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Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky

Before the latest strikes on Kyiv, Zelenskyy highlighted ​Ukraine was still waiting for US defence secretary Pete Hegseth to sign off on critical missile supplies. The attack in Brasov is the latest in a string of similar incidents in Europe, with Nato and the EU grappling with what they say is a “hybrid” campaign of sabotage and interference by the Kremlin aimed at undercutting Western support for Kyiv.

Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance shared Ukraine donation data with Russian authorities resulting in his conviction.

Ruto leaves for Moscow: Why Kenya is shifting stance on Russia-Africa Summit

It's his first trip to Russia since he was elected. It could signify more than just attending a...

Nordic leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war in rare phone call

The move breaks with a longstanding practice among Western European leaders of shunning direct contact with the Kremlin.

Ruto heads to Moscow for Russia–Africa meeting

State House says he will push for wider markets for Kenyan exports and new investment.

Warri Wolves appeal NPFL sanctions over referee assault

The club expressed hope that the league would consider its appeal fairly, citing the steps taken to apprehend the suspect after the incident.

Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin

Frontline near Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine quiet for first time in years ahead of planned evacuation Europe live – latest updates A local ceasefire in a southern Ukrainian city under Russian occupation appeared to be holding on Tuesday, with both sides ceasing drone attacks, ahead of an apparent evacuation of about 2,000 trapped and desperate civilians. The city sits on the Dnipro River and is about 3 miles from Kherson, a larger city on the opposite bank.

Iranian and Qatari leaders meet at Russian energy forum

West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on

Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.

Jagan warns NDA of retaliation if YSRCP cadres are targeted

YSRCP chief accuses TDP of using police to intimidate opposition candidates; questions fairness of local body elections

Iran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms, Hormuz

Tehran remains firm on demands despite diplomatic urgency to prevent escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict.

Sanctions revised for Owaisi and Bahadurpura flyovers 4-5 years after inauguration

Myanmar: Is US undermining EU's diplomatic blockade?

With the US reopening talks with Myanmar's military-backed government and several Southeast Asian countries restarting diplomatic contacts, the EU is facing uncomfortable questions about its own boycott of the junta.

Israeli military detains Egyptian national who crossed border

Egyptian man held after crossing into Israel near Nitzana, his motive for the crossing still unknown.

In Gaza, no privacy, no peace: this is what our lives look like a year after the ‘ceasefire’

A year has passed since the announcement of the “ceasefire” in Gaza, yet the spectre of war, bombardment and death has never left our lives. Akram Al-Sourani is a writer and poet from Gaza City, and the author of A Homeland Out of Coverage, Half-Baked Homeland and What’s That Continue reading...

Russia targets Kyiv as Finnish, Norwegian leaders hold rare call with Putin

Strikes hit a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital as leaders push for 'direct discussions' to end the war.

Lebanon’s lost olive season: harvesting olives under drones and warplanes

Lebanon's olive harvesters are facing dangerous conditions, with potential attacks and fear of cluster munitions.

Will Israel elections change its Iran approach?

As Israelis head to the polls, the country's conflict with Iran casts a long shadow over the ballot box. But any leadership changes in Israel may not be enough to shake up its grand strategy on Tehran.

The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’

Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel's inclusion.

Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him

Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after the Real Madrid star was dropped by major Chinese brands for apparently joking about Mao Zedong in a video that has gone viral. State media outlet The Paper cited sources at the state broadcaster saying that CCTV has suspended all broadcasts of La Liga matches, and removed all advertisements involving Mbappe.

India-China border face-offs test Modi six years after deadly clash

Despite thaw in India-China ties, border tensions again challenge PM Modi's strongman image at home.

Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with Ukraine

Finland and Norway have called Putin about ending the Ukraine war, drawing Danish criticism. The dispute highlights divisions over European engagement with Moscow ahead of planned US-led peace talks.

Fighting paused in Ukrainian city under deal announced by Melania Trump

A ceasefire brokered with the assistance of Melania Trump has come into effect in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

China brands drop Mbappe for ‘offending national sentiments’

Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. State media outlet The Paper cited sources at the state broadcaster saying that CCTV has suspended all broadcasts of La Liga matches, and that all advertisements involving Mbappe have also been removed.