Why a stalled Ukrainian offensive could represent a huge political problem for Zelensky in the US
One of Ukraine's greatest tragedies as it pursues a critical offensive that has, so far, failed to meet its own and Western expectations is that it cannot, by itself, decide its destiny.
2023-08-09 12:17
Western allies receive increasingly 'sobering' updates on Ukraine's counteroffensive: 'This is the most difficult time of the war'
Weeks into Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive, Western officials describe increasingly "sobering" assessments about Ukrainian forces' ability to retake significant territory, four senior US and western officials briefed on the latest intelligence told CNN.
2023-08-09 10:55
UK Scouts in South Korea: 'Strangers are coming up and apologising'
UK Scouts are trying to make the most of the situation after being evacuated from an event in South Korea.
2023-08-09 01:21
South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit Word Jamboree
Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm.
2023-08-08 18:47
Russian 'double-tap' attack in Pokrovsk wounds workers digging people from rubble, Ukrainian official says
Two Russian missiles hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk within 30 to 40 minutes of each other, killing seven people, including an emergency worker who was responding to the first strike, officials said Tuesday.
2023-08-08 17:56
European Gas Prices Ease as Winter Fuel Stockpiles Keep Rising
European natural gas prices eased, with traders weighing ever-rising fuel stockpiles against the risk of supply constraints. Benchmark
2023-08-08 16:51
China assures Russia it remains 'impartial' on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks
China's top diplomat Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart that Beijing remains "impartial" on the war in Ukraine, a day after a Chinese delegation participated in international talks on ending the conflict that included Kyiv, but not Moscow.
2023-08-08 13:58
Ukraine says Russian missiles hit apartment, kill eight, survivors describe fiery blasts
By Vladyslav Smilianets POKROVSK, Ukraine (Reuters) -Russian missiles struck the centre of Ukraine's Pokrovsk twice on Monday night killing eight
2023-08-08 09:49
Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
2023-08-08 04:29
South Korea Jamboree: 'Our scouts have been phenomenal' says Bedfordshire leader
A unit leader says youngsters have shown resilience at the ill-fated World Scout Jamboree.
2023-08-08 01:46
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were 'doomed to fail'
Beijing on Monday praised ongoing talks aimed at finding a formula for peace in Ukraine, after a Chinese envoy attended a weekend summit in Saudi Arabia that was slammed by Russia as "doomed to fail."
2023-08-08 00:56
UK House Prices Fall for a Fourth Straight Month, Halifax Says
UK house prices fell for a fourth straight month in July as a further rise in mortgage rates
2023-08-07 14:59