King praises Ukraine’s ‘determination and strength’
Saturday marks two years since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion.
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Gaza desperately needs more aid but agencies can’t cope
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Scotland v England – where will the game be won?
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Western leaders visit Kyiv as Russia’s invasion enters third year
Quote Message: In order to preserve life and encirclement, I have withdrawn our units from Avdiivka.” from Ukraine’s armed forces chief In order to preserve life and encirclement, I have withdrawn our units from Avdiivka.” When he was appointed this month, Ukraine’s new head of the armed forces, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, said he would “rather…
Two years into Russia’s invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up
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Odysseus Moon lander ‘tipped over on touchdown’
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Watch: A look back at the Ukraine war two years on
The BBC’s Joe Inwood reflects on two years since Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Oprah and Nigella deepfaked in influencer ‘manifestation’ ads
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