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Joy Online
Russia says Ukraine has launched an “unprecedented attack” on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosted the final day of an economic forum. …
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls ‘unprecedented’Joy Online
… Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was “wrong to simply wait” for the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, to become the focus of US attention once more. …
Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warJoy Online
… In an open letter to the Russian president, the Ukrainian leader said it would be “wrong to simply wait” until the war in Europe becomes the focus of the US’s attention once more, adding peace could only come “through direct engagement between” Ukraine and Russia. …
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinJoy Online
… North Korea had improved itsstanding on the world stage after withstanding the pandemic and entering the war in Ukraine on the side of Russia. …
Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North KoreaJoy Online
… In an open letter to the Russian president, the Ukrainian leader said it would be “wrong to simply wait” until the war in Europe once more becomes the focus of the US’s attention, adding that peace could only come “through direct engagement between” Ukraine and Russia. …
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinJoy Online
Russian-backed authorities in the occupied region of Crimea in Ukraine say at least four people have been killed in the latest wave of Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula. …
Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied CrimeaJoy Online
Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured after a drone hit a passenger bus travelling through a Russia-controlled part of Ukraine, an official said. …
Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of UkraineJoy Online
Ukraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts of Russia’s St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country. …
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opensJoy Online
… His government evacuated hundreds and thousands of Ghanaians, and we did not have any funfair,” he said. “Under President Akufo-Addo, we evacuated people from Ukraine during COVID-19. …
Minority slams “funfair and PR” evacuation, urges focus on stranded Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
A Russian missile and drone attack has killed at least 18 people across Ukraine, including two children, marking one of Moscow’s largest assaults in recent months. …
Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 18 peopleRussia has launched a large-scale campaign to recruit young people from universities, technical colleges, and vocational schools into its drone forces as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth year. A 23-year-old student is among the first known Russian students killed after signing up for the programme, despite having received only three months of training.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia has launched a large-scale campaign to recruit young people from universities, technical colleges, and vocational schools into its drone forces as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth year. A 23-year-old student is among the first known Russian students killed after signing up for the programme, despite having received only three months of training.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, has been identified by Interpol as the main suspect in a parcel bombing in Monaco that wounded a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and two others. She is wanted for attempted murder, placing an explosive device on a public road, and criminal conspiracy; German special forces have searched her apartment.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian forces launched what Kyiv's mayor described as the "most massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital, deploying the largest number of weapons and hitting a wide area, killing at least 18 people and injuring around 90. Moscow said it hit military plants in retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine accused Russia of deliberately targeting residential areas and civilians.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union, which grew from a 1951 coal-and-steel community of six countries, now comprises 27 Member States and roughly 450 million people, forming the world's largest trading bloc. The EU operates a single market, customs union, and common currency (the Euro, used by 21 members), and maintains diplomatic delegations globally including in Ghana.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
History is driven by decisions made in moments of uncertainty rather than by inevitability; how societies respond to difficult choices determines lasting consequences, from expanding freedom and strengthening institutions to prolonging conflict and eroding trust.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Ukraine are preparing a defence cooperation agreement covering drones, electronic warfare equipment, training, and maintenance services, following talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The planned scope—including potential long-term presence of Ukrainian specialists in Ghana's defence infrastructure—has raised questions about the agreement's scale and public disclosure.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
According to Joy Online, the number of journalists killed, detained, or forced into exile in 2025 reached one of the highest levels ever recorded. The article argues that without a free press, atrocities go unrecorded and democratic accountability is undermined.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Niger's military government has formally requested to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, becoming only the third country after Burundi and the Philippines to complete the process, amid concerns that such withdrawals during periods of authoritarian consolidation and human rights allegations leave victims without recourse to international justice.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine said its forces struck a railway bridge, power plant, and other infrastructure in Crimea as part of a campaign to isolate the Russian-held peninsula, disrupting supply lines and the electrical grid; Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhalo Fedorov said the forces are "isolating Crimea with drones" and predicted it could "become an island."
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Niger has submitted its formal withdrawal request from the ICC, nine months after announcing its intent to leave in September 2025 alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, calling the court an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression." The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, with Niger remaining bound to the court's obligations until then.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian-backed authorities in occupied Crimea have suspended public fuel sales, restricting distribution to government agencies only, after Ukraine's continued attacks on the peninsula's supply routes and oil infrastructure. The conflict has caused shortages and logistical difficulties, with both sides reporting casualties from recent strikes.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings predicts Ghana will achieve 5.0% GDP growth in 2026, down from 5.9% in 2025, citing risks from the Middle East conflict including higher energy import costs, supply shortages, and inflationary pressures that could test the region's economic resilience.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 5.1% to $78.96 a barrel and U.S. WTI fell 5.8% to $76.05 on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels since March, as details emerged of an interim deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including an agreement allowing Iran to sell oil.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Cadbury owner Mondelez has defended its decision to continue operating in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with CEO Dirk Van de Put saying withdrawal would risk jobs and Kremlin takeover of local operations, though he acknowledged the company is "not pleased" its Russian taxes fund the war. Since the invasion, Russia has generated between $1bn and $1.4bn annually in sales for Mondelez, and the company has faced calls from UK MPs to exit the market.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine have killed at least 11 people and damaged the 11th Century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Four were killed in Kyiv, five rescue workers died in Kharkiv, and the strikes left over 140,000 without electricity and at least 23 wounded in the capital.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 11 people, including four in Kyiv and five rescue workers in Kharkiv, and damaged the 11th-century Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyiv. President Zelensky said Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones in the overnight attack, which also left more than 140,000 people in Kyiv without electricity and wounded at least 23 in the capital.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
British forces have seized the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroon flag and attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and hampers funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027 as part of its sanctions package following the war with Ukraine. The temporary licence will be reviewed every two weeks and could be revoked sooner than the end date.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Daily Guide argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority is being overstated as corporate achievement, when it actually reflects state-granted monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels that yields supernormal profits without competing against other licensed operators.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu has been appointed Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), one of the most senior global positions dedicated to protecting refugees and people displaced by conflict and crises. Her appointment by António Guterres marks a major milestone in her more than two-decade career within the UN system, following prior senior roles at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority and its higher contributions versus other operators result from state-backed monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels, rather than corporate ingenuity or outcompetition.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup is projected to be the biggest betting event in history, with over $50bn in wagers placed globally—a significant increase from the $35bn wagered during the 2022 Qatar tournament. The surge is driven by expansion from 32 to 48 teams, favourable time zones in the US, Canada and Mexico, and the growing US sports betting market where 65% of the population can now gamble on sports.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the fastest pace in three years, driven primarily by rising energy costs amid the US and Israel's war in Iran. The increase from 3.8% the previous month marks the third consecutive monthly rise in the Consumer Price Index.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but walked off by himself. The 34-year-old midfielder is in good spirits and expected to be discharged from the hospital soon, according to Denmark's team physician.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Denmark match against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday but is now at home with his family and says he is "doing well." The 34-year-old midfielder, who was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, says his ICD "did exactly what it was designed to do" and his recovery has begun.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear plant; Kyiv officials said a fire was extinguished with no injuries and stable radiation levels, though Zelensky called it a deliberate and vile attack. The strike occurred as UK Prime Minister Starmer prepared to host Zelensky, Macron, and German Chancellor Merz in London for talks on European support for Ukraine.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense after 65 minutes but regained consciousness quickly. Denmark's national team doctor said the pacemaker Eriksen had fitted after a 2021 cardiac arrest "responded as it should," and he walked off the pitch; he is undergoing hospital examinations to determine the cause.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As a co-host, Canada enter the World Cup with high expectations despite never winning a previous tournament match. Under coach Jesse Marsch, appointed in May 2024, Canada has lost just one of 15 matches since March 2025, including victories over Colombia, Ecuador, Ukraine and twice over the USA, with the team employing a 4-4-2 formation focused on pressing and pace in wide positions.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK for talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street, focusing on defence, air defence cooperation, and diplomatic prospects for ending the war. The UK and France lead a "coalition of the willing" to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any future peace process.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, partially destroying a building; Kyiv said a fire was extinguished, there were no injuries, and radiation levels remained stable. Zelensky called it a deliberate and "vile" Russian strike on critical nuclear infrastructure.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →