The media has unmasked Banksy, again. Art experts reveal what happens next The mystery of Banksy’s identity has long been part of the value of his art The Independent UK · Mar 22
Ukraine war briefing: US, Ukrainian negotiators meet in Florida as Russian attacks kill more civilians White House says talks ‘constructive’ but Russian negotiators not present; more civilians killed in country’s south-east by Moscow attacks. What we know on day 1,488 The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
The U.S. has the world's most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own "The future of warfare is Ukraine producing 7 million drones per year right now," former CIA director and retired Gen. David Patraeus said. Fortune · Mar 21
Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš A major protest in Prague has targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babiš who the protesters say threatens democracy in the Czech Republic The Independent UK · Mar 21
Russia launches 154 drones over Ukraine, killing a couple at home and injuring their children A home in the southerneastern city of Zaporizhzhia was struck in an overnight Russian attack, killing a couple and leaving their two children injured. Euronews · Mar 21
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2 as Ukraine seeks to move forward peace talks A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people and wounded two children Saturday, a regional official said, as a Ukrainian delegation headed to the United States for talks aimed at restarting stalled peace negotiations The Independent UK · Mar 21
Will Putin cut Iran loose for Ukraine? What Russian envoy said on quid pro quo claims Russia has vehemently denied reports suggesting a quid pro quo offer to the US: halting intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for reduced pressure on Ukraine. Russian officials, including envoy Kirill Dmitriev, labelled the claims as 'fake' and 'Western disinformation.' The alleged proposal, reportedly made to former Trump administration envoys,… The Times of India · Mar 21
Ukraine war briefing: Children ordered to leave key Ukrainian stronghold as Russians advance Compulsory evacuation of children begins in Sloviansk. Kyiv still expects first tranche of 90bn euro loan despite Hungary veto. What we know on day 1,487 The Guardian - AU · Mar 21
Trump Administration Rejected Russia's Offer For An Iran-for-Ukraine Intelligence Swap Russia reportedly offered to curb intelligence support for Iran if the United States stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, but the Trump administration rejected the proposal. International Business Times · Mar 20
Patriarch Filaret, who fought for an independent Ukrainian Orthodox church, dies at 97 Orthodox Patriarch Filaret of Kyiv has died at 97 The Independent UK · Mar 20
As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses U.S. defense officials have told The Associated Press that a sizable number of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles have moved from Europe towards the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 20
Crude Prices Surge on Reports the US is Preparing Troop Deployment in Iran April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Friday closed up +2.18 (+2.27%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1591 (+5.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with gasoline posting a 3.5-year nearest-futures high. Crude prices surged on Friday as the Iran war drags on, with... Barchart · Mar 20
EU Leaders Accuse Orbán of Disloyalty and Blackmail After He Blocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Leaders in the European Union have condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after he blocked implementation of a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine. International Business Times · Mar 20
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Ukraine drone experts helping five countries defend themselves against Iran attacks Ukraine has become one of the world’s leading producers of cutting-edge, battle-tested drone interceptors
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Ukraine war today: Russia accuses Kyiv of drone attacks on gas pipes IN FULL
Euronews · Mar 20 Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke Speaking to media in Brussels a day after he blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Orbán said he and his government have “a lot of cards in our hands.”
Barchart · Mar 20 Crude Oil Prices Push Higher on Fears Iran War Will Escalate April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.26 (+1.31%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0862 (+2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today as the Iran war drags on, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Iran continuing attacks on the energy infrastructure...
International Business Times UK · Mar 20 The 'New Nostradamus' Iran Prophecy: The Truth Behind the UK's Predicted 'Perfect Storm' Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker warns of imminent food and medicine shortages in Britain, blaming a toxic mix of the Iran war, Ukraine strife, and climate woes for a looming perfect storm. As oil prices soar and fertiliser costs bite, his vision urges practical prepping over panic.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Hodgkinson shrugs off kit mishap to cruise into world indoor 800m semi-finals Britain’s Keeley Hodgkinson won her heat of the 800m at the world indoor championships in Poland despite an airline misplacing her kit
Evening Standard · Mar 20 UK supported French operation to board ‘shadow fleet’ tanker Defence Secretary John Healey said he was proud of the UK armed forces for their role in the French operation in the Mediterranean.
The Independent UK · Mar 20 French navy boards a tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet Authorities say the French navy has intercepted a tanker suspected of helping Russia dodge oil sanctions over its war on Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Digested week: Hegseth chides media for focusing on trivial issue of his Iran strategy Cheerleader-in-chief demands more enthusiasm for US-Israeli assault that is helping Russia pay for its war on Ukraine
The Conversation · Mar 20 Overconfidence is how wars are lost − lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored Wars are rarely lost first on the battlefield. They are lost in leaders’ minds − when leaders misread what they and their adversaries can do, when their confidence substitutes for comprehension, and when the last war is mistaken for the next one.
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Zelenskyy sends a delegation to US to seek resumption of Russia-Ukraine talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he sent an official delegation to the United States in a bid to move forward suspended negotiations on ending Russia’s invasion of his country