The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

What’s in Trump’s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel’s war on Gaza?

Discussions over a ceasefire are intensifying as Israel kills more Palestinians, sowing doubts that a deal can happen.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025

Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline

Move follows war with Israel, but humanitarian groups warn mass deportations may further destabilise Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025

Jesus of Siberia: The traffic cop turned cult leader who claimed to be the son of god — and will now spend 12 years in jail

Alex Croft looks at how Sergei Torop, also known as Vissarion, ended up in jail after he was accused of harming his followers

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, makes first public appearance since Israel war

State TV shows country’s supreme leader being cheered at Tehran mosque after not being seen in public for weeks

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow as key airport halts flights

Defence ministry says 48 drones were destroyed in over five hours on Saturday; Kyiv’s top general warns of possible new Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 1,229

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228

Here are the key events on day 1,228 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025

Hegseth falsely cited weapon shortages in halting shipments to Ukraine, Democrats say

Reports indicate defense secretary unilaterally acted to halt shipment even as Pentagon suggested US arsenal is stocked

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Israel war

People burst into cheers and chanted slogans as Ayatollah Khamenei entered a mosque in Tehran, state TV showed

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Trump To Push Netanyahu For Gaza Truce In Crunch Talks

US President Donald Trump hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to press the Israeli prime minister to end the war with Hamas in Gaza.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025

Voices: The destruction of Iran’s nuclear programmes opens the door to a better future for citizens like me

COMMENT: There can be no going back to the status quo, which has crushed the Iranian people and led to the deaths of British soldiers, writes British-Iranian activist Vahid Beheshti. The government must embrace this historic moment and join our groundbreaking efforts

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025