Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv
Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again. BBC News – Europe
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Spring Statement: Rishi Sunak seeks to combat cost-of-living squeeze
The chancellor cuts fuel duty and eases National Insurance rise but soaring prices threaten tough times. BBC News – UK
Madeleine Albright: First female US secretary of state dies
Tributes are paid to the Czech immigrant who was the first woman to become the top US diplomat. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe by-elections: New party, same fears of dirty tricks
A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country’s democratic credentials. BBC News – Africa
P&O Ferries set to ‘pay out £36.5m in severance’
Ferry operator shares details of redundancy packages which include 40 seafarers getting £100,000 each. BBC News – Business
Israel: Four killed in shopping centre attack
Three people were stabbed and fourth run over in one of the deadliest such attacks for years. BBC News – Middle East