Ukraine’s second-biggest city has been regular target for Russia since its full-scale invasion two-and-a-half years ago. Source: At least two killed, 30 injured, in latest Russian attacks on Kharkiv
Reporter Bob Woodward’s new book alleges Trump kept close ties with Putin. Trump’s team has called Woodward ‘deranged’. Source: New book claims Trump spoke seven times to Putin since leaving White House
With odds of 10/1, the author of Love in the New Millennium, who was also the favourite last year, leads a pack that includes Haruki Murakami and … Read more: Chinese author Can Xue is favourite to win 2024 Nobel prize in literature – The Guardian
The end of a renewed ‘drug war’ and arrest of a pastor allied with Duterte signal the ex-president’s waning influence. Source: Duterte legacy in the balance as he seeks return to Davao stronghold
The death of Mayor Alejandro Arcos has reignited fears over political violence in Mexico, where gangs seek influence. Source: Mexico’s security minister says beheaded mayor asked for no protection
The platform formerly known as Twitter was suspended in Brazil, one of its largest markets, at the end of August. Source: Brazil lifts ban on Elon Musk’s X platform
As a Palestinian educator, I remain optimistic. It is the least I can do to support my students through a genocidal war. Read more: Despite war horrors, hope remains for Gaza’s universities | Opinions – Al Jazeera
As the war enters its 957th day, these are the main developments. Source: Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 957
Colombia’s first leftist leader says the investigation into his 2022 campaign finances seeks to unseat him from power. Source: ‘Coup has begun’: Colombia’s President Petro faces campaign election probe