The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Journalists sentenced to prison in Azerbaijan media crackdown

The sentencing of seven journalist marks the latest escalation in the country's crackdown on media

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Thousands of Afghans are fleeing Iran every day to escape war and deportation

A major international aid agency and a Taliban official say thousands of Afghans are fleeing Iran every day to escape war and a deportation campaign

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Romania Names Pro-EU PM After Months Of Instability

Romanian President Nicusor Dan named pro-European Ilie Bolojan as prime minister on Friday, following weeks of talks aimed at appointing a new government to end months of political turmoil.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

EU squeezes Russia financially to reach ‘peace through strength’ in Ukraine

After banning Russian oil in 2022, the EU proposes phasing out Russian gas and maximising profits from Russian assets.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

The Government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange transport out of the region.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

America made a catastrophic mistake with the Iraq war. Is it about to repeat it in Iran?

If the United States joins Israel’s fight to try to finish Israel’s job, it will enter into a war of unknowable scope against a country of 90 million people

The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2025

First Thing: European ministers to hold talks with Iran as US considers whether to join war

Friday’s meeting comes a day after Trump said he would decide whether to attack Iran ‘within two weeks’. Plus, Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied Ice agents entry to stadium

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Russian drones slam into 2 Ukrainian cities, killing at least 1 person in nighttime attack

Authorities say Russian drones have slammed into two Ukrainian cities, killing at least one person in nighttime attacks

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Top Iran, EU Diplomats To Hold Nuclear Talks

European foreign ministers will hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday, as President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement in the Iran-Israel war.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Armenia PM Arrives In Turkey For 'Historic' Visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has described as a "historic" step toward regional peace.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025