands of reproductive rights supporters rallied on Saturday in Florida to support a voter referendum that would enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution, an effort Democrats hope will boost their chances to win the Southern state in November's presidential election.

According to a report by Reuters, three U.S. officials have revealed that the U.S. military intercepted and shot down Iranian drone aircraft on Saturday.

Iran launched dozens of drones at Israel on Saturday but they will take hours to reach their targets, Israel's military said, an attack that may trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies, with the U.S. pledging to back Israel.

Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg called on thousands of residents to evacuate immediately on Friday due to rapidly rising flood waters after major rivers burst their banks due to a historic deluge of melting snow.

Reports suggest that the recent fall of a town in Myanmar to rebel forces has caused a mass exodus of people, who are now fleeing into neighboring Thailand in search of safety. The town, which was previously under government control, was captured by rebel fighters after a series of violent clashes. The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people being displaced from their homes and seeking refuge across the border. The Thai authorities have reportedly set up temporary shelters to accommodate those fleeing the violence, but the situation remains tense and uncertain.

Israeli forces fought Palestinian militants in the north and center of the Gaza Strip on Friday as Khaled Meshaal, a senior official in Gaza's ruling Hamas movement, said its six-month-old battle with Israel would "break the enemy soon".

resident in a city in Ukraine was having an afternoon nap when an explosion shattered the windows of her ground-floor flat, spraying shrapnel that tore holes through her walls and cupboards.