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Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that its forces carried out overnight drone strikes on Ukrainian logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, communications facilities, and vessels. Moscow claims the targets supported Ukrainian military operations, though the full extent of damage and any casualties has not been independently confirmed.

Samsung is expected to more than double its production of HBM4 and HBM4E high-bandwidth memory DRAM next year, according to a report citing sources. The expansion targets surging demand for advanced memory used in AI accelerators, where Samsung competes with SK Hynix and Micron for supply deals with chip and data-center customers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, according to an Israeli official. The visit, if confirmed, would mark a significant moment in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which normalised ties under the Abraham Accords in 2020. Details of the trip and any meetings have not yet been made public.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that his decision to meet Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov was driven by security concerns and the need to address a growing food-export crisis. The meeting marks a notable diplomatic contact between Berlin and Moscow at a time when European governments remain divided over engagement with Russia.

British police arrested five men on Sunday on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism after receiving a call about three suspicious vehicles heading toward an air force base used by the US military. The arrests follow concerns about security around American military installations in the UK, and authorities are investigating whether the men posed a real threat to the facility.

Speculation over Erling Haaland's future is gathering pace, with The Sun reporting that Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring the Manchester City striker amid fears the club could face relegation over its financial case. A possible link to Arsenal is also being widely searched and discussed by fans, though no bid or official move has been confirmed by any club.

Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday that assisted dying was not "normal", speaking during his landmark visit to France. His comments come as the French parliament has legalised the practice for certain patients, placing the pontiff in direct tension with French law. The remarks drew attention as the visit highlighted the clash between Catholic teaching and France's secular legislation on end-of-life care.

President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings, setting the tone for Sunday's political talk shows. Meanwhile, Republicans are working to keep control of Congress, with the party's legislative prospects in focus. The dual storylines of foreign policy and midterm maneuvering are expected to dominate weekend political discussion.

Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Cuba's deputy foreign minister, told C-SPAN's Washington Journal on Sunday that it would be an "atrocious international crime" for the United States to use military force against Cuba. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Havana and Washington, and are drawing attention to concerns over potential US military action against the island.

Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a popular initiative that would have strengthened the country's neutrality, according to initial exit poll projections. The text was championed by the nationalist right and had been labeled pro-Russian by its opponents, who argued it would distance Switzerland from Western partners. The outcome was widely expected by observers ahead of the vote.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the United Arab Emirates on a secret visit on Sunday, according to a source cited by news outlets. Details of the trip, including who he met and what was discussed, have not been officially confirmed, and neither government has publicly commented on the reported visit.

Elon Musk has been shifting his companies' footprint toward the US Sunbelt, moving Tesla's headquarters to Texas and concentrating operations in states like Texas and Nevada. The Wall Street Journal examines how this southward expansion is changing the structure and priorities of his business empire, from manufacturing to his broader corporate strategy.

Gloucestershire Constabulary declared a major incident early Sunday and arrested five people after intercepting three suspicious vehicles travelling toward RAF Fairford, a base in Gloucestershire used by US bombers. Police say the suspected plot was disrupted before anyone was harmed, and the base's role in American bomber operations is drawing attention to the incident.

Samsung has committed $1 billion to an AI infrastructure company backed by private equity firm KKR and chipmaker Nvidia, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investment underscores how major technology companies and investors are pouring capital into data centers and computing capacity needed to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.

NASA is increasing its support to help Boeing return its Starliner astronaut capsule to flight, following the troubled 2024 mission that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on the International Space Station for months while their capsule returned empty. The effort reflects NASA's desire to maintain a second commercial crew provider alongside SpaceX, despite Starliner's technical setbacks with thrusters and helium leaks.

New European Union rules took effect on Sunday aimed at curbing unverified environmental claims by companies. The measures are intended to stop businesses from making vague or unsubstantiated 'green' assertions about their products without proof, as the bloc tightens enforcement against greenwashing across its single market.

Samsung is investing $1 billion in an AI infrastructure company backed by Nvidia and KKR, according to CNBC. The deal adds Samsung to a growing list of major tech and finance firms funding the data centers and computing power needed to run artificial intelligence services. It reflects continued heavy corporate spending on AI capacity despite concerns about the pace and sustainability of that investment.

Hurricane Nolo has intensified in strength, with forecasters from The Weather Channel projecting it will reach Category 3 status by Sunday. The storm's strengthening track is drawing attention as residents in potentially affected areas monitor updates and prepare for possible impacts over the coming days.

Former Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov has announced a new 'Army of Robots' initiative, his latest move since leaving office. The program signals a push to expand autonomous and robotic systems in Ukraine's armed forces, building on the country's wartime drive to scale up unmanned technology. The announcement drew attention alongside other Ukraine-related news, including appeals over the humanitarian crisis in flooded Oleshky.

Google has unveiled Project Suncatcher, a research initiative exploring the placement of machine learning infrastructure in space, using solar-powered satellites to scale AI computing capacity. The company published early findings on its blog, and the announcement is drawing attention among technologists debating the feasibility, cost and environmental logic of moving data centers off Earth.

The European Union's new rules banning greenwashing come into force on Sunday. The measures restrict companies from making unverified environmental claims about their products, such as vague labels like 'eco-friendly' or 'climate neutral' without proof. The change is aimed at giving consumers reliable information and holding businesses accountable for misleading sustainability marketing across the bloc.

NASA is increasing support to help Boeing get its Starliner astronaut capsule back in flight following the troubled mission that left Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stuck aboard the International Space Station. The spacecraft is set to return with a cargo-only launch to the ISS, and a crewed test flight is planned for 2028 as Boeing works to regain confidence in the program.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the Suncor climate liability case, stepping away from a dispute over whether oil companies can be sued for climate-related damages. The recusal leaves eight justices to weigh the matter and raises questions about his reasoning, with commentators debating what it signals ahead of rulings on corporate accountability for climate change.

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is defending his response to an AI-related breach, revealing he met OpenAI chief Sam Altman. Reports in News Corp outlets, including the Herald Sun and Cairns Post, highlight scrutiny of how the Defence minister handled the incident and his engagement with one of the world's leading artificial intelligence figures.