The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders.

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Supporters of the opposition movement that won Sunday’s election stormed the offices of a pro-government tabloid. Another news outlet apologized for years of “one-sided” coverage.

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Extreme heat accelerated disappearance of Triglav glacier from mountain revered as a symbol of Slovenian identity

The final ice patch has vanished from Slovenia’s Triglav glacier, the latest Alpine casualty of Europe’s scorching summer.

The once mighty ice mass lost 93% of its surface area between 1983 and 2003, shrinking to cover less than a hectare of overheated rock, but went on to surprise researchers who feared its imminent demise, clinging on to the mountain for two more decades.

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© Photograph: Anton Melik Geographical Institute

© Photograph: Anton Melik Geographical Institute

Frontline near Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine quiet for first time in years ahead of planned evacuation

A local ceasefire in a southern Ukrainian city under Russian occupation appeared to be holding on Tuesday, with both sides ceasing drone attacks ahead of an apparent evacuation of about 2,000 trapped and desperate civilians.

The temporary truce began at 3am in Russian-controlled Oleshky. The city sits on the Dnipro River and is about 3 miles (5km) from Kherson, a larger city on the opposite bank. Ukrainian troops recaptured Kherson in autumn 2022.

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© Photograph: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP

© Photograph: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP

Brazil is not the only country to have had dramatic election results this weekend. In Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic lost a historic election that brought down his government. William Brangham discussed the results with Heather Conley.

Venezia FC, a historically modest club, has become a fashion sensation. But its performance has struggled to match the off-field hype.

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The demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, but there were brief clashes with police in both Rome and Turin.

Continent suffers highest ever heat-related death toll with Italy hardest hit

Climate change is responsible for pushing the disease further northwards, researchers says

Supplies are being flown over occupied Oleshky – a lifeline for trapped civilians surviving on grass and weeds

Scant information provided by Russia means that a lab accident cannot be ruled out, say health experts

When the pathogen struck the City of Angels in 1924 authorities were quick to shut rumours down, much like the Russian response today

As the WHO demands answers from Russia, fears of a new pandemic are unfounded

It is hoped the factory-bred mosquitoes will be a long-term solution to the rapid spread of the disease-carrying insects

Expect design-led rooms, buzzy cocktail bars and clued-in staff at these chic stays in the Spanish capital

Redemption Sunday for Hull and Woad as Europe reclaim Solheim Cup