Russia strikes Ukraine

Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks

Ukraine faced one of the heaviest nights of bombardment in weeks as Russia strikes Ukraine with a large-scale missile and drone assault across multiple regions. Ukrainian authorities reported dozens of explosions in major cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, marking the most intense wave of attacks since early summer. According to Ukraine’s air force,…

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Zelensky White House visit

Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House on Tuesday having secured another reprieve for his war-torn nation. His visit to Washington was marked by intense diplomatic maneuvering, as Kyiv continues to fight for sustained Western support against Russia’s ongoing military offensive. During his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelensky’s key objective was to…

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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Washington LIVE: Zelenskyy in U.S. stresses need for security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday for high-level talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is seeking to play a renewed role in shaping the path forward for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as Kyiv continues to push for stronger…

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Southern Europe wildfires 2025

Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C

Southern Europe is grappling with a sweeping heatwave that has pushed daytime temperatures above 40°C in many areas and helped spark a new wave of destructive wildfires across the Mediterranean. Blazes have ignited in Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and parts of the Balkans, forcing thousands of people from their homes, overwhelming local fire services and…

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