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What are depleted uranium munitions being used in Ukraine and why are they controversial?

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK

Russian officials say five drones shot down, including one targeting capital

Five drones were shot down over three Russian regions overnight, officials said Thursday

The Independent UK

Elon Musk: the shocking degree of power wielded by an erratic billionaire

Forget his wealth, said Ronan Farrow in The New Yorker. It’s the sheer power Elon Musk wields today that should shock us. The billionaire’s rocket company, SpaceX, is currently the sole means by which Nasa can get astronauts into space from US soil. Another of his ventures, Tesla, controls the…

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US sends Ukraine controversial depleted uranium weapons that can pierce tank armour

While depleted uranium rounds retain some radioactive properties, they can’t generate a nuclear reaction

The Independent UK

Absent Putin and Ukraine war cast long shadow over G20

G20 Leaders' Summit: Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping's absence to dominate proceedings. Global South chairing G20, allowing for progress on debt treatments, climate financing, despite disagreements.

The Hindu

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky aide slams Elon Musk’s ‘ignorance and ego’ for thwarting Ukrainian drone strike

Civilians and children were killed as result of Musk’s interference, Ukrainian officials say

The Independent UK

Putin’s reaching out to Kim Jong-un is a desperate move – and potentially a dangerous one

The reported meeting of the dictators reveals the threat of a return to old, cold war politics, says Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

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US to arm Ukraine with controversial depleted uranium anti-tank shells

The 120mm rounds will be used to arm the 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks Washington plans to deliver to Ukraine in the autumn

Evening Standard

Five Ukrainian drones downed in latest raids on Russian territory

Drones shot down over Russia’s Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged.

Al Jazeera

Russian veterans of Ukraine war will teach defence course for students

New military-focused curriculum includes senior students learning to handle Kalashnikov assault rifles, hand grenades.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine Russia news – live: US to send depleted uranium weapons as blast reported near Rostov military base

Russia criticises US move even though it has used thermobaric weapons and hypersonic missiles on civilian targets

The Independent UK

India's rising geopolitical clout will be tested as it hosts the G20 summit

As host of the G20 leading economies this year, India has pledged to put the concerns of developing countries front and center and make sure they're not left behind

The Independent UK

‘Someday the war will end. And the world needs tools’: why a Ukrainian toolmaker keeps working

A full scale invasion, a missile strike on the factory and employees on the frontline haven’t stopped Serhii Ivin keeping his artisan tools business open

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine ‘gradually gaining ground’ in counteroffensive, says NATO chief Stoltenberg

Ukrainian forces have been able to break through Russian defences and are “gradually” making progress in their counteroffensive against Moscow's troops despite “heavy, difficult fighting”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday. Russia earlier on Thursday described the US decision to supply depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine to aid its…

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Al Jazeera

Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine

Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 561

As the war enters its 561st day, these are the main developments.

The Independent UK

NATO member Romania says it has found drone pieces from Russian attacks in Ukraine on its territory

Romania’s defense minister says that pieces, apparently of a drone from Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine’s port on the Danube River, have been found on the territory of his country

The Guardian - AU

Depleted uranium munitions: what are they and what risks do they pose?

The US says it will start delivering the controversial weapons to Ukraine soon; Russia denounced the decision as ‘an indicator of inhumanity’

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 561 of the invasion

At least 17 people killed in Russian rocket attack on market in Kostiantynivka; Antony Blinken announces new US aid during Kyiv trip

The Guardian - UK

Nato pledges ‘strong solidarity’ with Romania over likely Russian drone debris

Romanian president deplores potential ‘serious violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Romania, a Nato ally’

Al Jazeera

Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid

The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.

The Independent UK

A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced it is sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain’s lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive

The Hindu

Not the joint statement but Ukraine will be EU’s priority at G-20 summit: EU official

EU official confirms that Ukraine will be their top priority at G-20 Summit in New Delhi. Confident of forming consensus on Global South, EU pushing for African Union membership.

The Independent UK

At least 17 dead in Russian missile strike on market in eastern Ukraine – as US secretary of state visits Kyiv

Dozens injured in attack as missiles also launched against the capital

The Independent UK

Russian missile turns Ukrainian market into fiery, blackened ruin strewn with bodies

The Russian missile that struck in eastern Ukraine turned an outdoor market into a fiery, blackened ruin where weeping civilians looked for loved ones among the mangled, burned bodies scattered across the ground

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