Ukraine's former top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, asserted Russia's offensive capabilities are now 'broken' in his first interview since being removed from his command. Syrskyi outlined Ukraine's strategic shift to defensive operations, emphasising the critical need for Western military support to sustain the conflict.
Iran's national football team has received US visas for its players, albeit with strict entry conditions, allowing participation in the upcoming World Cup. However, the head of Iran's football federation, Mehdi Taj, was denied a visa. The team has shifted its training base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and a conflict following the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
Downing Street has issued a strong rebuke to US Vice-President JD Vance, after he attributed the murder of British student Henry Nowak to "mass invasion of migrants". Vance's comments on social media platform X have drawn criticism from across the UK political spectrum, with officials accusing him of attempting to inject "toxic politics" into British domestic affairs.
