Two years after Putin ordered a war on Ukraine, what’s changed in Russia? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Two years after Putin ordered a war on Ukraine, what’s changed in Russia? | Russia-Ukraine war News

On December 30, a volley of rocket fire hit the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border. “I live in the very centre of the city, and three or four things fell just outside my home. I don’t know whether it was a shell or shrapnel or what,” said…

Mexico’s teachers seek relief from pandemic-era spike in school robberies | Education News

Mexico’s teachers seek relief from pandemic-era spike in school robberies | Education News

Guadalajara, Mexico – In Maria Soto’s classroom, nearly half of the fourth-graders have not yet learned how to read. The rest are at least a year behind. For these kids, the pandemic era continues, even if no one wears a mask anymore. But as Soto sees it, the problem lies…

Hungary, Sweden sign fighter jet deal before NATO membership vote | NATO News

Hungary, Sweden sign fighter jet deal before NATO membership vote | NATO News

Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden’s membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday. Hungary has signed a deal to buy four fighter jets from Sweden, as Budapest finally prepares to approve Stockholm’s bid to join NATO after nearly two years of delays. “We not only keep…

What Black History Month means for those on the front lines of activism | TV Shows

What Black History Month means for those on the front lines of activism | TV Shows

What does Black History Month mean for those on the front lines of activism and organising?   From the struggles of the civil rights movement to the present day, African Americans have been pivotal in advocating for justice and equality in the face of systemic racism. Throughout history, they have confronted…

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral for marathon star Kiptum in Kenya | Athletics News

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral for marathon star Kiptum in Kenya | Athletics News

The 24-year-old set the world record in Chicago in October before his death in a car accident this month. Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, whose dreams of breaking the race’s two-hour barrier were ended by a fatal car crash this month, has been remembered for his talent and humility at…

US to sanction 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary | Russia-Ukraine war News

US to sanction 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary | Russia-Ukraine war News

US reiterates support for Ukraine with largest package of economic restrictions as Republicans block military aid. The United States is set to impose sanctions on more than 500 Russian-linked targets in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago and the death in prison of opposition leader Alexey Navalny….

At least 40 people killed in central Gaza as Israel touts post-war plan | Israel War on Gaza News

At least 40 people killed in central Gaza as Israel touts post-war plan | Israel War on Gaza News

Israel’s military has killed at least 40 Palestinians in attacks on central Gaza ahead of a new round of international talks to broker a truce and as Tel Aviv has outlined a plan for the enclave after the war ends. The “heinous massacre” committed by Israeli forces in Deir el-Balah…