BBC World
Russia Threatens More Kyiv Strikes, Advises Foreign Nationals to Maybe Not Be There
Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, tells diplomats to leave, and Ukraine calls it blackmail - meanwhile, the air defence system works overtime.
2026-05-26
BBC World
2026-05-24
BBC Business
Six Eggs Cost £1.80 Now - Blame the Chickens, Ukraine, and Your Protein Obsession
Eggs, milk, and bread have all gotten pricier since 2022 thanks to avian flu, war in Ukraine, and energy spikes - but supermarkets aren't really profiting, they're just surviving.
BBC World
Russia's Latest 'Warning' to Ukraine: Hundreds of Missiles, Dozens of Drones, and a Hypersonic Missile for Good Measure
Russia's latest 'warning' to Ukraine: hundreds of missiles, dozens of drones, and a hypersonic missile for good measure. Because nothing says 'we're not targeting civilians' like hitting schools.
Ars Technica
Russia's Satellites Get Cozy With Finnish-American Spy Satellite; Saber Rattling Goes Orbital
Russian military satellites play orbital bumper cars with a Finnish-American radar satellite, because space is the new frontier for passive-aggressive geopolitical theater.
2026-05-21
UN News
War: Still Not a Great Career Move for Women and Girls, Study Finds
War is still terrible for women and girls - more of them are dying, being displaced, and suffering sexual violence, while being largely excluded from peace talks. Shocking, we know.
The Guardian
NATO Countries Reminded That Supporting Ukraine Requires Actual Support, Not Just Good Vibes
NATO countries get a gentle but pointed reminder that supporting Ukraine costs money, Hungary tries to make Orbán a one-act play, and Greece finds a Ukrainian sea drone in a cave - proving that even in war, littering is still illegal.
2026-05-20
The Guardian Europe
Lithuania Lifts Drone Alert After Suspected Belarusian Flyer Takes a Wrong Turn - NATO Chief Offers Calm, Decisive, Proportional Sarcasm
Lithuania's drone alert ends after a military flyer from Belarus takes a scenic detour near Vilnius, while NATO's Mark Rutte delivers a masterclass in diplomatic deflection and gentle shaming of Europe's defense spending.
2026-05-17
BBC World
Ukraine Sends 556 Drones to Moscow Region, Because Turnabout Is Fair Play
Ukraine sends 556 drones to Moscow region, killing three and hitting oil refineries, as Zelensky calls it 'entirely justified' payback for Russian attacks on Kyiv.
The Guardian Europe
Journalism: Now Officially the Most Dangerous Job Nobody Warned You About (Again)
The CPJ reports a record 129 journalist deaths in 2025, with Israeli forces responsible for two-thirds, as covering Gaza, Ukraine, and even White House dinners becomes increasingly lethal.
2026-05-14
BBC World
Russia Remembers Ceasefire Expired, Launches 'Sorry, Were We Supposed to Stop?' Attack on Kyiv
Russia marks the end of a ceasefire with 670+ drones and 56 missiles, killing two and wounding dozens in Kyiv, while Ukraine's former top aide faces a corruption case he definitely has money for.
2026-05-13
The Guardian
Cruise Ship Passengers Get to Practice Their Best Quarantine Poses After Suspected Norovirus Outbreak
A cruise ship in Bordeaux is under quarantine after a norovirus outbreak, while world leaders in Bucharest discuss Russia's ongoing drone attacks on Ukraine. Two very different kinds of confinement.
The Guardian Europe
Trump Says He Doesn’t Think About Americans’ Finances, Which Is Definitely Reassuring
Trump arrives in Beijing with tech CEOs, tells reporters he doesn't think about Americans' finances while inflation rises and gas prices surge, and Zelenskyy asks him to mention Ukraine to Xi.
2026-05-12
The Guardian
Teen Bedroom Installation Reminds EU That 20,500 Ukrainian Kids Are Still in Russia’s 'Health Camps'
An art installation of a teen bedroom at the EU headquarters highlights the plight of over 20,500 Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia, as diplomats meet to discuss their return.
2026-05-09
UN News
WHO Confirms 3,000+ Attacks on Ukraine's Healthcare, Because War Isn't Messed Up Enough Already
WHO confirms 3,000+ attacks on Ukraine's healthcare since invasion, while UN helps farmers plant crops near minefields. War: it's the gift that keeps on giving.
2026-05-08
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine and Russia Trade Accusations of Ceasefire Violations Ahead of Moscow's Victory Day Parade
Ukraine proposes ceasefire; Russia violates it. EU prepares for talks with Russia that everyone agrees won't happen anytime soon. Diplomacy: it's like planning a dinner party with a guest who keeps setting the kitchen on fire.
2026-05-03
BBC World
Zelensky Confirms Ukraine Has Been Busy Playing 'Hit the Oil Tanker' at Russian Ports
Ukraine kills 10 in Russian strikes, Zelensky says they hit three oil tankers and a warship in revenge - because turnabout is fair play.
2026-05-02
The Guardian Europe
Russian Oil Hub Tuapse Gets Its Fourth Unscheduled Renovation as Environmental Disaster Makes Beach Days a Bit Less Appealing
Ukrainian drones hit Tuapse refinery for the fourth time, turning a Russian resort into an oil-slicked disaster zone; Kyiv plans army reforms as Peru investigates a trafficking ring offering fake jobs that end in combat.
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