Ukraine seeks help to shield and rebuild shattered cities
Berlin, Germany Reuters Ukraine and its allies drummed up support to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian missiles at a conference in Berlin on Tuesday and urged international businesses to put their faith, and billions of dollars, into post-war reconstruction. Kyiv hopes the recovery conference will cement its credentials as a future member of the European […]
Far-right advances in EU election, France calls snap national vote
Brussels, Belgium Reuters Gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election and added uncertainty to Europe’s future political direction. While the centre, liberal and Socialist parties were set to retain a majority in the 720-seat parliament, the vote […]
UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive
Updated: 8:15am, 19th March (AEDT) Washington Reuters The UN children’s agency said on Sunday over 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, adding many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not “even have the energy to cry.” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell did not provide a source for the child […]
NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron
Berlin, Germany/Moscow, Russia Reuters The United States and key European allies said on Tuesday they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine, after France hinted at the possibility, and the Kremlin warned that any such move would inevitably lead to conflict between Russia and NATO. French President Emmanuel Macron had said on Monday […]