Ukraine-Russia talks: negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Both sides downplay chances of immediate breakthrough in US-brokered talks as western allies reportedly weigh new defence pactHere are some latest images coming through the newswires from Ukraine:Luke Harding has reported on the details of Russia’s attack on Tuesday, which Ukraine said involved a record number of 71 ballistic missiles as well as 450 drones sent to destroy energy infrastructure. Continue reading...
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Ukraine Talks Set to Resume, Following a Huge Attack by Moscow
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek Coast Guard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
Greenwich and Kent announce merger to become UK’s first ‘super-university’
Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their namesThe universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the London and South East University Group. Continue reading...
Jacob Hersant becomes first Australian jailed for doing Nazi salute after losing appeal
Judge says neo-Nazi’s offending outside Melbourne court was ‘contemptuous’ and Hersant ‘relished’ the opportunity to do itFar-right extremist Jacob Hersant has been jailed for one month after losing an appeal against his Nazi salute conviction.The 26-year-old looked straight ahead as Victorian county court judge Simon Moglia re-sentenced him on Wednesday for the “contemptuous” offending. Continue reading...
James Harden traded from Clippers to Cavaliers for Darius Garland: Reports
Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.
Man City’s Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine
The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are 'our problems as human beings', Guardiola said.
‘Heavily armed’: Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide
Critics say Athens appears to be embracing Israel's 'defence model' after announcing largest purchase of its weapons.