Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east as Russia claims gains

Ukraine’s top commander has said Kyiv’s outnumbered troops fell back to new positions west of three villages on the eastern front, where Russia has concentrated significant forces in several locations. Sunday’s statement by Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskii reflected on Ukraine’s deteriorating position in the east, which Kyiv hopes it can stabilise once it receives United … Read moreUkraine pulls back from three villages in east as Russia claims gains

UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks, telling the upper house of Parliament that he will force new legislation through despite its opposition to the plan. Sunak said the government had booked commercial charter planes and trained staff to take asylum seekers to … Read moreUK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks

EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app’s rewards feature

The European Union has launched a probe into TikTok’s spinoff Lite app and threatened to suspend an “addictive” feature on it that rewards users for watching and liking videos, amid child-safety concerns. TikTok Lite arrived in France and Spain in March allowing users aged 18 and more to earn points that can be exchanged for … Read moreEU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app’s rewards feature

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russian strike collapsed Kharkiv TV tower

A Russian missile strike that broke in half a 240-metre (787-foot) television tower in Kharkiv is part of a deliberate effort by Moscow to make Ukraine’s second-largest city uninhabitable, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. On Monday, dramatic video footage showed the main mast of the television tower breaking off and falling to the ground in … Read moreUkraine’s Zelenskyy says Russian strike collapsed Kharkiv TV tower

Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer

Sweden has launched the trial of a former Syrian army officer over his alleged role in war crimes committed in 2012 during the country’s civil war. The case against Brigadier General Mohammed Hamo, who resides in Sweden, opened on Monday. The trial is one of a very small number thus far against high-ranking Syrian government … Read moreSweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer

Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary

Germany will provide 244 million euros ($260m) in humanitarian aid to Sudan, one year after the country plunged into war, as other European countries are also expected to pledge more funds. European diplomats met in France on Monday to mark the anniversary of the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced … Read moreEurope pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary

Israel army chief pledges Iran response as Western countries urge restraint

The head of Israel’s military has said the country would respond to Iran’s weekend attack as several Western countries urged Israel to avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his war cabinet for the second time in less than 24 hours on Monday over Iran’s missile and … Read moreIsrael army chief pledges Iran response as Western countries urge restraint

Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ

Germany has denied accusations that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a case at the top UN court brought by Nicaragua – a case that reflects a mounting legal action in support of Palestinians. Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, legal adviser for the German Foreign Ministry, told the International Court of Justice … Read moreGermany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ

UK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron

The United Kingdom will not halt arms sales to Israel by British companies after reviewing the latest legal advice on the matter, Foreign Minister David Cameron has said. Six months into the Israeli assault on Gaza, triggered by the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has come under heavy … Read moreUK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron

At least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant

At least three people have died and four others are missing after a fire and explosion underground at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy, local authorities have said. The fire brigade said that an explosion had occurred at about 3pm (13:00 GMT) on Tuesday at a dam on Lake Suviana, one of three artificial … Read moreAt least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant

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