Israel accused of series of Gaza ceasefire violations

Israel has been accused of a series of violations to the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Source: Al Jazeera

Who is the American playing a key role in the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?

A real estate developer-turned-Middle East envoy, Witkoff has been credited with helping broker the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and free an American from Russian prison. Here's what to know about him.

Source: NPR

Europe’s seaborne imports of gas fall by fifth to lowest since 2021, report finds

UK records 47% annual drop as governments aim to replace fossil fuels but also spend billions on new LNG terminals

European imports of seaborne gas shipments fell by a fifth …

Source: The Guardian

Israel increases “unlawful detention” of Palestinians

Palestinian prisoners are being unlawfully detained in Israel

Source: Al Jazeera

Vanguard triumphs over State Street to take largest ETF crown

The manager’s VOO S&P 500 vehicle has overtaken rival SPY by amassing $632bn of assets

Source: Financial Times

China pumps the brakes on Tesla’s autonomous cars

Tesla’s full self-driving technology faces delays by Chinese regulators in a battle over tariffs

Source: Financial Times

Russia won't accept Nato troops in Ukraine, Lavrov says after talks with US

The meeting was the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Russian and American delegations are known to have met face-to-face.

Source: BBC

In defence of the state

A complex society is best served by a competent, professional and neutral public service

Source: Financial Times

Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war

Top Russian and US officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in a bid to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed the …

Source: France 24

Ukraine Talks, U.S. Health Agency Cuts, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Fallout

American and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. The Trump administration has started making broad cuts to federal health …

Source: NPR

Union boss vows to challenge Royal Mail reform plans

CWU will use powers ceded by new owner to resist asset sales and protect employee rights

Source: Financial Times

Russia likely to seek lifting of US sanctions, specialist says

Russia is likely to seek the “lifting of US sanctions” in Monday’s talks with top US officials held in Saudi Arabia, said Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies & International …

Source: France 24