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A dramatic rescue unfolded in Berlin as a firefighter caught a woman who fell from a 21-story residential building to escape a fire that started on the 11th floor.
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A dramatic rescue unfolded in Berlin as a firefighter caught a woman who fell from a 21-story residential building to escape a fire that started on the 11th floor.

Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine resulted in civilian casualties, including a mother and her nine-year-old son killed in a strike on Sumy Oblast. Multiple other individuals were injured in various regions, with reports also indicating Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets.

Balconies in a part of Podgorica's city center have been closed due to a foul odor caused by wastewater overflowing in front of a residential building for six months. Inspections have ordered remediation of the issue.

Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.

A mural honoring the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv is being painted on the facade of a residential building in Sarajevo's Čengić Vila neighborhood, featuring their logo and the recognizable lyric 'I am from Bosnia'.

Environmental authorities in Slovenia have received reports regarding discarded railway sleepers near residential buildings in Ljubljana's Črnuče district, though an inspection procedure has not yet been initiated.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Mumbai, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to six others. Residents were trapped on the 11th floor of the high-rise during the incident.
Kano State Fire Service responded to two separate fire outbreaks in Kano, one at an Access Bank branch and another at a residential building.

Footage of a large rat in a sushi bar in central Chisinau has circulated online, prompting the establishment to explain it as an isolated incident, with the rat entering from the residential building's basement.
Russian forces have reportedly targeted Kyiv's cultural heart with bombs, with a mapping of the war's first four years showing frequent hits on residential buildings and cultural areas, despite claims of targeting infrastructure.
Russian troops launched over 20 artillery and drone attacks on five districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, causing damage to a post office, a gymnasium, and residential buildings.
An explosion, suspected to be caused by a fragmentation grenade, was heard across northern Tel Aviv after being thrown at a residential tower, prompting a police investigation.
A 77-year-old woman tragically died after falling from the 21st floor of a residential building in Thane city, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, according to officials.

112 members of the Al Hasayna Bedouin clan were buried in Gaza, following Israeli airstrikes on November 22, 2023, which reportedly destroyed several residential buildings and killed 308 members of the extended family.

Three fires broke out within 12 hours in Zagreb and Dugo Selo, including one that destroyed a Mercedes. The exact cause of a fire in residential buildings in Borovje, Zagreb, is still unknown, with police investigations ongoing.

In Guiyang, China, residents live in buildings located directly beneath a large overpass, with traffic passing just meters above their roofs, a unique urban planning solution.

A spectacular fire in a residential building in Chamberí, Madrid, has led to the collapse of its roof. Emergency services are on the scene responding to the incident.

Israeli strikes on residential buildings in Gaza overnight killed at least eight people, following seven deaths from strikes the previous day.

A residential building in Sotkamo, Finland, was completely destroyed by fire. Rescue services reported the house was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival.

Smoke covered the sky over Kyiv as multiple explosions rocked the city overnight, causing casualties and damage to residential buildings after Russia launched a deadly ballistic missile attack, killing at least nine and injuring 27.

US forces launched a new wave of strikes across Iran, with Iranian media reporting that a couple and their two-year-old child died when a residential building was hit on Qeshm island.

Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, targeting cities including Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least 13 deaths, including two children, and numerous injuries.

The cause of a significant fire that occurred in Puu-Käpylä in May remains unknown, with extensive repairs expected for the damaged residential building.

A Russian Shahed drone struck a five-story residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in injuries to five people.

The local administration in Bijelo Polje will provide half of the necessary funds to assist with the installation of elevators in older residential buildings.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Lisbon during the early hours of Monday, resulting in two injured individuals who were transported to São José Hospital.
Russian drone strikes in Ukraine's Chernihiv region injured three people and damaged a cultural center, residential buildings, and cars.

An unusual sight in central Zagreb has attracted attention, as mailboxes typically found inside residential buildings have appeared on the facade of a building at Šenoina 12.

Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, for a second time. The attacks have caused significant damage and financial losses for sellers, bringing the war closer to ordinary Russians.

While property dereliction has decreased across Ireland, a significant number of properties, totaling 81,373, remain vacant, even as over 30,500 new residential buildings are under construction.
A large fire erupted in the parking area of a residential building in Delhi, leading to two cylinder explosions. Firefighters successfully rescued eight individuals trapped inside the building, though four vehicles were damaged.
Austria's construction industry is projected to reach its lowest point in 2026, primarily due to high financing and construction costs hindering new residential building projects.
Two firefighters were hospitalized after battling a blaze caused by an electrical surge in a three-storey residential building in Ketu-Ikosi, Lagos.
Russia has launched a series of attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries, with reports of 13 wounded in the capital and two in the Bucha district. The strikes have caused widespread damage to residential buildings and infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital and its vicinity, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow warehouses.

Residents have been fighting for years to renovate a state-owned residential building in Croatia, which was completely destroyed by a flood a few months ago, with water reportedly reaching chest height.

A violent thunderstorm swept through several regions on Thursday evening, with Illnau-Effretikon in the canton of Zurich particularly affected, as the storm tore an entire roof off a residential building.

Andreas Babler has reiterated his plans for implementing heat protection measures in residential buildings across Austria. These plans aim to safeguard residents from extreme temperatures.
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged civilian infrastructure in Engels, according to Roman Busargin, the governor of Russia’s Saratov region.

Lithuania is actively preparing for potential crises and military threats, with discussions focusing on how to adapt existing infrastructure and ensure preparedness for both new and older residential buildings.

An explosion occurred in a residential building in Hässelby, located in northwestern Stockholm, shortly after midnight.

Police have arrested Shirokov, the regional coordinator for the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party, in a residential building in Burgas, with further details yet to be released.

During their seventh season of excavations, archaeologists on the Lithuanian coast have unearthed fragments of residential buildings and unique artifacts, including bronze axe handles and pots filled with ancient food, from a late Bronze Age settlement dating back to 800–400 BC.

Brazilian influencer Kauana Bilhar died after falling from the 27th floor of a residential building in Dubai, with UAE authorities investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

Five police officers were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Leontica, Switzerland. The incident is linked to a 59-year-old man suspected of killing his wife in Faido.
Fire and rescue crews conducted a large-scale operation after reports of people trapped in a residential building in Tayibe, Israel, where four individuals, including a mother and children, were injured.
Russian forces launched strikes on Kharkiv, hitting a high-rise building and a gas station, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous injuries. Separately, a Russian missile strike on Odesa also caused fatalities, and a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia injured two people and caused the roof to catch fire.
In Eindhoven, innovative construction methods have successfully created residential buildings designed to maintain comfortable temperatures even during hot summer periods.

EU auditors have reprimanded the European Commission for spending 43 billion euros in taxpayer money on private residential building renovations that yielded little energy savings despite high costs.

Russian forces launched a deadly attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and causing significant damage to apartments, marking the second major strike in less than a week. The attack occurred just ahead of a crucial NATO summit.
An article argues that short-term rental activities are not suitable for residential apartment buildings and suggests that legislation which authorities cannot enforce should not be enacted.
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv following a strike on a 16-story residential building in the Darnytskyi district.

Russia unleashed one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, deploying hundreds of missiles and drones, killing at least 21 people and wounding many more while damaging residential buildings.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is assessing allegations of war crimes committed in Gaza by an Australian citizen serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Claims against the IDF battalion include the deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military justification.

Russia launched massive overnight strikes on Kyiv using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged.

A fire in a ten-story residential building in Antwerp has resulted in at least six fatalities.

A man identified as D.K. from Herceg Novi is suspected of illegally modifying a non-residential building without the required permits and documentation, according to the Police Administration.

Romania's Chamber of Deputies has adopted the 'Lift for Life' law, which establishes a national program to fund the installation of lifts in residential buildings with three or more levels, aiming to improve accessibility.

An article criticizes the trend of monotonous and costly balconies in new German residential buildings that often go unused, suggesting better design alternatives.

A Shell gas station and a supermarket on Bulgaria Boulevard in Sofia's 'Belite Brezi' neighborhood will be redeveloped into three connected seven-story residential blocks. This urban transformation was made possible by an amendment to the detailed development plan.

A leopard was reported to have killed a dog at a residential building in Pimpri Chinchwad, raising concerns among local residents.

An injured juvenile crocodile was discovered in a residential building in Hong Kong, prompting a rescue operation by an animal concern group.
Following a tragic fire that claimed 15 lives, Lucknow authorities have issued a demolition notice for an Aliganj building, which was approved for residential use but allegedly operated commercially, with an inquiry underway.

A resident of Novi Sad's Telep neighborhood has contacted N1, claiming that the construction of residential buildings in his immediate vicinity is disrupting his daily life.
Firefighters responded to a blaze in the attic of a residential building in the capital on Monday, June 22, with 37 employees and 10 specialized vehicles deployed. Residents were evacuated to prevent smoke inhalation.

Falling drone debris damaged a kindergarten and residential buildings in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, with further damage reported in the Snihurivka community, though no casualties were reported.

An elevator in a residential building in Hrasno, Sarajevo, completely burned out overnight. Fortunately, no one was inside at the time of the fire.

Montenegrin police reported that Branko Kovačević and Davor Samardžić illegally constructed a 225-square-meter residential building in Grahovac.

Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia district on the night of 15-16 August, killing two people.

A proposed law in Montenegro would require professional managers for residential buildings, mandating them to pass professional exams and deposit 5,000 euros, a change from the current system of non-professional tenants and managers.
A draft law on the management and maintenance of residential buildings in Montenegro proposes a minimum maintenance fee of 0.30 euros per square meter. It also mandates professional managers, with at least 15% of fees going to the manager and 5% to the assembly president, alongside stricter debt collection.

A Lamborghini owned by Russian billionaire Igor Altushkin crashed at high speed into a residential building in Yekaterinburg, Russia, injuring a war veteran on crutches.

Russian forces attacked Kyiv with jet-powered drones, activating air defense systems. One drone crashed, causing damage to a non-residential building in the Darnytskyi district.

In a spectacular rescue, three men in Poland saved a four-year-old girl who was about to fall from the fifth floor of a residential building by improvising a catch with a blanket.

Bomb disposal experts in Odesa recovered the remains of an enemy UAV that hit an apartment on the fifth floor of a high-rise building during an attack on the night of August 12.
A decrease in new housing construction is anticipated for 2027. The report indicates a potential slowdown in the residential building sector.

A fire has been reported in Lillestrøm municipality, though it remains unclear whether it involves terrain or a residential building.

Despite insurance for common areas in residential buildings being available for a decade in Serbia, a low percentage of buildings are insured, with residents often preferring to argue over repair costs.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a long-term unsecured loan of up to €4 million to NLB Bank within the GEFF III REpower Residential program for the Western Balkans. This financing aims to support renewable energy for residential buildings.

Russian forces attacked Odesa Oblast on 5 August, damaging seven residential buildings and injuring at least one person.

The body of a man has been recovered from under the rubble of a residential building in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, following a Russian airstrike.

Russia conducted another massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, using ballistic missiles that killed at least 17 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region, destroying residential buildings and damaging logistics complexes.

A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, resulting in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials described it as one of the most tragic attacks to date, with emergency services searching for people potentially trapped under rubble.

A smoke grenade was thrown at a residential building in Asker. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A 15-year-old girl was injured in the arm by an air rifle projectile in a residential building in Vienna. Police subsequently located the apartment from which the shot was fired and provisionally arrested a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old.

A significant fire broke out in the Hospital Quarter of Lezhë, Albania, starting from a pile of waste and rapidly spreading towards residential buildings, posing a serious risk to residents.
Yoan Tsenkov, known as JahOan, is a street artist who views each new wall as a peak to conquer, currently working on a 15-meter facade of a residential building, contributing to the city's street art landscape.

A three-story building collapsed in Sicily, Italy, leaving seven people missing and several injured. Rescue teams are actively searching for those trapped under the rubble.

A Russian missile, identified as a Kh-101, landed in eastern Poland, prompting NATO to monitor the risk of the Ukraine war spilling over and strengthening its readiness to defend against threats.

The Moldovan government has approved a mechanism to provide state guarantees and partial interest compensation for loans, making it easier for condominium associations to finance energy renovations for residential buildings.

A landslide that occurred on July 17 in Pengshui County, Chongqing, China, swept away several residential buildings, resulting in at least 41 deaths and 50 people missing.

Following the collapse of a residential building in Görlitz that resulted in three fatalities, arrest warrants have been issued. The alleged perpetrators are already in custody for other offenses.

A residential building in Chekhov, near Moscow, was damaged in a drone attack, though no casualties were reported.

Ukraine claimed responsibility for an unprecedented operation that led to the crash of a Russian Su-57 fighter jet, while also reporting continued Russian attacks across the front lines. Meanwhile, the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries removed products related to the 'special military operation' from its site following Ukrainian attacks on its warehouses.
A Russian attack drone struck near a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, resulting in one person being injured.

The President of Serbia announced that a problem reported by Zoran P. from Borča regarding pig farming in a residential building has been resolved, highlighting the initial results of a website for reporting abusive officials.
Debris from Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings and an oil depot in Krasnodar and the Dinskoy district of Russia's Krasnodar Krai, causing damage.

Sandra Benčić, coordinator for the Možemo! platform, addressed public opposition to a planned construction of 11 residential buildings in Zagreb's Borovje neighborhood, also discussing relations with SDP and parliamentary election preparations.

Russia launched another attack on Sumy on the evening of July 20, damaging a residential building, sparking a major fire at a shopping centre, and injuring six people, including four children.
An explosion occurred outside a residential building in Hovsjö, Södertälje, causing damage to the property. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Investor Plamen Kralev is developing a 22-story luxury building on Tsarigradsko Shose boulevard in Sofia, Bulgaria, featuring apartments ranging from 200 to 450 square meters.
An apartment owned by Giorgio Armani in his residential building at 760 Madison Avenue in Manhattan has been put up for sale. The building features 12 floors with 10 exclusive apartments and the designer's boutique at street level in the Upper East Side.

A fire that started in a residential building quickly spread to other structures, forcing residents to evacuate their homes without their belongings. Up to 50 houses are reported to be affected.

The municipal executive of Funchal, Madeira, is advocating for the construction of residential buildings up to 20 stories high as a solution to the scarcity of land and high housing costs in the city.
Counterintelligence and investigators from Ukraine's Security Service have detained the CEO and deputy production director of a defense enterprise on suspicion of negligence, following an explosion in Vyshneve caused by ammunition stored near residential buildings.

Russian forces have continued their attacks on Odesa for a fifth day, with a rocket hitting a residential building and residents seeking shelter in catacombs. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the first twenty Russian tankers and other ships in the Black Sea, following previous damage to 116 vessels in the Azov Sea.

Russian forces have once again attacked Odesa, resulting in the deaths of three people and the hospitalization of three others. The overnight attack also caused damage to residential buildings in the city.

Firefighters from the Strumica Territorial Firefighting Unit successfully saved multiple residential buildings and the 'St. Peter and Paul' church in the village of Bajk from a large fire, thanks to their quick and coordinated response.

Russian forces launched attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Odesa region, resulting in the deaths of two people in Zaporizhzhia and three sailors on a foreign vessel in the Odesa region. Multiple others were injured, including a child in Zaporizhzhia, and a gas station and school were hit in Kherson.
Police are investigating a suspected grenade explosion in a residential building in Or Yehuda, Israel. No casualties or injuries have been reported from the incident.

A fire in a residential building in Wetzlar, Germany, has resulted in an estimated 150,000 Euros in damages.

A real estate expert in Lithuania argues that insulating Soviet-era residential buildings is not economically beneficial, as the cost of such work is comparable to purchasing a new apartment.

The Housing Cooperative of Healthcare Workers of Montenegro has issued a public tender for the selection of a contractor to build a residential facility in Podgorica, with a planned completion time of 30 months.

Belgrade police will file criminal charges against a 21-year-old suspect for allegedly smashing windows on cars and residential buildings in Zemun, where drugs were also found.
The article discusses the growing preference among travelers for short-term apartment rentals over hotel stays, suggesting that hotels should consider new solutions to better serve tourists and that residential buildings could offer diverse models.

A 36-year-old man fell through his bathroom floor in Switzerland, leading to the evacuation of the residential building.
Redeveloping residential buildings in India is often necessary due to age, safety, and regulatory obsolescence. While a unified national law is absent, states like Maharashtra and Delhi have implemented specific regulations and processes for such redevelopments.
A 28-year-old newlywed woman died after an alleged fall from a residential building in South Delhi, with her family claiming foul play and citing dowry harassment and physical abuse by her husband.

Following a Russian guided aerial bomb strike on a residential building in Sumy, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on international partners to accelerate air defense assistance and increase pressure on Russia.

A Russian attack in Kyiv destroyed a Red Cross warehouse and partially damaged a residential building, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the site and vowed a response to the strikes.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.

Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, and causing significant damage to residential buildings across several districts.

Several people have died in a fire that erupted on Wednesday morning in a residential building in Antwerp, Belgium. The blaze started on the eighth floor, leading to the evacuation of the entire ten-story building.

A five-story apartment building in Petralona, Athens, collapsed, leading to the arrest of five individuals. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with nearby residents and businesses expressing shock and concern.

An explosion in a residential building in Huludao, China, believed to be caused by a gas leak, resulted in three people missing and eight others sustaining minor injuries.
Russian forces attacked the Mykolaiv region over the past day with drones, guided aerial bombs, and artillery, leading to fires in wheat fields and dry grass, and damaging a residential building.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Hamm, Luxembourg, on Friday evening, though no injuries were reported.

A public forum is discussing whether the installation of air conditioning units should be permitted in old residential buildings, inviting community input on the topic.

Plans are underway for the construction of a new residential building near St. Mark's Church in Belgrade. This development is expected to add to the urban landscape of the area.

A fire on Meleștiu street in Chisinau destroyed two apartments and roof elements, with firefighters investigating two possible causes for the blaze.

The Montenegrin Ministry has announced a tender for the main project design for Block A1, which includes the construction of six residential buildings with approximately 185 apartments, two underground garages, and related infrastructure in its first phase.

A middle school student sustained critical injuries after attempting to jump from the roof of a six-story residential building to a neighboring structure in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The incident occurred on Sunday.
A car veered off the road and collided with a house in Stanmore Bay, Auckland. The incident occurred when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the residential building.
Ukraine and Russia have launched drone attacks targeting each other's capitals and infrastructure, with reports of dozens of Ukrainian drones over Moscow and hits on a refinery and residential building. Black smoke was observed over Moscow following the attacks.

Russian drone and missile attacks on eastern and southeastern Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with Zaporizhzhia being particularly affected. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downed 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia.

Foreign nationals are legally prohibited from owning agricultural and forest land exceeding 5,000 square meters in Montenegro, though they can own smaller plots with residential buildings, prompting claims of legality from the Bar cadastre despite suspicions.

The 18-year-old son of a Russian copper magnate crashed a Lamborghini into a residential building in Yekaterinburg, seriously injuring a Russian special forces soldier who had recently returned from the front in Ukraine.
Russian forces have attacked three districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 50 times since morning, resulting in damage to several businesses and residential buildings.
A non-residential building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district sustained damage after a Russian drone crashed. Details on casualties or further damage were not immediately available.

Five luxury new construction buildings in Zagreb have recently been completed or are nearing completion, with details and square meter prices now available for these high-end properties.

A problematic high-rise building in Ostrava, once the tallest residential building in Czechoslovakia, is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion designed by renowned architect Eva Jiřičná.

Approximately 500 railway sleepers impregnated with creosote have been deposited just meters from residential buildings in Ljubljana's Črnuče, posing a serious environmental and potential health risk.

Proposed amendments to Lithuania's Subsoil Law, which suggest establishing a uniform distance between quarries and residential buildings, continue to spark debate.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is expected to deploy up to 50,000 North Korean troops, a claim made amidst ongoing exchanges of attacks between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent strike on a Russian missile system.

Two separate fire incidents in Ghana's Greater Accra Region on Thursday destroyed commercial and residential buildings in Nungua and Odorkor Official Town, causing significant property damage but no reported casualties.

Russian forces launched multiple attacks across eastern and southern Ukraine, hitting residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, a commuter bus in Kherson, and a food processing plant in Chernihiv. These strikes resulted in dozens of injuries, including 13 civilians in Sumy and 22 people in Kherson Oblast, and caused power outages in five regions.

Trebinje firefighters fought the fire all day today in the Dživarsko polje area, where residential buildings are not threatened, and help arrived.
A 33-year-old man has admitted to causing an extensive residential building fire by throwing a cigarette into a bin, though he denies intending to start the blaze.

Two residential buildings caught fire in Lower Austria, prompting a large-scale response from 140 firefighters, with two people hospitalized.

A report found that 12 out of 19 examined housing cooperatives in Kongsberg, Norway, lacked firewalls in their attics, raising concerns about fire safety in a common type of residential building across the country.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on multiple Russian targets, including a Wildberries warehouse in the Vladimir region and a technological university, while Russia simultaneously attacked energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions. These strikes resulted in casualties and widespread power outages.

Russian forces have launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people, while shelling and drone attacks in regions like Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk have caused further deaths and injuries.

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and wounded 28, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, urgently requested additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles from international partners.
At least nine people were killed, including four children, and 28 injured in Russian missile attacks on five districts of Kyiv overnight, targeting residential buildings.
A four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, late on Thursday, killing one person and leaving at least seven others feared trapped.

The Novo Sarajevo Municipal Council has approved a proposal to amend the urban plan for the former Strojorad area, transforming it into a business-cultural center instead of residential buildings.

Police evacuated two residential buildings and suspended traffic in Aleksandrovac, Serbia, after a large hole appeared in the street due to a landslide at a bridge construction site.
A tragic landslide in central China has resulted in over 30 fatalities, destroying ten residential buildings and sweeping away vehicles. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the affected region.

A new business and residential building is planned for Kosančićev Venac 31 in Belgrade, on the site of a 1960s structure that belonged to a defunct project organization and is now privately owned, raising questions about its integration into the surroundings.
Local governments in Poland's Łódzkie Voivodeship are eligible for over 42 million PLN in subsidies to modernize residential buildings and convert other properties into affordable rental housing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia plans to recruit an additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers for the war, while also accusing Russia of sharing satellite intelligence with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking one of its ships in the Caspian Sea, further escalating regional tensions.

The Sarajevo Canton Housing Fund signed a contract with 'Butmir' company for the construction of 'Bijeli dvor,' a residential building for young people in the Ilidža neighborhood of Sokolović Kolonija, an investment valued at nine million KM.

A new community center and residential building constructed on church property in Frankfurt have been nominated for the 'Exemplary Buildings in Hesse' award, offering a fresh perspective on church architecture.

Montenegro's Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism, and State Property announced that replacing worn-out or faulty hydrophore systems is a necessary maintenance task for residential buildings, making it a legal obligation for homeowner associations.

The UN agency denounced the recent intensification of Israeli strikes in Gaza, which targeted residential buildings, a tent sheltering displaced persons, and other densely populated areas, resulting in at least 57 deaths between July 13 and 20.

An 11-year-old girl was among three people killed and 41 injured in a Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on July 19, with the girl trapped under the rubble of a destroyed residential building.

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Peru, resulting in at least five deaths, dozens of injuries, and hundreds of people displaced. The tremor caused significant damage to residential buildings in the affected areas.
Russia launched a significant number of ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing fires in a student dormitory, a residential building, and a supermarket, with strikes also reported at a shopping center and apartment building.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations and special envoy of Pope Leo XIV, visited the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv that destroyed residential buildings.
A landslide in southwestern China has buried several residential buildings, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Two clandestine laboratories producing synthetic cannabis and amphetamines have been dismantled in Ariège, France, revealing a full-scale drug factory behind a residential building. An elected official has been imprisoned in connection with the operation.

Following heavy rains and floods in Russia's Ural region, a new threat has emerged in the Sverdlovsk Oblast, with landslides and sinkholes forming near residential buildings.

Two apartments in a residential building in Protaras, Cyprus, were damaged by a fire, with firefighters safely evacuating a resident affected by smoke.
A fire broke out in a residential building in Noida, resulting in two fatalities and trapping approximately 50 families. The blaze was reportedly ignited by a spark from an electric bike.
A Russian air attack using cluster munitions on the outskirts of the Sumy community has resulted in five injuries and damage to private residential buildings.
The EU has sanctioned Russian military intelligence officers and cybercriminals, while Ukraine's air defense remains a key focus for allies. This comes as Ukrainian forces report striking Russian naval vessels and radar systems.

A 23-year-old man has been detained and charged in China after he skydived from the top of a residential high-rise building in Sichuan province.

Russia launched fresh missile attacks on Kyiv, resulting in multiple explosions and injuries to several people. The strikes targeted non-residential buildings and an energy facility in the Ukrainian capital.

Russian forces attacked the settlement of Shabelkivka in the Kramatorsk hromada in Donetsk Oblast, destroying a residential building. Two bodies were retrieved from the rubble following the strike.

Two elementary school students, believed to be siblings, died in a fire that broke out in a residential building in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

As temperatures rise, so does the potential for conflict in residential buildings. This article discusses common annoyances on balconies, such as cannabis smell, loud sex, and grilling, and outlines the rules governing them.
Emergency services responded to a fire in a residential building in Oslo, with visible flames reported from a fourth-floor apartment.

A Russian attack overnight has left a significant hole in a residential building in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with a BBC reporter on the scene.

A Venezuelan girl named Fabiana recounted her survival after being trapped for 32 hours under the rubble of a residential building following two earthquakes in June.

An apartment fire occurred on Sunday afternoon on Schulstrasse in Möhlin, Switzerland, on the fourth floor of a residential building, resulting in three people being treated for smoke intoxication.
Over 120 firefighters battled a massive fire at a fruit storage warehouse in Lenartowo near Łowicz, Poland. The blaze threatened nearby residential buildings and agricultural crops, with the cause currently unknown.

Russian forces launched over 900 attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region in the past day, hitting a swimming pool and residential building and injuring four people.
High residential buildings in Kyiv have been bombed to rubble, leaving many residents homeless and disoriented.
A fire in a ten-story residential building in Antwerp has resulted in at least six fatalities and hundreds of evacuations. Authorities confirmed the fire started on the ground floor, with several victims' bodies found inside the block.

Three people have died in a fire that broke out in a residential building in the town of Monschau, western Germany.

A manhunt is underway in Monaco after an explosion injured Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev and his family. Investigators are exploring a Ukrainian connection to the attack, which authorities do not consider a terrorist act.

A proposal in Lithuania suggests tasking the army commander with ensuring the security of parliamentary, government, and presidential buildings during a state of martial law.

A massive fire erupted in a high-rise residential building in Noida's Sector 119, with an AC blast suspected as the cause. Six fire tenders were deployed to the scene, and no casualties have been reported.

Russian attacks on Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts have resulted in one fatality and 44 injuries, with strikes hitting petrol stations and residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv oblasts.

An injured juvenile crocodile was rescued from a residential building in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to reports of the metre-long reptile found on a balcony.

Radioactive items discovered in the basement of a residential building in Chisinau's Botanica sector were manufactured during the Soviet era and, according to preliminary data, pose no threat to human health.

Suspicious objects, believed to be radioactive, were discovered in the basement of a residential building in Chisinau's Botanica sector. A specialized team from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations and nuclear safety experts are on site.
The Portuguese Cinema Academy has criticized the Lisbon City Council's approval to demolish the old Cinema Paris in Estrela, which is in an advanced state of degradation, to build a new residential building.

A Russian drone struck a high-rise residential building in Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, causing a fire but reportedly no casualties.

Eighty-five residents were evacuated from a residential building in Vienna-Brigittenau following a roof fire. The building is currently undergoing renovation, and the high intensity of the blaze prompted a Level 3 alarm.
A man was killed and a residential building sustained damage in Sumy, Ukraine, following an enemy UAV attack.