Russia strikes Ukraine through the night, negotiations faltering

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Researchers have made a breakthrough in the medical field, using artificial intelligence to spot hidden signs of consciousness in comatose patients long before they were noticed by doctors. This development could revolutionise the way we approach patient care in critical conditions.

In Sudan, the civil war has led to mass human rights abuses and a landslide that resulted in at least 1,000 deaths. The country is also grappling with extreme hunger, with more than 25 million people facing food shortages.

The conflict in Sudan has also sparked widespread protests, driven by economic discontent and opposition to police brutality. Similar protests were seen in Indonesia, where citizens voiced their dissatisfaction with the government.

The US and its allies have been actively engaging in military operations against drug cartels. In a recent operation, the US military targeted a drug-laden ship off the coast of Venezuela, killing 11 people. The White House has also been increasing pressure on Venezuela, including by putting a $50 million bounty on its leader.

The US-Venezuela conflict is not the only geopolitical tension. Israel is reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank, a move that could further escalate tensions in the region.

In a different part of the world, China hosted a summit aimed at countering a Western-led world order. More than a dozen world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, attended the event.

Meanwhile, the EU accused Russia of a suspected interference operation against an airplane carrying the European Commission president. This incident could further strain relations between the EU and Russia.

In the realm of science, Chinese scientists have created glow-in-the-dark, rechargeable succulents, and researchers have discovered that a cheap generic drug may work by protecting against DNA damage.

Political tensions are also high in Brazil, where the verdict in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro could determine the future of the country's politics and economy. Bolsonaro has vowed to stand in next year's presidential election despite a ban against him running.

The US Supreme Court is hearing closing arguments in Bolsonaro's trial, and a guilty verdict could further strain ties with Washington, which imposed a 50% tariff rate on Brazil over what US President Donald Trump has labelled a Bolsonaro "witch hunt."

The US-Brazil tension is not unique. The US court ruling that President Trump's tariffs are illegal represents a major setback for his economic agenda.

In a different development, the rate of drone and missile strikes by Russia has nearly doubled since President Vladimir Putin's meeting with US President Donald Trump last month. This escalation of violence has raised concerns among experts, who fear that the Trump administration's expansion of its war on drugs could set off a wave of violence.

In Ukraine, the conflict with Russia has led to increased aerial assaults. Russia used 526 drones to attack Ukraine overnight, escalating its aerial assault. Humanitarian agencies have been prevented from providing aid in the conflict zone by the belligerents.

In a positive development, Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders as a defense against possible invasion and as a carbon sink. This move could help combat climate change and enhance national security.

Finally, the ADHD diagnoses in children have more than doubled in both the US and UK between 2000 and 2018 and have continued to rise since then. This trend has sparked debate among healthcare professionals about the appropriateness of prescribing drugs to young children with ADHD.