» Congress hears testimony on Russia’s sonic attacks on US officials in Havana
08/05/24 17:57 from Russia | The Guardian
Panel heard from expert witnesses how Russia had ‘means, motive and opportunity’ for covert targeting of intelligence officers Russia has “targeted and neutralized” dozens of US intelligence agents in recent years in a covert worldwide o...

» U.K. to Expel Russian Defense Attaché as Diplomatic Feud With Moscow Escalates
08/05/24 16:27 from NYT > Russia
The British home secretary, James Cleverly, accused Russia’s foreign intelligence service of a pattern of “malign activity” in Britain and Europe.

» UK to expel Russian defence attache as sanctions escalate
08/05/24 13:50 from Russia | The Guardian
Home secretary announces closure of Russian diplomatic premises after pattern of ‘malign activity’ in Britain and Europe Russia’s defence attache is an “undeclared military intelligence officer” who will be expelled from the UK amid an e...

» Labour defends welcoming rightwing Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into party – UK politics live
08/05/24 12:53 from Russia | The Guardian
Natalie Elphicke said she was defecting to Labour due to ‘broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government’ PMQs starts in just over 20 minutes, and today there will be particular interest in the mood on the Conservative ben...

» Labour defends welcoming rightwing Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into party – as it happened
08/05/24 12:53 from Russia | The Guardian
Natalie Elphicke said she was defecting to Labour due to ‘broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government’. This live blog is now closed Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border security PMQs starts ...

» Congress to examine Havana syndrome again after Russian involvement report
08/05/24 12:07 from Russia | The Guardian
House to hear testimony after concerns government assessment that no foreign adversary was involved might be mistaken Congress will make another attempt on Wednesday to understand a succession of brain injuries and hearing loss incidents...

» EU reaches deal on using profits from Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine
08/05/24 11:48 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
10% of the windfall profits will fund non-lethal aid to assuage EU member states that do not wish to fund arms The EU has reached a deal to seize profits from Russia’s frozen assets to fund weapons and aid for Ukraine within months. EU s...

» Russia-Ukraine war: UK to expel Russian defence attache, who it claims is ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’ – as it happened
08/05/24 11:00 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Several Russian diplomatic premises that UK believes have been used by Russian intelligence also closed. This live blog is closed The Kremlin also said that it valued its relations with North Korea, when asked about a report that Russia ...

» Russia-Ukraine war live: UK to expel Russian defence attache, who it claims is ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’
08/05/24 10:44 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Several Russian diplomatic premises that UK believes have been used by Russian intelligence also closed The Kremlin also said that it valued its relations with North Korea, when asked about a report that Russia has been shipping refined ...

» Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin plays down Kyiv’s claim of foiled plot to kill Zelenskiy
08/05/24 08:20 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he had no comment on the assertion but added that was unlikely to be accurate information The Kremlin also said that it valued its relations with North Korea, when asked about a report that Russia has...

» Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Plants, Further Straining Energy System
08/05/24 07:54 from NYT > Russia
The assault, a day after Vladimir V. Putin was sworn in for a fifth term as Russian president, is part of a wider campaign to cut off power to Ukraine’s civilians.

» The world must reject Russia’s nuclear posturing – but not ignore the danger | Christopher S Chivvis
08/05/24 06:01 from Russia | The Guardian
The closer Nato hugs Ukraine, the more Putin is sure to brandish his nuclear arms, and the greater the risk he uses them Frustrated by the precarious state of Ukraine’s war effort and the long delays in US aid, leaders in France and Brit...

» Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian power networks hit in overnight attack
08/05/24 05:24 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Russia has hit critical energy infrastructure in Stryi district and a power generation facility in Chervonohrad district Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused a deficit in grid system which could prompt powe...

» Labor councillor stands by vote to ban same-sex parenting books in Sydney council libraries – as it happened
08/05/24 03:48 from Russia | The Guardian
This blog is now closed Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free construction Tafe places in budget The CFMEU has welcomed a funding boost for apprenticeships an...

» Australia news live: Labor councillor stands by vote to ban same-sex parenting books in Sydney council libraries
08/05/24 03:32 from Russia | The Guardian
Councillor Mohamad Hussein says his decision was made ‘in line with my religious beliefs’. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free cons...

» Australia news live: generational wealth transfer a ‘national tragedy’, Victorian treasurer says
08/05/24 02:36 from Russia | The Guardian
Tim Pallas says the inequality between generations requires urgent action. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free construction Tafe pl...

» Ukraine war briefing: Three power plants seriously damaged in Russian raids, energy company says
08/05/24 01:18 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Russian continues air raids on Ukraine’s energy networks; ‘about half’ of North Korean missiles duds. What we know on day 804 Two Ukrainian security officials have been detained over an alleged Russian assassination plot against Volodymy...

» Australia news live: Sydney councillor defends library ban on same-sex parenting book; Lehrmann trial costs decision due Friday
08/05/24 00:29 from Russia | The Guardian
Steve Christou says Cumberland residents have complained they ‘don’t want any form of sexualised books’. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000...

» News live: Australia confers with New Zealand on Rafah and looming UN vote; Lehrmann trial costs decision due Friday
07/05/24 22:13 from Russia | The Guardian
Australia has tended to move closely with New Zealand and Canada since December, when all three countries shifted together to vote in favour of an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Follow today’s news live Analysis: Why Anthony Albanese ...

» Australia news live: Queensland poised to limit K’gari visits amid wave of dingo attacks; Electric Fields crash out of Eurovision semi
07/05/24 20:41 from Russia | The Guardian
The number of tourists on K’gari could soon be capped on the busiest days of the year. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free construc...

» Ukraine war briefing: ‘Rocket, drone, rocket’ – alleged plots to kill Zelenskiy, Budanov
07/05/24 20:15 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
President would have been caught and executed, spy chief targeted from the air; ‘about half’ of North Korean missiles duds. What we know on day 804 Two Ukrainian security officials have been detained over an alleged Russian assassination...

» News live: legal appeal to repatriate Australian children from ‘desperate’ situation in Syria begins in federal court
07/05/24 19:45 from Russia | The Guardian
Save the Children CEO says time is running out. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free construction Tafe places in budget The CFMEU ha...

» Australia News live: Electric Fields crash out of Eurovision semi-final; half of NSW threatened species face extinction
07/05/24 19:18 from Russia | The Guardian
New report finds decline of the state’s environment has accelerated. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free construction Tafe places i...

» News live: Russian hacker sanctioned; China blames Australia for jet flare encounter
07/05/24 18:19 from Russia | The Guardian
Dmitry Khoroshev banned from country for his alleged leadership role in the LockBit ransomware group. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast CFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fe...

» Zelenskiy assassination plot foiled by security service, says Ukraine
07/05/24 15:21 from Russia | The Guardian
Two Ukrainian colonels allegedly recruited by FSB to kill president as inauguration ‘gift’ for Vladimir Putin Ukraine says it has foiled a Russian plot to assassinate its president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and other senior officials, using ...

» Australia bans alleged Russian leader of global ransomware group LockBit
07/05/24 14:00 from Russia | The Guardian
Dmitry Khoroshev named as having a ‘senior role’ in group allegedly behind 18% of reported Australian ransomware attacks in 2022-23 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free a...

» Dmitry Khoroshev named as alleged leader of ransomware gang LockBit
07/05/24 13:28 from Russia | The Guardian
National Crime Agency says it has identified Russian national behind dangerous cybercrime group The alleged leader of what was once the world’s largest ransomware outfit, LockBit, has been named as Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev by th...

» U.S. Soldier Is Detained in Russia and Accused of Theft, Officials Say
07/05/24 12:57 from NYT > Russia
The American soldier was detained last week. He was traveling home after being stationed in South Korea, according to the U.S. authorities.

» Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration
07/05/24 12:52 from NYT > Russia
The event for the Russian president, who claimed his fifth term in a rubber-stamp election, included a church service that underscored efforts to give a religious sheen to his rule.

» Russian Plot to Kill Zelensky Foiled, Ukraine Says
07/05/24 12:43 from NYT > Russia
The Ukrainian security services arrested two Ukrainian colonels and accused them of spying for Russia. They said the plot also targeted top Ukrainian intelligence officials.

» Russia-Ukraine war live: Belarus to hold tactical nuclear drills; Kyiv detains two Ukrainian officials over plot to kill Zelenskiy
07/05/24 10:55 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Ally to take part in exercises alongside Russia; Ukraine says it has exposed network of agents run by Moscow Russia and Ukraine have accused each other at the global chemical weapons watchdog in The Hague of using banned toxins on the ba...

» Russia-Ukraine war: Belarus to hold tactical nuclear drills; Kyiv detains two Ukrainian officials over plot to kill Zelenskiy – as it happened
07/05/24 10:55 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Ally to take part in exercises alongside Russia; Ukraine says it has exposed network of agents run by Moscow Russia and Ukraine have accused each other at the global chemical weapons watchdog in The Hague of using banned toxins on the ba...