Rishi Sunak – live: PM insists small boats policy going ‘better than expected’ days after new crossing record Friday saw record numbers of crossings for this year - with 686 arriving on UK shores The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Why are Russian and Belarusian players allowed back at Wimbledon? Top players such as Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev are back after the All England Club lifted its controversial ban The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Why did Elina Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka not shake hands at Wimbledon? The fourth-round match was the first between a Ukrainian player and Russian or Belarusian opponent at this year’s Wimbledon The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
AP News Digest 3 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv hours before critical Nato summit in Vilnius Nato leaders are meeting to discuss how to tackle security threats from Moscow Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, what is NATO and what is it doing to help? Russia’s war on Ukraine is in its 17 month and Western countries are sending increasingly hi-tech and long-range weapons and ammunition to help President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defend his country The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Nato: Five key points due to be discussed at summit in Lithuania Nato leaders have gathered in Lithuania for a crucial summit that could shape the direction of the war in Ukraine and the future of the alliance. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday briefing: Ukraine’s future, Sweden v Turkey and the big questions at Nato’s annual summit In today’s newsletter: World leaders descend on Vilnius, Lithuania this week for Nato’s annual summit – but what’s on the agenda? The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
Ukraine's NATO accession set to dominate leaders' summit in Vilnius As NATO members, in a rare sign disunity, disagree over the United States' decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine, the military alliance is expected to drop a major hurdle to Kyiv's bid for membership at a meeting in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2023
Ukraine Russia war – live: Putin says Wagner chief Prigozhin rejected offer to join his army Russian president says ‘all of them could have gathered in one place and continued to serve’ The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Zelenskiy says he has faith in Nato but not confidence after failure to secure invitation to join – as it happened Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says alliance will issue invitation after ‘conditions are met’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
Stoltenberg says NATO will invite Ukraine to join ‘when conditions are met’ NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference in Vilnius Tuesday that the Alliance will extend an invitation to Ukraine to join when "members agree and conditions are met". The lack of a timetable for Ukraine's membership pathway angered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who before arriving in Vilnius earlier… France 24 · Jul 11, 2023
Wimbledon: Victoria Azarenka hits out at 'unfair' crowd LONDON: All but one question directed at Victoria Azarenka at her post-match media conference was about the crowd. The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023
Russian submarine commander killed by gunman on morning run Online news outlets claim that sub commander Stanislav Rzhitsky involved in missile attack on Ukraine that killed 23. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023 NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden’s bid to join alliance As part of the deal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would ask Turkey’s parliament to approve Sweden joining NATO as Western leaders try to demonstrate unity in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023 Australia to deploy surveillance aircraft to assist Ukraine The Wedgetail, with as many as 100 crew and support staff, will operate from Germany for at least six months.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023 Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin’s commanders met Putin after short-lived mutiny, pledged loyalty On June 29, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his commanders met for three hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin, vowing loyalty to the government.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden's bid to join alliance NATO’s summit will begin Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance
Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2023 Williamtown surveillance plane to be deployed in fight against Russia The sophisticated aircraft and a crew of up to 100 will head to Germany later this year.
Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 503 As the conflict enters its 503rd day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Biden will meet Zelensky at Nato summit in Lithuania as war with Russia rages on Meeting comes as Biden expressed doubts about possible Ukraine membership in Nato
Axios · Jul 10, 2023 Zelensky: It's "absurd" NATO won't give timetable for Ukraine membership It could be a contentious summit in Vilnius.
LiveScience · Jul 10, 2023 Metal detectorists find buried WWII aircraft in Ukraine while disarming wartime bomb The aircraft were sent to the Soviet Union in 1941 to help the Allied war effort, but they were dumped to avoid payment.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Britain plays down rift with US over Ukraine ahead of crunch summit Rishi Sunak will push for clear pathway to Kyiv’s membership to Western military alliance
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Time to meet 2% defence spending pledge, Sunak to tell Nato allies The British Prime Minister will use the Vilnius summit to push for Nato to be strengthened and for continued support for Ukraine.