In wartime Ukraine, going back to school means preparing for air raids and huddling in shelters
Kateryna Pylypenko prepared two backpacks for her youngest son's first day of school on Friday. One with school supplies, and one for the bomb shelter.
2023-09-01 22:46
Samuel Newey: British volunteer killed in Ukraine a 'selfless warrior'
The family of Samuel Newey says they have been left devastated and heartbroken by his death.
2023-09-01 21:24
Ukraine war: Drone attack on Pskov airbase from inside Russia - Kyiv
Ukraine's military intelligence chief says two planes were damaged and two destroyed in Tuesday's attack.
2023-09-01 18:27
Ukraine war: UK arms giant BAE Systems sets up local business
The firm says the decision may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside the country.
2023-09-01 17:15
Murder, torture, sexual violence among thousands of Russian crimes against children, Ukraine says
Ukraine has opened more than 3,000 criminal cases over Russia's alleged crimes against children in the country, including dozens of torture cases, Ukrainian prosecutors said Thursday.
2023-09-01 14:59
Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks
Ukrainians defy Russian air strikes and occupation to start the new school term.
2023-09-01 09:26
What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.
2023-09-01 09:16
Ukrainian forces advance towards 'first line' of Russian defenses in southern Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian forces said they had penetrated the "first line" of Russian strongholds in the Zaporizhzhia region, in a sign that Kyiv is edging closer to Moscow's sprawling network of fortified trenches along the southern front.
2023-09-01 02:24
Riverdance stars inspire Ukrainian refugees
Young Irish dancers in Dublin hope to follow in the footsteps of the professional dancers.
2023-08-31 13:45
Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war
The BBC's Will Vernon finds resignation, patriotism and nervousness on the streets of Moscow.
2023-08-31 07:16
Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says
Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.
2023-08-31 05:50
Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv
Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea.
2023-08-31 01:22