Kyiv suburbs under attack as Zelenskyy warns of Russia attack on NATO 'homes' after strike near Polish border

Ukraine war: '19 dead' as Russian missiles hit residential areas in Odesa region, officials say

The missiles, which Kyiv says were fired from the Black Sea, come a day after Russian forces left Snake Island in what Moscow called a "goodwill gesture".

US actor Penn meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Zelenskyy wrote on his social media page that Sean Penn is in Ukraine filming a movie about the war. He also said that Penn was in Ukraine during the first days of the Russian invasion, witnessing "what Russian aggression is."

'Not a celebration': In the midst of war, Kyiv's Pride parade held in Warsaw

About 300 participants travelled from Ukraine to the Polish capital, which is now home to a quarter-million Ukrainians who fled the war.

Russia Withdraws From Snake Island in Victory for Ukraine

Russia Withdraws From Snake Island , in Victory for Ukraine. Snake Island, a strategic Ukrainian outpost in the Black Sea, was seized by Russia in late February. Recently, Ukrainian forces have been attempting to regain control of the outpost by striking the island. Reuters reports that on June 30, Russia's defense ministry and the president's office in Ukraine said Russian troops have left the island. . NPR reports the act was carried out as a "goodwill gesture," according to Russia's defense ministry. Andriy Yermak, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, . said that claim was untrue and reiterated accusations that Russia was trying to facilitate a global food crisis by blocking sea ports and attacking storage facilities. KABOOM! No Russian troops on the Snake Island anymore. Our Armed Forces did a great job. , Andriy Yermak, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, via Twitter. Valery Zaluzhny, the head of Ukraine's armed forces, took to Facebook to say, "Unable to withstand the fire of our artillery, missile and air strikes, the occupiers left Snake Island.". Regaining control of the island will allow Ukraine to attempt to disturb Russian shipping lanes in the Black Sea, . thereby weakening the invaders' grasp on Ukrainian land to the south. . Both countries account for about a third of the global wheat supply. Millions of metric tons of grain have been kept from shipping out of Ukraine's Black Sea ports since Russia invaded on Feb. 24

Zelensky demands UN acts over 'terrorist state' Russia

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy urges 'terrorist state' Russia's expulsion from United Nations

In a virtual address to the UN Security Council, Ukraine's president called for an international tribunal to investigate Russia's "killing spree" and hold Moscow accountable.

Ukraine’s Klitschko brothers lobby NATO at Madrid summit

Ukraine's famous heavyweight boxing brothers, the Klitschkos, have spoken to Channel 4 News about their efforts to lobby NATO members for greater support for Ukraine at the military alliance's summit in Madrid. When asked if they felt Ukraine was getting enough support from NATO, Mayor of Kyiv Vitaly said: "Enough will be if we kick out from Ukrainian territory the last Russian soldier." Younger brother Wladimir said: "It's never enough as long as this war is still going." Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: UK to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030

Boris Johnson has said the UK will spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by the end of this decade. Speaking at the NATO conference in Madrid, the Prime Minister said: "We need to invest for the long-term in vital capabilities like future combat air whilst simultaneously adapting to a more dangerous and more competitive world.” Mr Johnson also described the NATO alliance as "united" and in "robust health" as the Madrid summit drew to a close. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

US Announces Plan To Increase Military Presence Across Europe

US Announces Plan , To Increase Military Presence , Across Europe. On June 29, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will increase its military presence throughout Europe in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain, fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania. The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain, fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania. According to Biden, the decision comes as NATO is , "needed now more than it has ever been.". The U.S. announcement occurred as NATO leaders met at a summit in Madrid. Biden told fellow NATO leaders that the alliance would be , "strengthened in all directions across every domain - land, air and sea". We mean it when we say an attack against one is an attack against all, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via the BBC. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that member states had agreed to a "comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that member states had agreed to a "comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine. BBC reports that the aid package will include fuel, medical supplies, body armor, anti-drone systems and other equipment. NATO leaders also described Russia as , "the most significant and direct threat to Allies' security and to peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area.". According to NATO leadership, "we cannot discount the possibility of an attack against allies' sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Here Is What Abortion Rights Are Like Around the Rest of the World

Here Is What Abortion Rights, Are Like Around the Rest of the World. The June 24 Supreme Court decision that overturns Roe v. Wade means that dozens of U.S. states could ban abortion. Legal experts say the decision puts the U.S. with a small number of nations that have restricted abortion in recent decades. [Overturning 'Roe' places] the United States in the company of countries like Poland and Nicaragua, Supreme Court Brief, via 'The New York Times'. By contrast, other nations with similar democracies have expanded access to abortion in recent decades. In countries with legal traditions and democratic values most comparable to the United States, such as Great Britain and Canada, abortion is legal until at least viability, Supreme Court Brief, via 'The New York Times'. 13 states already have trigger-bans in place. Experts say it may become worth it to consider international options. If enough states prohibit [abortion], there might be some places where it's cheaper or easier to travel internationally [...] than it is to travel to another state, Glenn Cohen, Harvard Law School Professor, via 'USA Today'. 72 countries allow abortion "on request," as the U.S. did for 50 years until the 'Dobbs' decision on June 24. With close to 601 million women of child-bearing age, some of these nations have friendly relations with the U.S., such as Canada, Puerto Rico, France and Germany. Other countries on this list include North Korea, China, Cuba, Belarus and the Russian Federation. Other countries on this list include North Korea, China, Cuba, Belarus and the Russian Federation. 23 percent of women of child-bearing age live in countries in which abortion is legal on extensive social or economic grounds. 14 percent of women of child-bearing age live in countries that allow abortion for broad reasons pertaining to health. Five percent of women of childbearing age (close to 90 million women) live in countries where abortion is outlawed. All of these numbers have yet to be updated in the wake of the June 24 Supreme Court decision

Grieving Ukrainian families bury their dead in "Cemetery of Heroes"

Grieving Ukrainian families bury their dead in "Cemetery of Heroes"

Watch as the EU flag arrives at the Ukrainian parliament

The moment celebrated the country's newly-obtained EU candidate status.