Putin’s ‘energy weapon’ will kill more in Europe this winter than have died in the war
New analysis concludes current cost of energy will likely lead to an extra 147,000 deaths.
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Russia has likely had to dip into its stock of ageing nuclear cruise missiles.
Civilians flee Kherson again, as Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet over food security
It comes as Ukraine marks anniversary of Stalin-era famine, “Holodomor".
Putin tells soldiers’ angry mothers he ‘feels their pain’
The meeting appears to acknowledge the Kremlin's failings in mobilising fresh forces.
Nato vows to aid Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
Nato Secretary General says it will help transform Ukraine’s forces into a modern army.
EU nations fail to find gas price agreement as winter sets in
450 million citizens face massive increases in utility bills as the cold weather sets in.
US aid to Ukraine puts pressure on Pentagon’s arms stockpile
US defence production lines aren’t scaled to supply a major land war.
Bombed, not beaten: Ukraine’s capital in survival mode after strikes
Citizens defiant after latest barrage of missile strikes.
Fantasy fans exposed as owners of pro-war social media channel
Dungeons & Dragons fans run social media channel linked to Russian spies and mercenaries.
Vladimir Putin ‘fighting for his life’ after Kherson retreat
Reeling from setbacks in Ukraine, pressure mounts on Russian leader.
Ukraine launches assault to gain strategic foothold on occupied side of Dnipro river
Control of the Kinburn Spit allows for dominance of the river entrance and vital ports.
Polish leader briefed Russian pranksters after missile attack
Polish President thought he was talking to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Gay nightclub shooting in US, NZ's secret meeting in Ukraine & World Cup kicks off | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 November, 2022
Nightclub shooting in Colorado, significant moves by our Government in Eastern Europe and calls to boycott the FIFA World Cup in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Russia-Ukraine war influences shifting global landscape
OPINION: Cross-border incident once again raises the question of how the war will end.
‘I thought I was going to die’: Abuses widespread in Ukraine
For 10 days, Alesha Babenko was locked in a basement and beaten by Russian soldiers.
‘Barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine
The Iron Curtain and Berlin Wall may have gone, but new barriers are going up.
'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West Bank
Weapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.
Missile attack investigation, PM Ardern's big meetings & a new retailer for the Capital | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 November, 2022
NATO rules out deliberate mistle attack, our Prime Minister locks in big meetings and the new retailer to hit Wellington's CBD in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Poland, Nato say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack, likely Ukraine air defence
Both say Ukraine likely launched Soviet-era projectile fending off Russia an air assault.
Will Poland explosion trigger a Nato attack on Russia?
Analysts reveal what would need to happen to trigger a wider war across Europe.
Biden says 'unlikely' missile was launched from Russia after emergency G7 and Nato meeting
Poland has officially responded after stray Russian rockets hit a village.
‘Exceptionally serious’: Missile strike on NATO country could escalate conflict, analyst says
A NATO response would hinge on whether the missile strike was intentional, expert says.
Live: 'Crisis situation' - Russian missiles hit Nato-member Poland, killing two
Russia targets energy plants and other utilities from east to west.
Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’
Ukraine president walks streets of freed city, awards medals, poses for selfies.
Former NZ Soldier fighting in Ukraine
A former NZ solider has appeared on social media and in foreign news fighting in Ukraine. Video / Supplied - The Telegraph
‘Banksy murals’ appear in the rubble of Ukraine
The British graffiti artist is behind several artworks in and around Kyiv.
Auschwitz hero’s son seeks millions for dad’s 1948 execution
Witold Pilecki's son is seeking millions in compensation from the Polish government.
Russia playing ‘hunger games’ with world
Ukraine Foreign Minister made the accusations about grain shipments at Asean summit.
'Storm clouds' over region as Ardern arrives for East Asia Summit
Ardern will use her speaking slot today to talk about Ukraine, Myanmar, trade.
'Life is returning': Ukrainian police, TV broadcasts back in liberated Kherson
But “humanitarian catastrophe” as remaining residents lack water, medicine, power.
Putin’s dirty bomb threat isn’t what it seems
But when it comes to radioactive weapons, the world must still take it seriously.
Biden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ at COP27 summit
US President says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reinforces need to phase out fossil fuels.
World marks Armistice Day as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages
Nations pay respect to fallen soldiers as Ukraine hostilities show peace elusive.