Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the situation in the Kursk region, where Ukraine has launched an incursion, 12 August, 2024. Photo: AFP / Pool
The latest on moves from the US to split from its alliance with Europe when it comes to defending Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Elon Musk continues to push for access to Americans' data at the Inland Revenue Service and the world tries to grapple with the moving feast that is the President's tariffs - although moves to further tax metals from other countries look set in place.
