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Nato sending planes, ships to eastern Europe

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's eastern defences as tensions soar over Russia's military buildup around Ukraine, the alliance said Monday.

Bangkok Post

New Covid sub-variant 'may outstrip original Omicron' in UK - all we know

The Covid strain, named Omicron BA.2, has been identified more than 420 times in the UK since November, with cases multiplying in some parts of Europe and India

Daily Mirror

Bird flu: domestic chicken keepers could be putting themselves – and others – at risk

Bird flu cases have been on the rise recently, with reports of outbreaks in the UK, China, mainland Europe and Israel. Outbreaks typically happen in commercial flocks, such as in large-scale poultry farming operations – which is why bird flu is often only a concern to people working in these…

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Covid pandemic in ‘endgame’ in Europe, says WHO director

But another expert warns continent ‘only passing halfway mark’ in fight against virus and questions ministers comparing Covid to flu

The Independent UK

Nato sending additional ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe amid Russia’s troop build-up near Ukraine

It comes as some British embassy staff are being pulled out of Kyiv in response to the mounting tensions

Manchester Evening News

US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid fears over Ukraine

Soldiers placed on standby to deploy to Europe as concerns over possible ‘lightning attack’ by Russia grow

The Guardian - UK

What is happening with Russia in Ukraine and will there be a war?

Putin wants Ukraine to remain inside Russia’s sphere of influence, its “near abroad”, and to avoid becoming a Western-style democracy with ties to the European Union and Nato

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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.

Al Jazeera

NATO sends reinforcements and U.S. puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise

NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets, in what Russia denounced as Western "hysteria" in response to its build-up of troops on the Ukraine border.

Reuters

Ukraine: Nato sends fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia threat escalates

Nato has said it is putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues its troop build-up near Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Covid-19 Ireland: New Omicron subvariant 'surging' through Europe, warns expert

An epidemiologist has warned that a new subvariant of Omicron is "surging" through Europe.

Dublin Live

NATO sends ships, fighter jets to eastern Europe as "deterrence" in response to Russia threat

NATO says it's reinforcing "deterrence and defense as Russia continues its military build-up in and around Ukraine."

Axios

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Nato sending more fighter jets and ships to eastern Europe as war fears grow

The US and UK have begun moving personnel from their Kiev embassies

The Independent UK

Europe could be headed for Covid-19 pandemic ‘endgame’, says WHO

The Covid-19 pandemic is heading towards its “endgame” in Europe due to the milder Omicron variant, according to the World Health Organisation’s Europe director.

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The Independent UK

Western diplomats meet Afghan activists amid Taliban talks

Western diplomats are meeting with Afghan women’s rights activists and human rights defenders in Oslo ahead of the first official talks with the Taliban in Europe since they took over control of Afghanistan in August

Al Jazeera

Objects of affection: The things that refugees hold close

As people battle freezing temperatures at a makeshift camp in France, a scooter, football or necklace bring hope.

The Independent UK

WHO says Covid should not be treated like the flu

The global health body said the virus is still ‘very nasty’.

The Independent UK

EU set for show of unity as Russia invasion fears mount

European Union foreign ministers are aiming to put on a fresh display of resolve and unity in support of Ukraine,

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The Independent UK

Airlines demand government rules out border closures in response to future variants of concern

‘Complicated, costly and unstable travel rules have seen UK passenger numbers recover slower than our European neighbours,’ say airline CEOs

The Guardian - UK

Stock markets and bitcoin fall amid Ukraine worries and US interest rate rise fears – as it happened

Worries over Ukraine tensions and prospect of US interest rate rises hits stocks, wiping out FTSE 100’s early 2022 gains, before a late recovery on Wall Street

Reuters

EU urges Russia to de-escalate, threatens 'massive' sanctions

The European Union called on Russia on Monday to defuse tensions over Ukraine and reaffirmed that Moscow would face "massive" consequences if it attacked its neighbour.

The Guardian - AU

What does Australia’s removal from the European Council’s travel ‘white list’ mean?

Australia no longer recommended as a country from which travel restrictions should be lifted. What’s behind the decision and what will change?

The Guardian - UK

Sycamore stunner: how the crumpet-shaped House of Music swallowed a forest

Budapest’s £67m new museum doesn’t just nestle among trees – they grow through it. But is Sou Fujimoto’s ravishing creation just another cultural bauble for repressive leader Viktor Orbán?

The Guardian - UK

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

Tribune News Service

Putin could burst Xi’s Olympic dream with a war in Ukraine

As the U.S. and Europe mount increasingly frantic efforts to deter Russia from any invasion of Ukraine, it’s Chinese President Xi Jinping who may have the biggest influence on Vladimir Putin’s timetable.

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