News Wrap: Russia's Hypersonic Missile, Gaza Strikes, and Global Events

Russia's Hypersonic Missile Attack

• ⚡ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's use of a hypersonic missile was a deliberate message to other European nations.
• 📌 Fragments of the missile were discovered near the Polish border, marking the second time Russia has employed this weapon against Ukraine.
• ⚠️ Zelenskyy warned that European cities could be the next targets, comparing the missile's trajectory to that of medium-range ballistic missiles.
• 💥 This attack was part of a larger Russian barrage that also struck Kyiv, resulting in four deaths and 25 injuries, and leaving thousands without heat.

Conflict and Diplomacy in Gaza

• 💔 Gaza officials reported that 13 people were killed in a series of Israeli strikes, with one strike creating a massive crater in Gaza City.
• 🎯 The Israeli army claimed the strikes targeted Hamas operations in response to a failed projectile launch by militants.
• 🤝 A former UN diplomat met with senior Palestinian officials in the West Bank to discuss President Trump's 'deal of the peace'.

International Incidents and Disasters

• 🚢 U.S. Forces apprehended the oil tanker Alena, sanctioned for moving Russian oil, as part of intensified efforts to control shipments to and from Venezuela.
• 🇨🇭 Swiss prosecutors requested that a co-owner of a bar where a deadly fire occurred be held in custody due to being a flight risk.
• ⛈️ A massive Atlantic storm caused widespread power outages, heavy snow, and high winds across Europe, while parts of the Balkans experienced severe flooding.

Economic and Cultural Highlights

• 📈 U.S. stocks ended the week with solid gains following a less-than-expected monthly jobs report.
• 💥 A rare copy of Action Comics #1, which introduced Superman, sold for a record $15 million.