Morning news brief: Situation in Kherson ‘difficult,’ Biden to release 15mn barrels of oil, and more

The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has admitted that the situation in the southern…

Kherson facing ‘difficult’ situation, Russian commander admits amid claims of overnight shelling by Kyiv

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the…

The doctors risking it all to treat Iran’s protesters | CNN

CNN  —  Arash says he has grown adept at spotting undercover Iranian law enforcement officers. The…

Biden to release 15 million barrels from US oil reserves after OPEC+ output cut

President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the US…

Concerns mount over Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi after she competed without hijab | CNN

CNN  —  A female Iranian climber, who did not wear a hijab at an international competition…

US State Department confirms detention of US citizen in Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The US State Department confirmed that 72-year-old American citizen Saad Ibrahim Almadi has been…

Beer shortage looms over pubs in UK as delivery drivers threaten to strike over pay disputes

On Tuesday, at least 1,000 drivers from the US-based GXO Logistics in the United Kingdom threatened…

Twitter locks employee stock accounts in anticipation of deal

Days before the deadline to finalise its agreement with Elon Musk, Twitter Inc. has blocked equity…

Germany’s cybersecurity chief fired following reports of alleged Russian ties | CNN

Berlin CNN  —  German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sacked Arne Schönbohm, the head of the Federal…

Amazon workers in Albany reject unionisation, labour leader calls it ‘sham election’

Workers at an Amazon warehouse close to Albany decisively rejected a unionisation bid, dealing a setback…