Day 1,231: U.S. sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine, Pentagon says

The U.S. is sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine, the Pentagon says. Trump promised to immediately send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine after speaking to Zelenskyi on Friday, Axios said. Ukrainian troops... Read more »

UK government abandons energy ‘zonal pricing’ plan | Energy bills

The government has abandoned plans for “zonal pricing” that would have charged electricity users in the south-east of England more than those in Scotland, saying that a single national price would help... Read more »

By learning to wield political power, Greens could fill the void at the heart of British politics | Adam Ramsay

The Green party leadership election – by far the highest-profile in the party’s history – has largely been seen through the traditional lens of left and centre. On the one hand is... Read more »

Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns | Hospitality industry

British pubs will close down at the rate of one a day this year, the industry’s trade body has warned, blaming high business taxes. At the same time, the hospitality sector has... Read more »

‘We need to learn how to live without America’ — Ukraine’s survival amid faltering U.S. aid

U.S. President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Ukrainians breathed a sigh of relief... Read more »

Kremlin exacts loyalty amid tightening crackdown on Russian elite

Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds during the ‘All For The Victory’ forum, which promotes victory over Ukraine, on July 6, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. The event is hosted by People’s United Front,... Read more »

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff over Bolsonaro trial

US President Donald Trump said he was planning to impose a 50% tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the South American country. He announced the plan in his... Read more »

Russia launches record 741 drones, missiles at Ukraine

Key developments on July 9: ‘Nearly everything was aimed at Lutsk’ — Russia launches record 741 drones, missiles, targeting western Ukraine Trump says US will ‘take a look’ at sending new Patriot... Read more »

European Commissioner for Human Rights points out that only sustainable peace can provide basis for return of Ukrainian refugees

The memorandum on the human rights elements for peace in Ukraine notes that the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to Ukraine can only take place in conditions that ensure a... Read more »

“Putin’s Nonsense”: How Will Russia Respond to Trump’s Criticism?

On July 8, U.S. President Donald Trump made important statements regarding Washington’s policy on the Russia-Ukraine war. For perhaps the first time, he voiced harsh and principled assessments of his Russian counterpart.... Read more »