The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Reformist Hopes For Breakthrough As Iran Votes

Iranians voted on Friday in a presidential election where a lone reformist aimed for a breakthrough against a divided conservative camp.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

Who is Marine Le Pen? Convicted politician unable to stand at next presidential election

French National Rally parliamentary leader receives a four-year prison sentence for embezzling EU funds

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024

UN issues warning over disease in Gaza as sewage and rubbish problems grow – as it happened

Unrwa director says ‘stench in Gaza is enough to make you kind of immediately nauseous’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024

From Beijing To Paris -- Russia's Fractious Relations With Sports

Doping, sanctions, Ukraine, an escalating war of words: Sporting powerhouse Russia's behaviour since breaking the Olympic truce in 2008 with the invasion of Georgia has taxed the patience of sporting bodies.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 854

As the war enters its 854th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Moscow considering downgrading relations with west over Ukraine involvement

Kremlin says no final decision has been taken on relations, which were maintained even during the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. What we know on day 856

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024

Tested By Crises, Von Der Leyen Poised For Hawkish Second Term

Ursula von der Leyen has navigated back-to-back crises from Covid to the Ukraine war as head of the European Commission, and stands on the verge of a no-less tumultuous second term, provided she can lock in support from EU lawmakers.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

EU Summit Strikes Deal On Von Der Leyen For Commission Chief

EU leaders struck a summit deal Thursday to return Ursula von der Leyen as head of the powerful European Commission, while tapping Estonia's prime minister Kaja Kallas as the bloc's top diplomat.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

Zelenskiy says Russia’s recent offensive shows pressure on Kremlin ‘not enough’

Ukrainian president signs military agreement with EU and says ‘fulfilment of every promise’ of support is important

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Israel warns it could send Lebanon ‘back to the Stone Age’ as fears grow over war with Hezbollah

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant says the country does not want to go to war with the militant group – but will do so if pushed

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024