Russia pounds Ukraine with over 300 drones, killing 1 in Odesa Russia has launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025
Ukraine war veterans to be ringside for Usyk’s heavyweight fight at Wembley Stadium One war veteran watched Usyk’s win over Daniel Dubois while on the frontline The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025
Europol dismantles pro-Russian hacking group behind Ukraine attacks European Union law enforcement agencies Europol and Eurojust announced on Wednesday that they had coordinated an international operation to dismantle a pro-Russian hacking group, accused of launching thousands of online attacks against Ukraine and its allies. Radio France Internationale · Jul 19, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: EU and UK increase sanctions on Russia as drone strike on Odesa kills one EU agrees 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, including a moving price cap on Russian oil 15% below market rates. What we know on day 1,242 The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,241 Here are the key events on day 1,241 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025
Can a common denominator unite warring contestant nations at the International Mathematics Olympiad? Determination by IMO organisers to remain apolitical divides participating countries amid wars in Ukraine and Gaza The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025
UK sanctions Russian spies trying to ‘destabilise Europe’ Several of the men sanctioned on Friday are already wanted by the FBI in the United States. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025
Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine The majority of 49 Abrams tanks committed by Australia have joined Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion as Moscow continues its deadly attacks. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
Lammy announces exposure of 18 Russian spies after UK cyber-attacks Foreign secretary says two agents were involved in planting spyware on a device used by poisoning victim Yulia Skripal The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine EU’s foreign policy chief says latest sanctions package is ‘one of the strongest’ to date The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU hits Russia with sweeping new sanctions over Ukraine war The European Union approved a new series of sanctions against Russia on Friday in response to its ongoing war in Ukraine. The measures include a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions involving the Nord Stream gas pipelines, and fresh restrictions targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers, according to… Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025
UK sanctions Russian spies over deadly Ukraine theatre strike and cyber campaigns The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes. Euronews · Jul 18, 2025
How the EU aims to put the squeeze on the Russian economy with new sanctions package Key measures include a lower oil price cap, Nord Stream transaction ban and a full ban on Russian bank deals The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
American woman arrested at Moscow airport with gun and check for $138,000, Russian authorities claim The suspect was stopped in a random check as she attempted to leave Vnukovo airport in the green lane designated for passengers who have nothing to declare The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 UK sanctions Russian spies who ‘targeted Britain in sustained campaign’ The spies are also blamed for a prolonged campaign of cyberattacks across Europe
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025 EU Targets Russian Oil In Tough New Ukraine War Sanctions The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more pressure on the Kremlin by lowering a price cap for Moscow's oil exports.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 Daniel Lapin, Ukraine’s next big boxing hope, on Usyk bonds after Russia ‘broke’ early career Light-heavyweight is a trusted member of Oleksandr Usyk’s camp and hopes to star on Saturday’s Wembley undercard
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 ‘We’re the canary in the coalmine’: when will Russia take action on the climate? World’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases pays lip service to tackling climate crisis and, with fossil fuels central to regime’s legitimacy, it seems happier with status quo
Euronews · Jul 18, 2025 Russia's mobile internet shutdowns due to Ukrainian drones may limit already-stifled net freedom Russian and Ukrainian drones use cellphone internet networks to operate, so shutdowns are one way authorities try to counter the attacks.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Europe has been ‘free-riding’ on US security, says Merz The German Chancellor admitted that Europe must ‘do more’ on defence spending
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 The EU targets Russia's energy revenue and shadow fleet with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine The European Union is targeting Russia with more sanctions over its war on Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort North Korea says it is suspending the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for the complex
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Shutdowns of cellphone internet links sweep Russia, further limiting already-stifled net freedom In the last two months, dozens of Russian regions have been hit by cellphone connectivity outages
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025 Ukraine appoints new prime minister in major government reshuffle Incoming Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko says she will focus on weapons production and the economy in her new role.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,240 Here are the key events on day 1,240 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.