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Russian forces launch full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Putin approves ‘special military operation’ as Russia launches invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden: The world will hold Russia accountable for Ukraine incursion

Mr Biden said he would use a G7 meeting on Thursday morning to draw up ‘further consequences’ for Russia’s actions.

The Independent UK

Ukraine under full-scale attack from land, sea and air

At least 137 soldiers and civilians have died in the first day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since World War II.

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Ukraine: Putin declares war and warns foreign powers of unprecedented ‘consequences’ if they interfere

Joe Biden says US and allies will respond in ‘decisive way’

The Independent UK

Putin launches attacks across Ukraine

Putin confirmed that Russia is now invading Ukraine.

Axios

Russian President Vladimir Putin launches invasion of Ukraine, NATO agrees to increase troops in eastern flank

As explosions, artillery fire and air raid sirens are heard in the Ukraine capital Kyiv, NATO has agreed to beef up its land, sea and air forces on its eastern flank near Ukraine and Russia.

ABC News

U.N. Security Council members look to act on Ukraine, but doomed to fail

United Nations Security Council members are preparing to put forward a draft resolution on Ukraine that will call out Russia over its actions toward its neighbor, said a Security Council diplomat, but the move is doomed to fail.

Reuters

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‘Tidal waves of suffering’: Russian invasion would displace up to 5 million Ukrainians, US envoy tells UN

US ambassador speaks to UN as Ukraine’s president makes emergency address to nation

The Independent UK

Countries speak out at the UN: 'Ukraine, you're not alone'

Dozens of countries have taken the floor at the United Nations to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and make eleventh hour pleas for diplomacy as fears of a new war in Europe grow

The Independent UK

Plan to scrutinise pension fund’s investment in 9 firms delayed

The issue will be brought back to another meeting of the committee

Liverpool Echo

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera

Russia not just Europe's problem

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts as independent entities. This is a severe breach of international law. It is also a heavy blow for our diplomatic efforts to settle the conflict. For many years, France and Germany have tried to…

Bangkok Post

Ukraine's President warns of 'new iron curtain' as Russia takes Chernobyl site — As it happened

Ukraine's President warns Europe that Russia will not stop with an invasion of his country.

ABC News

Ukraine-Russia crisis: State of emergency as world warned of ‘moment of peril’

Ukraine is declaring a state of emergency and telling its citizens in Russia to flee, as the UN warns the world is "facing a moment of peril".

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The Conversation

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine attacks its distinct history and reveals his imperial instincts

Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. This was painted more starkly than ever as he announced that Russian troops were undertaking a “special military operation” in its western neighbour. But to the rest of the world, what Russia is undertaking is simply an…

Reuters

Ukraine appeals for U.N. help, Russia says can't ignore 'genocide'

Ukraine appealed to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to stop Russia's "aggressive plans," while Russia said it could not ignore "the blatant genocide" of Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine and disparaged U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Radio France Internationale

Four légionnaires arrested in Central African Republic over alleged presidential assassination plot

The Central African Republic has opened an investigation after four soldiers from the French Foreign Legion operating under a UN mandate were arrested in Bangui on Monday, accused of planning to "assassinate" the head of state.

The Conversation

Somalia's elections are finally under way: five things you should know

Following a series of setbacks going back more than a year, Somalia is nearly wrapping up parliamentary elections (Lower House) leading to presidential elections. The Horn of Africa country uses a complex indirect model, whereby state legislatures and clan delegates pick lawmakers for the national parliament, who will in turn…

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The Independent UK

Gambia urges UN court to continue Rohingya genocide case

Lawyers for Gambia are urging the United Nations’ top court to throw out Myanmar’s preliminary objections that seek to end a case accusing the Southeast Asian nation of genocide against the country's Rohingya minority

The Conversation

How to capture satellite images in your backyard – and contribute to a snapshot of the climate crisis

Documentaries about the climate crisis are often illustrated with spectacular satellite images of forest fires, hurricanes and flooded landscapes. People around the world weather these conditions with little control over how their experiences are recorded and represented. Our project, open-weather, offers the tools and knowledge to change that.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine president vows to defend country as Russia says separatists ‘ask for military help’

Volodymyr Zelenskiy appeals to Russian people to help prevent war after request from separatist leaders sets stage for Putin to order troops over border

Al Jazeera

Inside Ain Zara, where Europe’s unwanted are disappeared

Asylum seekers in Libya speak of inhuman detention conditions after raids outside the UNHCR compound in Tripoli.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis: World faces ‘moment of peril’ says UN as Russian troops ‘ready to go’ for full invasion

UN warns Ukraine crisis could be of a ‘scale and severity ... unseen for many years’

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: Wildfires Getting Worse Globally, Governments Unprepared

A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a UN report being released Wednesday. The western US, northern…

The Independent UK

Has Ukraine joined Nato? Why Putin is against the country’s membership

Russian leader is vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to the military alliance

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