Eurovision would be 'fantastic' in Liverpool as excitement builds People across Merseyside say they hope" Liverpool is chosen to host the contest Liverpool Echo · Jul 26, 2022
Russia aims new air strikes at Black Sea coastal targets Russia has targeted Ukraine’s Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with air strikes, hitting private buildings and port infrastructure The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Kalush Orchestra break silence on UK hosting Eurovision on Ukraine's behalf Last year’s Eurovision Song Contest, from Ukraine, have said they are “grateful to the UK for their solidarity and for agreeing to hold the event in support of our country” Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022
France’s Macron in Cameroon at Start of 3-Nation Africa Tour French President Emmanuel Macron, in Cameroon to start his three-nation Africa tour, is expected to discuss the food crisis in Africa provoked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the need for Cameroon to increase its agricultural production and the country's upsurge in insecurity. In Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, for a three-day visit… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 26, 2022
Long-range guns given to Ukraine open door to new phase of war WASHINGTON: The war in Ukraine may be entering a new stage as long-range rocket systems supplied by the US disrupt Russia’s grinding advance in the eastern Donbas region, and open the door for a possible counteroffensive. The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022
Eurovision's Sam Ryder makes powerful promise to Ukraine as UK confirmed to host next year On Monday it was officially announced that the UK will host Eurovision 2023 rather than this year's winners Ukraine Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022
Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker backs Cardiff to host Eurovision London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and Leeds are also possible host cities. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Ukraine shelling triggers fire at Donetsk oil depot - officials A fire broke out overnight at an oil depot in Russian-controlled territory of eastern Ukraine after Ukrainian forces shelled the city of Donetsk, the head of the city administration said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jul 26, 2022
Can Ukrainian forces recapture Kherson from Russia? Analysis: Using greater accuracy of US-made Himars system to damage without destroying infrastructure will be a challenge The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 153 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 153rd day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2022
‘Dated intelligence and poor planning’ hampering Putin’s troops Dated intelligence, poor planning and a top-down approach to operations are hampering Russian attacks in Ukraine, according to an update by British defence chiefs. Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022
Two Scottish cities bid to host Eurovision next year The European Broadcasting Union and BBC confirmed the annual competition will be hosted in the UK Insider UK · Jul 26, 2022
Edinburgh Council leader hints at city's bid to host Eurovision 2023 Naturally, having won the competition in 2022, Ukraine were due to hold next year's contest in Kyiv. However, risks surrounding the war with Russia and security measures have meant that it is no longer feasible Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022
Russians Claim Their Forces Are Wiping Out Western-Supplied Arms "Army aviation, missile troops and artillery units continue launching attacks on military facilities in Ukraine." Zenger · Jul 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 There is a global debt crisis coming – and it won’t stop at Sri Lanka Foreign capital flees poorer countries at the first sign of instability. The pandemic and Ukraine war ensure there is plenty of that around, says economist Jayati Ghosh
Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022 Newcastle would be 'perfect host city' for Eurovision 2023 - but no bid announced yet Newcastle City Council has already expressed an interest in the bidding process
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022 Russia’s Gazprom to drastically cut Europe’s gas supply from Wednesday Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of waging a ‘gas war’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 Tuesday briefing: The key exchanges from last night’s Tory leadership debate In today’s newsletter: Sunak interrupted, Truss called him finely dressed – and the climate was all but ignored. Will anyone have changed their minds?
Bristol Post · Jul 26, 2022 Can Bristol really host the Eurovision Song Contest? The bookies have the city as a rank outsider
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022 Zelenskiy accuses Russia of using rising gas prices to terrorise Europe – as it happened 1.23am BST
Reuters · Jul 26, 2022 China, Indonesia hail 'win-win' cooperation after rare Beijing summit The leaders of China and Indonesia pledged to scale up trade and expand cooperation in areas such as agriculture and food security, following a rare visit to COVID-wary China by a foreign head of state.
Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022 Two of Scotland's largest cities confirm bids to host Eurovision song contest A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said the city is a "safe pair of hands" after hosting COP26 last November, while Aberdeen City Council has also thrown its hat in the ring.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 153 of the invasion Attack reports on Odesa region, Mykolaiv and Kharkiv; Zelenskiy calls on Europe to respond to Russia’s ‘gas war’
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022 Sam Ryder reminds fans that Eurovision 2023 is still ‘Ukraine’s party’ The singer said Britain would be ‘loving facilitators’ following the announcement that the competition will be held in the UK in 2023.
Reuters · Jul 25, 2022 Russian gas cut to Europe hits economic hopes, Ukraine reports attacks on coastal regions Russia said it will cut gas supplies to Europe from Wednesday in a blow to countries that have backed Ukraine, while missile attacks in Black Sea coastal regions raised doubts about whether Russia will stick to a deal to let Ukraine export grain.