Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September The UK’s prison system is in the spotlight this week after a terror suspect managed a “jaw-dropping” escape from Wandsworth prison in south London. The Week · Sep 8, 2023
And then Elon Musk said there’ll be no more war – not via his satellite. Aren’t we lucky to have the world in his hands? The tech deity reportedly shut down his Starlink system to foil a Ukrainian attack. Is he the guiding force we need right now? asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Sunak pledges to ‘put pressure’ on Moscow as he arrives in India for summit The Prime Minister received a colourful welcome as he arrived in India to attend the G20 leaders’ summit. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Ukraine's push for NATO membership is rooted in its European past – and its future During a recent meeting with the nation’s diplomatic corps, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Ukraine’s ambassadors their marching orders for the rest of the year: Work to help secure Ukraine’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Zelenskyy also told the ambassadors to focus on helping Ukraine… The Conversation · Sep 8, 2023
Ukraine vs England: Jordan Henderson safe for now as Gareth Southgate lacks convincing alternatives Al-Ettifaq move has done little to weaken veteran’s importance in Three Lions squad Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Up First briefing: Hurricane Lee grows; Danny Masterson sentenced; Maui needs tourism Forecasters say the Category 5 hurricane could see "remarkable rates of intensification." That '70s Show actor Masterson faces 30 years to life for rape. Without tourism, unemployment surges in Maui. WEKU · Sep 8, 2023
‘A cocktail of ignorance and a big ego’: A Ukrainian war official has slammed Elon Musk after he disrupted a stealth operation by cutting off Starlink Elon Musk has denied the account by his official biographer, countering: "SpaceX did not deactivate anything." Fortune · Sep 8, 2023
Elon Musk slapped down after calling for Ukraine and Russia to agree a truce over Putin’s war His comments come amid concerns in Ukraine that America could push Kyiv to strike a deal with Putin Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
First Thing: A deal with Putin won’t bring peace, says Ukraine ex-minister Former defence minister Oleksii Reznikov tells west that Moscow’s goal is ‘the destruction of Ukrainian statehood’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Israel’s Netanyahu discuss Israeli support for Kyiv While Israel has backed Ukraine diplomatically, it has not assisted the war-torn country with arms against Russia. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: death of Prigozhin shows Putin is weak, says Zelenskiy – as it happened Ukrainian president said death of former mercenary leader was a window into the mind of his Russian counterpart The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak lands in India for historic G20 summit where he will urge world leaders to stand against Putin Rishi Sunak will urge world leaders not to see the war in Ukraine as just a "European problem" at the G20 summit in India this weekend. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
G20 summit: China digs in on Ukraine, climate even in Xi Jinping's absence China is emerging as a block on negotiations in the run-up to a meeting of Group of 20 leaders, with the UK accusing Beijing of obstructing measures to tackle climate change and refusing to back language condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine. The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023
Russian missile attack kills policeman, injures 44 others in Zelenskyy's hometown in central Ukraine A Russian missile attack on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown in central Ukraine has killed one policeman and injured at least 44 others The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
WEKU · Sep 8, 2023 Bucking his party, Chris Christie makes his case for 2024 Christie is still a Republican – after all, he's running for that party's presidential nomination. But his views on Ukraine, abortion and other issues put him out of step with many in the party.
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 India’s G-20 leadership extremely effective, even if Russia generally absent: Janet Yellen U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said India’s G-20 leadership has proven effective on several fronts, including the reforms of multilateral development banks and addressing the debt concerns of vulnerable countries.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Colourful welcome in India for Rishi Sunak as he arrives for G20 summit The Prime Minister and his wife Akshata Murty were greeted by traditional dancers.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Proximity of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube ports stirs fear in NATO member Romania The discovery of drone debris on Romanian territory this week has left some local residents fearing that the war in neighboring Ukraine could spread into their country, as Russian forces bombard Ukrainian ports just across the Danube River from NATO-member Romania
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing munitions being used in Ukraine When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Ukraine drone strike map reveals key places where Kyiv is taking the war to Russia Zelensky’s advisor warns attacks on Moscow ‘will increase’
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak says Russian leader ‘doesn’t want to be held accountable’ at G20 The Prime Minister said Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend summit in India demonstrated his isolation in the global community.
France 24 · Sep 8, 2023 Ukraine 'ready' to organise wartime elections, Zelensky says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Kyiv is “ready” to organise elections despite the ongoing war. Earlier, Zelensky said Russian air superiority is 'stopping' his country’s counteroffensive against occupying forces. The remarks came as Russian air strikes killed several people and injured dozens more in eastern Ukraine. Read…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 ‘Goal is destruction of Ukraine’: ex-defence minister warns west of Putin’s aim Oleksii Reznikov urges unity against Russia ‘to save this world from catastrophe of world war three’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 I was Ukraine’s defence minister. Here’s my message for our allies: we must not lose sight of victory To my defence ministers friends around the world, I say: thank you for the military support, but heed this advice, says Ukraine’s Oleksii Reznikov
The Week · Sep 8, 2023 Luton Airport bendy buses join Ukraine war effort Bendy buses from Luton Airport have arrived in Ukraine for use in the country’s war effort. Three purple buses, which still have their Luton Airport logos, are mainly being used to provide “rest areas for beleaguered troops” and to transport supplies and soldiers, said The Telegraph. These vehicles have done…