The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Iran used mosques to surveil, shoot at January protesters: Report

Iranian security forces used mosques across Tehran as bases to deploy personnel, monitor protesters and confront demonstrators during a deadly crackdown in January, according to evidence obtained by Iran International.

The Times of India · Aug 25

British man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, first UK national killed in war

A 33-year-old British man from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has been killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, reportedly becoming the first UK national to die while serving on Moscow’s side in the conflict.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Yorkshireman believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine

Bradley Townsend reportedly killed by a drone on 10 June in Donetsk region after joining up with separatists

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

‘US not in economic position to further restrict, no one buys their bombast’: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has hit back at the United States over its escalating economic pressure on Tehran, saying Washington is not in a position to further restrict its economic relations with other countries.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence

The trip would mark Mr Burnham’s first US visit since becoming prime minister in July.

Evening Standard · Aug 25

‘Must correct its tone’: Iran’s Pezeshkian warns US against ‘coercion and bullying’ in Munir meet

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran. Pezeshkian urged the United States to change its approach towards Iran. He stressed that coercion and bullying complicate diplomatic efforts and hinder progress. Munir's visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions and US sanctions. Both leaders emphasized cooperation for…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn

Putin decree lets Russian state scoop up companies that come under attack; ‘dig into our stocks’ of Patriots, British PM urges allies. What we know on day 1,644

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

Kremlin adviser says UK factories could face attack from ‘unknown sources’

Former deputy foreign minister for Russia Andrei Fedorov said he could not ‘100% exclude’ the prospect of ‘semi-military’ action.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Channel 14, as he discussed security arrangements ahead of the October 27 election.

France 24 · Aug 24

Ukraine's 1,500KM-Strike May Just Have Disrupted a Quarter of Russia's Oil Refinery Capacity

Ukrainian drones have knocked out 238,000 tons of daily refining capacity and cut petrol output by nearly a third as deep strikes continue.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24