France to send SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine
The announcement was made by French President Macron on the first day of a NATO summit set to be dominated by the alliance's response to Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv's push for NATO membership.
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Turkey unblocks Swedish NATO bid as summit seeks commitment to Ukraine
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan dropped his resistance to Sweden joining NATO late on Monday (10 July) evening, on the eve of the alliance's landmark summit in Vilnius set to discuss Ukraine's own push for membership.
Family of great-grandmother who died after allegedly being tasered by police sues NSW
The civil matter has been listed under Clare Nowland's name. The 95-year-old died in hospital earlier this year after falling and hitting her head following the alleged incident with a police officer.
Japanese Supreme Court declares restriction of bathroom use by transgender as illegal
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Ukraine making progress in push to retake Bakhmut from Russian forces
Russia’s grip on the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut appears to be loosening as Ukrainian forces continue their push to encircle and liberate the beleaguered city.
Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours before NATO summit
Russia launched 28 kamikaze drones on the southern port of Odesa and Kyiv in early hours on Tuesday, Ukraine's military said, just hours before the start of a NATO summit in Lithuania that will focus on how to tackle security threats from Moscow.
Female soldiers in Ukraine are wearing 'huge' uniforms and suffering yeast infections due to a lack of women's resources on the frontlines
More than 100 female military members have died since the war began, according to The Daily Beast — either in the fighting or during special missions.
Japan: Toshodaiji Kondo temple in Nara defaced by Canadian teen
A 17-year-old boy reportedly carves the name "Julian" on an 8th Century temple in Nara, Japan.
Biden to meet with Zelensky one-on-one at NATO summit
Zelenskiy says he understands Ukraine will be in NATO
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on the eve of the NATO summit that Ukraine will be part of the alliance and expects from the meeting an "algorithm" for Kyiv to officially join it.
NATO allies agree plans for defence against Russian attack
NATO allies on Monday reached agreement on defence plans detailing how the alliance would respond to a Russian attack, overcoming a Turkish hurdle one day before leaders meet for a summit in Vilnius, five diplomats told Reuters.
Scientists find planet with metal clouds 'like a mirror'
Researchers have found an intensely hot exoplanet with metallic clouds that rain titanium. The strange world, rather prosaically known as LTT9779b, is the brightest planet discovered outside the solar system.
Russians report more than 1,300 cars stuck at entrance to Crimea
The Russian occupiers have reported that a traffic jam of more than 1,300 cars has formed at the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge to enter annexed Crimea. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet Kryminform Details: The Kremlin-aligned media has reported that there are 1,310 cars in a traffic jam on the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge from Russian Taman.
Turkey leader Erdogan will back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg
The Nato chief says President Erdogan will drop opposition to Sweden becoming the alliance's 32nd member.
Commander involved in strikes on Ukraine shot dead in Russia
Stanislav Rzhytsky, deputy head of the department for mobilisation, was shot dead in the city of Krasnodar, Russia. According to media reports, he was involved in missile attacks on Ukraine.
Turkey Agrees to Sweden’s NATO Bid
Rheinmetall announces date of opening of first armoured vehicle plant in Ukraine
The German defence concern Rheinmetall will open an armoured vehicle plant in Ukraine within the next 12 weeks.
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin met Russia's Vladimir Putin after mutiny
The meeting in Moscow took place days after last month's failed rebellion, the Kremlin says.
Brussels rejects Erdoğan's offer: EU accession and NATO membership are two 'separate' processes
The European Commission has rejected the surprising demand put forward by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. #EuropeNews
Brazil: Amazon deforestation drops 34% in first six months under Lula | Brazil
Government data shows marked reduction against same period last year, reversing trend of destruction during Bolsonaro reign