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Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers in tanks have reportedly launched an incursion into the Russian border area of Kursk, penetrating several kilometres into the region. Russian authorities have evacuated several villages. In contrast to previous attacks, this advance was not led by Russian militias fighting on Ukraine's side, but by the Ukrainian military. Commentators take stock of the offensive, which has not yet been officially confirmed by Kyiv.

After weeks of street protests, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is now to lead the government on an interim basis. The media discuss what the overthrow means - also for Europe.

The radical Islamic Hamas organisation has appointed Yahya Sinwar as successor to its assassinated former leader Ismail Haniyeh. Sinwar (61) lives in hiding and is believed to be the mastermind of the 7 October massacre in which around 1,200 people were killed in southern Israel. Commentators debate the repercussions.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, as her running mate. The duo kicked off their campaign with an appearance in Pennsylvania, one of the key swing states for the presidential election in November. Not all commentators see Walz as the best option.