Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections while the country is still at war with Russia could “destroy” Ukraine by creating deep divisions among its people.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles following a new wave of Russian attacks that killed civilians, including children.
At least 18 killed as Russian strikes hit Ukraine, including Zelensky’s hometown
Israel faces growing international pressure over its West Bank settlement plans, as several countries warn the move could undermine a two-state solution.
Former US First Lady Jill Biden has spoken about the difficult journey she and her husband, Joe Biden, are facing after leaving the White House, as the former president battles an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
More than 200 leaders from government and the private sector gathered in São Paulo, Brazil, for a Rwanda-Brazil Business Forum to discuss opportunities for strengthening trade and investment between the two countries.
The agreement was signed in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, by the Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, and the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, CG Yoo Jae-Sung.
At least 13 people were killed and 40 others injured after Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities have said, as the country faces a growing shortage of air defence weapons.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are planning to move back to Britain later this month, according to reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel will not tolerate Turkey deploying military forces in Syria, saying his government has already made its position clear and would take action if necessary to ensure Ankara understands its concerns.
