Freya

The Minnesota Zoo announced the birth of three Canada lynx kittens to Torvi, who later died from a rare medical condition. The kittens, Freya, Ingrid, and an unnamed male, are healthy, with two females set to debut publicly this summer. Efforts to save Torvi were unsuccessful, leading to her euthanasia.

Ukraine urgently requires PAC-3 Patriot interceptors to counter Russian Iskander-M and Zircon ballistic missiles but exhausted its stock by July 2026, leading to unimpeded Russian strikes. US production limits and policy delays have worsened shortages, while Ukraine develops a cheaper domestic interceptor, Freya, with test launches expected by late 2026. A small resupply of under 20 PAC-3 missiles is anticipated from allies including Poland.

Ukraine, led by President Zelenskyy, is developing a homegrown anti-ballistic missile system called Freya with European allies to counter Russian ballistic missiles. The system aims to be cheaper than the U.S. Patriot system, with partnerships involving companies like Germany’s Hensoldt and France’s Thales to support production.

Australian officials in Tasmania are urging fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1,000 kg elephant seal causing property damage and drawing large social media attention. His actions, including damaging infrastructure and attracting close human interactions, have raised safety concerns for both Neil and the public.