- Ukraine liberated 590 square kilometers of territory this year, 'forcing Russia toward diplomacy,' Zelensky says The Kyiv Independent
- Zelensky Says Ukraine Freed 590 Sq. Km in 2026 as Deep Strikes Hit Russian Refineries Kyiv Post
- Ukraine Has a New War Strategy—and It’s Working Foreign Policy
- From Moscow to Crimea, Ukraine is winning the drone war against Russia Atlantic Council
- Ukraine Is Doing Better, Now It’s Europe’s Turn Bloomberg.com
Man City boss and Palestine advocate Pep Guardiola to step down
Man City manager Pep Guardiola to step down as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10-year reign.
San Diego’s Muslims, a mosque, and a city shaken
After a deadly shooting, San Diego’s Muslim community mourns, supports one another, and searches for healing.
What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?
Nine people targeted, including Lebanese military officers.
Thousands in Cuba rally for Raul Castro to protest US indictment
Thousands of people are protesting outside the US embassy in Havana to show their support for Raul Castro.
Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister
Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.
Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.
Exclusive: Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories – Reuters
- Exclusive: Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories Reuters
- Exclusive-Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories Yahoo
- Trump Goon’s Crackpot Bid to Derail Election Exposed The Daily Beast
- Inside the failed MAGA push to hand-count every ballot The Independent
- Trump Officials Explored Unnerving Plot to Ban All Voting Machines The New Republic
Pakistan’s army chief in Iran as US’s Rubio says ‘slight progress’ in talks
Pakistan’s Asim Munir is in Tehran as part of mediation efforts, as EU moves to sanction Iran over the Hormuz blockade.
Decades-old photos show ‘joyful’ Gaza in happier times.
An exhibition in Marseille is showcasing 300 photos taken in Gaza between the 1940s and the 1970s.
Displaced Lebanese amputee asks ‘where am I supposed to go’?
Mohamad Saaydoun, an amputee displaced by the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, is living in a makeshift camp.
Canada’s Carney says Alberta is ‘essential’ as province mulls separation
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
Russia’s Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory – BBC
- Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory BBC
- Russia blames Ukraine, vows retaliation as 16 killed in strike on student dorm NBC News
- Ukraine war briefing: Putin promises revenge after blaming Kyiv for Luhansk attack he says killed six The Guardian
- Putin orders response after blaming Ukraine for deadly strike on college dormitory that killed 12 CNN
- Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled area leaves 10 dead DW.com
Police boast of hacking VPN where criminals “believed themselves to be safe” – Ars Technica
- Police boast of hacking VPN where criminals "believed themselves to be safe" Ars Technica
- Cybercriminal VPN used by ransomware actors dismantled in global crackdown Europol
- ‘First VPN’ Cybercrime Service Disrupted, Administrator Arrested SecurityWeek
- Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs TechCrunch
- Europol's Operation Saffron takes down First VPN service over ransomware attacks — 33 'bulletproof' servers spread across 27 countries seized Tom's Hardware
Slovenia changes path as pro-Israel, Trump-admiring former PM Janez Jansa retakes helm – The Times of Israel
- Slovenia changes path as pro-Israel, Trump-admiring former PM Janez Jansa retakes helm The Times of Israel
- Trump fan Janša wins new term as Slovenia’s prime minister politico.eu
- Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister Al Jazeera
- Trump Gets Another Ally in EU With Jansa’s Return in Slovenia Bloomberg.com
- Slovenia's parliament elects Janez Jansa as new prime minister Xinhua
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba – why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid – AP News
Live Updates: Peace deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and will include reopening Strait of Hormuz, Trump says – CBS News
- Live Updates: Peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and will include reopening Strait of Hormuz, Trump says CBS News
- Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisation Al Jazeera
- Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension Reuters
- Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near The New York Times
- Trump says Iran deal reopening Strait of Hormuz 'largely negotiated,' will be announced soon CNBC
Gaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention – The Guardian
- Gaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention The Guardian
- Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Reuters
- Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces Newsday
- Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball The Atlantic
- Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions AP News