Ukraine begins offensive in south to take back territory from Russia
The Ukrainian military says it has begun a counteroffensive in the country's south to take back key territory occupied by the Russians early in the war.
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Ukraine wants the EU to ban Russian tourists
The European Union is being asked to join member countries along the Russian border and reject tourist travel by Russians.
Ukrainian attacks suggest offensive may be underway in the south
Ukraine has been talking for weeks about a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the southern city of Kherson. Without saying so explicitly, Ukrainian attacks suggested an operation is underway.
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Andriy Tuz was at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant when it came under Russian control. Now in Switzerland, the plant's ex-spokesman talks about his ordeal leaving and how remaining Ukrainians are doing.
Germany's energy options are dwindling as it tries to break ties with Russia
Millions of Germans are worried about efforts to wean the country off of Russian natural gas and possibly not having heat this winter. But energy experts say German industry should be more concerned.
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20-year-old competes in Miss England without makeup
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International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
A mission to understand what's happening at the largest nuclear power plant in Europe is underway amid renewed shelling and mounting fears of a potential nuclear accident.