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Ukraine, Russia report downing dozens of drones over Kyiv, Crimea

Ukraine has reported downing more than two dozen Russian drones over the country’s capital, Kyiv, as Russia’s defence ministry announced the destruction of eight Ukrainian drones near the annexed Crimean peninsula. The extent of the damage from the rival attacks early on Sunday was not immediately clear. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that at least … Read moreUkraine, Russia report downing dozens of drones over Kyiv, Crimea

Niger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states

Niger’s military has accused France of gathering forces and equipment in several West African countries with a view to launch a “military intervention” against Niamey. Colonel Amadou Abdramane, a spokesman for Niger’s coup leaders, made the claim on national television late on Saturday. He said France was continuing to deploy its forces in member countries … Read moreNiger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states

Freddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction

The piano that Freddie Mercury used to compose Bohemian Rhapsody and other hits by Queen has sold for more than $2m at a record-breaking auction of the late singer’s possessions. The Sotheby’s auction room echoed to the sound of the band’s We Will Rock You before bidding got under way at the black-tie event in … Read moreFreddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction

Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new aid for Ukraine totalling more than $1bn in a visit to Kyiv, including about $665m in new military and civilian security assistance, as he hailed the months-long counteroffensive against the Russian forces in the country’s southeast. The new US aid would include HIMARS missile launch systems, … Read moreBlinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid

Greek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger

A Greek prosecutor has brought criminal charges against an island ferry captain and three of his crew over the death of a tardy passenger whom a crew member pushed into the sea as he tried to board the departing vessel in Greece’s main port of Piraeus. On Wednesday, one crew member was charged with homicide … Read moreGreek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy moves to replace Reznikov in defence shake-up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would ask parliament this week to dismiss Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and to replace him with Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s main privatisation fund. The announcement on Sunday, made in Zelenskyy’s nightly video address to the nation, sets the stage for the biggest shake-up of Ukraine’s defence establishment … Read moreUkraine’s Zelenskyy moves to replace Reznikov in defence shake-up

Police arrest 20 in Cyprus as anti-migrant violence spreads

Cyprus police have arrested 20 people after a march against migrants and refugees on the island’s second-largest city, Limassol, turned violent with mobs vandalising property. Five people were injured during the unrest on Friday evening after about 500 people took to the streets for the march, the police said. Rubbish bins were set alight and … Read morePolice arrest 20 in Cyprus as anti-migrant violence spreads

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin on Monday, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke off from in July. The meeting, to take place in Sochi on Russia’s southern coast, comes after weeks of speculation about when and where the two … Read moreWhat’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

FIFA opens case against Spanish football official Luis Rubiales

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against a Spanish football official over his conduct while celebrating his country’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final. Luis Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony on Sunday after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in Sydney, Australia. Minutes earlier, Rubiales had … Read moreFIFA opens case against Spanish football official Luis Rubiales

Ukraine says troops landed on Crimea in ‘special operation’

Ukraine’s navy and military intelligence carried out a “special operation” overnight with units landing in Crimea, officials have said. A short and brief video posted on Thursday, along with a statement by the Defence Ministry intelligence service (HUR), showed a small motorboat moving through the water at night near a coastline. The alleged landing came … Read moreUkraine says troops landed on Crimea in ‘special operation’

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