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Russia-Ukraine war continues: The war in Ukraine has entered its 100th day, with no end in sight. Russian forces have continued to bombard Ukrainian cities, and the death toll continues to rise. The United States and its allies have imposed a series of sanctions on Russia in an effort to pressure it to end the war, but so far these sanctions have had little effect. Russia's economy is in crisis: The sanctions imposed by the West have had a devastating impact on the Russian economy. Inflation is soaring, and the value of the ruble has plummeted. Many businesses have closed, and unemployment is rising. The Russian government has taken steps to try to prop up the economy, but it is unclear how long these measures will be effective. Russia is facing a humanitarian crisis: The war in Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis in the region. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes, and many are in need of food, water, and shelter. The United Nations has warned th...

UK government to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine. The UK government  has agreed to provide long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities against invading Russian forces. The provision of these missiles is part of the continuous military aid extended  by the UK to Ukraine since the start of the war. Opens in a new window BBC Storm Shadow cruise missile UK braces for unprecedented heatwave. The UK  is bracing itself for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists warn of the arrival of the African Plume, a meteorological phenomenon that brings scorching temperatures from the Sahara desert to Europe. The impact of this weather  system is expected to be felt across the UK, with temperatures potentially reaching record highs. Rail strikes to cause travel chaos. A series of nationwide rail strikes is set to cause travel chaos in England on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The strikes, which are being...