In sobering assessment, Valeriy Zaluzhniy says Ukraine is unlikely to achieve major breakthrough without upgrade to military capabilities Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt and WSJ Ukraine correspondent James Marson explain Ukraine’s evolving counteroffensive military strategy and what could be next for Europe’s biggest land war since World War II.
Lebanese militant group could potentially create a second front against Israel.After the death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin is putting a new power structure in place that will take over the group’s sprawling operations in Africa, which have advanced Russian influence on the continent for almost a decade.
The French economy grew more sluggishly over the summer as production and exports slowed, suggesting tight monetary policy is squeezing industry in the country.2024 Paris Olympics – Workers work on the roof of the Paris Olympic Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, October 6, 2023.
Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom, “Friends,” has died at age 54.Police in Los Angeles are investigating Perry’s death, a law enforcement source told CNN. There is currently no foul play suspected, the source said, however, the incident remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division.
Former basketball star Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making him only the fourth athlete to join the exclusive club. The business magazine estimates Johnson’s wealth at about $1.2bn (£990m). The other athlete billionaires are NBA players Michael Jordan and Lebron James, and the golfer Tiger Woods.
Finnish authorities say it wasn’t clear whether it was an accident or a deliberate act Finnish Navy divers supported authorities in the investigation of the damaged pipeline in the Baltic Sea, in this undated handout.
