Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, a former NATO Secretary-General, has called upon the incoming UK Prime Minister to urgently reassess the nation's defence expenditure, warning of an elevated risk of conventional warfare. His comments highlight a persistent critique regarding the adequacy of UK military investment.
Russia's foreign ministry has threatened a new wave of "systematic strikes" against Kyiv, instructing foreign nationals and diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital. This warning follows a major Russian attack on Saturday that resulted in four deaths and approximately 100 injuries in Kyiv and surrounding regions.
Former Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has received a royal pardon for his 27-year treason sentence, a charge widely condemned as politically motivated. The pardon, issued by acting head of state Hun Sen, follows a conviction criticised by human rights organisations.
