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Meloni to visit China this week with trade, investment agenda
Est. 2minItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit China from 26-31 July on her first trip there since taking office, aiming to improve trade with China, a person involved in the planning told Reuters.
EU countries look to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure G7 loan to Ukraine
Est. 3minEuropean Union member states discussed options for extending the renewal period of sanctions on Russian central bank assets to secure a major Group of Seven loan to Ukraine, an EU draft document showed and diplomats said on Wednesday (24 July).
Ukraine tells China it is open to talks if Moscow acts in good faith
Est. 4minUkraine's top diplomat said on Wednesday (24 July), after a day of "very deep and concentrated" talks in China, that Kyiv was prepared for talks on the conflict with Russia provided Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity were fully respected.
Russia ‘killing’ climate, say activists awaiting top rights court ruling
Est. 4minActivists are asking Europe's top rights court to fault Russia for creating a "climate catastrophe", saying Moscow's war on Ukraine is contributing to a spike in its greenhouse gas emissions.
Harris leads Trump 44% to 42% in US presidential race, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Est. 4minVice President Kamala Harris opened up a marginal two-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and passed the torch to her, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace
Est. 2minNearly a third of Ukrainians would accept some territorial concessions to Russia for a quick end to the war, a more than three-fold increase over the past year, although most still oppose giving up any land, a poll showed on Tuesday.
China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts persist
Est. 4minPalestinian rivals including Hamas and Fatah agreed to form a unity government at talks hosted by China, Beijing said on Tuesday (23 July), a deal meant to deliver a post-war Gaza administration but quickly rejected by Israel as it seeks to crush Hamas.
Hungary to block EU funds for member states until Ukraine allows Lukoil transit
Est. 2minHungary will block European Union refunds for member states that gave munitions to Ukraine until Kyiv allows the transit of oil from Russia's Lukoil through a pipeline over its territory, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday (23 July).
Hungary and Slovakia ask EU to mediate with Ukraine over Lukoil
Est. 4minHungary and Slovakia have asked the European Commission to mediate a consultation procedure with Ukraine, Hungary's foreign minister said, after Kyiv placed Russian group Lukoil on a sanctions list, stopping its supplies to the two countries.
Ukraine’s top diplomat to visit China this week to talk peace
Est. 3minUkraine's top diplomat will visit China on Tuesday (23 July) at the invitation of Beijing for talks that Kyiv said would focus on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine and on a possible Chinese role in reaching a settlement.
Moscow jails Russian-American journalist Kurmasheva for over six years
Est. 4minA Russian court has sentenced Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist for US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), to 6-1/2 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian army, the court revealed on Monday (22 July).
Kamala Harris closes in on nomination with delegates secured
Est. 4minVice President Kamala Harris will campaign in the battleground state of Wisconsin on Tuesday (23 July) for the first time as a presidential candidate after enough Democratic delegates pledged to endorse her, clearing her path to the nomination.
Russia conducts second mobile nuclear missile launcher drills this month
Est. 2minRussian forces are conducting drills involving Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, Russian media reported on Tuesday (23 July), in what would be the second such exercise in less than a month.
Russia says its jets prevented US bombers violating border over Barents Sea
Est. 2minRussia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday (21 July) that Russian warplanes prevented two US strategic bombers from violating the state border over the Barents Sea.
World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends reelection bid
Est. 5minWorld leaders lined up to pay tribute to US President Joe Biden Sunday (21 July) after he announced he was dropping out of the US presidential race.
Biden ends failing reelection campaign, backs Harris as nominee
Est. 8minUS President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid on Sunday (21 July) under growing pressure from his fellow Democrats and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's candidate to face Republican Donald Trump in the November election.
Poland calls on EU to stress ties with US to counter Russian ‘disinformation’
Est. 3minPoland wants the European Union to launch a campaign in the United States to raise awareness with the American public about the importance of the joint relationship.
Zelenskyy attends UK cabinet meeting, renews calls to allow strikes inside Russia
Est. 3minUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed British government ministers on Friday (19 July), a rare appearance by a foreign leader at a cabinet meeting that new Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will underline London's support for Kyiv.
Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years in sham trial
Est. 6minA Russian court found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage on Friday (19 July) and sentenced him to 16 years in a maximum security penal colony in what his employer, the Wall Street Journal, called "a disgraceful sham conviction."
Ukraine rushes to create AI-enabled war drones
Est. 6minIn Ukraine, a handful of startups are developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to help fly a vast fleet of drones, taking warfare into uncharted territory as combatants race to gain a technological edge in battle.
Russia’s trial of US reporter Gershkovich moves quickly through secret witness testimony
Est. 6minRussia's espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich moved quickly through witness testimony behind closed doors on Thursday (18 July) and will now proceed to lawyers' closing arguments in a case his employer called a sham.
In show of support, Starmer invites Zelenskyy to attend cabinet meeting
Est. 3minBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting of his top ministers on Friday (19 July), a show of support for the Ukrainian leader who will welcome a new plan to try to disrupt Russia's attempts to evade shipping sanctions.
Trump accepts Republican nomination, Biden ‘soul searching’ about dropping out of the race
Est. 6minDonald Trump described on Thursday (18 July) how he narrowly survived an attempt on his life, telling a rapt audience at the Republican National Convention in his first speech since the attack that he was only there "by the grace of Almighty God."
Netherlands commemorates 10th anniversary of downing of MH17 airline
Est. 3minThe Netherlands commemorated on Wednesday (17 July) the 298 victims of flight MH17 that was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago with a ceremony attended by the bereaved and representatives from Malaysia, Australia, Britain, Belgium and Ukraine.