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Russia hopes to pull ahead in the space race with the launch of the Luna-25 moon lander

Russia is taking a big gamble as it prepares to launch its first spacecraft to the Moon since 1976 on Friday. After decades of failed space missions, and with the war in Ukraine making it a pariah on the international stage, Russia is hoping to re-emerge as a major player…

France 24

Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?

Intercept cites alleged ‘cypher’ to suggest US official told a Pakistani envoy ‘all will be forgiven’ if Khan is sacked.

Al Jazeera

Russia faces ‘great dilemma’ as Ukraine puts Moscow on the defensive

What happened in the 76th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera

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How much is the Russia-Ukraine war costing?

It’s been almost 18 months since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine and an end to the conflict between the two states seems no closer.

The Week

Russia will launch Luna-25, its 1st moon mission since 1976, today and you can watch it live

Russia plans to launch its first moon mission in nearly half a century today (Aug. 10), and you can watch the historic liftoff live.

Space

After the Recent Pullback, Where are Wheat Prices Headed?

CBOT wheat futures reflect the price of soft red winter wheat and are the global benchmark for the grain that feeds the world. Wheat is the primary ingredient in bread and has a long history as a highly political commodity.

Barchart

Russia intercepts drones heading for Moscow for the second straight day

Russian officials say air defense systems have shot down two drones heading toward Moscow for the second straight day

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Russian occupiers rule Ukraine’s nuclear plant through force, fear: Sources

Ukrainian insiders talk to Al Jazeera about life at Zaporizhzhia, which was taken over days after the invasion.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 533 of the invasion

Russia says it downed 11 Ukrainian drones near Crimea overnight; fuel depot in Ukraine’s western Rivne region struck by Russia

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: two killed in shelling of Russian village; drones targeting Moscow and Sevastopol shot down – as it happened

Governor updates death toll to two killed in Ukrainian shelling of Chausy village in the Bryansk region; drones downed in Moscow area, mayor says

The Guardian - AU

German government official accused of spying for Russia

A German citizen was arrested on Wednesday on allegations that he tried to spy for Russia, authorities said.

Evening Standard

Ukraine says situation in northeast ‘difficult but under control’

Ukraine on Thursday said the situation on the northeastern front line near the town of Kupiansk was “difficult but under control” after an uptick in Russian attacks on the settlement. Earlier in the day, local authorities urged vulnerable residents to leave the area. Read our liveblog to see how the…

France 24

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Thousands evacuated from Kharkiv as missile hits hotel used by UN in Zaporizhzhia

Putin is keen to ‘relaunch himself on the world stage’, a Kremlin source has claimed

The Independent UK

Russia says 13 Ukrainian drones downed on way to attack Sevastopol, Moscow

Drone attacks deep inside Russian territory have increased since a drone was destroyed over the Kremlin in early May.

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David Pratt: Western apathy has contributed to Niger crisis

AS a foreign affairs journalist I’m often asked one particular question whenever some far-off crisis flares up. Usually the refrain goes something…

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 533

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 533rd day.

The Independent UK

US to send $200 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $200 million in weapons and ammunition to help sustain its counteroffensive as troops on the front lines face significant hurdles against a well-entrenched Russian defense

Space

Russian cosmonaut becomes first to ride European robotic arm on ISS spacewalk

Russian cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev completed the first test flight at the end of the European robotic arm as part of a successful spacewalk at the International Space Station on Wednesday (Aug. 9).

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Barchart

Crude Rallies on Concern about Disruptions to Russian Crude Exports

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.48 (+1.78%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) closed up +8.33 (+2.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday posted moderate gains, with crude climbing to an 8-3/4 month high and gasoline rising to a 2-week high. Oil prices rallied on...

The Hindu

Chasing consensus: On Jeddah conference and ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict

The international community could make a difference by working with Russia and Ukraine to try and build an agenda for future talks aimed at peace

The Hindu

Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use

All United Nations member-countries should accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions and eradicate cluster bombs from the world

The Independent UK

Ukrainian troops launch surprise raid across Dnipro River and break through some of Russia’s defences

Russian military bloggers suggest some of Moscow’s soldiers were either killed or captured in the raid

The Guardian - US

Turning food into a weapon: how Russia resorted to one of the oldest forms of warfare

With Russia blockading Ukraine’s eastern ports, an alternative route to the west is possible but faces serious problems

The Independent UK

Armenians face genocide in Azerbaijan, former International Criminal Court prosecutor warns

The former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is warning that Azerbaijan is preparing genocide against ethnic Armenians in its Nagorno-Karabakh region

Barchart

Crude Prices Climb on Concern about Disruptions to Russian Crude Exports

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) this morning is up +1.02 (+1.23%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) is up +6.70 (+2.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with crude climbing to an 8-3/4 month high. Oil prices are higher on concern that Russian crude oil...

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