Morning brief: Zelensky warns Macron of Russian 'provocations', roller coaster malfunction in US, and more

During a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised apprehensions regarding Russia's potential execution of "risky acts" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, presently under Moscow's jurisdiction. In other news, after facing difficulties in identifying a successor for the leader of the alliance, NATO's member states decided to prolong Jens Stoltenberg's term by an additional year. In the United States,a roller coaster malfunction left eight individuals suspended upside down for several hoursat a fair in Wisconsin.

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'Dangerous provocations' by Russia at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Zelensky to Macron

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, expressed concerns about Russia's intentions to carry out "dangerous provocations" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Moscow's control.The plant, Europe's largest, has been a subject of ongoing safety concerns amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for over a year now. Zelensky stressed the need to maintain maximum control over the situation and involve the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in addressing the potential risks.

NATO extends Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as chief of alliance by a year

NATO's members, after struggling to find a replacement for the alliance head, extended Jens Stoltenberg's tenure for one more year.

The announcement was made a week ahead of a summit of NATO leaders in Vilnius, Lithuania that will be mostly focusing on the Western military alliance's response to the conflict and Kyiv's push for membership.

US: People stuck hanging upside down for hours after roller coaster stopped

Eight people were stuck upside down for hours after a roller coaster got stuck midway on Sunday at a fair in Wisconsin state of the United States. Seven of the stuck passengers were children. No injuries were reported, but according to the chief of the fire department, one person was transported to the hospital with reason unknown.

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Mexico: Six killed in tragic shooting in Monterrey industrial hub

A tragic shooting incident killed six individuals, including two women, in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, reported AFP news agency.Monterrey is one of Mexico's major industrial and business hub. It is home to numerous national and international corporations and has a strong presence in various sectors.