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- ‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy 09/23/2023Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples.
- Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ 09/22/2023Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea.
- Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy 09/22/2023The attack came as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa.
- Russian TV teases launch of Tucker Carlson show 09/22/2023The ex-Fox News anchor appears in a trailer on state-run Rossiya 24 but exact details are not clear.
- Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky visits Canada for first time since Russia invasion 09/22/2023The Ukrainian president and first lady land in Ottawa, more than 18 months after Russia invaded.
- A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics 09/22/2023With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
- Zelensky's critical visit to Washington DC... in 100 seconds 09/22/2023The Ukrainian president visited the Capitol, the Pentagon and the White House looking for support.
- France crush Namibia 96-0 at Rugby World Cup 09/21/2023France secure their record win with a 96-0 World Cup victory over Namibia, but lose captain Antoine Dupont to injury.
- Poland no longer supplying weapons to Ukraine amid grain row 09/21/2023Mateusz Morawiecki's remarks come as tensions escalate over Ukraine's grain exports.
- Five to be charged in UK with spying for Russia 09/21/2023Three men and two women are to be charged with conspiracy to conduct espionage, UK prosecutors say.
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- “Cross out the sympathy for Russia”: why the West cannot recognize the genocide in Ukraine 09/13/2023The United Nations International Commission once again did not find evidence of genocide in Ukraine. This has sparked outrage in Kyiv. Experts have explained why it is important for Ukraine to have Western recognition of the genocide during the war. The United Nations International Commission tasked with investigating violations in Ukraine, as before, did not […]
- What sanctions have Ukraine and the world imposed against Russia, and have they been effective? 09/13/2023The sanctions imposed by the world against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine had consequences for its economy even in the first year of their implementation. However, they have not yet led to the collapse of the country’s economy. This is partially because at the beginning of the full-scale war, allies implemented restrictions […]
- General Staff operational report September 12, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine 09/12/2023The 566th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 12.09.2023. Russia’s attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine The Russian army continues to disregard the laws and customs of war, employing terror tactics and conducting shelling of both military and civilian objects. Unfortunately, […]
- Anti-corruption failure. How centralization of power affects the effectiveness of the fight against corruption 09/12/2023Corruption scandals in Ukraine are increasingly provoking public outrage. If it weren’t for the state of war, they would almost certainly lead to demonstrations and other forms of civic activism with political demands on the government. However, the inability to express protest in public and mass forms means that internal discontent will only continue to […]
- “If necessary, cut off my leg!” The story of a wounded French soldier who is ready to continue fighting for Ukraine 09/12/2023Nicolas Brandon is a French fighter of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. After a serious injury sustained in December 2022, for nine months, doctors have been unable to provide him with proper treatment due to bureaucratic hurdles. Such negligence could cost him his leg. However, despite this, Nicolas […]
- General Staff operational report September 11, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine 09/11/2023The 565th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 11.09.2023. Russian troops’ attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine The Russian army continues to ignore the laws and customs of war, using terrorist tactics and conducting attacks on both military and civilian targets. […]
- “Putin is doomed to hope for an escalation in the war,” — Professor Oreshkin 09/11/2023Russian political analyst in exile, Dmitry Oreshkin, in an interview with the host of the Studio West program, Antin Borkovsky, on the Espreso TV channel, discussed the strength of Putin’s regime and the prospects of a general uprising. The Kremlin is preparing for a scenario of a long war. The scenario is not simple, and […]
- Pirates of the 21st century. What is the Russian Black Sea Fleet and what can be expected from it? 09/11/2023“Stop machine! Stop engine! Keep calm and listen to me!” These words, spoken in terrifying English by armed Russian Marines in August, made headlines around the world. Russian military personnel stopped the ship Şükrü Okan flying the flag of Palau in the Black Sea, about 30 nautical miles from the Turkish coast. The vessel was […]
- General Staff operational report September 10, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine 09/10/2023The 564th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 10.09.2023. Russia’s attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine During the day, 25 military clashes occurred. Additionally, the Russian Federation launched another aerial strike using Iranian combat UAVs Shahed-136/131 on the Kyiv region. With […]
- The conscription of those with limited fitness for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. How will the mobilization of limited-fit soldiers affect the effectiveness of combat units? 09/10/2023The Ministry of Defense has canceled nine “controversial” articles that exempted individuals from military service. According to various estimates, there are tens of thousands of men with limited fitness for service in Ukraine. The Parliament is considering completely removing this category. In Ukraine, it has been decided to conscript individuals with limited fitness for service […]
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- Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 577 of the invasion 09/23/2023Canada pledges an extra C$650m in military aid during Zelenskiy visit; Ukrainian airstrike on Crimea hits Russia’s Black Sea navy headquarters See all our Ukraine coverageUkraine’s military said its forces had “successfully” struck the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea navy in the Crimean port of Sevastopol on Friday. Russia’s defence ministry said that one military […]
- Giorgio Napolitano, ex-communist who became president of Italy, dies aged 98 09/22/2023Party reformer was first former communist to become president and first person re-elected to postGiorgio Napolitano, the first former communist to rise to Italy’s presidency and the first person to be elected twice to the post, has died aged 98.A statement issued on Friday night by the presidential palace confirmed Italian news reports of the […]
- What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis 09/22/2023The US announces additional funding for Ukraine as Zelenskiy faces difficult reception in Washington; Children illegally taken from Ukraine arrive in BelarusEvery week we wrap up the must-reads from our coverage of the war in Ukraine, from news and features to analysis, visual guides and opinion. Continue reading...
- Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 576 of the invasion 09/22/2023Zelenskiy speaks to Canadian parliament after Justin Trudeau announces training for F-16 fighter pilotsUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered an impassioned speech at the Canadian parliament on Friday in which he thanked Canada’s military support to Ukraine, as well as hailed the historic and communal ties between the two countries. “You’re always on the bright side […]
- Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says ‘Moscow must lose once and for all’ as Trudeau commits fighter jet training – as it happened 09/22/2023This live blog is now closed. For our latest reporting on the Ukraine war, you can read our latest report:Zelenskiy urges Canada to stay with Ukraine as he speaks to parliamentWhat we know on day 576 of the invasionUkraine’s infrastructure minister confirmed on Friday the departure of the second cargo vessel with grain from Ukraine’s […]
- Zelenskiy urges Canada to stay with Ukraine as he speaks to parliament 09/22/2023Ukrainian president thanks Canada for financial support and says ‘stay with us to our victory’Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Canada to stay with Ukraine to victory when he went to the Canadian parliament seeking to bolster support from western allies for Ukraine’s war against the Russian invasion.“Moscow must lose once and for all. And it will lose,” […]
- Migrants dying at sea ‘not just numbers’, says pope in Marseille – video 09/22/2023Pope Francis arrived in Marseille on Friday promising a message of tolerance on migration, amid a bitter row over Europe’s approach to asylum seekers. The two-day visit, focused on Mediterranean crossings, comes at a time of heated debate in Europe over how to share responsibility for people arriving on boats from north Africa. ‘We should […]
- Dividing lines: where do Sunak and Starmer stand on key UK issues? 09/22/2023Party leaders start to reveal clearer positions on policy areas ranging from net zero to transgender rightsUK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have faced off against each other for the past 11 months as leaders of their parties, but the time has been marked by frustration within their own ranks that […]
- Scandal grows over children’s spinal surgery in Ireland 09/22/2023After focus on work of one Dublin surgeon, expert report sparks wider review of paediatric orthopaedicsPaediatricians and health executives in Dublin were aware that a leading children’s hospital in the city was using “unauthorised, uncertified” medical implants in surgery, a top health official has said.Ireland is facing a growing scandal over paediatric spinal surgery. An […]
- Pope Francis decries ‘fanaticism of indifference’ over migration 09/22/2023Pontiff says rescuing those making Mediterranean crossings is a ‘duty of humanity’ on first visit by a pope to Marseille in 500 years Pope Francis has decried what he called the “fanaticism of indifference” as people risked their lives on dangerous journeys by boat from north Africa to Europe, amid growing political debate over migration.Opening […]
