Ukrainians are looking past NATO to a European security architecture

Ukrainian politicians express little confidence in direct talks over their heads between Russia and the US.

Source: Al Jazeera

Senior Republicans seeking to tear up IRA enjoy $130bn investment spree

Party members whose states have benefited from Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act — which Trump vowed to ‘terminate’ — to decide its fate

Source: Financial Times

Europe’s dependence on US tech is a critical weakness

In order to protect their sovereignty, the continent’s leaders must invest in a digital ecosystem independent of America

Source: Financial Times

Musk boasts about ‘thrashing bureaucracy’ as Trump expands power grab over independent agencies – US politics live

Billionaire claims he is implementing ‘will of the people’; regulatory agencies now accountable to the White House in potential violation of constitution

• Trump signs order making independent regulators answerable to …

Source: The Guardian

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Washington Post journalists faced numerous challenges in reporting from the Sahel region of Africa, including hostility from locals and restrictions on access.

Source: Washington Post

US universities target pro-Palestine students with suspensions, campus bans

As pro-Palestine protests on US campuses grow smaller, advocates point to increasingly harsh disciplinary measures.

Source: Al Jazeera

Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels' government declaration

In tonight's edition, Sudan condemns Kenya for hosting the paramilitary rebels. Also, the M23 continues its advance in Eastern DR Congo, with fighting reported around the town of Uvira. And …

Source: France 24

Trump’s rush to strike a deal on Ukraine hands Putin the advantage

US president’s public exchange of insults with Zelenskyy forms part of rapid pivot towards Russia

Source: Financial Times

Leftwing activists less likely to work with political rivals than other UK groups, study finds

Exclusive: Lack of understanding by ‘progressive activists’ of other voting blocs has led to rise of far right, authors argue

• UK politics live – latest updates

Leftwing activists in Britain …

Source: The Guardian

The emerging winners in Asia amid the trade wars

Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and increasingly India stand to gain

Source: Financial Times

Burglar jailed after being caught out by Home Alone-style bucket trap

Police arrested prolific criminal after homeowners showed CCTV footage of him tripping on string tied to pail of water

A bungling burglar has been jailed after he was caught out …

Source: The Guardian

Chinese warships sail within 150 nautical miles of Sydney

‘Unprecedented’ manoeuvre comes as Beijing projects power further in Pacific

Source: Financial Times