Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s security chief ahead of Paris peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the head of the country's security service as part of a top-level reshuffle The Independent UK · Jan 5
From grudging respect to unease: Russia weighs up fall of Maduro Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Three children dead in Iran protests as security forces accused of ‘indiscriminate targeting’ Escalating protests sparked by economic chaos have seen at least 20 people killed and nearly 1,000 arrested, say human rights groups The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Iran has been shaken by a series of protests over the past 50 years. Here's a look at them Over the past 50 years, Iran has been shaken by a series of protests The Independent UK · Jan 5
Trump ‘doesn’t believe’ Ukraine targeted Putin residence with drone attack Trump refutes claims from the Kremlin about a drone attack in Novgorod The Independent UK · Jan 5
The weightlifting champion jailed by Russia for ‘plotting sabotage and assassinations’ Yulia Lemeshchenko was defiant and did not deny the accusations, saying she had decided to fight against Russian military aggression The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv escalating drone attacks on Russia, Moscow claims Russia’s defence ministry said Ukraine had targeted Moscow with drones every day of 2026 so far. What we know on day 1,412 The Guardian - AU · Jan 5
Zelenskyy watches Maduro get bagged and immediately starts wondering if the U.S. has room for one more dictator Meanwhile, back in Ukraine... We Got This Covered · Jan 5
Scoop: Israel-Syria talks planned in Paris with U.S. mediating Trump asked Netanyahu to bring his team back to the table. Axios · Jan 4
Today, Trump’s target was Caracas. What tomorrow? He took office promising to annex Greenland and take back the Panama Canal. Now that he has ousted Maduro, other countries could be next The Guardian - US · Jan 4
What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program Protests in Iran are intensifying due to the country's struggling economy, putting pressure on its theocracy The Independent UK · Jan 4
‘This is business as usual’: boss of bombed Ukrainian vodka maker seeks to expand exports Nemiroff says products still reaching UK chains such as Sainsbury’s and Tesco despite production difficulties The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine will fight on if peace talks fail, Zelenskyy vows Ukraine’s top allies hold security talks in Kyiv; Russia condemns US attack on Venezuela. What we know on day 1,411 The Guardian - AU · Jan 4
Britain not involved in US Venezuela attack, says Keir Starmer UK prime minister describes situation as fast-moving and is waiting for more details to emerge The Guardian - UK · Jan 3
The Independent UK · Jan 3 European security advisors discuss peace proposals in Kyiv ahead of leaders' summit European national security advisors have arrived in Kyiv to discuss peace proposals as a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies
The Guardian - UK · Jan 3 New year, new deal? Why peace still feels elusive for Ukraine The US may be making positive noises, but exhausted Ukrainians remain wary after nearly four years of war
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Who is Kyrylo Budanov? The new Ukraine chief of staff chosen by Zelensky at key moment in Russia War General Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, President Zelensky’s long-standing aide, who resigned in November
The Guardian - AU · Jan 3 Ukraine war briefing: Russia makes biggest battleground gains since first year of war, analysis shows Russian army captured more Ukrainian territory in 2025 than previous two years combined; Zelenskyy names new top aide. What we know on day 1,410
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 Russia Looking For Trump to Legitimise Claims on Vladimir Putin's Home Assault The Kremlin is looking to legitimise its accusation of Ukraine launching drone strikes on Putin's residence despite Kyiv and the CIA informing Trump that the claims are false.
We Got This Covered · Jan 2 Russia celebrates assassination of Putin’s ‘personal enemy,’ pays out $500,000 bounty, then realizes they’ve been tricked Putin won’t be happy about this.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 2 France's Iranian diaspora divided over deadly protests back home In France, divisions within the Iranian diaspora over events unfolding in their country of origin look set to deepen further, sharpened by the way people consume information, particularly Persian-language satellite television channels and social media.
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Putin Humiliated: Ukrainian Spies Fake Anti-Kremlin Fighter's Death to Claim £370,000 Bounty Ukrainian intelligence faked anti-Putin fighter Denis Kapustin's death to claim a £370,000 Russian bounty, exposing Kyiv's cunning tactics.
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Russian General Accuses UK Spies of Deadly New Year 'Terror Attack' in Occupied Ukraine Russia's General Apti Alaudinov claims UK spies orchestrated a deadly drone strike in Kherson, killing 27, including children, as Ukraine denies involvement.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Russia Formally Requests U.S. To Stop Pursuing Tanker That Painted Its Flag On The Hull As It Flees Washington Forces The Russian government has formally requested its U.S. counterpart to stop pursuing the tanker that has been fleeing Washington forces after attempting to reach Venezuela.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on village at 27 Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian-occupied village in Kherson killed 27 people