The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

IRGC heavyweight resurfaces as Iran prepares days of mourning for late Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei

General Ahmad Vahidi, a senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reappeared in public in Tehran ahead of the state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking his first public appearance in months as Iran prepares for days of national mourning.

The Times of India · Jul 3

What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mourners preparing for days-long funeral for the late ayatollah, who was killed in February

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Kill zones and drone nets: a journey through Ukraine’s fortress belt

A strategic line of towns and cities is crucial to Ukraine’s defence – and where the war is at its most brutal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral

A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepares for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Prosecutors identify suspect in Monaco parcel bombing

Monaco authorities have identified a suspect and issued an international arrest warrant in the investigation into a parcel bombing that seriously wounded a sanctioned Ukraine-born millionaire and two others, prosecutors said Thursday.

France 24 · Jul 3

Ukraine war briefing: Both sides vow to escalate fighting after Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage

Zelenskyy says his forces will ‘definitely’ retaliate over Russian bombardment of capital as Kremlin vows to ramp up pressure. What we know on day 1,591

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

U.S. Officials Reportedly Believed Israel Could Try To Assassinate Iranian Negotiators. They Took Action

U.S. officials believed Israel could try to assassinate Iran's top negotiators during talks, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jul 2

Israelis join protests and memorials to mark 1,000 days since October 7 Hamas attack

Israelis on Thursday held memorials and joined protests to mark 1,000 days since the deadly October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the war in Gaza. Many Israelis are calling for an official enquiry into why the government failed to prevent the attack and how it handled the aftermath…

France 24 · Jul 2

Top EU official visits Armenia and offers economic support to help counter Russian pressure

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Armenia, promising an 18-million euro aid package and the removal of import duties on most Armenian farm products

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Russian Assault on Kyiv Leaves at Least 20 Innocent Civilians Dead in Most Massive Aerial Attack Yet

Russia's largest aerial assault on Kyiv killed 20 and injured over 90, with missiles and drones causing destruction and sparking urgent calls for stronger air defence support.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2