Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Fierce fighting in Ukraine’s east but Eurovision win lifts spirits

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Ukraine’s forces were fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught in the country’s east on Sunday, following a much-needed morale boost from a Eurovision victory. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday that the conflict in his country could lead to global food shortages, and that the situation in Ukraine’s Donbas is “very difficult.” Russia, which invaded … Read more

G7 criticises India decision to stop wheat exports

Agriculture ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations condemned India’s decision to ban unapproved wheat exports on Saturday, following a punishing heatwave in the country. “If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would worsen the crisis,” German agriculture minister Cem Ozdemir said at a press conference in Stuttgart. After … Read more