Russia Hits Ukrainian Cargo Ship, Tanker in Black Sea and Ukrainian port, Interfax Says

Russian forces struck a Ukrainian cargo ship and ‌a ‌tanker located ‌in ⁠the Black Sea ⁠and in one of Ukraine's ⁠ports, ‌the Interfax ‌news agency ‌reported ‌on Saturday, citing the Russian ‌Defense Ministry.

Reuters could not ⁠independently ⁠verify the battlefield reports.

Trump Says He Is Banning Media Outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.

The move is almost certain to face legal challenges as free speech experts said it conflicts with the US Constitution's First Amendment protections for free speech and a free press, Reuters said.