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| US warns China against helping Russia in Ukraine |
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| | | As battles rage in Ukraine, the US claims Russia has been seeking help from China. That request, according to interviews given by US officials, was made in recent days and covers military help, including equipment such as drones, and aid with sanctions which have changed everyday life for Russians. If aid is provided, China - which hasn’t so far condemned Russia and has expressed "unwavering support" for Ukraine's sovereignty - will face "harsh consequences", media reports say. "We will not allow that to go forward and allow there to be a lifeline to Russia from these economic sanctions from any country, anywhere in the world," US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview with CNN. China’s embassy in Washington says it isn’t aware of this request for help. That aside, several countries have been calling on China to do more to stop the invasion. The EU and US help Ukraine, China helps Russia; if that's how this goes, says our Shanghai correspondent Robin Brant, then it's a delineation that will make the war in Ukraine an even more consequential one. A warning that "it's only a matter of time" before Russian bombs fall on Nato territory was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who once again appealed to its leaders to impose a no-fly zone. His plea came as Russian missiles targeted a Ukrainian military base near the border of Nato member Poland, killing at least 35 people and injuring 134 others. Areas outside Ukraine’s capital Kyiv remained under siege, US journalist Brent Renaud, 50, was shot dead in a targeted Russian attack in Irpin, according to police. The Zhytomyr region continues to face daily bombardments, civilians have died and many have been left without homes. In the south, a second mayor has been captured, Ukraine's government claims. Russia hasn’t commented. Their naval forces are controlling Ukraine's Black Sea coast, cutting off trade, according to the UK. Another day of fighting will continue amid fresh talks between Russia and Ukraine later, and as top officials from the US and China meet in Rome. Follow developments on our live page. Our latest explainers: Tips How to spot false posts from Ukraine Overview How sanctions have changed life in Russia Numbers Five times refugees were met with kindness Guide What happened on day 18 | |
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| As more details are due on the UK’s scheme to match Ukrainian refugees with people who are considering opening their homes, it’s emerged children from the war-torn country have arrived to undergo lifesaving cancer treatment on the NHS. The group of 21 children and their family members arrived on an urgent flight arranged by the government on Sunday after a plea from Poland. "I am proud that the UK is offering lifesaving medical care to these Ukrainian children," says Health Secretary Sajid Javid. A special provision was made to allow this transfer to take place but for other people in the UK who want to help, the government will be setting out more about its plan later. A website will go live for anyone wanting to express an interest in helping. Those who are successful will receive a "thank you" of £350 a month. This is also as businesses such as M&S, Asos and Lush say they hope to offer jobs to Ukrainian refugees when they start to arrive. | |
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| Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dies |
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| Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, famed for a wide range of roles, has died aged 71. His son Will made the announcement "with great sadness", revealing Hurt died of natural causes, peacefully and among family, a week before what would have been his 72nd birthday. The US actor appeared countless times on stage and in films, winning the best actor Oscar in 1986 for playing a prisoner in a Brazilian jail in Kiss of the Spider Woman. He received two further nominations in subsequent years and has recently been known as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross in five Marvel blockbusters. His fellow Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo has been among those paying tribute. On Twitter he said: "Wow, another Major loss to the acting community. Great actor. Great mind. RIP." Read more here. | |
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| | | | | Rosacea is a common but misunderstood condition that is thought to affect millions. It is incurable, and those who have it must often endure a sustained treatment regime, restrictions on what they eat, drink and do and, in some cases, judgements or jibes from others. But a growing community and statements from high-profile sufferers have shown that they are not alone. Lex Gillies, from York, was a 21-year-old student when she was diagnosed with rosacea. "I didn't want to do anything that would make people turn and look at me because I didn't want people to notice my skin," she says. The skin condition, characterised by a reddening of the face caused by dilated blood vessel with small bumps and spots, similar to acne, is common. Some reports suggest as many as one in 10 people in the UK have it. | |
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| | | | Russia’s attack at a Ukrainian military base near Poland "brings the war to Nato’s border", the Daily Express says. This story leads many of this morning’s front pages, with the Sun describing the missile strikes as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s "blitz" at Nato’s border. The Financial Times says the attack "sends a warning signal" while the Mirror claims Mr Putin has the "West in his sights…". A warning from the US to Russia if the war strays in Nato countries is carried by the Daily Telegraph. Meanwhile, the Metro focuses on Ukrainian refugees. Read the newspaper review in full here. | |
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| It started with giving someone 50p for a stamp for one woman who wanted to make a difference. She then decided to do an act of kindness for a stranger each day for a year. It transformed her life. So how have things changed for her? And what happens to your brain when you’re kind? Find out here. Now to making waves of another kind. The thrill of catching a wave looks set to get more exciting for more than 35 million surfers around the world. Technology is modernising surfboards with propellers to surf on flat seas, lakes and rivers, and appearing to fly while riding a wave. Read more here. And finally, back on dry land - to leeks. There’s a bid for leeks grown in Wales to be known as Welsh leeks. If successful they would join the likes of Cheddar cheese, Jersey royal potatoes and the Cornish pasty on the Protected Geographical Indication list. Here’s the full story. | |
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