Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29 Exclusive: Linked accounts on X push petrostate’s posts about climate summit and drown out criticism The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024
Zelensky asks Modi to use his influence to end Russia’s war and help bring back Ukrainian children Ukrainian president calls for blocking Russian economy, its cheap energy resources, and defence industry The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Bomb shatters historic landmark in Kharkiv Prized Derzhprom building damaged in attacks injuring 19, while at least four killed in city overnight; North Korean foreign minister heads to Russia as Nato chief says Kim Jong-un’s troops are in Kursk. What we know on day 979 The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024
The Guardian view on Georgia’s election: drifting dismally into Moscow’s orbit Editorial: A disputed victory by an authoritarian, anti-west party will be celebrated in the Kremlin. European leaders must find a way to respond The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024
Thousands of Georgians demonstrate against contested election results Mood among protesters is one of deflation as some say Georgian Dream has already won The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024
France joins calls for inquiry into alleged irregularities in Georgia election France added its voice on Monday night for an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the weekend elections in Georgia after the victory of the ruling Georgian Dream party. Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2024
Georgia President Hints At Russian-aided Vote Fraud In AFP Interview Georgia's pro-European president Salome Zurabishvili in an interview with AFP Monday alleged that parliamentary polls -- whose results have been rejected by the opposition -- were marred by widespread voting fraud bearing the hallmarks of Russia's influence. International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024
Iran executes Iranian-German dissident Jamshid Sharmahd over terror conviction Germany warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Tehran’s ‘inhumane regime’ The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024
UK sanctions Russian disinformation agency The Foreign Secretary said the Kremlin-backed Social Design Agency and its senior figures had been sanctioned over attempts to undermine Ukraine. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024
Israel's Military Chief Issues Ominous Warning As World Awaits Iran Response To Strikes 'We drew upon only some of our abilities,' Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi said during a videotaped meeting with his top brass. 'We have the ability to do much more.' International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024
Lithuanian election winner promises to bolster defence to counter Russia threat Social Democrat leader says spending should be no less than party’s election manifesto pledge of 3.5% of GDP The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024
Lithuania's Centre Left Starts Coalition Talks After Election Win Lithuania's centre-left party said on Monday it would start forming a new coalition after winning the election, as its leader Vilija Blinkeviciute has cast doubts on whether she would lead the government. International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024
Orbán arrives in Georgia after hailing ruling party for ‘overwhelming victory’ Hungary PM’s visit prompts anger in EU amid widespread concerns about voter intimidation and coercion The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024
Georgia Election Results Spark Protests And Allegations Opposition protest in Georgia over disputed election results and allegations of Russian interference, raising concerns about democratic principles and EU v... Top News · Oct 28, 2024
Top News · Oct 28, 2024 Lithuania's Center-Left Opposition Celebrates Victory In National Elections Lithuania's center-left opposition parties win elections, signaling a shift in government leadership. High voter turnout reflects desire for change.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2024 Georgia's pro-EU opposition calls for mass protests over 'stolen' election Georgia's pro-EU opposition has called for mass demonstrations, accusing the ruling party of 'stealing' this weekend's parliamentary election in what the country's president called a "Russian special operation".
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024 In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb shelters
International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024 Israel Presses Gaza And Lebanon Assaults As Egypt Touts Truce Plan Israeli forces launched deadly strikes on Lebanon and Gaza on Monday, pressing their offensive against militants after Egypt's president proposed a two-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024 Campaigners call for ban on Scottish shipping firm helping to export Russian gas MORE than 20 pro-Ukraine groups, including MSPs, are calling for tougher sanctions on Russia by banning companies in the UK which are helping the…
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024 Ukraine drone strikes target Vladimir Putin's explosives factories as Russia hits Kharkiv The attacks were launched at ethanol plants in the region of Voronezh
International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024 Georgia Braces For Protests After Contested Vote Georgia braced for protests on Monday, after the pro-EU opposition called for mass demonstrations, accusing the ruling party of "stealing" this weekend's parliamentary election in what the Caucasus country's president called a "Russian special operation."
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2024 Deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon – as it happened This blog is now closed
Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 976 As the war enters its 976th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 The lesson of Israel’s unfathomably cruel war: ours is still a world where might is right All the protests and legalistic wins have been rendered meaningless by the relentless assault on north Gaza, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 ‘They want to show no one can escape’: how the long arm of Russia is reaching out for Putin critics in exile Moscow is using ties with neighbouring countries to deport and arrest anti-war Russians who fled after invasion of Ukraine