As temperatures plunge to -19°C, Kyiv faces a humanitarian crisis following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Residents describe a desperate struggle for heat and light, echoing the war's darkest early days. Read the full report.
Kyiv residents endure -20C temperatures in emergency shelters after a major Russian strike on 9 January crippled power and heating. Read the full report.
Russia's use of a new 'Oreshnik' missile in a deadly strike on Ukraine has triggered international condemnation at the UN. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A landmark coalition of nations has endorsed the Paris Declaration, outlining a path to end the war in Ukraine. Discover the key demands and the global response to Russia's invasion.
Emergency crews in Kyiv set up warming tents after Russian attacks left thousands without power and heating. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday. Read the latest from day 1,418 of the war.
A man has died in Cornwall after a tree fell on his caravan during Storm Goretti. Police confirm the incident in Mawgan, Helston, as UK-wide weather warnings continue.
A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kryvyi Rih has killed at least 26, including six children. As the war intensifies, the Kremlin threatens European peacekeepers and Ukraine braces for new attacks.
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have left over a million people in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region without water and heat. Authorities warn of worsening conditions as winter sets in.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he lacks a clear answer from European allies on security guarantees if Russia attacks again. Meanwhile, Russian strikes cripple power in two regions.
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron sign a joint declaration pledging a multinational force for Ukraine's security after a peace deal. The historic agreement was unveiled in Paris.
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron sign a joint declaration pledging a multinational force for Ukraine's security after a peace agreement. Read the full details.
A major power outage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without heat or light in sub-zero temperatures. Officials blame left-wing extremists for the arson attack. Read the latest.
As 2026 begins, Ukraine faces a weary stalemate. Despite Zelenskyy's claim of a '90% ready' peace plan, deep exhaustion and political pressures mount. Explore the fragile path ahead for Ukraine.
Our travel expert tests a winter weekend at Feather Down's off-grid glamping site in Sussex. Find out if the rustic charm is worth the lack of modern conveniences.
A Russian-claimed Ukrainian drone attack on a Black Sea resort kills 24, injuring 50. The strike follows peace talks and escalates tensions. Read the latest developments.
Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 at a New Year's Eve celebration in Kherson. The claims follow a debunked report of a strike on Putin's palace. Read the latest.
An Australian man has reportedly died while serving with Ukrainian forces against Russia. The incident highlights the ongoing international involvement in the conflict. Read the full report.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy states a peace agreement is 90% ready but warns against a 'weak' deal. Russia's claim of a Ukrainian drone targeting Putin's residence is dismissed by Kyiv and US intelligence as 'laughable'. Read the latest developments.
Planning approvals for battery storage, wind and solar projects in Great Britain nearly doubled in 2025, hitting 45GW. Experts warn grid bottlenecks must be overcome to turn ambition into power.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a telling reaction to Donald Trump's claim that Russia wants Ukraine to succeed. Read the full details from their Florida summit.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Florida for critical peace talks with Donald Trump following a massive Russian air assault on Kyiv. A 20-point peace plan is 90% ready.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for critical talks with Donald Trump and European leaders following a large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv that injured at least eleven people. Read the latest on the diplomatic push for a Ukraine peace deal.
Pope Leo XIV expresses 'great sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas truce calls. A massive drone and missile attack kills three, including a child, as graves of soldiers are decorated in Lviv.
Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and casualties as temperatures plummet. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Russian forces launched two attacks on Odesa's port and energy facilities in 24 hours, causing blackouts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says Ukraine peace talks are progressing. Read the latest on day 1,399 of the war.
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A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The strike comes amid high-stakes international peace talks in Miami. Read the latest developments.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.