Moscow and region hit by ‘massive’ drone attack – Russian officials
At least one person is killed in the overnight attack Russian officials say – coming hours ahead of key talks between the US and Ukraine in Riyadh. Read More
French lawmakers seek to bring back village bars
MPs take the first step in making it easier to open bars in rural communities to revive socialising. Read More
Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces
The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says. Read More
Dark arts in Hollywood – how the powerful publicity smear machine changed
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible. Read More
US court temporarily blocks effort to deport Gaza protest leader
President Trump says more arrests will follow, as protesters demonstrate against the detention of Mahmoud Khalil. Read More
Facebook was ‘hand in glove’ with China, BBC told
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told. Read More
Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban
Sunday’s decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu’s supporters in the capital Bucharest. Read More
JD Vance’s cousin criticises him for ‘belittling’ Zelensky
Nate Vance spent three years volunteering with the Ukrainian military after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Read More
Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan ‘has promise’ ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia
Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time. Read More
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy ‘transition’
New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday. Read More