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Putin’s planes took away Ukrainian children for ‘Russification’: report
Forcible transfer is a crime against humanity under international law, but the Yale report says a Kremlin-led program took at least 314 children.
- by Anthony Deutsch
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The many lovers – and love children – of Vladimir Putin
The invasion of Ukraine has shone a light on Putin’s inner circle, who enjoy lavish lifestyles and get promoted to lucrative jobs.
- by Kate Wills
Easey Street murder suspect Perry Kouroumblis departs Italy for Australia
Dressed in a black jumper and sporting a beard, Kouroumblis sat quietly in economy class seat 35E without handcuffs, eating a meal and drinking water.
- by Jessica Millward
Wanted: Jolly people to help plug France’s Father Christmas shortage
Unruly children and disrespectful parents are killing the appeal of playing Santa.
- by Henry Samuel
How Putin’s long war is destroying the fabric of Russian society
About 15,000 Soviet soldiers died in Afghanistan. The Russian death toll in Ukraine is at least eight times that already - and alcohol-related deaths are spiralling.
- by Melissa Lawford
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After 562 days of brutal torture, a soldier wasn’t prepared for what was waiting at Sydney Airport
A Ukrainian who spent a year and a half enduring “hell on earth” as a prisoner of war is returned to family in Sydney.
- by Kate Geraghty and Michael Ruffles
Man gets compensation for ‘smooth’ Mars bar discovery
A 34-year-old Briton thought the lack of a signature chocolate ripple on his Mars bar was a cost-cutting measure.
- by Rob Harris
Zelensky says for first time he would give up Ukrainian territory to Russia
There is concern in European capitals Donald Trump could force unfavourable terms on Ukraine, leaving it vulnerable to renewed Russian aggression.
- by Rob Harris
Assisted dying to be legalised in England and Wales after historic vote
In one of the biggest landmark social changes in the country in decades, terminally ill patients will be allowed to end their own lives under strict conditions.
- by Rob Harris
BBC MasterChef presenter ‘steps away’ over allegations of misconduct
An investigation is under way into allegations of “inappropriate” behaviour by television presenter Gregg Wallace towards women on the set of the BBC show.
- by Investigations team
Australia banned children from social media and the world was watching – very closely
How the world reacted to Australia’s new law to keep children safe.
- by Rob Harris