Ukraine conflict: Cities on high alert after night of shelling
Major outposts in the north are still under Ukrainian control despite overnight attacks by Russia. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine conflict: Putin’s nuclear alert a distraction attempt, UK says
Russia’s president has put its deterrence forces – which include nuclear weapons – on high alert. BBC News – UK
Climate change: IPCC report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming
IPCC scientists outline a harrowing summary of climate impacts already hurting people and species. BBC News – US & Canada
Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 February 2022
A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week. BBC News – Africa
West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift
The EU, US and allies will block a number of Russian banks from the main global payment system, Swift. BBC News – Business
Saudi Cup: 80-1 Emblem Road claims shock win in $20m race
Emblem Road is the 80-1 winner of the world’s richest horse race, the $ 20m Saudi Cup in Riyadh. BBC News – Middle East