Russia Unleashes Record Drone Attack on Ukraine; Political Upheavals Shake Japan and Argentina – 9/7/2025, 8:28:10 PM

The latest world news as of September 7, 2025, includes a record-setting Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, major political developments in Japan and Argentina, widespread strikes and protests in London, and a rare astronomical event.

• Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack yet against Ukraine, with over 800 drones and at least 13 missiles overnight, targeting the Ukrainian cabinet building in Kyiv and killing at least two people[1][2][3]. NATO jets were scrambled in response[1].
• Japan’s Prime Minister resigned after his coalition lost its upper house majority in July’s election[2].
• Argentina’s Buenos Aires province is holding high-stakes elections, considered a referendum on President Javier Milei’s leadership[1].
• London’s subway system faces widespread disruption as thousands of Underground staff begin strikes over pay and conditions[1].
• Nearly 1,600 people have been arrested in London at a protest supporting the banned group Palestine Action[1].
• A record 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, the highest daily total since May[2].
• A drone strike from Yemen hit the Ramon International Airport in southern Israel, halting flights[1].
• Hundreds paid respects to Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani, who passed away at age 91[1].
• A London-born boy is set to become the first millennial saint in a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo in Rome[2].
• A total lunar eclipse is expected tonight, turning the full moon red and attracting global attention from sky watchers[2].

Additional ongoing stories include LGBTQ+ Catholics participating in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome[1] and continued calls for transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein files in the U.S. Congress[3].