Russia launches new assault on Ukraine's northern Kharkiv region Though Ukrianian forces fended off the initial attacks, the assault could open up a new front in the war. Axios · May 10, 2024
'Gave His Youth For Us': Hundreds Mourn Iconic Ukrainian Soldier In a cathedral in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya in front of hundreds of mourners, Nazary Gryntsevych's mother and girlfriend rested their heads on the side of his open coffin. International Business Times · May 10, 2024
Israel’s isolation grows over war in Gaza and rise in settler violence Actions of Netanyahu’s government have sparked international anger and made a long-threatened ‘diplomatic tsunami’ real The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Russians try to break through Ukrainian defence lines north of Kharkiv Kyiv says initial attacks repelled as Russia seeks to intensify pressure on Ukraine’s second city The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Russia attempts ground offensive into Ukraine’s Kharkiv Ukrainian forces fighting to halt new Russian assault aimed at creating Putin’s planned ‘buffer zone’. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024
Zelensky vows to quash new Russian offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region Ukraine vowed Friday to quash a surprise Russian ground offensive, after troops launched a major cross-border assault in the Kharkiv region, looking to chalk up fresh battlefield gains with Ukraine on the back foot. France 24 · May 10, 2024
Ukraine Says Russia Launches Cross-border Offensive In Northeast Russia launched a cross-border ground offensive into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region and civilians were being evacuated amid the fighting, Ukrainian officials said Friday. International Business Times · May 10, 2024
'Russian spy' accused of London arson attack to face Old Bailey trial next summer Alleged Russian spy Dylan Earl was remanded in custody at the Old Bailey until his trial next year Evening Standard · May 10, 2024
Departing Georgia Envoy To Francehits Out At Foreign Influence Bill Georgia's ambassador to France, who has resigned over a bill criticised for mirroring repressive Russian legislation, called for the draft law to be dropped on Friday. International Business Times · May 10, 2024
Georgian envoy to France resigns over 'foreign agent' bill Georgia's ambassador to France has resigned over his country's draft law on "foreign agents", which opponents say is inspired by Russia and threatens free speech. Gotcha Javakhishvili also warned the bill would draw the South Caucasus nation away from its path of EU integration. Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2024
Iran’s Khamenei urges people to vote in parliamentary run-off amid apathy Conservatives swept first round of parliamentary and religious assembly elections in March. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv sends reinforcements to Kharkiv and evacuates civilians as Russian forces advance – as it happened Head of the town of Vovchansk’s military administration said transport was being organised for those without cars The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 806 As the war enters its 806th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy fires top bodyguard after failed assassination attempt No successor identified for head of state guards, two of whose members were accused of plotting to kill Ukrainian president. What we know on day 807 The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024
France 24 · May 10, 2024 UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs Palestinian bid for membership The UN General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new 'rights and privileges' to Palestine and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian sponsored resolution…
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 Putin watches Russian military parade featuring a solitary, Soviet-era tank Victory Day event commemorating second world war highlights drain of Ukraine war on Russia’s military
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024 Russia could open new front as Ukraine remains weapons-poor, say officials Ukrainian experts believe up to 50,000 troops are poised to try and take Sumy and Kharkiv.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 Does Israel need more US arms for a Rafah offensive? Biden’s threat to halt shipments seems to leave some weapon types available to Israel as well as stockpiles and an unaffected air force
Evening Standard · May 9, 2024 Only one tank on display in Russian Victory parade - and its from WW2- as Putin concedes 'difficult period' Putin admitted that Russia was going through a ‘difficult period’ as the ‘future of the motherland depends on us’
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024 Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict in Victory day speech In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’.
Top News · May 9, 2024 Russia Exploiting Delay In US Military Aid To Attack Ukraine Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine with delayed US aid, posing challenges for Ukrainian forces.
International Business Times · May 9, 2024 Rafah Struck After Biden Warning On Arms Transfers Smoke rose from strikes on Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah Thursday after US President Joe Biden vowed to cut off artillery shells and other weapons supplied to Israel if a full-scale offensive into the city goes ahead.
Top News · May 9, 2024 American Detained In Russia Expresses Optimism Amid Complications American citizen Paul Whelan expresses optimism about US efforts for his release from Russia despite concerns over recent arrest of US soldier.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024 Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’ Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have ‘no choice’ if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months – as it happened Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by government