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Ukraine war: Biggest Russian bombardment yet
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
President Biden has urged the Republican- controlled Congress to unblock new military aid for Ukraine, saying Friday's massive bombardment by Russia showed Kyiv needed more air defence capability. At least thirty people were killed in the strikes which also wrought significant material damage.
Also in the programme: Brazil moves closer to decriminalizing abortion; keeping swimmers safe from sharks in South Africa; and when our voice is no longer ours - cloned by AI.
(Photo: Smoke clouded the skies of Kyiv after Russia launched aerial attacks across the country on Friday. Credit: Getty Images)
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