Russia’s attacks on key cities in the north, east and south of Ukraine are relentless. The capital Kyiv and other cities are being rocked by explosions. There have been four major blasts in Kyiv alone - the devastation from which remains unclear. A week of fighting has ended with Russian forces seizing control the first major Ukrainian city - Kherson. The port city of Mariupol is "near to a humanitarian catastrophe" after more than 15 hours of continuous bombardment, the city’s deputy mayor says. Hundreds of people are feared dead. So far, the war in Ukraine has resulted in more than 2,000 civilians being killed - though this figure from the country’s authorities is unverified. More than a million people have fled, according to the UN. An appeal is being launched to help those Ukrainians who have left.
For the first time, Russia has admitted the war is taking a toll on its military. It says 498 troops have been killed and 1,597 injured but its onslaught of Ukraine continues. The International Criminal Court has launched an investigation into possible war crimes - something Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has already accused Moscow of. A second round of peace talks is due to be held across the border in Belarus. But as preparation for this continues, people in Kyiv are still waiting for the 40-mile convoy of Russian military vehicles. It has "stalled" due to fuel and food shortages, a US defence official says, but it's close. Follow the developments on our live page.
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As a growing number of companies halt their business activities in Russia - with Netflix being the latest to announce it’s pausing all future projects and acquisitions - further sanctions will be discussed later. UK ministers are meeting international allies to consider what additional economic and cultural measures could be taken against Russia. Alongside the West, the UK has already introduced economic sanctions against Russian banks, businesses and individuals. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries will try to gain more support to isolate Moscow at a summit of global sports ministers. This as Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is planning to sell the football club following the invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will meet ministers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Here's a look at what sanctions the West could still impose on Russia.

GPs need more training when it comes to treating eating disorders, according to a survey by Beat Eating Disorders. That’s what more than 92% thought when they were asked about their experiences of trying to get a diagnosis from their GP. The results from the survey are "deeply saddening", says Dr Richard Van Mellaerts from the British Medical Association. It and the Royal College of General Practitioners say GPs aren’t getting the right support, they need more time with patients and more specialist units. One woman who is in full recovery says GPs do an incredibly difficult job but adds: "It's really hard for people with eating disorders to - in a really pressurised situation with a doctor - say how they really feel." Read more here.

"Welcome to hell", says the i, as it pictures a woman holding what appears to be a newborn baby in an underground shelter in Ukraine. This is mirrored by the Daily Mirror, which also carries a photograph of a baby with an appeal: "For his sake… for his future…stop." But the war campaign in Ukraine continues with the Daily Telegraph reporting on Kherson - the first major city to have fallen to Russians. The Times claims the invasion threatens to "escalate into a long war of attrition". A warning from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russia wants to "erase us" leads the Guardian. While the Daily Express reports "broken" Russian soldiers have revealed they were "deceived" into war. Read the newspaper review in full here.

Have you ever wondered what goes on under the sea? A fisherman did, and he wanted to find out what crabs were up to while he was out kayaking. He tied a camera to his crab net, hit record and soon discovered a world he’d never seen before. Crab.e.cam was born and the clips are captivating. See for yourself.
Let’s escape to the world of books. It’s World Book Day and we’ve narrowed down five stories that have had lasting impacts on society. The classics are out and books about depression, feminism and climate change are among those that feature. Interested? Find out more here.
And finally, back to reality. Energy bills are going up and it’s a source of worry for many people. Some bosses have decided to help their employees financially because they don’t want to see them suffer. We’ve spoken to them. Take a look.

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