Ukraine and Qatar have signed a 10-year defense agreement aimed at deepening cooperation in combating missile and drone threats, including technological collaboration and development, as Kyiv seeks to leverage its battlefield expertise and secure new partnerships amid rising regional tensions.

Iconic landmarks across Europe, including France's Eiffel Tower, Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica, and Germany's Brandenburg Gate, turned off their lights for an hour on Saturday night as part of the annual Earth Hour event, with hundreds of cities participating.