Kherson (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko says there are now 10 dead in the southern city of Kherson and the region from the breach of a dam that it blames on Russia. Kyiv has accused Moscow of blowing up the dam on the Dnipro River, while Russia has blamed Ukraine.
Miami (AFP) – Former US president Donald Trump lands at Miami International Airport, Florida ahead of his court appearance on Tuesday.
Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine) (AFP) – When the Kakhovka dam was breached last week — in what Kyiv and its allies believe was an act of Russian sabotage — the level of the Dnipro river uptream dropped dramatically. In the city of Zaporizhzhia, a sandy beach now gives way to a stinking mudflat, and sightseers have been left to survey the damage 15 months of war has dealt to their environment.
Daraga (Philippines) (AFP) – People living near the foot of the restive Mayon volcano in the central Philippine province of Albay take shelter in evacuation centres as they worry about mounting income losses and health risks. On Thursday a five-step alert system for the volcano was raised from two to three.
Rome (AFP) – Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86. SILVIO BERLUSCONI
Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the death of Silvio Berlusconi “is a great loss not only for Italy, but also for world politics.” Both men for years flaunted their bromance — they stayed in each other’s holiday homes, skied together and were snapped sporting giant fur hats.
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Images released by the 35th Separate Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, named after Rear-Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradsky, purport to show Ukrainian servicemen liberating the village of Storozhove, in the Donetsk region.
Rome (AFP) – Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has died aged 86, was “one of the most influential men in Italy’s history”, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says in a video message.
Tokyo (AFP) – While millions of visitors happily savour Japan’s fish- and meat-heavy cuisine, options for vegetarians and vegans can be harder to find. Now, Tokyo and other cities are on a mission to show Japan’s renowned gastronomy is not off-limits to those who don’t eat meat.
Sao Paulo (AFP) – Thousands take part in Pride parade and celebrations on the Paulista avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil. IMAGES
