Key things to know about how Elon Musk has boosted hard-right figures in Europe Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254 Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26 Ukrainian president says Moscow can be ‘pushed’ to stop war while Donald Trump denounces Russia’s ‘disgusting’ actions. What we know on day 1,255 The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Trump just threatened to blow up Canada trade talks because they dared to recognize Palestine Palestine recognition punishment. We Got This Covered · Jul 31, 2025
UK, US and allies accuse Iran of cross-border assassination plots Fourteen countries in Europe and North America have accused Iran of plotting killings and kidnappings on Western soil. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
Russian Official Warns Trump To Remember The 'Dead Hand,' an Automatic Nuclear Trigger If Leaders Are Attacked Former president of Russia and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev invoked the "Dead Hand," a Cold War nuclear command that allegedly triggers automatic retaliation if Moscow leadership is targeted Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025
‘Ukraine doesn’t forget its cultural landmarks’: the team risking their lives to rescue statues from the frontline Operation has retrieved 11 babas from southern Ukraine, where Turkic nomadic people flourished in medieval times The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
Boy, 6, among dead in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv Seven people were killed and around 50 people were wounded in the strikes on the Ukrainian capital Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
Trump Warns Russian Official Who Said U.S. Is Taking a 'Step Toward War': 'Entering Very Dangerous Territory!' Donald Trump issued a warning to former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after saying the reduced deadline to take steps toward ending the war with Ukraine made a conflict with the U.S. more likely Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025
Puppet or president?: Donald Trump confirms he is not considered a leader by his own people And the MAGA cult calls him a leader. Right. We Got This Covered · Jul 31, 2025
Thousands Of Afghans Scramble For Chance To Work In Qatar When Mohammad Hanif heard Qatar was opening jobs to Afghans, he joined thousands of others to put his name down for a shot to make a living in the gas-rich emirate, his own country wracked by unemployment. International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025
Russia kills 18 in drone, missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv: Officials Rescue teams search for people under the rubble after more than 150 people are wounded. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country’s capital calling for his resignation The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Kyiv protesters celebrate as parliament votes to restore anti-corruption bodies’ power Reversal of curbs adopted the previous week comes as Russia attacks capital with drones and missiles The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025 Zelenskyy signs Ukraine anti-corruption law after protests prompt changes – as it happened President says it is ‘important the state listens to public opinion’ as measure restores independence to two anti-corruption bodies
International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025 Russia Strikes Kill Six In Kyiv, Moscow Says Captured Key Town Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least six people, officials said Thursday, as Moscow claimed the capture of a town that had been a key stronghold for the Ukrainian army in the east of the country.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 Trump sells the EU more energy and protection, muscling Russia out Moscow called an EU-US trade deal ‘anti-Russian’ as the US formally took over its former energy market.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Concerns grow for 3 OSCE workers jailed since shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine More than three years after they were seized from their homes, concerns are growing for three Ukrainians who worked for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 US says sanctions hit Iran ‘shipping empire’ linked to top Tehran official Sanctions said to target shipping controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,253 Here are the key events on day 1,253 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin says it has ‘immunity’ to US sanctions as Trump deadline looms Russia says it has been living under ‘a huge number of sanctions’ for some time; attacks on Ukrainian capital leave six dead. What we know on day 1,254
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025 Ukraine Will Fix Anti-graft Law, Minister Tells AFP Ahead Of Crucial Vote Ukraine will fix a controversial anti-graft law that sparked protests last week, its foreign minister told AFP ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote Thusday, but critics said some MPs might be reluctant to back the changes.
We Got This Covered · Jul 30, 2025 ‘Europeans annoy me,’ says proudly American JD Vance, who loves making out with sofas Self-appointed culture critique.
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025 Trump Hits India With 25% Tariff And 'Penalty' Over Russia Ties US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 percent tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified "penalty" over New Delhi's purchases of Russian weapons and energy.
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025 2000 Meters to Andriivka review: this documentary from the frontlines in Ukraine is 2025’s most essential film 5/5 Director Mstyslav Chernov’s utterly earth-shuddering documentary is even more powerful than his Oscar-winning 20 Days in Mariupol