Ukraine Kyiv expects the worst, as Russia vows to step up strikes Kyiv braces for a tough night after Moskva sinking, as Russia vows to step up strikes in response to what it calls Ukrainian "terrorist" attacks. 15/04/2022
Europe News Ukraine war threatening 'more hunger', says IMF chief The head of the IMF has warned that the war in Ukraine could create "more hunger, more poverty and more social unrest," as it continues to drive up global food prices. 14/04/2022
No Comment Rescuers clear rubble from damaged houses in Chernihiv Rescuers continued to clear rubble from damaged houses in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Thursday, after shelling and strikes left the city in ruins. 14/04/2022
Travel News Why did Ryanair turn away Ukrainian family escaping Kyiv? A family fleeing war in Ukraine were faced with questioning from Ryanair staff while trying to board a plane to the UK. 14/04/2022
No Comment Ukrainian graffiti artists thumb their nose at war in Odesa Painted on a wall in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, a blue cat grins triumphantly as it tramples on a pile of smouldering Russian planes. 14/04/2022
Ukraine WHO chief uses Ukraine war to question racial equality "I don't know if the world really gives equal attention to black and white lives," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. 14/04/2022
Ukraine 'We know this history': Polish and Baltic leaders in show of support "We know this history. We know what Russian occupation means," said Polish President Andrzej Duda. 14/04/2022
Ukraine Jewel of Russia's fleet sinks after possible missile hit The flagship, Moskva, was allegedly struck with at least two rockets, Odesa authorities claim. The Kremlin said it sustained damage after a fire broke out. 14/04/2022
The Cube Pro-Kremlin propaganda still rife on TikTok despite ban, new report shows A study has revealed that Russian users were exposed to pro-war propaganda on TikTok, despite a ban on uploading content. 13/04/2022
Europe News Ukrainians forced into basement faced death and deprivation Ukrainians forced into a basement at gunpoint by Russian soldiers have recalled torturous weeks of humiliation, deprivation and death. 13/04/2022
Croatia Crashed drone in Croatia contained 'explosives', say investigators The aircraft is believed to have flown from the Ukrainian war zone across three countries before crashing in Croatia. 13/04/2022
Ukraine Mariupol's mayor claims Russian chemical attack on city's outskirts Vadym Boichenko said the attack occurred on Monday, 11 April. 13/04/2022
No Comment French President Macron avoids accusing Putin of genocide "I am very careful with some terms [genocide] these days," French President Emmanuel Macron said during an interview with France 2 broadcasted on Wednesday. "I`'m not sure the escalation of words is helping the cause right now." 13/04/2022
World News Amid war in Ukraine, work resumes on Poland-Norway gas pipeline Construction was suspended last May due to an issue with an environmental permit, but barely a week after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, work was allowed to resume. 13/04/2022
Finland Finland to make NATO membership decision in 'weeks rather than months' Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had "changed everything". 13/04/2022
My Europe Series Europe’s army of Elves fights real-world Russian disinformation Self-organised and nonfunded, groups of volunteers from the Baltics to Central Europe took on the task of combatting the Kremlin propaganda machine. Now, the war in Ukraine has them doubling their efforts. 13/04/2022
Russia 'Russia had no other choice': Putin vows to win the war in Ukraine Despite Western accusations of war crimes potentially amounting to genocide, the Russian president promised to continue with what the Kremlin calls a "special operation" until its full completion. 13/04/2022
Ukraine Biden accuses Putin of 'genocide', wanting to 'wipe out' Ukrainians Biden added that it would be up to lawyers to decide if Russia’s conduct met the international standard for genocide but said, “it sure seems that way to me”. 13/04/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Mariupol mayor accuses Russia of chemical agent attack World leaders have pledged military aid and support for Ukraine. Earlier, Mariupol's mayor accused Russia of using a chemical agent on the outskirts of the city. 13/04/2022
Ukraine 'I don't want to live': Woman says Russian troops raped her in Kherson Rape is considered a war crime and a breach of international humanitarian law. 12/04/2022