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Ukraine war briefing: More than 2 million military casualties caused by Russia's invasion, study finds

Number of Moscow's forces killed, wounded and missing far higher than Kyiv's during war, says thinktank; Russian attack triggers hotel fire in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,590
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
Ukraine war briefing: More than 2 million military casualties caused by Russia's invasion, study finds

Why Britain must adapt to the new age of warfare or risk falling behind

From hidden bunkers to frontline trenches, a new generation of remote pilots is redefining what it means to go to war
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
Why Britain must adapt to the new age of warfare or risk falling behind

At least 27 dead as Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv

More than 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine's capital as Russia faces fuel shortages after strikes against its oil refineries.
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
At least 27 dead as Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX

Schism caused by the Society of Saint Pius X ordaining four bishops without consent presents first crisis for Pope Leo
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX

Man found guilty of attempting to murder three children after attack that caused Dublin riot

A jury also decided that Riad Bouchaker was guilty of hurting two other children and a childcare worker in the 2023 stabbings.
Published 1 July 2026 WORLD B2
Man found guilty of attempting to murder three children after attack that caused Dublin riot

New Zealand finally gets a Google Maps tool that correctly pronounces Māori placenames

Language commission celebrates the normalisation of te reo Māori after years of work to identify frequently mispronounced words.
Published 1 July 2026 WORLD B2
New Zealand finally gets a Google Maps tool that correctly pronounces Māori placenames

It is peak tick season, so should Charli xcx have been relaxing in long grass?

Celebrities like to lie in grassy areas in Britain, but with Lyme disease increasing, is it safe for anyone?
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
It is peak tick season, so should Charli xcx have been relaxing in long grass?

Russia reportedly used drones to watch European nuclear sites for over 18 months

Researchers reported 144 incidents, including over a UK airbase, with little reaction from authorities.
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
Russia reportedly used drones to watch European nuclear sites for over 18 months

Valuable Spanish painting found on street after owner left it behind

A man found a valuable painting by Joaquín Sorolla on the street and took it because he liked the frame.
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
Valuable Spanish painting found on street after owner left it behind

Maltese businessman paid hitmen €150,000 to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, jury hears

Yorgen Fenech, heir to property empire, is on trial for the journalist's murder, which he denies.
Published 1 July 2026 WORLD B2
Maltese businessman paid hitmen €150,000 to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, jury hears

China has accused Japan of reckless militarism. What’s behind the latest tensions?

China has denounced Japan’s reckless new militarism, while Tokyo has protested what it claims are Beijing’s defensive incursions, as relations sour
Published 1 July 2026 WORLD B2
China has accused Japan of reckless militarism. What’s behind the latest tensions?

Death toll rises to 21 after large Russian attack on Kyiv, with over 80 injured

Damage was seen in 30 areas of the city, and most of the damaged buildings were ordinary homes.
Published 2 July 2026 WORLD B2
Death toll rises to 21 after large Russian attack on Kyiv, with over 80 injured