Analysing Russian strike on Ukrainian hotel
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley takes a look at verified footage and images from the a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian hotel.
Ukraine opposition leaders confirm talks with US but deny plotting to oust Zelenskyy
Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko denied they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Ukraine leader from power
Ukraine’s opposition leaders have confirmed they have held discussions with members of Donald Trump’s entourage, but denied on Thursday they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Volodymyr Zelenskyy from power.
The former president Petro Poroshenko said he had held talks with US representatives but added that he opposed Trump’s demands for wartime elections. Poroshenko, who lost to Zelenskyy in the 2019 presidential vote, said a poll should only be held once martial law ends.
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- UNRWA warns Israel's West Bank operation aligns with annexation 'vision' Yahoo
- Israeli Army Operations Are Making West Bank Refugee Camps Unlivable Haaretz
- Live: Palestinians in Jerusalem mark first Friday in Ramadan amid Israeli restrictions Middle East Eye
Players union welcomes life ban for Gabon football coach over sexual abuse
Patrick Assoumou Eyi has been found guilty of sexually abusing multiple young footballers.
UAE denies Sudan’s accusations of ‘complicity in genocide’ at the ICJ
Sudan alleges the UAE is 'complicit in the genocide on the Masalit' by supporting the Rapid Support Forces.
Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025 – Reuters
- Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025 Reuters
- Norway rethinks €1.7 trillion sovereign fund to boost support for Ukraine EURACTIV
- Norway’s natural gas windfall should go to Ukraine Financial Times
- Norway Plans Ukraine Aid Boost That Delivers Fighting Power Fast Bloomberg
- Norway to increase aid to Ukraine to almost US$8bn this year Ukrainska Pravda
Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine
EU nations pledge continued support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump suspends military aid to Kyiv.
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia’s security, vows no retreat – Reuters
- Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's security, vows no retreat Reuters
- Ukraine updates: Russia won't give away 'our' land — Putin DW (English)
- Russia Says Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable’ The Moscow Times
- President Putin invokes Napoleon’s retreat in swipe at Macron The Times
- Russia Says Franco-British Plan Is Bid to Buy Time for Ukraine U.S. News & World Report
Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket successfully puts French spy satellite into orbit – FRANCE 24 English
- Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully puts French spy satellite into orbit FRANCE 24 English
- Europe's Ariane 6 deploys spy satellite in first full mission Reuters
- Arianespace successfully launches Ariane 6’s first commercial launch following Monday scrub Spaceflight Now
- Ariane 6 launches French spysat on second flight SpaceNews
- Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches for 2nd time ever, sending French spy satellite to orbit (video) Space.com
US exits $9.3 billion climate deal with developing nations – DW (English)
- US exits $9.3 billion climate deal with developing nations DW (English)
- Exclusive: US withdraws from plan to help major global polluters move from coal Reuters
- US Withdraws From Deal to Finance South Africa’s Climate Plan Bloomberg
- The US has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says The Associated Press
- US pulls out of flagship $45bn global climate finance coalition Financial Times
Renewed fears of starvation in Ramadan as Israel blocks aid to Gaza
Palestinians are struggling this Ramadan amid soaring prices and fears of renewed starvation after Gaza aid blockade.
Trained on classified battlefield data, AI multiplies effectiveness of Ukraine’s drones: Report – Breaking Defense
- Trained on classified battlefield data, AI multiplies effectiveness of Ukraine’s drones: Report Breaking Defense
- A Thousand Snipers in the Sky: The New War in Ukraine The New York Times
- Ukraine’s Future Vision and Current Capabilities for Waging AI-Enabled Autonomous Warfare Center for Strategic & International Studies
- Long-range drone strikes weakening Russia's combat ability, senior Ukrainian commander says Sky News
- How Ukraine uses drones against Russia, transforming warfare DW (English)
Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures
Crowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival.
EU leaders back new defence spending plans
Talks held amid fears of waning US support for Ukraine after Trump pauses aid and suspends intel sharing with Kyiv.
After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader
Meanwhile, Europeans are considering how to replace the US with raised defence commitments to Ukraine.
Romania foils ‘revolution’ of pro-Russia group featuring a 101-year-old man – POLITICO Europe
- Romania foils ‘revolution’ of pro-Russia group featuring a 101-year-old man POLITICO Europe
- Romania detains suspects in Russia-linked treason case, 101-year-old retired general’s house raided CNN
- Romania detains six for alleged treason amid Russian espionage probe Euronews
- Romania arrests 6 over ‘Vlad the Impaler’ pro-Russia treason plot Financial Times
- Romania Detains Six People Accused of Russian-backed Plot to Overthrow Government OCCRP
US pulls out of flagship $45bn global climate finance coalition – Financial Times
- US pulls out of flagship $45bn global climate finance coalition Financial Times
- World must stick to climate goals despite US, UK envoy says Reuters
- US withdraws from agreement on reducing coal use in developing countries, Treasury Department says Deccan Herald
- US exits $9.3 billion climate deal with developing nations DW (English)
- US Withdraws From Deal to Finance South Africa’s Climate Plan Bloomberg
Canadians protest imports of US toxic waste amid Trump tariff war
Move to expand landfill for US hazardous waste stirs disputes between leaders in Quebec and Montreal suburb
The proposed expansion of a Quebec landfill that accepts hazardous waste from the United States has ignited a turf war between the Quebec provincial government and local leaders, who say they oppose putting US trash into a local peat bog.
Local leaders are protesting the move – saying the state is capitulating to a US company in the midst of a tariff war between Canada and the United States.
Continue reading...‘US Supports Russia’ – Beijing’s EU Envoy – Kyiv Post
- ‘US Supports Russia’ – Beijing’s EU Envoy Kyiv Post
- China Is Seeking to Exploit Trump's Split With Europe Over Ukraine Business Insider
- US and Russia alone should not dictate peace in Ukraine: China’s EU ambassador South China Morning Post
- Tensions between Trump and Europe could have an unintended beneficiary: China CNBC
- China Reacts to Fallout of Failed Trump-Zelensky Meeting Newsweek