New details have been uncovered about the fate of dozens of migrants who died trying to cross a border from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Melilla. At least 24 people died in the crush at the crossing point – known as Barrio Chino – on 24 June, but the death toll is thought to… Continue reading What happened at deadly Spanish border crush? – BBC News
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Putin puts Russia’s nuclear weapons on high alert – BBC News
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his country’s strategic nuclear forces to high alert, as the Ukraine crisis escalates. He told defence chiefs it was because of “aggressive statements” by the West, amid widespread condemnation of his invasion of Ukraine. The announcement does not mean Russia intends to use the weapons. The US immediately… Continue reading Putin puts Russia’s nuclear weapons on high alert – BBC News
Russian assault intensifies in face of Ukrainian resistance – BBC News
There has been heavy gunfire and explosions in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as the Russian assault intensifies. Russian forces appear to be meeting stiff resistance. Ukraine’s President Volodomyr Zelensky has vowed that his country will resist the invasion. Germany has said it will send weapons to Ukraine to help its defence, ending a ban on military… Continue reading Russian assault intensifies in face of Ukrainian resistance – BBC News
Sky News Breakfast: Ukraine's President tells his people not to retreat
On Sky News Breakfast this Saturday morning, – Shelling intensifies in the port city of Mariupol; – Ukrainians prepare to defend Kyiv – as Russian troops advance on the city; – Visa and Mastercard suspend operations in Russia; – A look at this morning’s papers with the entrepreneur, Kate Hardcastle and presenter and writer, Matthew… Continue reading Sky News Breakfast: Ukraine's President tells his people not to retreat