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Ukraine's long-awaited offensive in its defensive war against Russia has begun. Kyiv has confirmed military operations and the recapture of several localities in the Donetsk region while Moscow has reported the destruction of several tanks supplied by the West. Commentators assess the situation as it unfolds.

After a woman from Northern Ireland made accusations against Rammstein lead singer Till Lindemann at the end of May, several other young women have come forward making similar claims which point to the systematic recruitment of female fans for backstage and their sexual assault while on drugs. Calls are now being heard in Switzerland to cancel the Rammstein concerts scheduled for later this week.

Following new allegations that he lied to the British House of Commons in the Partygate affair, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as a member of parliament on Friday. Commentators are divided over whether this means he will leave the UK's political stage for good.