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Fragments from a Russian drone shot down over the Ukrainian capital Kyiv fell on a residential complex, damaging windows, cars, and wounding two residents. Ukraine says a total of 20 drones and two cruise missiles were shot down over the capital overnight. IMAGES
Ukraine's embattled frontline town of Avdiivka is in danger of being captured by Russian forces, the White House says, urging the US House to pass vital military aid for Kyiv. "Avdiivka is at risk of falling into Russian control," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters during a White House briefing. SOUNDBITE
Aerial images show lava near the Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik as volcanic activity eases following an eruption which began early Sunday. Grindavik's 4,000 residents had been evacuated in November as a precaution. Shortly after a December 18 eruption, they were allowed to return for brief periods. They were authorised to regain their homes permanently on December 23 but only a few dozen chose to do so. IMAGES
People run to take cover as strikes hit Hamad Town residential complex in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Israel brushed off international calls to renew an expired truce and pushed on with its bombing campaign against Hamas militants in densely-inhabited Gaza. IMAGES
Drone images show daily life in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on the second day of a truce as Hamas militants prepare to release a new wave of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.