Russia intensifies onslaught on Ukraine’s cities - BBC News

Russia intensifies onslaught on Ukraine’s cities – BBC News

Russian forces in Ukraine have intensified their attacks on key cities, including the capital, Kyiv, the second city Kharkiv and the southern cities of Mariupol and Kherson. Missile attacks on city centres have killed hundreds of civilians and forced hundreds…

“We are not afraid of Russia” says Ukraine’s President on Day of Unity - BBC News

“We are not afraid of Russia” says Ukraine’s President on Day of Unity – BBC News

Ukraine’s government has been holding what it calls a “Day of Unity” in response to fears of a Russian invasion. The US and Nato have disputed Russia’s claims that it’s been withdrawing some of its forces. Western intelligence estimates, suggest…

8,500 US troops “on high alert” as Ukraine invasion fears grow - BBC News

8,500 US troops “on high alert” as Ukraine invasion fears grow – BBC News

The Pentagon has said around 8,500 combat-ready US troops are on high alert to deploy at short notice amid rising tension over Ukraine. However it made clear there are no plans to send forces to the country itself. Russia has…

Russia says  “no plans” to invade Ukraine as more troops sent to border- BBC News

Russia says “no plans” to invade Ukraine as more troops sent to border- BBC News

“We have no plans to invade” – that was the message from Russia’s foreign minister after talks with the US about Russian intentions in Ukraine. His American counterpart said their discussions in Geneva had been “frank and substantive” – but…

“Russia will pay heavy price” if it invades Ukraine, warns President Biden - BBC News

“Russia will pay heavy price” if it invades Ukraine, warns President Biden – BBC News

The US President Joe Biden has warned that Russia will pay a heavy price if it invades Ukraine. The President made the statement after earlier suggesting that the NATO alliance might respond less robustly to what he called “a minor…

Russian invasion of Ukraine “may be imminent” warns White House  - BBC News

Russian invasion of Ukraine “may be imminent” warns White House – BBC News

The US government believes Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine at any moment. The White House press secretary warned of an “extremely dangerous situation” on the country’s border, where Russia has massed more than 100,000 troops. Talks between the…

Abandoned refugees living on Libya's streets in appalling conditions - BBC News

Abandoned refugees living on Libya’s streets in appalling conditions – BBC News

Libya is the main hub for migrants and refugees hoping to cross from Africa to Europe via the Mediterranean. Thousands of migrants were detained in early October 2021 in a crackdown by the Libyan authorities. But detention centres are dangerously…

Dramatic migrant rescue as UN warns of rising deaths in Mediterranean and North Atlantic - BBC News

Dramatic migrant rescue as UN warns of rising deaths in Mediterranean and North Atlantic – BBC News

The United Nations Refugee Agency is warning of a big rise in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Europe by sea. Warmer weather and falling Covid rates are encouraging more to attempt the journey. The majority are…

Italy warns of new migrant surge with “tens of thousands” planning to cross from Libya - BBC News

Italy warns of new migrant surge with “tens of thousands” planning to cross from Libya – BBC News

Italy is warning it needs more help to deal with a big increase in the number of migrants arriving there via boat from Libya. There are reports that tens of thousands of people are waiting to cross the Mediterranean. The…

Hundreds of British troops deployed to counter Islamist extremism in Mali  - BBC News

Hundreds of British troops deployed to counter Islamist extremism in Mali – BBC News

300 British troops have been deployed to Mali in west Africa. They have joined the United Nations peacekeeping mission to the country. It’s one of the most dangerous operations undertaken by the UN. More than 200 peacekeepers have lost their…