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Has the ISS become a new front in Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Russia’s space chief has raised concerns about the ISS’ future, hitting out at the US over sanctions that aim to “degrade their aerospace industry”.

Travel News

Stories from Ukraine: How are people escaping the Russian invasion?

As the second day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, thousands of citizens are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in bordering European countries.

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Russia attack aftermath at Ukraine military site

Radar arrays, vehicles and other equipment were seen burning on Thursday at a Ukrainian military facility outside the eastern city of Mariupol..

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Ukraine: residential buildings shelled as Putin launches 'military operation'

Ukraine: residential buildings shelled as Putin launches 'military operation'

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Travel News

Ukraine's colours light up European monuments in show of solidarity

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine commences, European monuments light up in solidarity with the besieged nation

Travel News

Why is New York on the frontline of the Russian invasion?

A town on the frontline of Russia's war in Ukraine has changed its name to "New York" in an act of defiance against the imminent threat of invasion.

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Queues near Donetsk as people head towards Russia

As evacuations began Friday from the rebel-controlled territories in eastern Ukraine, a huge traffic jam formed at the border with Russia

Ukraine

War is more than a looming threat in this part of eastern Ukraine

Slovyansk was the first city to fall to Russian-backed separatists in 2014.

Nature

66 years of war: A divided island finds hope in biodiversity

Stranded between the warring parties of North and South Cyprus, this abandoned biodiversity hotspot is offering a renewed sense of hope on a divided island.

World News

Kurdish forces step up battle against IS in Syria after prison assault

US-backed Kurdish security forces brought reinforcements to regain control of areas taken by Islamist militants after Thursday's attack on the jail in Hassakeh.

Culture news

Spanish revellers honour yearly tradition by hurling eggs and flour

Revellers from the southeastern Spanish town of Ibi celebrated a quirky 200-year-old festival known as Els Enfarinats. The traditional get-together requires participants to dress in military outfits and stage a mock takeover using flour, eggs and firecrackers.

Sweden

Prison massacre accused to give evidence at landmark trial in Sweden

Charged with more than 100 murders and grave war crimes, Nouri is expected to give evidence that allegedly implicates Iran's current president Ebrahim Raisi.

Art

Afghan mural destroyed by the Taliban recreated by Japanese designers

Researchers have crafted a "super clone" of an Afghan mural destroyed by the Taliban, to salvage the work's "spirit" for future generations. This one exists 6,000 km away in Japan.

Russia

Russian rapper under investigation for 'insulting' WWII comments

Morgenshtern said in an interview that he "doesn't understand" why Russia still celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

Ecotech

Meet the bomb hunters protecting marine species in the Baltic Sea

An EU-backed team of scientists has a very thrill-seeking mission: to find all the unexploded war bombs in Germany's coastal waters and other European countries. #Ocean

My Europe Series

Are European arms fuelling wars and conflicts worldwide?

Where do European-made weapons end up? How are current conflicts worldwide impacted by the Defence industries of EU Member States? We take a look at the Defence sector and those opposed to its exports strategies.

Sport

Polish judge war trophies tweet causes controversy before Sweden match

The former Conservative MP accused Sweden of stealing Poland's heritage during a 17th-century war.

World

Commemorating 100 years of the Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion will recreate the moment of its creation at an event at the Cenotaph. "Since that moment in May 1921, the Legion has been working tirelessly for the rights of the armed forces community in Britain," Royal British Legion spokesman Alex Owen said.

Afghanistan

At least eight people killed in a car bomb explosion in Afghanistan

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Aerials show huge blaze after oil facility strike in Syria

Footage from the air taken by a Syrian opposition group showed scores of workers struggling to extinguish a massive fire resulting from burning oil tanker trucks in an open field.