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Ukraine

NATO vague on Ukraine's membership as Zelenskyy reveals plan

Though Russia’s gains have been incremental, its steady forward movement is slowly progressing — and Ukraine is pleading for Western help on a larger scale.

World News

US threatens to cut military aid to Israel over Gaza crisis

The letter warns that Israel has 30 days to boost aid to Gaza, saying failure may "have implications for US policy."

Europe News

Gang warfare propels Sweden's homicide rate among Europe's highest

The surge in gang violence in Sweden has led to one of the highest homicide rates in Europe, with official data showing that fatal shootings have more than doubled in a year.

Europe News

Greta Thunberg detained at fossil fuel subsidy protest in Brussels

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among scores detained on Saturday after staging a sit-in protest demanding an end to EU subsidies for fossil fuels.

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Europe News

Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs with a dozen airstrikes

Meanwhile tens of thousands of people in Lebanon, including Palestinian refugees, continued to flee the widening conflict.

Europe News

Is an anti-Kickl coalition on the cards after far-right Austria win?

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90% of the vote, showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2%.

Iran

Iran says it successfully launched domestic-made satellite into space

The West is concerned that Tehran might be advancing its ballistic missile systems and that this development could also help its nuclear weapons programme.

Russia

Ukraine troops reportedly gaining ground as fighting rages on in Kursk

Russia appeared to acknowledge on Sunday that Ukrainian troops have driven deep into the country, saying it had hit troops and equipment around 30 kilometres from the border

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike hits Beirut in surging tensions with Hezbollah

Israel on Tuesday carried out a rare strike on Beirut, which it said killed the Hezbollah commander who was allegedly behind a weekend rocket attack that killed 12 young people in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. Hezbollah did not immediately confirm the commander’s death.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy visits military hospital and hands out awards to veterans

During a trip to the Rivne region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital where veterans with complex back injuries are treated and rehabilitated.

Ukraine

11 injured after Russian shelling in Kherson

According to the Kherson regional police telegram channel, 11 people, including three children, were injured in the past 24 hours as a result of attacks by the Russian troops in the Kherson region.

Europe News

UN report: AIDS could end by 2030 if world leaders increase funding

A new report was released by UNAIDS on Monday saying the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to fund initiatives and protect human rights.

China

China and Russia start naval drills amid rising tensions with NATO

The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July.

USA

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former US President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday.

Ukraine

Air defence remains key issue for Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine were responsible for the death of at least one child over the last day.

World News

India's Modi meets Putin in Moscow, sparking criticism from Zelenskyy

It's the first trip India's PM has made to Moscow since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Europe News

War threatens Ukraine's Olympic future, but a gymnast offers hope

Many of Ukraine's most talented young athletes have seen their dreams snatched away as Russia's war enters its third year.

Europe News

Rescue efforts in Kyiv continue after Russian missiles kill dozens

As of Tuesday morning, 27 people, including four children, were killed in missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

World News

Hamas reportedly approves US-backed cease-fire proposal

Hamas has reportedly given initial approval for a US-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire after dropping key demand.

Europe News

Mount Stromboli erupts in Italy, spewing ash and lava into sky

Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily.

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