Germany accuses Russia of targeting top politicians in Signal phishing attack Around 300 accounts belonging to individuals within the political sphere were compromised in the attacks The Independent UK · Apr 27
Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report World military spending rose again in 2025, reaching a record $2.9 trillion (€2.67 trillion), according to new figures from Stockholm-based global armament watchdog SIPRI. This comes as governments responded to war, strategic rivalry and uncertainty, with Europe and Asia leading the push for rearmament. Radio France Internationale · Apr 27
A predawn Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's Odesa, wounding 14; 2 killed in Russian-held Kherson Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people, including two children The Independent UK · Apr 27
Why is the US media silent about Israel’s role in Trump’s decision to go to war? I suspect the main reason they avoid criticising Israel is that they believe that would be antisemitic. But this is both dangerous and wrong The Guardian - US · Apr 27
The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program The Independent UK · Apr 27
Italian Culture Minister shuns opening of Venice Biennale due to Russia pavilion Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels. Euronews · Apr 27
Zelensky says Russia is carrying out ‘nuclear terrorism’ at Chernobyl IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 27
Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.' Euronews · Apr 27
At least 21 killed in Russia's strikes on Ukraine on Chernobyl anniversary Russian strikes killed at least 21 across Ukraine over the weekend and into Monday as Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery, while Zelenskyy and IAEA warned of renewed nuclear risks at Chernobyl. Euronews · Apr 27
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump calls hatred between Putin and Zelensky ‘ridiculous’ Trump says he is still speaking to leaders of both Russia and Ukraine in his bid to end war The Independent UK · Apr 27
North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 27
Putin to host Iran’s Araghchi as US-Tehran diplomacy stalls Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Moscow for talks with President Putin amid stalled US-Iran negotiations. Despite a ceasefire, a second round of direct talks remains elusive, with President Trump suggesting Iran should initiate contact. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting global energy markets, while the US has… The Times of India · Apr 27
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk Russian delegation visits Pyongyang; 16 killed in drone strikes across region; Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over Chornobyl risks. What we know on day 1,524 The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Island of Ireland in ‘absolutely critical position’ amid tensions with Russia Brigadier Piers Ashfield was speaking as the RAF brought a P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI.
Fortune · Apr 26 The 'obscene economics' of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China "This imbalance has haunted Western military planners since the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine."
The Conversation · Apr 26 A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the most comprehensive nuclear arms agreement in the world.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 26 Turkey steps up as Europe's indispensable and uncomfortable defence partner Europe is turning to Turkey to fill the security vacuum left by an increasingly unreliable United States. But as Nato's secretary-general was praising Ankara's growing military role this week, the European Commission president was placing Turkey in the same bracket as China and Russia. The contradiction points to a dilemma…
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Britain is losing its hybrid war with Russia and is unprepared for conflict, warns top former US aide IN FOCUS: Exclusive: Ex-government advisor and White House aide Fiona Hill leads a growing chorus of experts warning that the UK has no capacity to survive an escalation of a hybrid attack from Vladimir Putin let alone a full-scale global conflict, reports world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Apr 26 On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism' Ukrainians gathered to honour those who died from the accident, as well as the hundreds of thousands who cleaned up after the disaster, exposing themselves to high levels of radiation.
The Independent UK · Apr 26 At least 16 killed in strikes across Ukraine and Russia as Chernobyl anniversary prompts fresh nuclear safety fears At least 16 people have been killed in strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia over the weekend, local authorities said
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Iran didn’t have a nuclear weapon before this war. But you can see why it would develop one now If lawless aggression by ‘might is right’ nuclear-armed powers spreads unchecked, what other option do middle-ranking countries have, asks foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Mali separatists confirm they joined Islamic militants in coordinated attacks Separatists in northern Mali have joined Islamic militants in a major coordinated attack on the Malian army