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PM praises Sky journalists shot by Russians in Ukraine ambush

PM praises Sky journalists shot by Russians in Ukraine ambush

Boris Johnson said the free press would not be ‘intimidated or cowed by barbaric and indiscriminate acts of violence’.

British nationals told to leave Russia unless it is ‘essential’ to stay

British nationals told to leave Russia unless it is ‘essential’ to stay

The Foreign Office updated its travel advice on Saturday.

Russian invasion: What are the rules of war and who do they protect?

Russian invasion: What are the rules of war and who do they protect?

The Geneva Conventions aim to protect civilians, aid workers and injured soldiers during conflicts.

Ukraine ceasefire reports welcomed but little sign of Russian aggression abating

Ukraine ceasefire reports welcomed but little sign of Russian aggression abating

Government minister John Glen said legislation in the Commons on Monday would speed up sanction measures.

Royal Navy’s icebreaker ship provides support to Ukrainian Antarctic scientists

Royal Navy’s icebreaker ship provides support to Ukrainian Antarctic scientists

HMS Protector handed over welcome supplies of fresh food to 21 scientists from Ukraine.

Son accused of murdering parents appears in court

Son accused of murdering parents appears in court

William Warrington is charged with killing his father Clive and his mother Valerie at two addresses in Gloucestershire on Wednesday morning.

Refinery workers refuse to deal with ship carrying Russian oil

Refinery workers refuse to deal with ship carrying Russian oil

The German-flagged vessel is currently moored near the Stanlow Oil Refinery in the North West.

RNLI and Border Force bring 99 people to safety as they cross English Channel

RNLI and Border Force bring 99 people to safety as they cross English Channel

Minister for Justice and Tackling Illegal Migration Tom Pursglove said the rise in dangerous Channel crossings is ‘unacceptable’.

Dame Julie Andrews: I will miss Tony Walton more than I can say

Dame Julie Andrews: I will miss Tony Walton more than I can say

Walton and Dame Julie, who were childhood sweethearts, married in 1959 but remained friends following their divorce in 1968.

What the papers say – March 5

What the papers say – March 5

The death of Australian cricketing great Shane Warne features alongside Ukraine on the front pages.

PM warns of nuclear disaster risk after Ukrainian power plant shelled

PM warns of nuclear disaster risk after Ukrainian power plant shelled

Boris Johnson said ‘however long it takes, however arduous’, Russian president Vladimir Putin ‘must fail’.

Influencer calls for direct donations to Ukraine through Airbnb bookings

Influencer calls for direct donations to Ukraine through Airbnb bookings

Tommy Marcus, a social media influencer, told PA that booking an Airbnb ensures donations would be received by Ukrainians directly.

We feel abandoned by the West: Ukrainian MP condemns UK and US response to war

We feel abandoned by the West: Ukrainian MP condemns UK and US response to war

Inna Sovsun said the rollout of sanctions against Russia ‘isn’t on the same speed as the rollout of the atrocities of the war’.

Former RAF commander challenges western opposition to Ukraine no-fly zone

Former RAF commander challenges western opposition to Ukraine no-fly zone

Former Air Marshal Greg Bagwell said a no-fly zone could be run by the United Nations, rather than Nato.

British journalist shot and wounded in ambush near Ukrainian capital

British journalist shot and wounded in ambush near Ukrainian capital

The attack is thought to have been carried out by a saboteur Russian reconnaissance squad.

Woman dies in helicopter landing incident

Woman dies in helicopter landing incident

One person is being treated for their injuries and remains in hospital, while the second, a local woman in her 80s, has since died.

Children’s hospitals in ‘Super Saturday’ drive to deal with pandemic backlogs

Children’s hospitals in ‘Super Saturday’ drive to deal with pandemic backlogs

Lego will be put to good use to try and make youngsters feel more comfortable.

British businessman’s accounts frozen over suspected links to Russian oligarch

British businessman’s accounts frozen over suspected links to Russian oligarch

The National Crime Agency said it had obtained two account freezing orders in respect of five accounts held by Graham Bonham-Carter.

PM believes Putin intends to ‘double down’ on Ukraine invasion

Boris Johnson says the Russian president appears set on continuing with the ‘destruction’ in Ukraine.

Ukraine invasion: Russia blocks access to Facebook for its 146 million citizens

Ukraine invasion: Russia blocks access to Facebook for its 146 million citizens

Sir Nick Clegg, vice president of global affairs at Facebook’s parent company Meta, has spoken out against the decision.

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