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World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns

The world's oceans grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened global climate commitments.

Reuters

Why does the UK have the highest inflation in the G7?

Analysis: UK among hardest-hit countries thanks to perfect storm of war in Ukraine, Covid and Brexit

The Guardian - UK

UN drops forecast for global economic growth in 2022 to 3.1%

The United Nations is significantly lowering its forecast for global economic growth this year from 4% to 3.1%

The Independent UK

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Hydrogen sulphide from Russian bombs 'could cause environmental disaster'

Mariupol City Council's mayor said today the bombing of the Azovstal steelworks could have dire consequences for local wildlife and cause a "world-class environmental catastrophe"

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin uses political prisoners to get even with West, claims Telegram account

In April two British soldiers were told they would face show trials unless Boris Johnson swapped them for one of Putin's long-time cronies, Viktor Medvechuk - who was arrested in Ukraine earlier the same month

Daily Mirror

Drought and soaring food prices from Ukraine war leave millions in Africa starving

A report finds 23 million people are experiencing extreme hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya, which face their worst drought in 40 years. Food prices hit record highs after Russia attacked Ukraine.

WEKU

With troops in Ukraine, Russia's defence spending leaps 40%

Russia's defence spending was up nearly 40% in the first four months of the year, according to preliminary data released by the finance ministry on Wednesday, almost three months into Moscow's large-scale military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Russia will rebuild "freed" territories in Ukraine - RIA

Russia will finance the reconstruction of territories in Ukraine that it has taken control of and will repair roads that link those areas with Russia, RIA quoted Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin as saying on Wednesday.

Reuters

Senate to test waters on money for restaurants, small businesses - Roll Call

The proposal includes $40 billion to backfill the so-called Restaurant Revitalization Fund for applicants who didn't receive any grant money.

Roll Call

Human Rights Watch documents 'apparent war crimes' by Russia in Ukraine

A leading human rights watchdog said on Wednesday it had documented further cases of "apparent war crimes" by Russian troops in two regions in Ukraine.

Reuters

Turkey: why it wants to block Sweden and Finland from joining Nato – and what it stands to lose

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the west in opposition. Nato member states have cascaded weapons into Ukraine, taken in Ukrainian refugees and imposed severe sanctions on Russia.

The Conversation

Exiled Russian director returns to Cannes, decries war

The Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov, one of the few Russian filmmakers at this year's Cannes Film Festival, says “art is always against war."

The Independent UK

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Russian Strikes Wipe Out Equipment, Ammo Dumps And Troops

This footage shows a Russian vessel launching a salvo of missiles into the night sky and plumes of smoke rising from a field after enemy targets are hit.

Zenger

Swiss court snubs Russian requests for legal assistance

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has upheld two appeals by defendants arguing that Russia did not deserve legal assistance in criminal cases given its invasion of Ukraine, the court said on Wednesday.

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EU urges members to work together to renew weapons stocks

The European Union is urging member countries to quickly replenish their depleted stocks of ammunition and military equipment

Reuters

Italy to lead NATO combat unit in Bulgaria, to send up to 800 troops

Italy will take over the leadership of a new NATO combat unit that is being set up in Bulgaria to bolster the alliance's defences on its eastern flank amid the war in Ukraine, the Bulgarian government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

India, world's biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

India is looking to domestic firms and eastern European nations for military gear and ammunition, as the world's biggest buyer of Russian arms seeks alternative suppliers at a time when Moscow is fighting a war with Ukraine and facing sanctions.

France 24

'Don't trust Putin,' says Ukraine's ex-president Poroshenko after Azovstal evacuation

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko expressed concern over the fate of the Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in the eastern city of Mariupol, saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin should "never" be trusted. Ukrainian authorities say the fighters have been…

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Daily Dose Ep 1049: SC frees Rajiv Gandhi’s assassin, Hardik Patel quits Congress

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from the New Delhi, Supreme Court, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

‘Putin has left us no option’: Finnish and Swedish readers on joining Nato

Finland and Sweden have submitted applications to join alliance – seven people share their thoughts

The Independent UK

Ukrainian soldiers leaving Mariupol could be tried for war crimes, claims Russia

Ukraine said it hopes for a prisoner swap but Russia has said some soldiers could be investigated for war crimes

Reuters

Czechs to get German tanks, will look to buy more

The Czech Republic will receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks donated by Germany as it supplies its own Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine following Russia's invasion in February, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

EU plans 9 billion euros joint borrowing for Ukraine, more for reconstruction

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday an extra 9 billion euros ($9.5 billion) in EU loans to Ukraine in 2022 to keep the country running and to set up a 'RebuildUkraine' Facility of grants and loans, modelled on the EU's own recovery fund.

Zenger

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Russia Claims 265 Azov Fighters Surrender At Azovstal Plant

This is the moment 265 Ukrainian fighters of the Azov Battalion allegedly surrender at the besieged Azovstal plant as over 50 were in need of urgent medical attention.

Zenger

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Ukrainians Blast Russian Tank Found With Drone To Smithereens

This nighttime aerial footage shows how a Russian tank is blasted to smithereens by Ukrainian munitions.

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