UK vows 100,000 drones for Ukraine; Musk attacks Trump’s spending bill—here’s your overnight news roundup
It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what global agencies reported overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. Ukraine will receive significant support from the United Kingdom, the Balkans are dealing with a natural disaster, and Elon Musk criticized Trump's decision.
What you need to know
- The United Kingdom will deliver 100,000 drones to Ukraine by 2026.
- A state of natural disaster has been declared in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to brucellosis.
- Elon Musk publicly criticized a project pushed by Donald Trump.
Ukraine to receive support from London
The UK government has announced plans to supply Ukraine with 100,000 drones by April 2026, marking a tenfold increase in its military aid. The drone package, valued at $428 million, is part of a broader $5.5 billion support initiative. Britain also recently delivered 140,000 artillery shells and intends to invest an additional $302 million in training Ukrainian troops.
Natural disaster in the Balkans
Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have declared a state of emergency in the municipality of Vogosca due to an outbreak of brucellosis, an infectious bacterial disease. This follows a recent epidemic of leptospirosis—also known as rat fever—in Sarajevo canton. Concerns are mounting as local officials have yet to announce specific measures to contain these outbreaks.
Incident at Trump's estate
Secret Service agents detained a 23-year-old man who trespassed on the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, owned by Donald Trump. The man intended to "spread the gospel" to Trump and "marry" his granddaughter Kai. This wasn't the first attempt by this man to enter the estate; he was previously imprisoned and banned from contacting the Trump family.
Musk criticizes Trump's project
Elon Musk harshly criticized a budget bill pushed by Donald Trump, calling it "a disgusting abomination." Musk argues that the legislation would push the U.S. budget deficit to a staggering $2.5 trillion, placing an unsustainable burden on taxpayers. The tech billionaire, who earlier stepped down from his advisory role in the Trump administration to concentrate on his companies, has become increasingly vocal in his criticism of federal spending.
