#Russia

From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel

Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety....

30/06/2025 13:18 New York Times

Senate wrangles over Trump’s ‘one big beautiful bill’ to continue – US politics live

Senators scheduled to start voting on potentially long list of amendments to president’s sweeping tax cut and spending legislationThom Tillis says he will not seek re-election after Trump clashThe Kremlin said on Monday that backers of US senator Lindsey Graham’s bill, that would impose tough ne...

30/06/2025 11:38 The Guardian

Russia has taken first village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk, state media claims

If confirmed, advance of Russian forces into region could be psychological blow for KyivEurope live – latest updatesRussian forces have captured a village in the Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk for the first time in their three-year offensive, Russian state media and pro-war bloggers have claim...

30/06/2025 11:27 The Guardian

Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China

China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow....

30/06/2025 09:00 New York Times

Russia Pounds Ukraine With Drones and Missiles in One of War’s Largest Attacks

The overnight attack was one of the largest on Ukraine and included strikes in the western part of the country, which is hit less often....

29/06/2025 16:19 New York Times

US charges 11 people in Russia-based scheme to bilk Medicare of $10bn

Prosecutors allege more than a million Medicare recipients had their information stolen and used by the defendants for fraudulent claimsUS federal prosecutors charged 11 people on Friday in a Russia-based scheme to bilk Medicare – the American health insurance program for the elderly and disabled...

28/06/2025 03:38 The Guardian

U.S. Charges 11 in Russia-Based Scheme to Bilk Medicare of $10.6 Billion

In what is potentially among the largest frauds in Medicare history, prosecutors say hundreds of thousands of people were billed for medical equipment they didn’t ask for....

27/06/2025 23:03 New York Times

US attacks on Iran redraw calculus of use of force for allies and rivals around globe

Perceived readiness of US to employ force instead of negotiations could have knock-on effects around the worldUS politics live – latest updatesFor US allies and rivals around the world, Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran have redrawn the calculus of the White House’s readiness to use force in the...

27/06/2025 16:47 The Guardian

UK launched huge operation to find suspected Russian double agent in MI6

Exclusive: Operation Wedlock lasted up to 20 years and took MI5 teams across world amid panic about ‘another Philby’Britain’s spy chiefs were forced to launch one of the most sensitive and risky investigations since the cold war over fears a senior officer at the foreign intelligence service M...

27/06/2025 12:00 The Guardian

First female US ambassador to Russia to leave her role

The first female US ambassador to Russia is leaving her role after serving through one of the most difficult periods in relations between the two countries....

27/06/2025 06:40 Skynews

Ukrainians who fled to UK being refused asylum on grounds it is ‘safe to return’

Law firm says it hears weekly from Ukrainians, including vulnerable women and children, who were turned downUkrainians who fled to the UK after the Russian invasion are being refused asylum by the Home Office on the grounds it is safe to return to Ukraine.Families are trying to obtain a route to set...

27/06/2025 04:00 The Guardian

Australia news live: white supremacist organisation reportedly listed as terror group; fatal stabbing of Sydney man investigated

Group promotes militant accelerationism, which calls for violent acts to destabilise society. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTaylor says he does not support quotas to bring women into the Liberal party because “I don’t believe in subverti...

26/06/2025 21:36 The Guardian

Why Ukraine Fell Down the Agenda at the NATO Summit

Russia’s invasion has dominated previous meetings, but keeping President Trump happy was the focus at the gathering this week. Ukraine was largely shunted to the sidelines....

26/06/2025 11:30 New York Times

Change in Nato mindset brought on by Vladimir Putin as much as Donald Trump

Allies agreed to raise defence spending to counter likely prospect of Russian remilitarisation if Ukraine war endsThe price was high, but for now, at least, a crisis in Nato has been averted. Donald Trump may like to take the credit for almost all of the 32 allies agreeing to a sharp increase in def...

25/06/2025 18:57 The Guardian

Costa Rican court orders government to free migrants who were deported by US

About 200 people were brought to the country in February under an agreement with the Trump administrationA court in Costa Rica has ordered authorities to release foreign migrants who were locked up in a shelter after being deported by the US, according to a resolution issued on the eve of a visit by...

25/06/2025 17:21 The Guardian

Europe 'will need millions of drones' to defend against possible Russian attacks and 'must be ready'

The EU's defence commissioner has warned Europe must be capable of building a drone army in case Russia attacks....

25/06/2025 14:32 Skynews

Starmer says vote on welfare cuts bill happening on Tuesday amid growing Labour revolt – UK politics live

MPs are due to vote on cutting disability and sickness benefits worth around £5bn but number of Labour MPs signing amendment is growingEuropean leaders have never been 100% confident of Donald Trump’s commitment to Nato, and to its article 5 saying an attack on one member should be treated as an...

25/06/2025 09:36 The Guardian

The Weapon That Terrorizes Ukrainians by Night

How Russia’s terrifying long-range drone program has brought about a deadly new phase in the war....

25/06/2025 09:01 New York Times

Starmer to give missiles to Ukraine paid for with £70m interest on Russian assets

The 350 air defence missiles mark the first time the UK has used Russia-linked funds to buy weapons for KyivKeir Starmer has announced a fresh package of military aid for Ukraine – this time paid for using the UK’s interest haul from frozen Russian assets.The UK will send 350 advanced air defenc...

24/06/2025 21:30 The Guardian

The evidence that Russia sanctions evasion has intensified

For more than a year, we have been tracking the flow of sanctioned items out of the UK and towards Russia....

24/06/2025 18:24 Skynews

US Rivals Like China and Russia See Opportunity in Voice of America Shutdown

The Trump administration is not just releasing its grip on the global megaphone but handing it off to its eager adversaries, foreign policy experts say....

24/06/2025 18:20 New York Times

Britain must prepare for possibility of attack on UK soil, government warns

The government’s new security strategy said it has to actively prepare for potential wartime scenariosBritain needs to prepare for the possibility of being attacked on its own soil, the government has warned in its security strategy, laying out in stark terms the range of threats ministers say the...

24/06/2025 16:41 The Guardian

Co-op to stop sourcing goods from Israel, Iran and 15 other countries

Retailer says ‘internationally recognised’ abuses take place in nations including Russia and SyriaThe Co-op is to stop sourcing goods from Israel, Iran and 15 other countries where it says there are “internationally recognised” rights abuses and violations of international law.The mutual, wh...

24/06/2025 15:36 The Guardian

NATO Leader’s Aim? Give Trump What He Wants: A Win on Military Spending.

But at a summit focused on keeping President Trump happy, discussion of Russia is expected to be muted, despite most allies’ belief that its aggression is NATO’s chief challenge....

24/06/2025 15:31 New York Times

Five key takeaways from Zelenskyy's interview with Sky News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given a wide-ranging interview to Sky News in which he was asked about the prospect of Russia attacking NATO, whether he would cede land as part of a peace deal and how to force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table....

24/06/2025 08:16 Skynews

Tuesday briefing: What you need to know about Trump’s declaration of peace between Israel and Iran

In today’s newsletter: The US president responds to Iran’s limited retaliation by celebrating the end of the war, with Israel confirming agreement to proposalGood morning. After the United States attacked Iranian nuclear sites early on Sunday, the question was how Tehran would respond. Last nigh...

24/06/2025 06:10 The Guardian

Ukraine and UK to jointly produce long-range drones, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says two countries will deepen defence cooperation with the objective to ‘stop Russian terror’Ukraine and the UK are to deepen their defence cooperation by jointly producing long-range drones, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday after talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street...

23/06/2025 21:03 The Guardian

Russia could attack a NATO member 'within five years' to test the alliance - Zelenskyy warns

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Sky News that Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO country within five years to test the alliance....

23/06/2025 17:37 Skynews

Zelensky Arrives in U.K. After Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 9

The Ukrainian leader met with King Charles III on Monday and was set to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after the latest in a series of intensifying Russian strikes....

23/06/2025 15:04 New York Times

Europeans back higher defence spending amid Russia threat, poll finds

Majorities in some countries back mandatory military service, and poll shows public sharply divided over TrumpFaced with an unpredictable Donald Trump and an aggressive Russia, Europeans favour increased spending on defence and, in some countries, compulsory military service.A survey of 12 countries...

23/06/2025 03:00 The Guardian

BREAKING NEWS

02/07 04:00 - Political cowardice hindering Europe’s climate efforts, says EU’s green chief 02/07 03:35 - Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire 02/07 03:30 - News24 | Macron urges Putin to accept Ukraine ceasefire in first phone call since 2022 02/07 03:12 - NSW weather live updates: Sydney, Hunter region, central and south coast; power outages, flights cancelled; flash flooding risk; emergency warnings and evacuations – latest news 02/07 03:01 - Trump threatens Hamas with something ‘worse’ 02/07 02:06 - Trump claims Israel ready for Gaza peace deal in bid to boost Hamas ceasefire talks 02/07 01:45 - Reputation and defamation fears may deter childcare abuse reports, Queensland paedophile inquiry finds 02/07 01:45 - US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says 02/07 01:18 - NSW weather update: at least 33,000 without power as storm brings surf warnings and flooding to south coast 02/07 01:15 - Trump Pauses Some Weapons Transfers to Ukraine 02/07 01:06 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,224 02/07 01:06 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,224 02/07 01:00 - US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low 02/07 00:49 - Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid US stockpile concerns 02/07 00:41 - Trump warns Hamas - and claims Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza 02/07 00:27 - Pentagon halts weapons supplies to Kiev over depleting stockpiles – media 02/07 00:01 - Concerns for player safety as Women's Euros kick off 01/07 23:23 - 'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine 01/07 23:22 - Storms Threaten to Bring Heavy Rain Across the Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday 01/07 23:09 - Ali Shamkhani, Top Iran Official, Survived Israeli Strike 01/07 22:29 - As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect? 01/07 21:29 - Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire 01/07 21:07 - Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call 01/07 21:02 - Gaza war must continue – Israeli minister 01/07 20:21 - Key climate change reports removed from US government websites 01/07 20:19 - Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms 01/07 19:44 - New South Wales pounded by destructive weather as authorities warn conditions will ‘deteriorate even further’ 01/07 19:40 - Kim Jong Un shown honouring soldiers killed while fighting for Russia 01/07 19:40 - Kim Jong Un shown honouring soldiers killed while fighting for Russia 01/07 19:34 - News24 | Iran unleashes ‘wave of repression’ after Israel war - activists 01/07 18:57 - Wimbledon umpire takes action after player complains of ‘dangerous’ spectator 01/07 18:48 - What Israel’s attack on Iran means for the future of war 01/07 18:48 - What Israel’s attack on Iran means for the future of war 01/07 18:47 - Senate Republicans pass Trump’s sweeping policy bill, clearing major hurdle 01/07 18:32 - Europe’s growing heat waves: Air conditioning for all? 01/07 18:27 - Trump visits 'Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility, warns migrants against escape plans 01/07 18:04 - Extreme heat hits Europe, forcing closures and warnings 01/07 18:04 - Extreme heat hits Europe, forcing closures and warnings 01/07 17:57 - Good News For Your Summer Wardrobe: Lulus Is Offering An Extra 30% Off Sale Items 01/07 17:30 - Macron urges Putin to accept Ukraine ceasefire in first phone call since 2022 01/07 17:24 - News24 | Trump vows 'firm' stance with Netanyahu on ending Gaza war 01/07 17:20 - Pressure grows on Yvette Cooper to abandon plans to ban Palestine Action 01/07 17:13 - What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe 01/07 17:04 - Make Fourth Of July Weekend Count — Get These 37 Stylish Things On Sale *Now* So You Don’t Pay Full Price *Later* 01/07 15:09 - Temperature records shatter as heatwave grips Europe and UK records hottest day of year – as it happened 01/07 15:08 - Under a Drone-Swarmed Sky: Surviving in Eastern Ukraine 01/07 15:03 - EU creating ‘liberal dictatorship’ in ex-Soviet country – Moscow 01/07 15:00 - Tracking sea ice is ‘early warning system’ for global heating – but the US is halting data sharing 01/07 14:55 - Obama and Bush call Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of 14 million extra deaths 01/07 14:37 - Ukraine isn’t Israel. And that’s exactly the problem 01/07 14:15 - Ukraine drone attack on central Russia kills three, wounds 35 01/07 14:15 - Ukraine drone attack on central Russia kills three, wounds 35 01/07 14:06 - Top Russian General Convicted in High-Profile Corruption Case 01/07 14:00 - US sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use take effect 01/07 13:31 - Health alerts, risk of field fires as heatwave sweeps across Europe 01/07 13:31 - Health alerts, risk of field fires as heatwave sweeps across Europe 01/07 13:04 - Gaza rescuers say Israeli forces kill over 50 as ceasefire calls mount 01/07 13:00 - California mayor on Trump’s immigration raids: ‘It is a campaign of domestic terror’ 01/07 12:51 - Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come 01/07 12:40 - Iranian authorities make sweeping arrests in wake of war with Israel 01/07 12:34 - Europe suffocates under an intense heatwave 01/07 12:07 - Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 01/07 12:07 - Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 01/07 12:00 - Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia 01/07 11:44 - North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shown with coffins of his soldiers killed in Russia 01/07 11:30 - News24 | Trump lifts sanctions on Syria to create ‘new relationship’, normalise ties with Israel 01/07 11:22 - Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying? 01/07 11:22 - Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying? 01/07 11:18 - 'Iranians don't trust the sky anymore, they don't trust the ground as before' 01/07 10:30 - Tracking Gaza's evacuation zones; US air war on Yemen (7/6/2025) 01/07 10:21 - Analysis of 15,000 Elon Musk tweets: pro-Russia and anti-Europe (17/5/2025) 01/07 10:05 - Clearing landmines in Syria; sending pickups to troops in Ukraine (29/3/2025) 01/07 10:00 - If You're Looking To Maximize Your Wardrobe, These 25 Target Pieces Are Super Versatile 01/07 09:50 - Denmark: Women now eligible for military draft 01/07 09:31 - PRE-QUIZ WARNING: Only Someone With An Above-Average IQ Can Identify These 14 Old English Words That *Nearly* Nobody Uses Anymore 01/07 09:30 - News24 | Emotional North Korea leader Kim Jong Un mourns fallen troops who fought for Russia 01/07 09:15 - Trump's USAID cuts 'could lead to 14 million deaths' 01/07 09:12 - France roasts as temperature soar 01/07 09:09 - Wong meets Rudd in US ahead of Quad meeting – as it happened 01/07 09:08 - Sainsbury’s boss warns over retail taxes after ‘high impact’ NI rise 01/07 09:03 - Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as milk supplies run dry 01/07 09:03 - Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as milk supplies run dry 01/07 08:09 - Twelve days in Gaza: what happened while the world looked away? 01/07 07:39 - Senate holds marathon ‘vote-a-rama’ on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – US politics live 01/07 07:36 - Shakespeare in war: bard’s ‘existential’ theatre takes hold in Ukraine 01/07 06:54 - US-backed Gaza aid fund may be “complicit” in war crimes 01/07 06:54 - US-backed Gaza aid fund may be “complicit” in war crimes 01/07 06:21 - Women and babies could die due to midwife cuts at Sydney’s RPA hospital, staff warn 01/07 05:04 - News24 | ‘Body parts flying everywhere’: At least 51 killed as Israel fires on Gaza seafront rest area 01/07 05:00 - Whitehall’s ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with risk 01/07 05:00 - Food prices pushed up by hot weather hitting harvest yields, say UK retailers 01/07 04:00 - ‘A new wave of repression’: fears for Iran’s political prisoners after Israel war 01/07 03:24 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,223 01/07 03:24 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,223 01/07 03:19 - Appeals Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations 01/07 01:57 - European security 'top priority' as Denmark takes over EU presidency 01/07 00:15 - Cartel Fighters Make a Desperate Alliance That Could Transform Underworld 01/07 00:14 - The War Within the Sinaloa Cartel Explained 30/06 23:51 - ‘The Bomb Lady’ and the Forerunner of the ‘Bunker Buster’ Used in Iran 30/06 23:01 - Susan Sarandon ‘terrified but excited’ to make UK theatrical debut in September