Ukraine wants US to stay involved, Zelenskyy says after meeting with Western allies
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs the US to remain involved in efforts to end the war, after a meeting in London with Western allies.
He stressed the importance of uniting the West against Putin's attempts to divide it, warning that his country is facing a difficult winter.
Meanwhile, Britain underlined the need to strengthen military support for Ukraine, particularly with long-range missiles.
Turkey likely to be excluded from Gaza stabilization force after Israel's opposition
Turkey is expected to be excluded from the 5,000-strong stabilization force to be deployed in Gaza, as Israel opposes its involvement.
Washington has made it clear that participants must be acceptable to Israel, while tensions between the two countries remain high due to Ankara's stances towards Hamas.
The force is expected to be led by Egypt and will be tasked with disarming Hamas and securing a Palestinian transitional government.
Spain completes its "most ambitious space project" with the launch of the SpainSat NG II satellite
Spain has completed its most ambitious space project with the launch of the SpainSat NG II satellite from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
This advanced secure communications satellite, built by Airbus, marks the culmination of the SPAINSAT NG program, placing Spain among the world leaders in space technology.
Together with its twin, SpainSat NG I, it will provide communications coverage for two-thirds of the globe and advanced protection against intrusions and cyberattacks.
Croatia reinstates military service as fears grow of war spillover from Ukraine
Croatia has reinstated compulsory military service for the first time since 2008, amid fears that the war in Ukraine could spread to Europe.
The young men will complete two months of basic military training and will be paid for this period.
The decision is seen as part of European countries' preparations to face a new climate of uncertainty.
