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US Senator Lindsey Graham has died: what is known about the death of this supporter of Ukraine
Lindsey Graham, a Republican US Senator from South Carolina, died on 11 July following a brief and sudden illness
China is carrying out mass evacuations due to Typhoon Bavi
China is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Bavi. Due to the threat of heavy rain, gale-force winds and possible flooding, the authorities have already evacuated more than 800,000 residents in several regions of the country
The Polish PiS party has spoken out against Ukraine’s accession to the EU
The Law and Justice (PiS) party has tabled a draft resolution in the Sejm calling on the Polish government to oppose the further progress of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. The party cites differences over historical memory, linked to the Volhynia tragedy, as the reason for this
Five maritime drones have been neutralised off the coast of Romania
Romanian security services have detected and neutralised five maritime drones in the Black Sea off the country’s coast. According to the authorities, some of the drones were equipped with explosives
In Britain, the main suspect has been released following the murder of politician Anne Widdecombe
British police have released a 26-year-old man who had previously been detained on suspicion of involvement in the death of Anne Widdecombe, a former minister and politician with the Reform UK party. He is no longer considered a suspect in the case
The White House has backed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia
US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that US President Donald Trump’s administration has approved the final draft of a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia. According to him, this paves the way for the bill to be considered by Congress
Estonia has approved the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2028
The Estonian Government has approved its national position on the draft decision of the Council of the European Union, which provides for the extension of the temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028
Israel has deployed the ‘Iron Dome’ to another country for the first time
For the first time in history, Israel has deployed its ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system outside its own territory. The system was handed over to the United Arab Emirates to strengthen defences against missile and drone attacks
Tusk called on Poland to refrain from making any new financial commitments to Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the Polish delegation not to agree to any new financial commitments regarding Ukraine during the NATO summit. According to him, Warsaw is already spending significant resources on supporting Kyiv and defending the European Union’s eastern border
Alexei Dyumin is said to be one of Putin’s possible successors
Within Russian political circles, there is increasing discussion of Vladimir Putin’s potential successors. One of the leading contenders for the future presidency is said to be Alexei Dyumin, the current aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Secretary of the State Council
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during a festive fireworks display
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the Independence Day fireworks display. The incident occurred on the evening of 5 July, shortly after the start of the traditional Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show
The US is marking Independence Day with record-breaking heat and widespread power cuts
This year’s US Independence Day celebrations are taking place against a backdrop of extreme heat and widespread power cuts. Due to the weather conditions, more than 840,000 homes have been left without power, and festive events in a number of cities have been cancelled or postponed
