Russia plans to fully occupy the Donetsk region in the spring of 2026, but the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, believes that this plan is unrealistic.

It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine.

Norway is providing Ukraine with further 465 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $45.8 million) in humanitarian support. This allocation adds to 120 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $11.8 million) already designated for food security.

Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.

The court blocked La Pascaline, a 400-year-old calculating machine, from being exported from France.

Russian forces attacked the Semenivka and Koriukivka communities in the Chernihiv region with drones, resulting in a burned-down locomotive and damage to houses, vehicles, and farm buildings.

Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.

Russia is using Telegram to recruit Ukrainian children and teenagers to carry out sabotage and bombings according to the Ukrainian government.

India faces a dilemma with Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina’s conviction strains ties between the two neighbours.

Russia has announced the suspension of agreements to establish a naval logistics facility in Port Sudan, which demonstrates its limited resources for expanding overseas military infrastructure amid the ongoing war, and weakens its position in Africa.