This week started with a cruise missile strike on Kyiv, injuring at least one, after five weeks of relative calm in the capital.Heavy artillery and shelling continued in various other villages and settlements across the region, with Russia on Tuesday claiming that nine civilians had been killed and 18 injured in Ukrainian shelling in the Donetsk region, while Ukrainian officials alleged that around 600 civilians are being held captive and tortured in Kherson.In Severodonetsk, which Russia now largely controls, fierce fighting continued throughout the week, with a chemical plant sheltering hundreds of civilians reportedly struck by Russian shelling on Sunday.Elsewhere, on Wednesday Russia and Turkey's foreign ministers met to discuss the dispute over Ukrainian grain exports, while on Thursday the European Parliament passed a resolution recommending that the Ukraine be granted EU "candidate-status."Meanwhile, Britain's defense minister made a secret trip to Kyiv on Friday.His visit came in the wake of strong Western condemnation of the sentencing to death of two Britons and a Moroccan by pro-Russia officials in eastern Ukraine on Thursday.

Turkish Pres. Erdogan warned Greece to demilitarize the Aegean Islands,Iran dismantled nuclear monitoring systems after an IAEA censure vote,China was accused of building a naval base in Cambodia,anda Chinese fighter jet allegedly cut off an Australian military plane.Meanwhile, the US warned North Korea of a strong response to any nuclear test.

Sri Lanka's president vowed to finish his term,Mali's president promised to return to civilian rule in 2024,Belgian's king stated his 'regrets' over the colonization of the Congo without apologizing,voters approved constitutional changes in Kazakhstan,andthe Indian government faced backlash over inflammatory comments about Islam.Meanwhile,the US and Chinese Defense Ministers met in Singapore,Mexico's president boycotted the Americas Summit, where Biden unveiled a migration plan,a UK court ruled migrants can be flown to Rwanda,British PM Boris Johnson won a no confidence vote,andChina and Russia defended their vetoes on sanctioning North Korea.Elsewhere,the Israeli coalition failed to pass a bill upholding a settler law,the US announced plans to reopen a separate diplomatic communication line for Palestine,a report found that Washington failed to assess civilians killed by US weapons in Yemen,the White House defended Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia,and Biden considered lifting tariffs on some Chinese goods.In other news,Fiji handed over a yacht linked to a Russian businessman to US,whilethe US moved to seize another Russian businessman's planes.

The FBI seized a retired general's data regarding Qatar lobbying,the Trumps agreed to testify in a NY civil case,San Francisco's DA was recalled by voters,DeSantis' press secretary registered as a foreign agent,the DHS warned of an extremist threat heading into the midterms,a federal judge blocked Louisiana's new congressional map,andGOP senators alleged that the Biden admin. lied about the Disinformation Board.Meanwhile,the Jan. 6 Committee aired its first public hearing, whichFox News decided not to broadcast,a Michigan GOP candidate was arrested over Jan. 6.,andthe Justice Dept. charged five Proud Boys leaders with seditious conspiracy for the riot.

The US Justice Dept. opened an investigation into Louisiana police for alleged racism,and assault lawsuits continued to mount against Deshaun Watson.Meanwhile,Larry Nassar victims sued the FBI for over $1B,and an Australian court ordered Google to pay for the defamation of a former politician.In other news,Brazilian officials arrested a man while on the hunt for a missing journalist and indigenous expert,a British geologist was sentenced to 15 years in Iraq for artifact smuggling,andgunmen killed at least 50 in a Nigerian church attack.

Axon halted plans to develop taser-equipped drones,Ryanair announced an Afrikaans test for South African travelers,a bill to provide security for US SCOTUS justices was delayed in the House,andthe House passed a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic rifles.In other news,thousands in Washington rallied against gun violence,New York's governor passed a series of gun laws,andFederal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan announced plans to work on children's online privacy.

May's CPI report showed that US inflation continues to rise,while the European Central Bank prepares for its first rate hike in 11 years,andthe cost of filling an average family's car in the UK topped 100 pounds for the first time.Meanwhile,UK PM Boris Johnson restated his intent to extent a home-buying scheme,Biden announced moves to boost the US solar panel industry,andJetBlue boosted its offer in a bidding war for Spirit Airlines.Meanwhile, UK workers began the world's biggest trial of a four-day work week,the EU announced plans to make USB-C ports universal,andMusk threatened to end his Twitter buyout.In other news,senators introduced a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies,a hedge fund sued the London Metal Exchange over cancelled nickel trades,andthe SEC revealed plans to challenge changes to stock-trading rules.

The Biden admin. unveiled its COVID vaccine plan for kids under five,Moderna said its new vaccine protects against Omicron,and FDA advisors recommended the protein-based Novavax COVID vaccine.Meanwhile,Abbott restarted its baby formula plant in Michigan,Thailand legalized medical marijuana,and a UK review recommended policies to reach a smoke-free society.

Paris police apologized for security operations failure at the Champions League,the International Skating Union raised the minimum age for Olympic figure skaters,the Special Olympics dropped its COVID mandate after being threatened with a $27.5M fine,andfive Tampa Bay Rays players declined to wear a pride night logo.

A fire in a Bangladesh cargo depot killed 43,whilean explosion occured at a US natural gas plant.

NASA launched a study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena..