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Zelenskyy orders reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
A total of six ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, have resigned.
Four Ukraine ministers quit, Russian missiles ‘kill 50′
The exit of the three ministers adds to the uncertainty around the Ukraine government.
Watch: Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video circulating shows a drone using a substance strong enough to melt steel.
Ukraine mourns celebrated F-16 fighter jet ace killed by friendly fire
Tributes paid to pilot killed during Russia missile barrage.
'We want justice': Zelenskyy claims Russian invasion a way to end war
Zelenskyy claims he has no plans to permanently annex Kursk. It's just a means to an end.
How Telegram’s founder went from Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to wanted man
New York Times: Arrest of the Telegram founder sparks free speech debate.
Opinion: The coming war nobody is talking about
New York Times Opinion: Ethiopian PM's coastal ambitions spark tensions with Somalia.
Top defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soar
Financial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.
Ukraine warns Belarus to not make 'tragic mistakes' in war
Ukraine has explained it has no interest in taking unfriendly action against Belarus.
Ukraine captures scores of Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive
Ukraine has taken about 240 Russian troops prisoner since the surprise invasion of Kursk.
Ukrainians cheer push into Russia, but fear the cost
Ukrainians are conflicted over the possible cost of the cross-border offensive.
The risk Ukraine is taking by seizing Russian territory
'Russia won’t allow any of their territory to be occupied permanently.'
Western airlines slash flights to China
Financial Times: Chinese rivals take market share as US and European carriers struggle.
Ukraine 'hits third bridge' in Kursk assault
Ukraine appears to be wearing down Russia's war machine.
What to know about Ukraine’s cross-border assault into Russia
New York Times: The incursion caught Russia by surprise and signified a shift in tactics.
Analysis: Kursk incursion has Putin 'hiding from a crisis'
ANALYSIS: Moscow's slow response to the Kursk operation highlights Putin's flaws.
Russia sentences US woman to 12 years for Ukraine donation
Russian court jails Ksenia Karelina for treason weeks after major prisoner swap.
PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'
PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.
Ukraine says incursion into Russia creates buffer zone
Ukraine caught Russia by surprise when it claimed the Russian territory of Kursk.
Ukraine seizes more land in a week than Russia managed in eight months
Kremlin officials admit Kyiv controls 28 settlements in border region.
Ukraine says it has no interest in occupying Kursk area
Ukrainian officials blindsided Russia after taking the region.
The Klitschkos: ‘If we fail in Ukraine, you’re going to be next’
Times: Legendary boxers, turned political heavyweights, in the fight of their lives.
'Blackmail': Russia sets fire to Ukranian nuclear plant after surprise invasion
Ukrainian president says Russia ‘must be held accountable’ for the provocation.
Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry has not commented on the Trump campaign's claims.
Moscow rushes to send troops after surprise Ukranian attack
Russia’s military is eager to quash incursion that is now in its fourth day.
How Putin's KGB past shaped the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War
New York Times: Sprawling exchange underscored Putin's loyalty to intelligence services.
Watch: Russian chess player smears pieces with mercury to poison rival
She accused rival of saying ‘nasty things' about her and her relatives 'behind her back'.
How two Russian spies went deep undercover with their children
New York Times: The kids were unaware the family had any ties to Russia.
Trump congratulates Putin over prisoner swap deal
Released prisoners include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Ukraine finally deploying F-16 fighter jets
The arrival of the jets is a milestone for Ukraine after many months of waiting.
'The Black Sea fish will enjoy their new home': Ukraine sinks $300m Russian sub
The Rostov-on-Don was hit during a bombardment on occupied Crimea.
Kremlin says prisoner swap won’t end fight over Ukraine
Freed members of the Russian opposition reunited joyfully in Cologne, Germany.