WAR & PEACEPatrick Lancaster was almost killed by an Ukrainian kamikaze drone during a combat operation. Two days later, a news correspondent for Russia's Channel One, Anna Prokofieva, died in the Belgorod Region.

AFRICAThe former ambassador of the African Union to the US, argues that the demise of USAID is a big relief to Africa and a cause for celebration. “They're using that open access, sounding humanitarian, to constantly destabilize governments”.

CHINAIn a dual push to enhance global communication and cultural ties, China has launched a pioneering Global Language Services Platform. At the same time, TV BRICS has introduced a television project to teach Russian to foreigners.

MEDIAIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghci emphasised the importance of the media in diplomacy, noting that they work together to realise national interests.  Araghchi spoke during

WAR & PEACEToday marks the 26th anniversary of a dark chapter in European history: the day NATO bombed Yugoslavia.

CULTURELola Emily Mary Young (2001-) is a British singer and songwriter from London.