KYIV — Russia launched air strikes on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv on Sunday, officials said, prompting neighboring Poland’s armed forces to activate aircraft to ensure airspace safety near the border. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app there were several explosions in the Ukrainian capital after air defense… Continue reading Russia launches strikes on Kyiv and Lviv region; Poland activates aircraft
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Sunak’s ‘intransigence’ on pay will lead to more NHS strikes, warns top doctor | NHS
Rishi Sunak’s “increasingly intransigent” and “belligerent” stance on medics’ pay is blocking the path to ending the industrial action in the NHS, leaving no option but to strike until the next general election, one of Britain’s top doctors has warned. Speaking to the Guardian on Friday after junior doctors launched a fifth round of industrial… Continue reading Sunak’s ‘intransigence’ on pay will lead to more NHS strikes, warns top doctor | NHS
Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels
CORALVILLE, IOWA — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he would be open to using drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels if elected president. “We will absolutely reserve the right if they’re invading our country and killing our people,” DeSantis said when asked by a voter if he would be willing to use… Continue reading Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels
As SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue, some are feeling financially strained
In recent weeks, entertainment industry workers have expressed dismay on social media over a quote published by the trade publication Deadline that was attributed to an unnamed studio executive: “The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” the executive was quoted as saying.… Continue reading As SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue, some are feeling financially strained
Deadly Russian missile strikes destroy hotel and apartments, Ukraine says
Russian missiles struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk twice on Monday night, destroying a popular hotel and apartments, killing at least seven people and wounding scores, officials said on Tuesday. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said seven people, including five civilians, were killed. Overnight, regional officials said that eight people had died. Witnesses told a… Continue reading Deadly Russian missile strikes destroy hotel and apartments, Ukraine says
Russia strikes blood transfusion center as world leaders meet to discuss peace
A Russian “guided air bomb” hit a blood transfusion center in northeast Ukraine Saturday night, killing two people and injuring four, Ukrainian officials said. “This war crime alone says everything about Russian aggression,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Telegram post, alongside a picture of a building engulfed in flames. He said that a “guided… Continue reading Russia strikes blood transfusion center as world leaders meet to discuss peace
Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port key to grain exports
Russian drones on Wednesday hit a Ukrainian port city along the border with NATO member Romania, causing significant damage and a huge fire at facilities that are key to Ukrainian grain exports following the end of a deal with Russia that allowed Ukrainian shipments to world markets. Since leaving the deal that allowed Ukraine to… Continue reading Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port key to grain exports