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LIVE: COVERAGE OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE

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An invasion of Ukraine has begun, with Russian President Putin declaring war

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The White House has made a dire warning saying Vladimir Putin has “greater ambitions” than simply Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: today we lost 137 military and civilians, including 10 officers. All defenders of the Snake island are dead.

There have been reports about 11 female soldiers who died after Putin’s missile hit their barracks.

Meanwhile the Russian army lost more than 30 tanks, up to 130 armoured fighting vehicles, 5 aircraft and 6 helicopters on the first day of the full-scale invasion, said Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Authorities in the Ukrainian city of Lviv have ordered a city-wide lights out as a precautionary message.

There is fierce fighting across multiple fronts. An adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office said Russian forces had captured the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Heavy exchanges of fire were also taking place in the regions of Sumy and Kharkiv in the northeast and Kherson and Odessa in the south.

Ukraine says 57 people have been killed on the first day of conflict with 169 wounded.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy says a new iron curtain was falling and closing Russia off from the civilised world.

A cerfew is in place in Kyiv, but the government has handed out 10,000 automatic rifles to civillians in Kyiv.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled a package of “severe” sanctions against Russia targeting banks – even blocking Russian airline Aeroflot from the UK.

European Union leaders will implement further sanctions. But Moscow has threatened to respond with “tit-for-tat” measures

Woman flees as her apartment in bombed / Image: Fox

White House: Chernobyl staff ‘held hostage’

White House press secretary Jen Psaki just told reporters at her daily briefing that there are reports Russian soldiers are holding the staff of the Ukrainian nuclear site hostage.

“We are outraged by credible reports that Russian soldiers are currently holding the staff of the Chernobyl facilities hostage,” she said.

“This unlawful and dangerous hostage-taking, which could upend the routine civil service efforts required to maintain and protect the nuclear waste facilities, is obviously incredibly alarming and gravely concerning.

“We condemn it and we request their release.”

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Hannah Foslien)

Downing street says Ukraine is ready to combat

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his government on Thursday evening that Ukrainian soldiers have been putting up a fight – defending their nation.

FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks on Downing Street in London, Britain, July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo

What would Swift sanctions mean for Russia?

President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have both said that cutting Russia off from the global banking system, Swift, is not being proposed right now.

But what would happen if it was?

Excluding Russia from Swift would risk severe repercussions for banks that are owed money – either now or in the longer term.

This is particularly true in Germany, which has deep financial ties with Russia and feels it has done its share of economic sacrifice by suspending certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Although being de-Swifted would be disruptive for Russia, there is an alternate system – called CFPS – that Russia set up after it annexed Crimea in 2014.

Similarly, China has also set up a secondary system, CIPS.

Expelling Russia would probably only push it closer to China and play into the hands of the Xi administration, which is keen to “de-dollarise” the world’s financial architecture. This would accelerate that trend and ambition.

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Pope Francis dies aged 88 as world mourns historic papacy

The world mourns Pope Francis, the transformative first Latin American pontiff, who died at 88, with global tributes and a nine-day mourning period ahead of a conclave.

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The world mourns Pope Francis, the transformative first Latin American pontiff, who died at 88, with global tributes and a nine-day mourning period ahead of a conclave.


The world is grieving the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, who died aged 88.

Known as The People’s Pope, he championed mercy, humility, and compassion throughout his 12-year papacy.

Leaders across the globe, including President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have paid tribute to his lasting legacy. A nine-day mourning period begins, followed by the election of a new Pope via conclave at the Vatican.

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Pope Francis was a spiritual giant who championed humility

Pope Francis, aged 88, dies from double pneumonia, leaving a legacy of compassion and inclusion as the Church’s first Latin American and Jesuit leader.

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Pope Francis, aged 88, dies from double pneumonia, leaving a legacy of compassion and inclusion as the Church’s first Latin American and Jesuit leader.


Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, following complications from double pneumonia. The Vatican confirmed his death on Monday morning, with Cardinal Kevin Farrell announcing that “the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father” at 7:35am.

The first Latin American and Jesuit Pope, Francis led the Roman Catholic Church for over a decade, earning global praise for his humility, progressive stance, and focus on inclusion and compassion.

Just days before his passing, the Pope surprised crowds at Easter Sunday Mass, blessing worshippers in St Peter’s Square. Despite recent hospitalisation with bronchitis, he appeared in good spirits, even pausing to bless children from the Popemobile.

His death has triggered nine days of mourning in Italy. Leaders around the world have paid tribute. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called him a man “whose compassion embraced all humanity,” while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton described his devotion as unwavering.

Francis will be remembered not only as a man of many firsts — the first Jesuit Pope, the first from the Global South — but also as a tireless advocate for the poor, refugees, and marginalised communities.

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Pope Francis dies, ending 12-year papacy

Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, dies at 88 after 12 years of tackling division and reform in the Church.

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, dies at 88 after 12 years of tackling division and reform in the Church.

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at 88 after a 12-year papacy marked by reform attempts and health issues.

His passing initiates a period of mourning and the process for selecting his successor.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away.

The Vatican confirmed his death in a video statement released on Monday. His papacy lasted for 12 years and was characterised by both division and tension.

“Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel.

“At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.”

Concern for the poor

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on March 13, 2013, surprising many Church watchers who had seen the Argentine cleric, known for his concern for the poor, as an outsider.

Pope Francis sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church, which faced criticism for its traditional practices.

At the age of 88, he had been dealing with several health issues during his time as pope. His leadership style often challenged the status quo within the Church.

Pope Francis’s death marks the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Vatican.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on March 13, 2013, surprising many Church watchers who had seen the Argentine cleric, known for his concern for the poor, as an outsider.

The global Catholic community will now enter a period of mourning and reflection. The process for selecting his successor will soon begin.

Carries the weight of the changes he proposed during his tenure.

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