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2026-04-252026-07-05

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    These included 17 people from the Philippines, four from the Netherlands (including the two medical staff), four from Ukraine, one from Russia and one from Poland.

    No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
  3. Joy Online

    She was similarly impressive in beating former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-2 in 58 minutes to set up a meeting with Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.

    Resolute Gauff avoids Rome exit – but must improve
  4. Joy Online

    These include 17 people from the Philippines, four from the Netherlands (including the two medical staff), four from Ukraine, one from Russia and one from Poland.

    Last passengers leave hantavirus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
  5. Joy Online

    Ukraine said four of its citizens would remain on board the MV Hondius as part of the crew to ensure the ship’s transfer to the Netherlands.

    US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    He referred to the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine, stating that global peace and stability depend on respect for international rules and collective action.

    EU announces €1bn Africa package at Ghana partnership milestone
  7. The Chronicle

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two.

    Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’
  8. Joy Online

    Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato.

    Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
  9. Joy Online

    Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, after both countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.

    Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
  10. Joy Online

    Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.

    Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
  11. Joy Online

    Both countries were suspended from Olympic competition after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with Belarus a close ally of Russia.

    World Athletics rejects IOC proposal to lift Belarus ban
World & Region

Russia recruits students into drone forces for Ukraine war

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. Russia recruits students into drone forces for Ukraine war

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Ukrainian woman sought by Interpol for Monaco parcel bomb attack

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Russia's largest drone and missile strike on Kyiv kills 18

    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

  2. European Union: from coal pact to 27-nation trading bloc

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Historical decisions shape societies more than inevitability

    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

Saturday 27 June

  1. Ghana-Ukraine defence deal sparks transparency concerns

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. Press freedom under unprecedented threat in 2025

    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

  2. Niger's ICC withdrawal isolates victims of atrocities

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ukraine strikes Crimea railway bridge, power infrastructure

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Niger officially withdraws from International Criminal Court

    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

Sunday 21 June

  1. Crimea suspends public fuel sales as Ukraine attacks oil facilities

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Fitch forecasts Ghana's 2026 growth at 5.0 percent

    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

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on Middle East deal hopes

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Mondelez defends staying in Russia after Ukraine invasion

    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

  2. Russian strikes kill 11, damage Kyiv historic cathedral

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 11, damage historic Kyiv cathedral

    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

  2. UK forces seize Russian shadow-fleet tanker in English Channel

    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

Saturday 13 June

  1. UK to ban Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by 2027

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. KGL's GH¢173m lottery payment reflects monopoly advantage, not merit

    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

  2. Ghanaian Edem Wosornu appointed UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner

    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

  3. KGL's payments reflect state monopoly privilege, not exceptional performance

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. FIFA Men's World Cup forecast to attract record $50bn in global wagers

    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

  2. US inflation reaches three-year high of 4.2% in May

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Eriksen in good spirits, expected to leave hospital soon

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Christian Eriksen doing well after collapse during Denmark match

    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

  2. Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Chornobyl nuclear facility

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly, regains consciousness

    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

  2. Canada enter World Cup 2026 as co-hosts with high expectations

    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

  3. Zelensky meets UK, French and German leaders in London

    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

  4. Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Chornobyl nuclear site

    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

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