Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Tehran The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 887 As the war enters its 887th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv under heavy attack from Russian drones Russia claims control of settlement adjoining Toretsk; Ukrainian strike on oil depot in Vozy, Kursk region. What we know on day 889 The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2024
Israel Targets Hezbollah Commander In Beirut Following Deadly Golan Heights Attack Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, stated on social media that "Hezbollah crossed the red line," emphasizing the severity of the attack and Israel's need to respond. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024
Belarus Pardons German Citizen Sentenced To Death Belarus' President pardons German facing death penalty on terrorism charges, sparking speculation and diplomatic discussions. Top News · Jul 30, 2024
‘Deep moral deterioration’ being normalised in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Ministers and mobs protesting at arrests for torture of Palestinians shows diminishing respect for rule of law and human dignity The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
German man sentenced to death in Belarus pardoned by president Rico Krieger, found guilty on terrorism charges in case held behind closed doors, to be freed on orders of Alexander Lukashenko The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
Israel claims it killed Hezbollah top commander in south Beirut airstrike Lebanon foreign minister says attack came as shock after assurances of ‘limited response’ from Israel The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
Belarus authorities say German man sentenced to death asked for pardon Belarus’ authoritarian leader says he's considering a plea for pardon from a German citizen who has been sentenced to death on terrorism charges The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Russia launches massive navy drills involving most of fleet after Black Sea losses Ukrainian drone strikes forced Vladimir Putin’s naval forces to withdraw ports in Russian-occupied Crimea in recent weeks The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
As Russia Punches Forward, Ukraine's Toretsk Living In 'Hell' Buildings in flames, burnt-out cars, deserted streets strewn with debris -- the once peaceful city of Toretsk in eastern Ukraine has been transformed into an inferno of ruins and ashes. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024
OPINION - Kim Sengupta was an international reporter of legend and his stories all had a distinct twist Kim Sengupta, who has died suddenly at the age of 68, was an international reporter of legend, covering most of the main battlefronts of the last 30 years. On the road, he was a companion whose wry stoicism became a trademark. Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2024
A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknown A lawyer for Ilya Yashin says the prominent Kremlin critic has been moved to an unknown destination from his prison where he was serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Turkish and Armenian special envoys resume talks aimed at reconciliation and reopening the border Special envoys from Turkey and Armenia have convened at the countries’ shared border to resume discussions aimed at normalizing ties between the historic foes The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024 Far-right rage as Israel opens inquiry into ‘substantial abuse’ of prisoner FAR-right protesters in Israel have forced their way into a military facility after the government launched an investigation into the “significant…
The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024 Deadly strike in the Golan Heights risks opening new front in long-disputed territory A missile strike that killed 12 children playing soccer in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27, 2024, has prompted international concern that the Middle East conflict could expand into the disputed territory.
Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2024 ‘Nowhere is safe in Belgorod’: Fears grip Russian region bordering Ukraine President Putin has ordered a buffer zone after repeated deadly attacks that have shaken residents.
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2024 Putin army gains ground in Ukraine but hit by high casualties and shortage of officers, says UK Some Russian troops are also poorly trained, says the Ministry of Defence in London
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics The head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics — who must compete as neutrals — as war between the two countries grinds on for a third year
Latin Times · Jul 30, 2024 Zelensky Visits Ukraine Front As Moscow Claims Fresh Gains The announcement came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited special forces in the border region of Kharkiv, where Moscow's forces launched a surprise ground offensive in May but failed to make any major breakthrough.
France 24 · Jul 30, 2024 Russia relies on 'unwitting Americans' to spread election disinformation, US officials say Russia is turning a fresh page in their propaganda playbook in a bid to influence public opinion ahead of the 2024 US presidential election by employing both witting and unwitting Americans as well as commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation, top intelligence officials said on Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Israeli protesters storm military base after soldiers held over Palestinian prisoner abuse Army chief denounces incident as ‘unlawful behaviour bordering on anarchy’
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 How did the strike on a Golan Heights soccer field happen? Here’s what we know Two days after a rocket slammed into a soccer pitch in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children, many questions remain about the attack on the Druze town of Majdal Shams
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack? What could trigger a Russian nuclear response?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024 ‘Axis of upheaval’ adds urgency to review of UK defence spending Deepening military and trade links between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are making western powers uneasy