Dominic West

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Western actions in Ukraine, repeating Moscow's position that the West is fueling the conflict through its support for Kyiv. The remarks come as the war continues to dominate international diplomacy, with Western governments maintaining arms supplies and sanctions against Russia while Moscow blames NATO expansion for the crisis.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng issued a statement addressing both Palestine and Ukraine, calling for the West Bank and post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza to be governed according to the principle of 'Palestinians governing Palestine'. The remarks position China as an active voice on Middle East governance questions and come amid ongoing international debate over Gaza's future administration and the war in Ukraine.

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill produced dominant batting performances as India overwhelmed the West Indies' bowling attack in the opening one-day international. The Jamaica Gleaner's report of the demolition has drawn attention from cricket fans, with praise for the Indian batting pair and concern over the West Indies' bowlers as the series gets underway.

India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first One-Day International of their series, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. The comprehensive win means India took an early lead in the series, dominating the hosts with bat and ball. Cricket fans in India and the Caribbean are reacting to the lopsided result and what it means for the rest of the tour.

Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Modester Mupachikwa has become only the fourth woman in one-day international history to take five catches in the same match. The feat came as Zimbabwe's bowlers, including Mavunga, dismantled the West Indies batting line-up, with Fletcher dismissed for 15. West Indies slumped to 113 for 9 in the 29.5th over of the women's ODI.

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October, according to a Reuters headline circulating widely. Vucic has been a dominant figure in Serbian politics, known for pursuing closer ties with China, a major investor, and Russia, Serbia's main natural gas supplier, while balancing relations with the West. Details about the reasons for the resignation and who will succeed him remain limited.

Writer George Kay and director Ben Taylor are offering an early look at 'War', a new high-stakes legal drama for HBO starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller. In interviews ahead of the show's release, the pair discuss the series' courtroom conflicts and the thinking behind bringing the legal thriller to the screen, giving audiences a first sense of its tone and cast.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made a campaign stop in Midland, where he discussed affordability, education, and energy policy with local audiences. The stop in the Permian Basin, a key energy-producing region, paired his cost-of-living messaging with reassurances on education and support for the oil and gas industry that dominates the local economy.

The Chicago White Sox opened their playoff series with a comfortable Game 1 victory over the reigning AL West division champions. MLB.com described the performance as making it look easy, with Chicago controlling the game from start to finish. Baseball fans are following closely as the White Sox look to build momentum heading into Game 2.