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Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?

In some parts of Russia, schoolgirls who become pregnant are being paid more than 100,000 roubles (nearly £900) for giving birth and raising their babies.

The Conversation

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it

ANALYSIS: The Europeans are stepping up pleas to Trump over Ukraine while he’s ‘mocked’ by Putin. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains how the US is no longer seen as a European ally

The Independent UK

Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions

In an Arctic reshaped by the climate crisis, less ice really means more as countries face risks in push for more ships

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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?

Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition of the militant group and ending its pariah status on the world stage. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies

Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”

Al Jazeera

Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine ‘widespread and growing’ European intelligence warns

Moscow is accused of using deadly choking agent chloropicrin to flush Kyiv’s troops out of trenches

The Independent UK

Putin’s puppet threatens nuclear strikes on Europe while calling Starmer, Macron, and Merz satanists

Nuclear threats dressed up as holy war.

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Russia vows ‘full-fledged relations’ with Afghanistan after recognising Taliban rule

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Ukrainians flee to shelter as Russia carries out night-time bombardment

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14 hospitalised in Kyiv following Russia’s drone and missile bombardment

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The Independent UK

Russia launches massive aerial attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 23

As Kyiv suffered a major attack overnight on Friday, one resident who lives in the centre of the Ukrainian capital told Euronews that the number of Shahed drones "are far more numerous and deadlier than before".

Euronews

Ukrainians run for cover as Russia strikes in huge overnight attack

Ukrainian residents had to seek shelter in an underground metro station as Russia launched an onslaught of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Friday (4 July).

The Independent UK

Trump warns Putin ‘not looking to stop’ war with Ukraine

Donald Trump has warned that Vladimir Putin is “not looking to stop” the war with Ukraine following a “disappointing” phone call between the Russian and American leaders.

The Independent UK

Putin Hits Ukraine With Largest Barrage Of War After Trump Call

Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.

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The Guardian - UK

US and Ukraine to work on strengthening air defences, Zelenskyy says, after call Trump says was ‘meaningful’ – as it happened

All-night attack on Kyiv followed conversation between US president and Putin

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,226

Here are the key events on day 1,226 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russia launches largest drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assaults since the war began

Evening Standard

Explosions rock Kyiv as Putin's forces bombard Ukraine's capital and Trump says 'no progress' on ceasefire

Air raid alerts sound through the night as Putin’s forces launch waves of attacks

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Moldova hosts first EU summit as leaders tackle Russia’s interference threat

Moldova is hosting its first EU summit in Chisinau on Friday, marking a key moment in the country’s push to join the European Union. Russian disinformation, energy security and trade ties are expected to top the agenda.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he ‘didn’t make any progress’ with Putin after call

Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv hours after presidents’ phone call; US company Techmet to bid in first pilot project of US-Ukraine minerals fund

International Business Times

Russia Becomes First Country To Recognise Taliban Govt

Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision".

The Independent UK

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan

The Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan in August 2021

Space

Russia launches Progress 92 cargo ship toward the ISS

A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launched toward the International Space Station this afternoon (July 3), hauling several tons of cargo to the orbiting lab.

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North Korea sends thousands of soldiers to Ukraine after Russian commanders assassinated

The war is still heating up.

Euronews

Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine war and Iran in sixth known phone call, Kremlin says

Asked about his expectations from the call, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas, common topics to talk (about), because they are very different people."

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