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Takeaways from an investigation into deaths of over 50 Ukrainian POWs in a barracks 2 years ago

Former Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosions two years ago in the Russian-held barracks at Olenivka still puzzle over the strange events leading up to that night

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

An explosion killed over 50 Ukrainian POWs in 2022. Survivors and an internal UN report blame Russia

Former Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosions two years ago in the Russian-held barracks at Olenivka still puzzle over the strange events leading up to that night

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

‘One goal is to destroy Ukrainian identity’: the haunting images of Russia’s prisoners of war

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014, its forces have detained and tortured thousands of fighters and civilians. Here, the photojournalist Zoya Shu recounts five years of documenting their stories

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

Russia's First Openly Transgender Politician No Longer Detransitioning

Russia's first openly transgender politician faces detransition due to fear of persecution and restrictive laws, but later decides to advocate for LGBTQ+ r...

Top News · Jul 24, 2024

Journalist Evan Gershkovich isn’t alone. Dozens of US citizens are being held captive around globe

Since 2023, 21 people have been released from captivity, according to new report

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

French officials foil multiple plots to disrupt Paris 2024 Olympics

Several plots to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics have been foiled by French authorities over the past weeks, according to officials. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin Wednesday said police on Tuesday arrested a young man in southwest France accused of planning “violent action” against the Games. On the same day,…

France 24 · Jul 24, 2024

Crude Oil Prices Rally on Bullish EIA Inventory Report and Russia's Promise of Additional Production Cuts

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) today is up +0.80 (+1.04%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) is up +0.0384 (+1.62%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are higher on a bullish weekly EIA report. The energy markets have been to shake off today's sharp sell-off in US stocks and...

Barchart · Jul 24, 2024

Ukraine tells China that Russia is not ready for ‘good faith’ talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited Guangzhou, China to discuss bilateral relations.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2024

Can ultra-fast fashion titan Shein outrun its sustainability shadow?

City Voices: Scandals around supply chain, ethics and corporate culture can blow up and become big issues

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024

Russia intelligence officer injured in Moscow car bomb blast as Kyiv’s top diplomat holds ‘deep’ China talks

Kremlin authorities say they have opened an investigation into the Moscow car bomb attack

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024