Power restored to Kyiv homes after Russian bombardment on Ukraine’s energy grid Russia’s Defence Ministry stated its strikes had targeted energy facilities supplying Ukraine’s military The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025
Who are the final 20 living hostages to have been freed from Gaza? Ceasefire deal ends more than 700 days of captivity for those taken during attacks of 7 October 2023 The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
‘Our job is to maximise their losses’: how Ukraine’s forces attempt to claw back against Russian advances Along Donetsk’s frontline, a small counteroffensive by Ukrainian troops aims to help change perceptions about the war among Kyiv’s western allies The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
How Can Europe Protect Its Skies Against 'Escalating' Drone Menace? Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia, and preventing the disruption they cause will prove a tough technical challenge, observers say. International Business Times · Oct 11, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Power restored to Kyiv after Russia drone attacks Zelenskyy says attacks targeted energy infrastructure as winter looms; boy killed as drones and missiles hit Zaporizhzhia. What we know on day 1,326 The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2025
Starmer ‘ready to progress’ plans to spend frozen Russian assets on Ukraine loan Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with his counterparts from Ukraine, Germany and France on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
Melania Trump Says Putin Talks Secured Return Of Ukraine War Kids US First Lady Melania Trump said Friday she had secured the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia after establishing an extraordinary back channel of communication with President Vladimir Putin. International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025
Trump’s strong-arming of Netanyahu led to a deal. He must sustain that pressure The US president long refused to use his influence over the prime minister. Last month, that appeared to change The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
A plea for compassion to counter blind hatred over Israel and Gaza Letter: A reader is heartened by Sharone Lifschitz’s article about the second anniversary of 7 October and her parents’ kidnapping by Hamas The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
Trump wants a prize for the Gaza deal. But the real question is, why didn’t he do it earlier? The ceasefire in Gaza happened when the US president lost patience, but how much horror occurred, how many people were killed because he delayed, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
Beware Netanyahu: he is a master of self-interest – and that’s why he signed the Hamas ceasefire deal The Israeli PM wants to bolster his position and ward off global pariah status. But he has shifted gears before and may do so again, says Israeli journalist Ben Reiff The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
The £1m man: why did Boris Johnson take his donor to Ukraine? Exclusive: Leaked files offer a glimpse of the ex-prime minister’s relationship with Christopher Harborne The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
What we know about the next steps as a ceasefire begins in Gaza A ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza under a breakthrough deal The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
The Latest: Israeli military says ceasefire in Gaza has taken effect The Israeli military says the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025 ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine capital causes widespread blackout At least 20 injured after hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles target energy infrastructure in Kyiv
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 'Cynical' Russian Attack Batters Ukraine Energy Grid, Kills 7-year-old Russian drones and missiles pummelled Ukraine's struggling energy infrastructure early Friday, cutting power to thousands across the country and killing a seven-year-old boy.
Axios · Oct 10, 2025 Trump promised not to let Israel break Gaza ceasefire to get deal Israel broke one ceasefire. Trump told the mediators he wouldn't let it happen this time.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025 Power returns after Kyiv plunged into darkness by ‘massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine energy sector – as it happened Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used over 450 drones and 30 missiles in a country-wide attack
We Got This Covered · Oct 10, 2025 Vladimir Putin breaks his wall of silence (and denial), takes the blame for passenger plane crash, but for a price Turns out it was Russia this whole time.
Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025 Gold Slips Below $4,000, WTI, Brent Crude Prices Fall As Russia Escalates Attacks On Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Gold prices tumbled below the $4,000-per-ounce mark on Friday, and crude prices fell as Russia escalated strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, heightening geopolitical tensions.
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 'Massive Attack' Cuts Power In Ukrainian Capital The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia pummeled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: 23 children and adolescents brought out of Russian-occupied areas Rescue carried out under the president’s ‘Bring Kids Back UA’ programme; power cut in capital and several injured - What we know on day 1,325
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East
Axios · Oct 9, 2025 Israeli Cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza The hostages are to be freed by Monday.
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 Israel says Gaza ceasefire has begun as troops pull back and thousands of Palestinians return home IDF says ceasefire agreement came in at midday local time, with Israeli hostages expected to be released early next week