White House: Russia has visited Iran, seen drones that could be used in Ukraine war Satellite imagery shows Russian officials visiting an Iran airfield to view weapons-capable drones twice in the last few weeks. Axios · Jul 16, 2022
Ukraine on her mind as high jumper goes for gold at worlds It took three days by car for high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh to escape from Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Russia remains barred from international soccer as sports court upholds bans CAS upheld decisions by UEFA and FIFA which excluded Russian national teams and clubs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
What Manchester City have done as Arsenal chase down 'incredible' Oleksandr Zinchenko transfer Mikel Arteta is eager to add the versatile Ukraine international to his squad ahead of the 2022-23 campaign Football London · Jul 16, 2022
Russian troops ordered to increase 'shock and awe' attacks in Ukraine Defence minister Sergei Shoigu said this was needed to "exclude massive rocket and artillery strikes" on civilian infrastructure and residents of the Donbas and other regions in Ukraine Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
This is what it’s like to be still living in Ukraine amid war "YOU’RE a journalist? Ahhh, you must come on my bus, no problem!” The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2022
Ukraine war: At least 16 civilians killed as Russia steps up onslaught on cities Chuhuiv in north east and Nikopol in the south suffer deadly attacks The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Russia’s invasion remains ‘reduced’ while Kremlin may be making ‘false claims of success’, says UK Russia’s attacks in Ukraine “remain reduced in scope and scale”, according to UK defence chiefs. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2022
‘Russia stole our history’: Ukraine’s bitter struggle to keep the truth alive Beyond the frontlines, academics are fighting to counter the fake tales of their country’s past that are peddled by the Kremlin The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022
Economics made simple: 10 experts on where the cost of living crisis came from, and where it’s heading Rampant inflation, war in Ukraine, Brexit… we ask 10 experts to explain what the economic crisis means for Britain and how we should respond The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022
Few policy breakthroughs at G20 meeting amid divisions over war in Ukraine Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 major economies have pledged to address global food insecurity and rising debt at a two-day meeting in Indonesia, but made few policy breakthroughs amid divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Jul 16, 2022
Ukraine braces for further Russian missile strikes as civilian death toll rises At least 37 deaths across country since Thursday as residential areas appear to be targeted The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022
The White House says Russian officials visited Iran to view drones for use in Ukraine White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the administration has "information that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with several hundred" drones. WEKU · Jul 16, 2022
G20 finance meetings in Bali overshadowed by war in Ukraine Financial leaders of the Group of 20 richest and biggest economies have wrapped up meetings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali without a final joint communique The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Scholz: Germany's increased coal, oil use will be temporary Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany’s decision to reactivate coal and oil-fired power plants to relieve energy shortages because of the war in Ukraine is only temporary and his government remains committed to doing “everything” to combat the climate crisis
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 16, 2022 Kyiv Ballet kicks off Japan tour with 22 dancers flown in from across Europe MAEBASHI -- Kyiv Ballet's Japan tour has kicked off in Maebashi with 22 dancers flying in from the many parts of Europe where they have been based after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced them from their homes.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022 US Congress Supports Sudanese in their Democratic Aspirations The US House passed a resolution condemning last October’s military coup in Sudan and calling for restoring the country’s constitutional leaders. The bill was unanimously approved in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democratic Representative Kathy Manning said the Sudanese junta has aligned itself with the Kremlin and given Russian…
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Renewed Russian attacks strike several areas of Ukraine Russia is stepping up its onslaught against Ukraine, with civilian casualties reported in several areas of the country
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2022 US doubles down on claim that Iran wants to sell drones to Russia Iran has already told Ukraine it will not do anything to prolong the war, which it blames on NATO’s expansion in Europe.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022 Help South Shore Cultural Center thrive The center’s advisory council questions the Chicago Park District’s long-term commitment to the vision of those who fought to preserve the center as a cultural asset.
Manchester Evening News · Jul 16, 2022 Russia should bear 'full responsibility' over reported death of Manchester aid worker Paul Urey in Ukraine 'The Russian government and its proxies are continuing to commit atrocities'
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022 Ukrainian Officials Accuse Russia of Shelling From Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using a captured nuclear power plant as a place to store and launch weapons. As Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities, air-raid sirens sounded in Kyiv on Saturday. Overnight explosions made for a tense night in Ukraine, where cities have recently come…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2022 Russian forces ‘preparing new offensive’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. We will be return in a few hours to bring you all the latest developments
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 'Bang, bang': Children live and play near Ukraine front line In eastern Ukraine's Kramatorsk, a few children still can be seen on mostly empty playgrounds as artillery sounds in the distance against Russian invaders
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 White House: Russian officials visited Iran to view drones The White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine