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Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg Oil Terminal and Kronstadt Naval Base

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky district and military targets near Russia's Baltic coast overnight. St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed the terminal was hit, stating no casualties were reported. President Zelensky claimed responsibility for the strikes, saying they targeted oil infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia and the naval base at Kronstadt. The attacks mark an escalation in Ukraine's campaign against Russia's energy sector. The strikes come as Russia faces growing fuel shortages, with long queues forming at petrol stations across the country.

Ibrahimovic Says Ronaldo's Ego Is Holding Portugal Back at 2026 World Cup

Portugal secured a dramatic victory over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, but the win has reignited debate over Cristiano Ronaldo's place in the starting lineup. Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic publicly criticized the decision to keep the 41-year-old Ronaldo as the team's attacking focal point. Ibrahimovic argued that Ronaldo's iconic status is being prioritized over current performance, which he believes could cost Portugal a World Cup title. Although Ronaldo did find the scoresheet, it was substitute Gonçalo Ramos who scored the late winner, drawing attention to Portugal's depth. The result has left fans and pundits questioning whether the veteran forward should remain the team's first-choice striker.

Xi Jinping vows to strengthen China-North Korea ties amid regional tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed willingness to work with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to build long-term and stable bilateral relations. Xi's statement came as a response to a congratulatory message sent by Kim Jong Un. The move follows growing regional tensions and North Korea's increasing military cooperation with Russia. Xi emphasized the historical ties between the two nations and reaffirmed China's commitment to deepening their strategic partnership. The development highlights China's significant economic influence over North Korea.