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Ukraine says trucker queues are building up at Poland border

Kyiv said on Thursday queues were growing at its border with Poland, where Polish truckers blocked crossings for a fourth day over what they see as unfair competition from Ukrainian firms.

Travel News

Where are Russian private jet owners flying under travel sanctions?

Russian private jet owners are switching the French Riviera and the Seychelles for Dubai and Turkey.

Ukraine

Black Sea battle: drones and long-range missiles target Russia's fleet

Russia claims to have foiled Ukrainian drone attacks on Tuesday, but pictures of a damaged corvette from an earlier hit have been accurately geolocated.

Ukraine

Embezzlement investigation in Ukraine, Kremlin forces on the offensive

The latest developments from the Ukraine war.

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Russia

Putin signs Russia's withdrawal from the treaty banning nuclear tests

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban, a move that Moscow said was needed to establish parity with the United States.

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Two killed in Russian attacks, Kherson city damaged

A Russian attack on Kherson in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday killed one person and caused serious damage in the city's centre, the region's governor said, and a Russian drone strike killed another civilian in the frequently targeted city of Nikopol.

Business

Energy crisis: Who has the priciest electricity and gas in Europe?

The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023.

Slovakia

Slovakia announces the end of military aid to Ukraine

Slovakia has until now been a staunch supporter of Kyiv since Russia invaded in February last year, donating arms and opening its borders for refugees fleeing the war.

Ukraine

Civilians killed and wounded in overnight attacks by Russia - Ukrainian officials

The death toll in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has risen as the conflict continues.

Culture news

Actor Mark Strong on Ukraine and the dangers of compassion fatigue

"We just need to keep going and remind people that there are people who need our help."

North Korea

North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of war materiel to Russia

The US believes Pyongyang wants sophisticated Russian weapons technologies in return for the munitions, to boost their military and nuclear program.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Drone strike kills 4, NATO continues support for Kyiv

Here's the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

How Russia could use the Israel-Hamas war for its benefit

Russia could use the Israel-Hamas war to push some of its narrative, including that Western support for Ukraine will decline, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

World News

Up to six million Ukrainians at risk from land mines, ministry says

Russian forces are reportedly intensifying their efforts to mine the Robotyne-Verbove area in a bid to block Ukrainian troops on the front lines, away from the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukraine

UN reports 4,621 Ukrainian civilian casualties in six months

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also reveals testimony of torture and abuse of detainees by their Russian captors.

World News

GALLERY: War breaks out in the Middle East and fighting in Ukraine

The best photos from across Europe this week.

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Expulsion of Russian diplomats: “banal revenge” from Washington - Moscow

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Counteroffensive 'fatigue', Moscow 'plans' to target civilian ships

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Climate

Climate change and El Niño behind unpayable global food prices

Climate change, El Niño and Russia’s war have sent food prices soaring as countries limit exports.

Sport

UEFA lifts ban on Russian youth teams, Ukrainian sides declare boycott

UEFA said in a statement on Wednesday that 'children should not be punished' for the actions of adults.

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