The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

A look at the Tomahawk, a US cruise missile that could come into play in the Ukraine war

The Tomahawk cruise missile has been in the U.S. military’s inventory since the 1980s

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Trump says he plans to meet Putin in Budapest as Zelenskyy prepares to make missiles case at White House

US president has repeatedly hinted at supplying Kyiv with Tomahawks but some in Moscow say Kremlin sees it as negotiating gambit

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025

'Wonder Weapon'? Five Things About US Tomahawks Coveted By Ukraine

The Tomahawk cruise missile, set to be at the centre of talks between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been a mainstay of the US armed forces for over four decades and repeatedly used with success in the theatre of war.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

EU unveils anti-drone system to defend Europe from Russian attacks

The EU wants to launch its drone system in late 2027

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Italy's top court blocks extradition of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream explosions' case

Italy’s top court has rejected the extradition to Germany of a Ukrainian man arrested on suspicion of setting off explosions that damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, his lawyer said on Thursday

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

'Shock still raw', French teachers fearful, five years after Samuel Paty killing

Five years after the death of French history and geography teacher Samuel Paty, beheaded by a Chechen Islamist, "the shock is still raw", according to Paty's sister. The sentiments of pain and fear are shared by many teachers across France, who say they lack the resources to deal with violence…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2025

Leading bishop among Armenian clerics arrested in government crackdown on church

A bishop in the Armenian Apostolic Church has been charged with coercing citizens into public gatherings

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Mexican and Colombian Cartel Members Reportedly Infiltrating Ukraine's International Legion to Boost Drone Warfare Skills

Cartel operatives are reportedly exploiting Ukraine's limited vetting of foreign recruits, where background checks are rare and credentials often go unverified, allowing individuals with criminal ties to enlist with minimal oversight.

Latin Times · Oct 16, 2025

Greece Lawmakers Back Plan To Allow 13-hour Workday

Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections from trade unions and opposition parties.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

Zelensky turns to Trump as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine’s energy sites

Russia has launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at energy sites

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025