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Million refugees fled Ukraine in one week, says UNHCR

GENEVA: One million refugees have fled Ukraine in the week since Russia's invasion, the United Nations said Thursday, warning that unless the conflict ended immediately, millions more were likely to flee.

Bangkok Post

Evening Standard Ukraine appeal: Government pledges to match donations up to £20m

They bring with them terrifying accounts of blaring sirens, nights spent hiding in basements and missiles whistling overhead. As the number of people desperately fleeing Ukraine passes 1 million and the United Nations warning that “at this rate” we are facing “the biggest refugee crisis this century”, we are announcing…

Evening Standard

Morrison government asks Facebook, Twitter and Google to block Russian state media ‘disinformation’

Communications minister writes to tech giants about ‘content promoting violence, extremism and disinformation in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine’

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day eight

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its eighth day, we take a look at the major developments.

Al Jazeera

Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv ‘delayed by staunch resistance and mechanical breakdown’, MoD says

MoD says 40-mile column has made ‘little discernible progress in over three days’

The Independent UK

Interpol arrest warrant allegedly targeting Kuwaiti princess and partner ‘on political grounds’

Dissident couple say their lives would be under threat if returned from Bosnia to Kuwait, as rights groups claim notice undermines refugee law

The Guardian - UK

The Loop: Some weather warnings lifted, schools closed, Zelenskyy's message and tearful WA reunions

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Russia-Ukraine latest LIVE: Civilians trapped as Putin’s forces bombard city of Mariupol

Residents told how ‘there has been no light, no heat, and no water now for two full days’ and they are running out of food

Evening Standard

First city in Ukraine 'falls' to Russia as troops storm major building

Igor Kolykhayev, the city'smayor, said Russian soldiers stormed the council building on Wednesday.

Daily Record

WHO Recommends Merck COVID Pill for non-severe, at-risk patients

The World Health Organization on Wednesday recommended an anti-Covid pill be taken by sufferers who have mild symptoms but are at high risk of hospitalization, such as older people or the unvaccinated. The pill, called molnupiravir and developed by US pharmaceutical Merck, is taken as soon as possible after Covid-19…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Concerned Over Libya Parliament Vote on New PM

The United Nations voiced concern on Thursday over reports that a vote in Libya's parliament to install a new government "fell short of the expected standards". An emailed statement from the UN secretary general's spokesperson said there were reports that the vote did not meet standards of transparency and procedure,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.N. voices concern over Libya parliament vote on new PM

The United Nations voiced concern on Thursday over reports that a vote in Libya's parliament to install a new government, a move that may trigger new fighting or a return to territorial division, "fell short of the expected standards".

Reuters

Thursday briefing: Russian forces take control in Ukraine city

Kherson mayor says he asked that Russian forces do not ‘shoot people’ … one year on from Sarah Everard’s murder … the long hunt for my mystery illness

The Guardian - AU

A million refugees have fled Ukraine - UNHCR head

A million people have fled Ukraine in a week after Russia invaded the country, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said on Twitter.

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Evening Standard

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Kyiv as port city of Kherson falls to Russian invaders

A massive Russian column of hundreds of tanks and other vehicles appears to be stalled roughly 16 miles from Kyiv

Reuters

U.S. ties with Gulf partner UAE are being tested, envoy says

U.S. ties with the United Arab Emirates are being tested, a senior Emirati diplomat said on Thursday, in a rare admission of strains in their strategic partnership which have been highlighted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine refugees reach one million in seven days, says UN agency

‘We are looking at what could become Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century’

The Guardian - US

Russian forces surround Ukraine’s biggest nuclear plant, sparking UN concerns

Nuclear watchdog chief pleads with invading troops to allow workers to carry on ‘providing safety and monotoring radiation’ at Zaporizhzhia

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IAEA Chief Said to Visit Iran

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Tehran on Saturday, Iranian news agency Nournews reported, suggesting this could help pave the way to a revival of Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with major powers. The visit by Rafael Grossi, head of the Vienna-based UN nuclear watchdog, was…

Bangkok Post

First Ukraine city falls as Russia strikes more civilian targets

ODESSA, Ukraine: Russian forces on Wednesday seized the first major Ukrainian city in their onslaught, the strategic port of Kherson, as they stepped up bombardment of civilian targets across the country, put other cities under siege and pushed to encircle and cut off the capital, Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine

In historic UN General Assembly vote, 141 nations demand Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

Wales Online

One million people have fled Ukraine since invasion, says UN refugee agency

More than 2% of population on the move in under a week

The New Daily

‘Slow annihilation’: Russia’s deadly change of plans in Ukraine

Russia's strategy in its war on Ukraine is shifting toward a "slow annihilation" of the country's military, US and other Western officials say.

Bangkok Post

Thailand backs UN resolution against Russian invasion

Thailand has joined 140 other countries to vote for a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of the Russian forces from Ukraine and deploring Russia's "aggression against Ukraine".

Axios

1 million refugees have fled Ukraine so far, UN says

It's the "swiftest exodus of refugees this century," according to AP.

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