Is the risk of nuclear escalation rising between Russia and the west? That risk is notoriously hard to predict. There’s no reliable procedure for assessment or solid evidence on which to base it The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2024
Bulgarian election delivers another fragmented parliament Bulgaria’s sixth vote in three years delivers yet another fragmented parliament. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2024
90 countries to attend Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit that Russia is snubbing Switzerland’s president says nearly 90 countries and organizations, half from Europe, have confirmed attending the Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit over the weekend despite Russia’s refusal to participate in the conference The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024
Ukraine claims to have hit Russian air defence systems in occupied Crimea – as it happened Ukraine military says surface-to-air systems in Dzhankoi and anti-aircraft missile units in Chornomorske and Yevpatoria hit The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz Resigns From Emergency Government Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns, sparking concerns over Gaza strategy and international condemnation of a rescue operation in Gaza. Top News · Jun 10, 2024
Swiss Summit On Ukraine Set To Thrash Out Path To Peace Switzerland will stage a conference on Ukraine this coming weekend, with world leaders set to discuss how to reach an eventual peace process -- although Russia is not taking part. International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024
Blinken Returns To Mideast As Israel Politics Scramble Push For Truce US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading back to the Middle East on Monday to push a ceasefire plan, but Israeli politics and silence from Hamas raised further questions on whether he can succeed. International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian intelligence ‘strikes Su-57 warplane deep inside Russia’ Satellite pictures show apparent damage; Russian gains reported at Chasiv Yar, but Zelenskiy says Pokrovsk under most pressure. What we know on day 838 The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024
Biden and first lady visit French war cemetery that Trump snubbed on 2018 trip Trump reportedly called American soldiers buried in French cemetery ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Home Office asks Ukrainian woman scammed over visa scheme to leave UK Home Office asks Anastasiia Drevynytska, 20, to return to war-torn country after her paperwork was incorrect The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
Ukraine recovery conference urged to focus on preventing energy blackouts NGOs fear discussion at Berlin event about long-term reconstruction may seem irrelevant amid power cuts The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
Ghalibaf among six approved to run in Iran’s presidential election Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and five other conservatives approved to run in snap vote on June 28. Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2024
Ukraine Strikes Russian Su-57 Warplane In Daring Attack Ukraine targets Russian Su-57 warplane with Western support, escalating tensions and fears of further conflict. Top News · Jun 9, 2024
Ukraine says it struck one of Russia's most advanced warplanes Ukraine says its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 370 miles from the front lines, after its Western allies allowed Kyiv to use their weapons for limited strikes inside Russia The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024 Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity Voters have begun casting their ballots in Hungary early Sunday to choose their representatives for the European Parliament in an election many see as a referendum on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s popularity
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 Andriy Shevchenko: ‘Our mentality, Ukraine’s strong character: we’re always going to fight’ Andriy Shevchenko, now Ukraine FA president, tells Nick Ames about the huge task of leading his country’s football out of darkness
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2024 Bulgarians vote for new parliament amid distrust and fatigue The snap vote, the sixth in three years, has been triggered by the collapse of a coalition government in March.
International Business Times · Jun 9, 2024 Bulgaria's Sixth Vote In Three Years Set To Quash Hopes For Change Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday for a sixth time in three years, with hopes for change expected to be quashed in the Balkan country.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Biden and Macron release joint ‘roadmap’ backing efforts to use frozen Russian assets to aid Kyiv US president warns ‘all of Europe will be threatened’ if Putin succeeds; at least 28 dead after Ukrainian attacks on occupied areas, Russian-installed authorities say. What we know on day 837
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 In thrall to Viktor Orbán and the hard right, Europe is facing its moment of truth With nationalists set for EU election gains, now is not the time for Hungary’s pro-Putin Europhobic leader to take the helm
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2024 US, France pledge support as Biden warns Russia ‘will not stop’ at Ukraine The close allies say they remain committed to Ukraine, despite diverging strategies for how to support Kyiv.
Top News · Jun 8, 2024 Israel Rescues Four Hostages From Gaza Israel successfully rescues four hostages from Gaza in a military operation, sparking hope for the safe return of remaining captives.
Top News · Jun 8, 2024 Biden And Macron Strengthen Alliance Amid Global Challenges President Biden and President Macron's state visit in France focused on global security, trade tensions, and support for Ukraine, highlighting the enduring...
International Business Times · Jun 8, 2024 Thousands Rally In London For Gaza Ceasefire Thousands of people marched through central London to parliament on Saturday calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza-Israel war.
International Business Times · Jun 8, 2024 Orban Critic Draws Masses In Hungary On Eve Of EU Vote Tens of thousands rallied on Saturday for Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar, who has emerged as the main challenger to long-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, on the eve of EU elections.