Oil refinery taken out in Putin’s back yard after Ukraine launches major drone attack

The Kapotnya refinery supplies up to 40% of the capital’s overall fuel market and 70% of Moscow and the surrounding region's petrol needs.

06-16 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/16/huge-drone-onslaught-hits-oil-refinery-just-10-miles-kremlin-28794945/

China mass produces silicon-28 isotopes with over 99.99% enrichment for quantum chips

Chinese scientists achieved a major breakthrough in stable-isotope enrichment and high-purity silicon production on Monday, successfully achieving the country's first domestic mass production of silicon-28 with an isotopic abundance exceeding 99.99 percent. Key technical parameters of the product have reached internationally advanced levels, according to China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).

06-15

Cultivating the Fertile Ground of Services, Qingdao Extends a "the 15th Five-Year Plan" Invitation to the Globe

06-12

Investigation launched after body found near World Cup training centre

The body was inside a bag in the boot of a grey vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.

06-14 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/14/investigation-launched-body-found-near-world-cup-training-centre-28770266/

Woman critical after shark attack at one of Australia’s most popular beaches

Two busy beaches were shut following the attack near Sydney.

06-14 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/13/woman-mauled-shark-front-families-off-popular-beach-28761822/

Pope Leo faces stiff competition from Bad Bunny for attention in Spain

The 70-year-old pontiff is in Madrid at the same time Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny stages a run of concerts in the Spanish capital.

06-07 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/06/pope-leo-faces-stiff-competition-bad-bunny-attention-spain-28672743/

YTO Express's Global Aviation Logistics Hub – YTO SKYHUB Launches First International Cargo Route

Shortly after 11:00 on May 28, YTO Airlines flight YG9007 took off from the runway, heading directly to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. This marked the inauguration of the first international cargo route at the YTO’s Jiaxing Global Aviation Logistics Hub – YTO SKYHUB, and the official activation of the hub’s international functions. It also signified a crucial step forward for YTO in its development goal of becoming an international integrated supply chain integrator.

06-05

Cancer jab could eradicate entire tumours following ‘unprecedented’ trial

The trial focused on patients with difficult-to-treat or recurrent cancers.

06-01 https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/31/cancer-jab-eradicates-entire-tumours-unprecedented-trial-28589522/

Sonko’s political comeback sparks constitutional showdown in Senegal

A heated constitutional and political battle is unfolding in Senegal as lawmakers examine whether Ousmane Sonko can reclaim his parliamentary seat after leaving government. The debate could reshape the balance of power inside the National Assembly.

05-28 https://www.africanews.com/2026/05/26/sonkos-political-comeback-sparks-constitutional-showdown-in-senegal/

Champion British glider pilot dies after plane crashes into woodland during competition

The pilot had won the competition's opening race the previous day.

05-28 https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/26/champion-british-glider-pilot-dies-plane-crashes-woodland-competition-28525448/