Kyiv has been pressing allies for more sophisticated weapons, over fears that Russian forces are using winter to regroup before launching a new offensive in spring.
Ukraine lauds Western move on tanks, while Russia attacks
The West’s move to send tanks to Ukraine was greeted enthusiastically from Kyiv, Berlin and Washington.
Russia downplays West’s move on tanks, strikes Ukraine again
From Washington to Berlin to Kyiv, a Western decision to send battle tanks to Ukraine was hailed enthusiastically. Moscow first shrugged it off – and later launched another barrage of attacks.
Good early years teaching may boost earnings of children in England – study
Study reports one in 40 primary schools in England produce entire classes likely to earn more than their peersNever mind getting a place at Oxbridge – a child’s future earnings can be significantly improved by the quality of their teachers at the age o…
Palestinian officials say several killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp
Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians, including a 60-year-old woman, and wounded several others during a raid in a flashpoint area of the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, in one of the deadliest days in mo…
Israel raids: Why are so many Palestinians being killed?
Al Jazeera breaks down the reason for the increase in the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in recent months.
Iran imposes sanctions against MEPs and EU institutions linked to crackdown on nationwide protests
The move from Tehran is seen as a tit-for-tat response to recent European sanctions against Iranian officials linked to a crackdown on nationwide protests.
National Grid stands down coal power plants readied to help France
Drax and one EDF unit had been warmed up in response to request over strike concerns and not cold snapNational Grid has stood down coal-fired power stations that had been instructed to warm up on Thursday after France’s network operator sounded the ala…