Over the last week, Ukrainian forces have made significant advances on the Kharkiv front, forcing the Russians into a disorganised retreat. Where did this surprise counteroffensive come from? And what is its significance for the war overall?

Huge floods and heavy rains have wreaked havoc on Pakistan recently, causing destruction and ruin across the country. But whilst millions drown and starve, the ruling class continues to enrich themselves. Only revolution can end this misery.

The masses in Sri Lanka overthrew their hated president Gota Rajapaska in July, but left the capitalist state intact. The regime is now responding with a wave of repression. Experience is teaching that the only way forward is to overthrow capitalism.