- South Sudan Tensions Rise as Oil Export Boost Eyed Energy Intelligence
- South Sudan detains oil minister and military officials in threat to peace deal Reuters
- Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested ABC News
- National Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol arrested by National Security Radio Tamazuj
- South Sudan on brink of civil war as senior officials’ arrests inflame ethnic tensions GZERO Media
EU leader touts major new defence plan at emergency summit
EU President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was at a “watershed moment”.
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia’s security, vows no retreat – AOL
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects prosecutor summons over separatist laws
Dodik barred Bosnian authorities from Serb-dominated statelet, sparking fears of ‘coup’ that could break up Bosnia.
EU puts on show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after clash with Donald Trump – Financial Times
- EU puts on show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after clash with Donald Trump Financial Times
- The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week NPR
- ‘You stayed with us’: Zelensky joins crucial EU summit on Ukraine CNN
- Spooked by Trump and Putin, Europe rushes to rearm The Washington Post
- EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze Reuters
A new Muslim and African ban by Trump can and must be prevented
The NO BAN Act submitted to Congress can limit the US president’s powers to impose discriminatory travel bans.
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.
Continue reading...State of Siege: Israel is conducting its largest mass expulsion campaign in the West Bank since 1967 – Drop Site News
- State of Siege: Israel is conducting its largest mass expulsion campaign in the West Bank since 1967 Drop Site News
- As Israel widens war in West Bank, settlers see their influence pay off The Washington Post
- 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.