Geopolitical Conflicts & Tensions

Ukraine War:

Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has suffered its "most powerful attack of the entire war" with Russian drone and missile strikes, killing at least three and injuring 21. There are ongoing discussions about prisoner swaps and NATO's support for Ukraine. The Russian ambassador has partly blamed the UK for Ukrainian drone attacks.

Israel-Gaza Conflict:

Israeli military operations in Gaza continue, with reports of Gazans praying in rubble during Eid. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has acknowledged arming "clans" in Gaza to fight Hamas, a move that has drawn criticism. There are also reports of the Israeli army admitting to a Gaza strike after a BBC Verify investigation.

Middle East:

Fears of an Iranian attack on Israel persist, with reports of US and UK telling citizens to leave Lebanon. US forces have been injured in a suspected rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq.