Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political decline The Guardian - UK · May 9
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ‘hereby decrees’ Moscow can hold Victory Day parade Ukraine president says ‘Red Square shall be excluded’ from any attacks, while Kyiv, Moscow and Trump proclaim three-day ceasefire. What we know on day 1,536 The Guardian - AU · May 9
Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ on the battlefield The Guardian - UK · May 9
Is the war over or not? US-Iran trade fire amid ceasefire, UAE hit again; where things stand The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared dangerously close to collapse on Friday after fresh military exchanges in and around the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The latest escalation came after the US military said it intercepted Iranian missiles, drones and… The Times of India · May 8
Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fire, which president calls ‘love tap’ Skirmishes threw into question the viability of shaky ceasefire that had largely held for previous month – key US politics stories from 7 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 8
Ukraine war briefing: Distant strike on Russian missile ship in Caspian Sea Defence ministers of Ukraine and Sweden talk Gripen fighter jet deal; verbal exchanges escalate over Victory Day parade. The Guardian - AU · May 8
Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait The president warns Tehran the US will ‘knock them out a lot harder’ if they do not sign a deal to end the war ‘fast’ Evening Standard · May 8
'We’ll knock them out harder': Trump warns Iran of harsher military action after 3 US ships came under fire in Hormuz President Donald Trump claimed three US destroyers were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz but suffered no damage, stating Iranian attackers were destroyed. He issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening more violent military action if a deal is not signed quickly, calling the nation 'lunatics'. The Times of India · May 7
US-Iran ceasefire under threat after exchange of strikes in strait of Hormuz Donald Trump says ceasefire remains in place despite strikes, with Iranian TV saying situation is ‘back to normal’ The Guardian - AU · May 7
US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continue The Guardian - UK · May 7
Israel And Lebanon Set To Have Third Round Of Talks Next Week Israel and Lebanon are set to have a third round of talks in the U.S. next week, officials with knowledge of the matter told CNN. International Business Times · May 7
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · May 7
These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy The Independent UK · May 7
Kremlin Reportedly Ramping Up Efforts To Kill Russian Opponents In Europe The Kremlin is ramping up efforts to kill Russian opponents in Europe, according to a new report. International Business Times · May 7
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Iran conducting near-daily prisoner executions in secrecy, say rights groups Families pressured to stay silent, with at least 24 executions reportedly taking place since March amid internet blackout
International Business Times · May 7 Pakistani Mediators Reportedly Optimistic About Progress To End Iran War Pakistani mediators are optimistic about progress being made to end the war in Iran, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 More than 50,000 pupils expected to strike over German rearmament policy Organisers of nationwide protest say its aim is to stop the government turning young Germans into ‘cannon fodder’
The Times of India · May 7 Middle East tensions: Iran’s response to US peace proposal expected today Iran is reviewing a US proposal, with a response expected soon, potentially via Pakistani mediators. Tehran prioritizes a full war cessation and sanctions relief over nuclear talks, seeking UN Security Council guarantees.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · May 7 Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Hantavirus outbreak ‘not start of pandemic’ says WHO, as Canaries secure concessions over cruise docking plans - as it happened Health body gives briefing as Spain says ship will not dock in Tenerife but be anchored offshore and passengers will have no contact with the public
The Independent UK · May 7 ‘I saw a red dot’: The opponents of Russia facing death threats across Europe Putin has long faced accusations of silencing its enemies abroad
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Revealed: Russia’s top secret spy school teaching hacking and election meddling Exclusive: Documents obtained by journalists show the role of ‘Department 4’ within a Moscow University in training operatives for the military
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Trump may be a liability and Orbán is gone, but Europe’s far right is not in decline Let’s not draw the wrong conclusions from Hungary’s election or the US president’s troubles, says political scientist Cas Mudde
The Independent UK · May 7 Alarm raised as two drones crash in Nato country after crossing from Russia Russian foreign ministry urges countries with diplomatic missions in Kyiv to treat warning seriously