The Strange Case Of Evgeniya Mayboroda, Russia's Rebel Retiree The elegant 74-year-old Russian put her hand on her heart as the verdict fell. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s war of attrition could go on until 2034, Ukrainian general warns Former top commander says frontline between Ukraine and Russia ‘exists mainly for killing’ The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,229 Here are the key events on day 1,229 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US, Europe deals will increase drone production Married couple die in Russian strike against Kostyantynivka; Ukraine on agenda as Macron makes state visit to UK. What we know on day 1,230 The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025
BRICS group slams tariffs and Iran conflict at summit in Brazil BRICS leaders are set to discuss key global political issues, but questions over the bloc’s unity have arisen as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have opted to skip the summit. Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
Iran alone in crises: Where were Russia, China in their time of need? Iran's sale of drones and ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, and the selling of oil at significantly reduced prices to China did little to benefit Tehran during the critical days of Israeli and US attacks. Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
BRICS summit opens in Brazil with key leaders notably absent BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues in Rio de Janeiro, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arise as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opt to skip the summit. Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes, disrupting air travel Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of drone strikes, causing several deaths and significant disruptions The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025
Alcaraz Seeks Top Gear At Wimbledon As Sabalenka Stays Calm Carlos Alcaraz faces a tricky test on Sunday against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev in his charge towards a third consecutive Wimbledon title, while Aryna Sabalenka looks unstoppable as she prepares to take on Elise Mertens. International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025
World War Three fears as NATO chief warns of joint Xi and Putin attack Mark Rutte suggested that Chinese leader Xi Jinping could attempt to seize Taiwan while urging Vladimir Putin to launch a parallel attack Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025
At least five people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine's Donetsk and Kherson regions Russian military reportedly targeted residential areas and social and key infrastructure in several oblast communities, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip Leaders expected to decry US President Trump’s trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism. Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow as key airport halts flights Defence ministry says 48 drones were destroyed in over five hours on Saturday; Kyiv’s top general warns of possible new Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 1,229 The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228 Here are the key events on day 1,228 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025
AAP · Jul 5, 2025 At last! Demon gets dream Wimbledon date with Djokovic Alex de Minaur has booked the Wimbledon date with Novak Djokovic that should have happened last year - but Daria Kasatkina's tournament is over.
Euronews · Jul 5, 2025 Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up bombing campaign on Ukraine The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with US President Donald Trump.
We Got This Covered · Jul 5, 2025 Putin’s brutal response to Trump lazy diplomacy attempts breaks war records Dicey diplomacy in action.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Ukraine says it hit Russian airbase following huge drone strike Ukraine said Saturday it struck a Russian airbase in the Voronezh region
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025 Leaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning Rapid expansion of Brics has diluted its coherence as a body offering an ideological alternative to western capitalism
Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227 Here are the key events on day 1,227 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025 Afghans Both Hopeful, Disappointed After Russia's Taliban Recognition Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot.
International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025 Eight OPEC+ Alliance Members Move Toward Output Hike At Meeting Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance will discuss crude production on Saturday, with analysts expecting the latest in a series of output hikes for August.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Power to Zaporizhzhia plant cut off as UN watchdog warns nuclear safety ‘extremely precarious’ IAEA chief says electricity restored after 3½ hours as Ukraine blames Russian shelling for outage; Kyiv accuses Putin of ‘humiliating’ Trump with attack on capital. What we know on day 1,228
Euronews · Jul 4, 2025 EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.
We Got This Covered · Jul 4, 2025 Putin’s new alliance shatters illusions of ‘great relationship’ – the devastating truth Donald Trump can’t bear to face But they were the terrorists.