UK government’s anti-migrant rhetoric is ‘feeding’ the far right, claims campaign group Hope not Hate analysis has pinpointed spikes in hostility whenever ministers speak negatively about refugees The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Kyiv says situation in Bakhmut ‘critical’ after Wagner claims control of city Ukraine denies Wagner claim that city has fallen and says fighting ongoing in some parts The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 451 of the invasion US backs effort to train Ukrainian pilots in F-16 jets; Zelenskiy addresses Arab League; Kyiv says it has repelled Russian attacks in Bakhmut The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2023
Montana Becomes The First State To Bank TikTok Montana Governor Greg Gianforte expressed concerns of national security with ties to foreign adversaries. Zenger · May 18, 2023
Ukraine repels Russian forces in Bakhmut after overnight strikes on Kyiv Vladimir Putin’s forces hammer Ukraine capital for the ninth time this month The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Online fraud shop mastermind blew money on £230,000 Lamborghini, court told Tejay Fletcher, 35, was revealed as the founder of the iSpoof.cc website when it was smashed last year in the UK’s biggest fraud sting. The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Use Telegram on your Mac? A bug has been found that can hijack your mic and camera The version of Telegram available on the Mac App Store has a vulnerability that opens up your camera and mic to hacks. iMore · May 18, 2023
Freight train derailed in Crimea as Russia blames ‘interference by outsiders’ Photos showed carriages lying on their side next to the railway line Evening Standard · May 18, 2023
Kyiv weathers 'unprecedented' wave of missiles KYIV: Ukraine said on Thursday it had downed nearly an entire barrage of Russian missiles overnight, the latest in an "unprecedented" wave of aerial attacks on the capital Kyiv. Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023
Putin’s Wagner Group ‘private army’ chief slams regular Russian troops for retreating around Bakhmut The head of Vladimir Putin’s Wagner Group “private army” on Thursday slammed regular Russian troops for retreating around the eastern town of Bakhmut in Ukraine. Evening Standard · May 18, 2023
Ukraine war: Fresh explosions in Kyiv as Russia targets capital with cruise missiles In the southern region of Odesa, one person died and two were wounded in a Russian missile attack, according to an official Evening Standard · May 18, 2023
Russian cruise missile attack targets Kyiv, one killed in Odesa Attack on Kyiv marks the ninth time this month that Russian air raids have targeted the Ukrainian capital. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
US, G7 set to unveil new round of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine The United States and the rest of the “Group of Seven” major economies are on Friday set to unveil new sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The sanctions will aim to disrupt Moscow’s ability to get the materials it needs for the battlefield and close loopholes to evade… France 24 · May 18, 2023
Ukraine says it shot down 29 of 30 missiles in overnight Russian attacks Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes but one person was killed in an attack on the southern city of Odesa, the Ukrainian military said on Thursday. Reuters · May 18, 2023
Reuters · May 17, 2023 Activist jailed for 7 years in Russia for "justifying terrorism" A Ukrainian-born activist was jailed for seven years by a Russian court on Wednesday for "justifying terrorism", according to a Telegram channel petitioning for his release.Mikhail Krieger, 63, was arrested last November over social media posts he wrote in 2020 in which he praised two men who staged attacks on…
France 24 · May 16, 2023 UK, Netherlands call for 'international coalition' to supply fighter jets to Ukraine British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday pledged to build an "international coalition" to provide fighter jets and training to Ukraine. Earlier in the day, a Ukrainian deputy defence minister said Kyiv's troops had pushed Russian forces from territory around the embattled city of…
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023 Ukraine claims to have retaken 20 square km of land around Bakhmut – as it happened Deputy defence minister says Ukraine have taken back territory from around the eastern city but Russian forces had advanced ‘somewhat’ in the city
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023 Ukraine repels ‘exceptional’ Russia missile, drone attack on Kyiv At least 10 explosions are heard by witnesses in Kyiv as officials said a Russian air attack was under way.
Reuters · May 16, 2023 In first, Kyiv says shot down volley of Russian 'hypersonic' missiles Ukraine said on Tuesday it had shot down six Russian Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow has touted as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all but unstoppable.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023 Images of Lukashenko released after rumours over Belarusian leader’s health Authorities posted photographs and video on Telegram channel after authoritarian ruler missed events
Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023 Wagner boss offered up Russian positions to Kyiv: Washington Post US newspaper report, denied by mercenary group leader, says locations were offered in exchange for a Bakhmut withdrawal.
The Conversation · May 14, 2023 Ghana school students talk about their social media addiction, and how it affects their use of English Social media networks such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube and Instagram have been shown to have significantly transformed student behaviour. But the focus has been on students’ social behaviour. And on how the English language is being spoken because of social media use.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023 Reports of 4 Russian military aircraft downed near Ukraine border Russian ‘raiding party’ consisting of Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter, and two Mi-8 helicopters reported shot down.
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023 Russian missiles strike home town of Ukraine’s Eurovision entry during contest University town of Ternopil, home of Tvorchi, targeted by missiles with two people injured
The Independent UK · May 13, 2023 Video shows moment helicopter ‘shot down’ over Russia as ‘multiple aircraft downed’ in Bryansk Four Russian aircraft conducting raid on Ukraine shot down in Bryansk, unconfirmed reports claim