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Dnipro, Ukraine — Towns in Ukraine 's eastern industrial heartland of Donbas are being reduced to ash by Russia's advancing forces. Ukraine's leaders, and its soldiers on the battlefield, say it won't stop there. "It's not just the Donbas region they're after," one Ukrainian soldier warned of Vladimir Putin's forces. "They want to move forward. They send their people to death…to destroy our nation." But Russia's animosity appears to extend even beyond Ukraine's borders. Pope Francis says Ukraine war may have been "provoked" Putin's naval blockade in the Black Sea has left some 25 million tons of harvested grain to rot at Ukraine's southern ports. Most of it was earmarked for developing countries, including South Sudan. Citing skyrocketing global food costs, the World Food Program has said it's slashing the amount of aid it can provide to 1.7 million people in the impoverished African nation. The WFP's acting country director in South Sudan, Adeyinka Badejo-Sanogo, … [Read more...] about Ukrainian mayor says with Black Sea blockade, Putin seeks to “blackmail the whole world” by starving its neediest

Putin 'much weaker than we think' says John Sweeney SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nico Lange, who is chief of staff for Christine Lambrecht, Germany’s Federal Minister of Defence, was speaking days after British military intelligence claimed Putin had fired several commanders as a result of the nation's "poor performance" since the start of the war on February 24. Russia is struggling to gain a foothold as vast quantities of military aid pours in to bolster the campaign being spearheaded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , Mr Lange said. Related articles Carnage or starvation: China's terrifying twin threats to Taiwan pinpo 'Bewitched and besotted' Harry told to steer clear of politics … [Read more...] about Zelensky turns tide: Putin in ‘tremendous difficulty’ in Ukraine over HIMARS ‘gamechanger’

Russian organised crime 'the most globally spread' says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Republika Srpska is one of two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was formed in 1992 at the outset of the Bosnian War. The three-year war, with a death toll over 100,000, saw a majority of Croats and Bosniaks expelled from the republic’s claimed territory. It achieved international recognition as an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Dayton Agreement of 1995. Related articles Russia horror warning: Putin could go nuclear if he 'senses defeat' ‘Norway first!’ Panic as UK's BIGGEST importer of gas poised to cut Complaining they are marginalised by Bosniaks, Republika Srpska has began calls … [Read more...] about ‘There will be no peace!’ Fresh fears for Balkans as Putin now threatens crisis in Bosnia

A melted-down reactor in the Fukushima nuclear power station resting precariously on corroded supports could be toppled over by a strong earthquake, new photos have revealed. The images, which were taken by a robot, showed the reactor was resting unsteadily on a fragile frame of corroded supports. While the interior of the damaged Dai-ichi reactors in Japan was too radioactive for humans to enter safely, a remote-controlled robotic camera has sent back pictures from reactor No 1. The reactor was one of three which melted down in 2011, when a catastrophic tsunami caused by an earthquake knocked out the cooling systems at the plant. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11, 2011, was so forceful it shifted the Earth off its axis and triggered a tsunami which swept over the main island of Honshu and killed more than 18,000 people. The damaged sea side cooling unit of reactor No.3 (file image) ( Image: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror) The huge wave surged over … [Read more...] about Fukushima nuclear reactor at risk of collapse if another earthquake hits facility

Up to 1,100 dolphins with badly mutilated bodies have washed up along the coast of France in just three months – the highest number in 40 years. Examinations of the animals found many with their fins cuts off and other extreme injuries, thought to have occurred as the dolphins tried to free themselves from fishing nets. The deaths have alarmed environmental activists and France’s ecology ministry has launched a national plan to protect the animals after campaigners warned it could lead to them becoming extinct. Willy Daubin, of La Rochelle University’s National Center for Scientific Research, said: ‘There’s never been a number this high. ‘Already in three months, we have beaten last year’s record, which was up from 2017 and even that was the highest in 40 years.’ Ryan Giggs has 'ugly and sinister side that adoring fans never saw', court told Though Daubin said 90 per cent of the fatalities resulted from accidental capture in industrial nets, the reason behind … [Read more...] about More than 1,000 mutilated dolphins wash up on French beaches in three months

Rescue workers are planning how to extract a beluga whale from the River Seine. The Arctic mammal has found itself trapped between a set of locks in a stretch of the watercourse between Paris and Rouen. Efforts are continuing to try and get the whale to eat, but they have so far failed. The marine conservationist group Sea Shepherd France said on Monday that "feeding attempts are continuing in parallel to finding a solution to get it out of the lock in the best conditions". Over the weekend, the beluga was given a "vitamin cocktail" in an attempt to keep its nutrition up. Advertisement Lamya Essemlali, president Sea Shepherd France, told a news conference this weekend: "It is really extremely thin. Its bones are protruding. I don't know if it's already too late". Attempts to feed the animal - with both dead herrings and live trouts - have proved fruitless. More on France Stranded beluga whale in River Seine given 'vitamin cocktail' … [Read more...] about Rescuers plan how to extract beluga whale from River Seine

Ukraine: Strikes reported near Zaporizhzhia's nuclear power station SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Antonio Guterres, 73, suggested the threat of nuclear confrontation had returned after decades in which it was a less significant concern. The ex-Portuguese Prime Minister also called on nuclear states to commit to no first use of the weapons. Related articles Russian rouble now useless as Putin's propaganda torn apart Trump hints at 2024 run after hailing himself 'healthiest POTUS ever However, Guterres went on to claim any attack on a nuclear plant is a "suicidal thing". His remarks came after it had been reported Russia had renewed efforts to shell the Zaporizhzhia facility in Ukraine. … [Read more...] about ‘Suicidal!’ UN chief warns against nuclear plant attack as Russia shells Zaporizhzhia

Soaring temperatures and a conspicuous lack of rainfall have left many European countries grappling with historic droughts this summer. This is having wide-reaching effects across the region, significantly impacting agriculture, energy production and water supplies. But how is each European country being affected and what are local authorities doing to combat the problems caused by these extreme temperatures? France The French government has set up a crisis team to tackle a historic drought that has left more than 100 municipalities short of drinking water . Trucks are taking water to those areas as "there is nothing left in the pipes", said Christophe Béchu, the country's minister for ecological transition. "This is a situation like nothing we've ever seen... And the bad news is that, as far as we can see, there's no reason to think that it will stop." Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has warned that France is facing the "most severe drought" ever recorded … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing left in the pipes’: How is Europe tackling unprecedented water shortages?

Another attack on Europe's largest nuclear power plant amid the war in Ukraine "underlines the very real risk of nuclear disaster", according to the United Nations watchdog. Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), described shelling at the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine on Saturday as "out of control" and "extremely serious". 'No basis' for Zelenskyy-Putin peace talks - follow Ukraine updates live While Russia and Ukraine blamed each other - accusing the other side of "nuclear terrorism" - Mr Grossi urged for the "utmost restraint" around the site. Experts, meanwhile, warn that the plant getting caught up in the conflict could result in a nuclear accident similar to the one in Fukushima, Japan in 2011. Advertisement What happened over the weekend? On Friday, shelling near the city of Enerhodar in southwest Ukraine hit a high-voltage power line that feeds into the nearby nuclear power … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: What are the risks of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant amid the war with Russia?

Should you pick Disney Plus, Netflix or Prime Video? (Image: NETFLIX • PRIME VIDEO • WALT DISNEY • GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Struggling to find something to watch? A streaming service can be an affordable way to unlock hundreds of new TV shows, documentaries, sports fixtures (in some cases) and blockbuster movies. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ are all available with rolling monthly contracts so, unlike some of the best Sky TV deals around, you will be able to cancel at any time – making these streamers incredibly flexible. But with news of an incoming Amazon Prime price rise in the UK – the first time costs have increased since 2014, which streaming service offers the ultimate value for money? Netflix remains the most popular, with 220 million subscribers worldwide. Despite huge success with its latest season of Stranger Things, which is … [Read more...] about Netflix vs Disney+ vs Prime Video: Which streaming service is worth the price?