Women’s World Cup playoffs: England land Greece, Scotland get Czechia in first round England will need to overcome Greece and either Slovakia or Ukraine to qualify for 2027’s Women’s World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Clouds of black smoke rise over Moscow after Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting flights at the city's airports The Independent UK · Jun 18
Ukraine sends Moscow oil refinery up in flames with largest drone attack on city in two years President Volodymyr Zelensky calls strike a ‘fully justified response to Russian strikes on our cities and communities’ The Independent UK · Jun 18
‘If Ukraine burns, so will Moscow,’ Zelenskyy says after refinery fire The Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Kyiv will respond to all Russian attacks and that the morning strike on Moscow’s refinery — in response to Russia's attack on a UNESCO-protected cathedral earlier this week was “entirely justified.” Euronews · Jun 18
Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7 Social media users have been sharing old clips and taking statements by politicians out of context, in an apparent effort to highlight the strained relationship between the US and Europe. Euronews · Jun 18
Video: Hundreds of drones target Russia in major Ukrainian attack Russian officials said Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war. Images and video released by the Russian media showed massive fires raging at the Moscow Oil Refinery, located about 15 kilometers from the Kremlin. Thick black clouds of smoke rose over the city. Euronews · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on capital Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in days and disrupted flights in one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia's capital in 2026. AAP · Jun 18
Major Ukrainian drone strike sets Moscow refinery ablaze MOSCOW - Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport, officials said. Bangkok Post · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery and disrupts commercial flights with major drone attack Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, hitting it for the second time in a week AAP · Jun 18
At the mercy of Silicon Valley? Europe exposed by Trump AI export ban Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France's support for the birth of a new nation. It's all about keeping the… France 24 · Jun 18
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn,’ Zelenskyy warns after overnight strikes in Russia – as it happened Ukraine’s president ramps up rhetoric after overnight drone strikes on Russian capital The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Crimea will turn into an island, Ukraine’s defence minister says in a message to Russia Ukraine is methodically cutting off ground lines of communication for Russian forces into occupied Crimea, isolating the peninsula from Moscow’s forces and any supplies from Russia. Euronews · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack Russian officials say Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting commercial flights at Moscow airports AAP · Jun 18
France 24 · Jun 18 Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in one of the largest drone attacks since the start of the war Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Euronews · Jun 18 Watch: Behind closed doors—Ukraine, taxes, and trade at this week's European Council Summit Tonight, Council President António Costa is gathering all twenty-seven national leaders for an exclusive, high-stakes working dinner. Sadly, he forgot to invite your reporter, but that doesn't stop us from seeing what will be served on the multi-course menu.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 18 G7 leaders back tougher stance on Russia as Trump shifts line G7 leaders have backed increased pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump signalled a shift towards a tougher line against Moscow at the group's summit in France.
Euronews · Jun 18 Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews the EU needs to function as a core group of six.
Euronews · Jun 18 Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Flights suspended at major Moscow airports after Ukrainian drone attack Moscow airports faced temporary flight suspensions Thursday following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack. Russian air defenses engaged the drones, leading to evacuations and flight restrictions at Sheremetyevo and other capital airports. Hundreds of drones reportedly targeted Moscow and surrounding regions overnight, prompting heightened security.
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuations Ukraine launched a massive drone assault on Moscow, causing fires and evacuations. The attack targeted the capital and its surrounding regions. Russian air defenses reported intercepting hundreds of drones. This significant strike occurred as President Putin prepared to host Southeast Asian leaders in Kazan. The conflict in Ukraine continues with…
Euronews · Jun 18 Europe Today: NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chief and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes Kharkiv after warning of ‘massive’ retaliation for oil refinery attack Russia threatens ‘coordinate strikes on a regular basis’ after Ukraine’s biggest assault on Moscow
Euronews · Jun 18 EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.