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Ukraine claims new push in Russian-held Kherson

Military push appears to form part of a long-awaited counter-offensive being launched by Kyiv in an attempt to retake the country's south

Ukraine says it has broken through Russian defences in several sectors of the frontline near the city of Kherson, which has been occupied by Moscow since the early days of the invasion.

East Africa is receiving its first shipload of Ukrainian grain since Russia's invasion. A vessel has docked in Djibouti, but is yet to unload its cargo.

And celebrations in South Sudan as the country's first police and army officers trained since independence graduate.

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  • Tue 30 Aug 202204:06GMT