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Russia held its first parliamentary election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Preliminary results show Putin’s United Russia retaining its constitutional majority. The anti-war Yabloko party was barred from the nationwide party-list vote.
Ukraine launched what Moscow’s mayor called the largest drone attack on the capital since the war began. Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and other regions, hitting an oil refinery and residential building. Three deaths were reported.
Dutch riot police dispersed a far-right anti-immigration protest in The Hague after violence broke out. Around 500 people attended and 24 were arrested. Officials condemned antisemitic slogans and Nazi salutes.
US President Donald Trump barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage. The outlets said they would defend their First Amendment rights, while press groups called for access to be restored.
