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Ukrainian journalist and author Illia Ponomarenko describes the desperate chaos of Kyiv in the first hours of the full-scale Russian invasion but insists just after “the darkest hours” there was “a beam of hope” for Ukrainians who had decided to fight. Ponomarenko tells DW’s Tim Sebastian that Ukraine has become an incredibly vibrant place despite the war because “there might be no tomorrow.” The author even finds hope in Bucha, scene of gruesome killings and alleged Russian war crimes, where he now lives. Ponomarenko said Bucha is inspiring since its liberation after Russia’s attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital was defeated at the start of the war. The only way to secure peace, Ponomarenko says, is to either ensure Russia cannot conduct offensive operations or that Ukraine's capacity to defend itself is "way too strong" for opponents to attack.

The Israeli army says it has carried out a drone strike to kill another senior Hezbollah commander, this time in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed that it had "eliminated" Mohammed Naameh Nasser, saying he had been "the commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization's Aziz Unit which is responsible for firing from southwestern Lebanon at Israeli territory." Hezbollah responded by firing scores of rockets at targets in northern Israel later in the day. Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging fire over the border for months. The Iran-backed militia and political movement says it is acting in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Despite a raft sanctions, Russia has continued shipping and selling its crude oil to the world. The Danish straits are a popular transit point for Russian oil, which helps fund Moscows war efforts in Ukraine. Stopping the flow of money depends on stopping these ships, and now the Danish government is facing pressure to take more decisive action.

Officials in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh say over 100 people were killed and more were injured after a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering. Dozens of people were crushed to death after a stampede in the Hathras district. Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu god Shiva when they were reportedly blinded by a huge dust storm on leaving the event venue.

Kyiv's battlefield position has been largely static for months now. In the coming weeks Ukraine's NATO partners are due to begin delivering the F-16 fighter jets that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been requesting since Russia's invasion. 00:00 Ukraine pilots training on F-16 jets in France 03:12 Interview with Severin Pleyer from the Helmut Schmidt University of the German Armed Forces in Hamburg. 07:14 Interview with Christopher Morris, a member of the Peace, Conflict and Security Research Group at the University of Portsmouth in England

The UK is the fifth richest country in the world, yet a staggering 30 percent of children are living in poverty, according to official figures. Britons are set to go to the polls on Thursday, with the opposition Labour predicted to win a landslide victory after 14 years of Conservative rule. But many are sceptical that Labour will be able to tackle the UK's systematic inequality crisis.

Over 200 centrist and left-wing candidates have pulled out of France's parliamentary runoff election. The tactic is aimed at giving voters just two choices in their contests. French President Emmanuel Macron hopes the pullout will block the far right from winning power after his centrists came third in the first round, behind a coalition of left-wing parties and the far-right National Rally.

Israel's military has given an evacuation order affecting about 250,000 Palestinians and a third of the total area of Gaza. The affected region includes much of the city of Khan Younis. Many anticipate a large-scale Israeli ground assault there against Hamas, which is considered a terror organization by several countries. A UN spokesperson said the evacuation will only increase the suffering of civilians.

Greece has become the first country in the European Union to introduce a six-day working week for some businesses. The measure applies to firms that provide 24/7 services, or those experiencing an extraordinary workload. Greece's pro-business government calls the regulation "worker-friendly." But it's sparked outrage among trade unions. And many people on the street don't like it either. 00:00 Greece introduces six-day working week for some 01:10 Anthee Carassava, Journalist

The UN's political chief has said the Taliban cannot be a part of the international community until they do more for women and girls in Afghanistan. Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo delivered that message following a UN-led meeting on Afghanistan held in the Qatari capital Doha. Taliban leaders were invited to attend for the first time since their return to power in 2021. The government they formed has cracked down on women's freedoms, leading to a situation that human rights groups have described as "gender apartheid." 00:00 Life for women under Taliban 02:44 Pashtana Durrani, LEARN Afghan 08:24 Mariam Safi, Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies 13:52 Nazenin Wali, DW Dari & Pashto Service

Protests have returned to cities across Kenya, with demonstrators demanding that President William Ruto step down. Police tried to deter the crowds with tear gas and water cannon, and by closing key highways. The mostly young protesters continue to agitate against Ruto, despite his decision to withdraw an unpopular finance bill that triggered protests and deadly violence last week. 00:00 Protests erupt in Kenya for second week 02:31 Dr. Jane Munga, Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 08:23 Edith Kimani, DW Correspondent

Kenya's President William Ruto has rejected a controversial new finance bill that recently sparked violent demonstrations. He refused to send the amended draft law back to parliament, effectively withdrawing it. Thousands of protesters breached the security barrier outside the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday. They were showing their anger at proposed tax hikes at a time when living costs were on the rise. At least 23 people were killed in clashes between police and protesters. DW correspondent Felix Maringa reports on developments in Kenya.

Colombia's guerrilla war is one of the world's longest running conflicts. Now, the latest round of talks at ending decades of left wing insurgency in the South American country have begun. It's part of efforts by former guerilla fighter and now Colombian President Gustavo Petro to try and end violence in rural areas. 00:00 Background 01:06 Santiago López, Colombia-based journalist

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hailed the start of talks on his country accession to the European Union. He says Europe cannot be complete without Ukraine as a member. Kyiv will not be able to join the bloc until after the war with Russia is over - and the talks are expected to last for many years. For more on this, we talk to Sir Michael Leigh. He is a former chief negotiator for EU enlargement at the European Commission. Now he’s Academic Director at the Johns Hopkins University’s School of advanced international studies.

Germany is making a further 19 million euros available for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has been holding talks in the region. In the occupied West Bank, she called for the Palestinian Authority to play a role in post-war Gaza. In Jerusalem, Baerbock criticised the Israeli government over settler violence. She says these actions damage Israel's interests in the long-term. For more on this, we talk to Randa Slim. She is a foreign-policy specialist from the US-based Middle East Institute and joins us from Washington. And we talk to journalist Stella Männer who joins us from Beirut.

In occupied East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities have carried out a new wave of demolitions, following Hamas' October 7th terror attacks. During previous Gaza wars, officials avoided scaling up such demolitions, to avoid increasing tensions. But not this time, as DW’s Aya Ibrahim reports. Chapters 00:00 Israel expands demolition of Palestinian homes 01:40 Aviv Tatarsky, Ir Amim 02:56 Arieh King, Jerusalem deputy mayor and settler leader 03:41 Fakhri Abu Diab, Palestinian anti-demolition activist

Breaking news from Kenya, where thousands of protesters have stormed parliament. Several people have been shot dead after police opened fire. TV footage showed the governor's office and city hall were also burning. The riot began as parliament deliberated a controversial tax bill that the protesters said would increase the cost of living. The lawmakers were evacuated when the building was breached. For more on the situation in Kenya, we talk to DW Kenya correspondent Edith Kimani who joins us in the studio.

Germany is making a further 19 million euros available for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has been holding talks in the region. In the occupied West Bank, she called for the Palestinian Authority to play a role in post-war Gaza. In Jerusalem, Baerbock criticised the Israeli government over settler violence. She says these actions damage Israel's interests in the long-term. For more on this, we talk to Randa Slim. She is a foreign-policy specialist from the US-based Middle East Institute and joins us from Washington. And we talk to journalist Stella Männer who joins us from Beirut.

The President of the Philippines is hitting back at Beijing, after a clash with the Chinese coast guard that left several Filipino sailors injured. The incident took place near the Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country would not be intimidated and would not yield to any foreign power. 00:00 Intro and report 02:48 DW's James Chater reports from Taipei, Taiwan

Police in the German city of Hamburg have shot a man who threatened officers in a pedestrian zone, where football fans were gathering ahead of a Euro-24 match. Officers fired several times at the man, who was carrying a hammer and a petrol bomb. Police say the suspect is now receiving medical treatment.

The two-day Summit on Peace in Ukraine has drawn to a close in Switzerland. The vast majority of the more than 90 countries and other groups taking part supported a final communiqué reaffirming a commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity and the return of abducted children and political prisoners. But more than a dozen countries chose NOT to endorse the declaration.

Unhoused people, including refugees, are being sent out of Paris to the provinces. Aid organizations are calling it "social cleansing".

Business is booming for Europe’s biggest defense firms as countries race to rearm. There’s just one problem: The industry is incredibly inefficient, with too many players and too many weapons systems. That leads to higher costs and threatens basic interoperability on the battlefield. Can Europe come together on defense? Or will nations continue to put their own industries first?

Teaser: US President Joe Biden has used his address for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday to press for a cease-fire in Gaza. Biden said a pause in fighting was the best way to save civilians from the horror of the conflict. In Gaza itself, another nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike. The attack came after Israel's military said it would implement a daily 'tactical pause' along a road in southern Gaza to allow aid deliveries through the key Kerem Shalom border crossing. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have criticized the move. 00:00 Intro and report 02:53 DW's Rebecca Ritters reports from Jerusalem 07:05 DW speaks with Shaina Low of the Norwegian Refugee Council

Kieran Maguire, an expert in football finances from the University of Liverpool and co-host of the Price of Football Podcast, tells of the economic upside from the European Championship. What does UEFA stand to win? If host Germany does well, will it mean a red card for slower growth? And … who does Kieran think will win the bloody thing!