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The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Is Putin drawing inspiration from Stalin’s military purge? Despite parallels, probably not

May 2024 was a noteworthy month for Russia’s military. Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrey Belousov. Several military leaders were also arrested by the FSB, the Russian successor to the Soviet KGB.

The Conversation

Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president?

The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won’t be the sole decision-maker in Iran’s system.

Al Jazeera

Israel releases director of Shifa Hospital without charge months after Hamas claims

Abu Selmia said he and other prisoners had been tortured and held under harsh conditions

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Hungary Takes On EU Presidency Amid Concerns

Hungary takes over the EU's rotating presidency on Monday, promising to be an "honest broker" despite widespread concerns over what critics see as an authoritarian, Russia-friendly government.

International Business Times

Ukraine offers prisoners release at a high price

About 27,000 inmates could potentially be eligible for the new program

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches attacks on Kharkiv and Kyiv as Zelenskiy appeals for help

One person was killed and at least nine others injured in Kharkiv; a 14-storey apartment building in Kyiv was set on fire after Russia strikes. What we know on day 859

The Guardian - AU

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church elects a new patriarch with pro-Russian views

Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church has elected a bishop considered to be pro-Russian as its new leader in a vote that reflected the divisions in the church and wider society since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago

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Hungary's Orban forms new EU parliament group ahead of rotating presidency

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday announced the formation of a new EU parliamentary alliance with Austria's far-right party and the Czech centrist group of ex-premier Andrej Babis. This comes on the eve of Hungary taking over the rotating presidency of the EU.

Radio France Internationale

Three children among seven dead in Russian missile attack on Ukraine

At least 36 people were wounded in the attack, according to Ukrainian authorities who declared a day of mourning

Evening Standard

Taliban sends its first delegation to a UN-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan

The Taliban government, which has imposed severe restrictions on women since seizing power in 2021 that the UN has described as a system of "gender apartheid", will send its first delegation to the third round of talks on the Afghan crisis starting in Qatar on Sunday.

France 24

Israel Plans To Recognize Unauthorized Settlements In West Bank

Israel's plan to recognize unauthorized Jewish settlements in the West Bank draws international condemnation. Funds to Palestinian Authority approved, rais...

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7 killed and dozens wounded after missiles slammed into a town in southern Ukraine, officials say

Russian missiles have slammed into a town in southern Ukraine, killing seven civilians including children and wounding dozens more

The Independent UK

Sunak launches defence of Tories’ 14 years in power as campaign nears end

Prime minister reiterates stance that Britain’s economic problems are the result of Covid and war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

The Language of War by Oleksandr Mykhed review – what role for the artist in times of catastrophe?

Covering the first 13 months of Russia’s invasion, this fury-filled, important account by the Ukrainian writer turned soldier addresses the difficulty of illuminating war with words

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‘Make Europe Great Again’: Hungary sets scene for its EU presidency

Many of bloc’s diplomats fear a six-month ‘fiasco’ with Viktor Orbán’s government overseeing the agenda

The Independent UK

Hungary's Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has presented a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament

The Guardian - UK

UK general election: Rishi Sunak says he believes he will win despite poll projections – as it happened

Prime minister says he’s ‘fighting very hard’ as campaigning reaches final days with Labour retaining the lead in polling for the Observer

The Guardian - UK

‘They burned books, like the Nazis did 80 years ago’: Russia’s deadly attack on Ukraine’s biggest printing house

A Russian missile killed seven people and wiped out the country’s main book printer in May. But moves are already afoot to rebuild Factor Druk

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy repeats plea for more weapons after Russian attack near Zaporizhzhia kills seven

President cites daily strikes in appeal to allies; Russian attack on Donetsk villages kills four while five dead in Ukrainian strikes on Russian village. What we know on day 858

International Business Times

France Votes In Snap Polls As Far-right Eyes Historic Win

French people vote on Sunday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

The National (Scotland)

Jen Stout's career journey from Shetland to Odesa via St Petersburg

‘HA! Yes, am trying not to be annoyed about what goes viral and what doesn’t!” read the Twitter DM from another Scottish journalist, Jen Stout.

France 24

At least 12 people killed in Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine

Russian strikes on villages across Ukraine killed at least 12 people on Saturday, leading Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for "accelerated" Western arms deliveries.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah’s plans, Israel’s threats – is either side ready for war?

Hezbollah says it can and will fight until a ceasefire in Gaza is agreed. Here’s a look at the scenarios.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Iran sounds warning on Israeli ‘aggression’ in Lebanon – as it happened

Islamic republic’s UN mission says an ‘obliterating war will ensue’ if Israel launches ‘full-scale military aggression’ in Lebanon

The Guardian - UK

Iran heading for runoff election after neither lead candidate scores majority

Turnout estimated to be as low as 40%, a record low since the revolution and a rebuff for the regime

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