Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base, demonstrating its ability to strike targets in Europe. The IDF warns of a nuclear weapons threat.
The Central Election Commission set a six-month period after the end of hostilities to prepare for voting. The working group rejected elections due to security risks and the war.
Ukraine offered its experience in destroying "Shaheds" to protect the US in the Middle East. Ukraine's experience in organizing the use of weapons against a wide range of targets can help other countries.
The Russians are trying to break through in the Zaporizhzhia direction, having thrown about 20,000 troops at the assault on Stepnohirsk. The loss of the city will allow them to shell Zaporizhzhia around the clock.
FIFA does not plan to reinstate Russia in competitions, despite President Gianni Infantino's statements about the need to lift the ban. Such a move would face strong opposition from a number of European countries.
The German armed forces are preparing for a worst-case scenario of a Russian attack on NATO in two to three years. Lieutenant General Funke does not rule out thousands of wounded daily and hybrid threats.
Russians have used dangerous chemical substances over 9,000 times in Ukraine. A protracted war could push the Kremlin to use more dangerous weapons.
British officials have found legal grounds to seize vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. 520 vessels transporting Russian oil have been sanctioned by the United Kingdom.
Great Britain and France plan to send up to 15,000 soldiers to protect Ukraine after a peace agreement is concluded. This number is significantly less than the initial proposals, which is due to limited resources.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is considering fleeing to Moscow with his entourage if protests in Iran intensify. This plan follows the example of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
Russians plan to create tourist sites, so-called "places of military glory," in the occupied Donbas and attract investments there for "tourism development. "
The US does not support EU initiatives to confiscate Russian sovereign assets, warning of possible consequences. They consider frozen assets a flexible leverage in future negotiations.
The European Union may announce a decision on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets within two weeks. These funds, up to 100 billion pounds sterling, or over 130 billion US dollars, include 8 billion pounds sterling (over 10 billion dollars) in the United Kingdom and are intended to provide funding for aid to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump may believe that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to bluff to get a better deal. Trump claims he has already solved eight wars and is desperate for Ukraine to be the ninth to boost his chances for next year's Nobel Peace Prize.
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks in the spring and summer of 2025 ignored steps towards ending hostilities. Instead, the Russians tried to manipulate and deceive the Americans by denying Ukrainian identity.
Prince Andrew has been living in Royal Lodge for over twenty years, paying only a symbolic fee, as he covered rent payments in advance with renovation work. This causes outrage among Britons, especially given his financial difficulties and lack of inheritance.
The Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" may be banned in Ukraine, said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech.
The names of 13 Russian commanders have been released, under whose leadership Russian army units committed mass crimes against civilians in Bucha. Eight have already received suspicions from Ukrainian prosecutors, five have been identified but suspicions have not yet been brought.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced his intention to identify as many Russian soldiers as possible responsible for the killings in Bucha. He emphasized that war criminals will be held accountable with the support of international partners.
Ruth Posner, a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor and artist, and her 97-year-old husband Michael, died in a clinic in Switzerland by assisted suicide. They had been married for almost 75 years and made the decision due to emotional weakness and lack of energy.
Most UEFA members support banning Israel from participating in European football tournaments next week. The decision is being considered amid protests and the UN Commission's finding of genocide in Gaza.
The Russian dictator, who will turn 73, keeps old officials and military personnel in their positions, which indicates the regime's drift towards gerontocracy. The head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, who turned 70, has remained in office for 13 years due to his loyalty to Putin.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin began a new phase of the war against Ukraine after returning from China. This is confirmed by the attack on the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kyiv, which happened for the first time in three years of full-scale invasion.
After the death of fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the question arose regarding his heir and the future fate of the fashion brand. Although Armani stated about the succession plan, the details remain unknown, causing discussions.
A new book reveals details of an attack on 16-year-old Camilla on a train, which she fought off with a shoe. This incident occurred before her royal status and influenced her subsequent activities.
Over 60 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been identified in a penal colony in Chechnya. There is no official information about the sale of military personnel by "Wagnerites" to Chechnya.
In London, Princess Diana's time capsule, laid in 1991, was opened, revealing a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket TV, and a photograph of the princess. The capsule was unearthed earlier than planned due to the construction of a children's oncology center.
Ukraine successfully consolidates European partners and prevents capitulation at negotiations in Istanbul. The country has achieved significant successes in the development and testing of new models of missile weapons and drones.
A high-ranking Pentagon official informed allies about the minimal role of the US in Ukraine's security guarantees. European countries are concerned and demand the deployment of American fighter jets in Romania.
The Times journalist Edward Lucas claims that threats of increased US sanctions against Russia have disappeared. Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska signaled the failure of Western attempts to make Russia a diplomatic outcast; without a radical increase in external support, Ukraine will face difficulties.
