A parliamentary employee’s home and offices raided amid accusations they were ‘paid to promote Russian propaganda’

Ukrainian military shot down 13 drones out of 14 launched by Russia in an overnight attack on three regions, the country’s air force said on the Telegram messaging app on Wednesday.

Drone debris fell on energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s northwestern region of Rivne, governor Oleksandr Koval said on Telegram. The attack triggered a defence mechanism that cut power to some localities, although it has since been restored, Reuters reported.

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy signs security pact with Belgium’s De Croo during visit to Brussels

Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has said it is time for EU member states to lift restrictions on Ukraine striking Russian territory on the grounds that it would escalate the war.

He said it was up to national governments in the EU to decide if their weapons and some already do, adding:

Some allies have not imposed restrictions on the weapons. I believe the time has come to consider those restrictions, not least in light of the development in the war, the evolution into a war which now is actually taking place along the borders and that makes it even harder for them to defend themselves and the right for self defence is part of the right for self defence.

Hungary ‘systematically blocking all efforts’ to support Ukraine, says Gabrielis Landsbergis, Lithunian foreign minister

A former German armed forces officer was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Monday for spying for Russia, German media reported, in a case that highlighted Germany’s vulnerability to the increasingly hostile neighbour to its east.

The former army captain, who was stationed at the army’s procurement office in Koblenz, was accused of handing over classified documents to Russia’s consulate in Bonn and embassy in Berlin.

From winning the Premier League in 2020 to his love for the city, readers tell us how they feel about Klopp’s time as manager

As Jürgen Klopp leaves Liverpool after nine years at the helm, fans have been reflecting on his tenure at the club. The coach delivered Liverpool their first league title in a generation, as well as creating countless memories on the way to securing another European Cup.

As he waved goodbye to Anfield one final time on Sunday, Guardian readers told us about their enduring memories of Klopp – as well as their hopes for the future under new manager Arne Slot.

South West Water identifies ‘damaged valve’ as possible cause of cryptosporidium contamination in Brixham area

Health officials are expecting more cases of a waterborne disease in Devon, as an MP said “heads are going to roll” over the outbreak and that the anger among residents was “palpable”.

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 46 cases of cryptosporidium infection in the Brixham area, while more than 100 other people have reported symptoms, including diarrhoea, stomach pains and dehydration.

Met Office says heavy rain and sudden flooding could occur in affected areas and cause transport disruption

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office across England and Wales for Saturday afternoon and continuing into the evening.

A yellow weather warning is in place between 1pm and 8pm, covering large parts of Wales and south-west England.