World news today spans violence, instability and political scrutiny, with a few reminders of how money and media shape public life. In Ukraine, the woman sought over the Monaco bombing attempt on tycoon Vadim Yermolayev has been found dead near Kyiv, deepening a case that now includes two arrests but still no clear account of motive or how she was killed. In the Gulf, a tanker caught fire after being hit by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring how fragile shipping security remains in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways. New York, meanwhile, saw a rush-hour evacuation after structural columns buckled in a Midtown high-rise under construction, though no injuries were reported. In Britain, Nigel Farage is preparing a statement on his political future amid questions over undeclared financial support, while in Australia the NRL secured a blockbuster A$5.3 billion broadcast deal, highlighting sport’s enduring commercial power.