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California's high gas prices have a little-known ingredient: Russian oil

LOS ANGELES — As gasoline prices surge to new heights after the U.S. banned Russian oil, California drivers are in a position to be uniquely squeezed at the fuel pump.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2022

Russia's "Z" campaign drums up support for 'operation' in Ukraine

It's popped up on bus stops, road signs and even a pram in Russia: a "Z" sign to whip up support for what Moscow describes as its "special military operation" in Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

The countries with the most powerful militaries in the world

The war in Ukraine has thrown a spotlight on the military capacities of world powers

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Mayor of Ukraine's Kharkiv says Russians forces are regrouping there

Russian forces appear to be regrouping near the eastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Wednesday, describing the situation as very tense.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

Does my electric oven require gas? How to tell the difference and save money

As the cost of living crisis deepens and major concerns are raised over the Russian provision of gas to the UK, we take a look at where our ovens get their energy from, and whether one is cheaper to run than the other

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

The BBC's Ukraine coverage may be changing government attitudes to the public service broadcaster

As Russian tanks rolled into a foreign capital city, a BBC commentator captured the anguish of the moment: “And now must we stand by impotent and guilty watching the destruction of a nation … I think the feeling must be one of shame at this.” The year was 1956, the…

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2022

Factbox-Worst refugee crisis since WW2 as Ukrainians flee country

Up to 2.2 million refugees have so far fled Ukraine, or some 5% of its population, since Russia's invasion began on Feb. 24, the U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

"It's medieval:" Russian shelling destroys Mariupol children's hospital

Russian bombing in Mariupol has killed at least 1,170 people.

Axios · Mar 9, 2022

VIDEO: Russian Ministry Says Video Shows Armored Vehicles Crossing River Over Makeshift Bridge

Country's media follow government line in covering a war they call a “special military operation.” 

Zenger · Mar 9, 2022

Far-left Melenchon emerges as third competitor in French election poll

French leftist firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon inched closer to a place in the crucial runoff of the French presidential election in a poll on Wednesday, appearing to gain momentum just as far-right rivals are hit by their pro-Russian views.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022