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FactCheck: how much money has the UK spent on weapons for Ukraine and what is Zelenskyy asking for?
The UK has been providing Ukraine with military weapons since Russia launched its full-scale attack on the country. But how much money has the UK spent on weapons for Ukraine and what is Zelenskyy asking for?
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Zelenskyy calls for Putin to face justice in speech in Hague
The sound of gunfire is resounding over Kyiv tonight as troops try to shoot down Russian armoured drones attacking the city. Earlier in the day, Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unexpected appearance at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. The Ukrainian president said that his Russian counterpart “deserves to be sentenced” and called for a…
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At least three dead after Russian missile attack on Ukraine on New Year’s Eve (dubbed)
At least three people are now known to have been killed in the massive Russian missile attacks on Ukraine on New Year’s Eve.
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Russia launches massive wave of missiles at Ukraine (dubbed)
There were overnight strikes which began with “kamikaze” drones followed by guided missiles fired at energy infrastructure sites across the country.
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Ukraine: Power and water supplies hit in missile attacks
Power and water supplies have been hit across many of Ukraine’s major cities, after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones struck critical infrastructure this morning. Most of the missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defence and emergency crews have now managed to restore water to most of the capital Kyiv, although part of…
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‘Putin intends to make his point,’ says analyst Fiona Hill – as Russia accused of Nordstream gas leak
The White House have announced the US is readying another $1.1 billion support package for Ukraine – including hundreds of armoured vehicles and drones.
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Russia wants to swallow up Ukraine and destroy its government, says Tory MP
President Zelenskyy has held talks with Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon, and discussed a “new phase” of military aid – including the provision of heavy weapons – like protected mobility vehicles, drones and anti-tank weapons.
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The Turkish-made drone Ukraine is using to tackle Russia’s military
If the Russians are relying on overwhelming force, how does Ukraine counter that?
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Revealed: Dozens of deaths and stillbirths at maternity units cost hospital trust £103m in damages over decade
More than £100 million has been paid out in damages by one hospital trust over 10 years after its maternity units were accused of being responsible for dozens of deaths and stillbirths, Channel 4 News can reveal.
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Trump signs new sanctions against Iran
He backed away from a military strike on Iran at the last minute over its attack on a US drone, but now President Trump has imposed new economic sanctions. The increased pressure on Iran comes at the same time as the US asks for fresh negotiations. But Tehran doesn’t want to talk until sanctions lift, and it’s…
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Modern technology and voice of women empower Amazon tribe to combat illegal poaching
They have traditional dances, bows and arrows, the songs and the warpaint.
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The Amazon tribe battling to save the rainforest
Last month deforestation in the Amazon basin hit record levels. It results from the pro-farming policy being pursued by Brazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Police questioning two people after Gatwick drone disruption
Police are searching a house less than two miles from Gatwick Airport following the arrest of a man and a woman in connection with the illegal use of drones. The airport has said it’s running a full schedule of flights today after more than 100,000 passengers had their travel disrupted. The government has also hit…
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Assassination by drone? Venezuela’s President avoids plot to kill
Venezuela’s president was in the middle of his speech at a military commemoration in Caracas when two explosions were heard, causing soldiers to scatter. The government lost little time in describing the incident as an attack involving explosive drones. But firefighters said gas canisters had exploded in a nearby apartment. Meanwhile many of the culprits…
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The country’s worst prison
Cockroaches, rats, pools of urine and blocked toilets. The “squalor” at Liverpool Prison is bad enough, but Her Majesty’s Inspector of Prisons has branded it the worst in the country. There have been six suicides at Liverpool Prison since 2015. Violence among inmates and against prison officers is rife. In the six months leading up…