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Putin visits occupied Kherson region, says Kremlin According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited occupied areas of Ukraine’s Kherson region, attending a military command meeting and hearing reports from military commanders. He is also believed to have visited the Luhansk region. Although such visits by the Russian leader are rare, he made a surprise visit to the city of Mariupol in March.  Russia annexed both Kherson and Luhansk last year. The exact date of Putin’s trip to Kherson is unknown, but Russian media reports state that he enquired about the situation in the Zaporizhzhia region, which Moscow has…

Due to its intensive agriculture, the Netherlands has the highest nitrogen emissions in Europe. As a result, Dutch forests and rivers are among the most polluted in the world. EU environmental standards dictate that the Dutch government must reduce the presence of this chemical element in the soil. The idea is to get farmers to reduce the number of cattle, pigs and chickens they keep. However, these plans have been put on hold following large-scale protests by farmers.

US diplomatic convoy attacked in Sudan US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that a US diplomatic convoy had come under fire in Sudan on Monday, but no one was injured. Speaking in Japan after G7 talks, he called the incident “reckless” and “irresponsible”.  There have been more than three days of violent fighting between opposing forces in Sudan with more than 180 people have been killed amd more than 1,800 injured. Meanwhile, the EU’s ambassador in Sudan, Aidan O’Hara, was reportedly attacked at his home in the capital, Khartoum. Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin confirmed that Mr O’Hara had…

Alabama shooting: Phil Dowdell died saving sister’s life A teenager who died in a mass shooting at a 16th birthday party in Alabama is being hailed as a hero for saving his sister’s life. Phil Dowdell, 18, pushed the birthday girl, Alexis Dowdell, to the ground as gunfire erupted during the celebration at a dance studio in the community of Dadeville. Thirty-two other people were injured in the attack, and three others were killed: Shaunkivia Smith, 17, Marsiah Collins, 19, and Corbin Holston, 23. Family members and friends of the victims have expressed their grief and shock, with Alexis and…

Foreign affairs ministers across Europe condemned the attack as a “gross violation” of the Vienna Convention.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages lead on an investigation by Parliament’s watchdog into Rishi Sunak’s possible failure to declare an interest. According to The Daily Telegraph, government guidelines to be issued soon will not require single-sex schools in England to accommodate transgender pupils. The paper reports that headteachers and governors have expressed concern about potential discrimination claims if they reject transgender pupils. Just Stop Oil protest Several newspapers showcase pictures of the Just Stop Oil protester, who threw orange powder on one of the tables during the World Snooker Championship last night. The Daily Star describes…

The cost of living crisis is only getting worse, but support is coming.

A Russian court convicted a top opposition activist of treason on Monday for publicly denouncing Moscow’s war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. It was the latest move in the Kremlin’s relentless crackdown on anyone who dares to criticize the invasion. Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr., an activist and journalist who twice survived poisonings he blamed on the Kremlin, has rejected the charges against him as punishment for standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and likened the proceedings to the show trials during the rule of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin. FRANCE 24’s James Mullholland tells us more.

Bukayo Saka breaks silence after missing penalty against West Ham The Metro says Bukayo Saka has broken his silence after missing a penalty against West Ham as Arsenal dropped two points at the London Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners raced into an early two-goal lead but could not hold on as the hosts secured a 2-2 draw in a boost to Premier League title rivals Manchester City. Saka could have put Arsenal 3-1 up in the 52nd minute but missed his spot kick as West Ham equalised just moments later. It means Arsenal are now just four points clear of…

William Saliba set to miss Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City but Oleksandr Zinchenko returns The Metro says Arsenal are confident Oleksandr Zinchenko will be back to face Southampton on Friday night, though there are fears William Saliba will still be sidelined for the trip to face Manchester City. The Gunners slipped up in the Premier League title race on Sunday despite taking a two-goal lead at the London Stadium after just 10 minutes, with goals from Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen securing an unlikely comeback for West Ham. Arsenal were without two key components of their usually excellent back-line, with…