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Volunteers from Ukraine’s Spartan assault brigade are training hard

As rumours of a counter-offensive grow, recruits to Ukraine's National Guard are training near Kharkiv, practising the skills they'll need to win, but also to protect themselves in the line of fire.

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Watch: Locals evacuated from the frontline city of Kostyantynivka

Under constant attacks in Ukraine's frontline city of Kostyantynivka, 64-year-old Tetiana Chyzh and her husband no longer have a choice - they are leaving.

Health news

Inside the flying hospital evacuating wounded soldiers from Ukraine

Since the start of the war, the converted passenger jet has carried out 52 missions to move injured soldiers and critically ill patients from Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine Railways: heroic operations since the Russian invasion

Ukraine Railway's heroic operations since the Russian invasion the company admits it was unprepared for

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Italy

Italy to evacuate more than 1,000 people on Ischia after landslide

A severe weather warning has been put in place with more heavy rains expected

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kherson evacuates hospitals amid relentless shelling

Russia withdrew from the strategic city two weeks ago, sparking jubilant celebrations across Ukraine.

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Ukraine’s residents board trains to escape ‘life-threatening’ winter

Evacuations begin in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, as WHO warns against “life-threatening" winter in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Six new developments to know about in Russia's war against Ukraine

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Fire station flooded by Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday, flooding city streets and breaking trees along the coast.

Japan

Japan battered by typhoon as millions take shelter

A powerful tropical storm hit the southwest coast of Japan on Sunday, with authorities urging millions of people to seek shelter.

France

New wildfires rage in southwestern France amid record temperatures

The town of Saumos has been evacuated while around 1,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.

Spain

Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires

Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic.

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Flames encroach on homes as fires force evacuations in Serra da Estrela

Fires in Serra da Estrela flared up on Monday, 15 August, in the area of Vale da Amoreira (Amoreira Valley), in the municipality of Manteigas (Guarda). A village and the campsite of Valhelhas, in the municipality of Guarda, had to be evacuated.

France

Thousands evacuated in southern France due to new wildfires

One blaze was reportedly started by a metal piece of tractor machinery.

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Afghan evacuees stuck in US base face uncertain fate

The fate of some Afghans who were evacuated from their country to a United States base in the Balkans remains up in the air.

Ukraine

Azov photographer publishes his work just before being taken prisoner

Photographs taken by Mariupol defender besieged for months in the steel plant.

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Massive tornado sweeps over Andover, Kansas

A large destructive tornado swept through an area near the city of Wichita in Kansas, causing damage to as many as 100 buildings, according to media reports.

USA

More evacuations expected near dangerous wildfires in US Southwest

Thousands of firefighters battled destructive wildfires in the Southwest United States as more residents prepared to evacuate Friday into the weekend in northern New Mexico.

Ukraine

Ukraine blames Russian shelling for sabotaging Mariupol evacuations

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says 120,000 civilians are trapped in Mariupol. On Thursday Ukraine said none could be evacuated due to Russian shelling.

Nigeria

Nigerians fleeing Ukraine war 'freed from Polish detention camps'

The Nigerian government says at least six Nigerian nationals are still waiting for asylum applications to be processed.

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