News bulletin 2022/04/20 18:32

AFP UK
Towns located in the line of Russian fire almost deserted as evacuations continue
Empty playgrounds, lonely dogs and a constant backdrop of shelling fill the otherwise ghostly towns of Soledar and Bakhmut, located in the besieged Ukrainian east. The only movement is people boarding a bus -- storing their suitcases in the hold and preparing to flee.
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Reuters
Ukraine's embattled farmers running on empty as world faces food crisis
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The Independent
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The Independent
Blasts in Kabul mosque, north Afghanistan, kill at least 14
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News bulletin 2022/04/20 18:32

Latest stories

Towns located in the line of Russian fire almost deserted as evacuations continue

Ukraine's embattled farmers running on empty as world faces food crisis

First Drive: Is Toyota’s GR86 the perfect everyday sports car?

Watch: Frenchman breaks world record for longest tightrope walk ever

Eleven babies die in Senegal hospital fire

Ukraine news – live: Zelenksy says Kyiv won’t give up land for peace

Jubilee family fry up in danger from global food emergency

Florence Pugh urges fans to think about what they write online following rumours

Tributes to ‘sweet’ boy, 13, who drowned while swimming with friends

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Blasts in Kabul mosque, north Afghanistan, kill at least 14

Scott Morrison confirms he will remain in politics after election defeat

Since my mother’s death the spring flowers she loved bring me joy – but pierce my heart

How Tory MPs reacted to Sue Gray’s report – and why Boris Johnson might just be out of the woods

Refugees being sent to areas of UK with little or no legal aid, study finds

Key quotes from Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties

Johnny Depp said Amber Heard was ‘begging for global humiliation’ after she filed for restraining order

Government points to new history curriculum after criticism from Troy Deeney

Where is Dyson’s airwrap complete and new multi-styler in stock in the UK?

Winners announced for One Bromley Local Care Partnership awards