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Silence from Kyiv as Russia claims more than 1,700 surrender in Mariupol

No confirmation of the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian troops from Azovstal plant

A utopian future for the planet: How ‘human solidarity’ can see us through

Sci-fi stories feel irrelevant to writer Kim Stanley Robinson now as his focus shifts to climate change

Concern growing that proposed takeover of Chelsea could collapse

Club in danger of going out of business unless a deal is concluded by the end of May

Fintan O’Toole: Don’t avoid the united Ireland issue. Make it real

A potential new state will float in Irish Dreamland in the absence of detailed plans

Information overload: Shifting the narrative of climate change

A play by Eva O’Connor and Hildegard Ryan aims to put ‘heart and soul’ into the debate

China hits back at WHO over criticism of zero-Covid strategy

UN body’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said policy not sustainable

Ukraine reports counterattack gains towards Russian border as Kyiv shuts gas flow

Zelenskiy cautions Ukrainians against raising their expectations on conflict too high yet

Aidan O’Brien’s Mother Earth faces tough Baaeed challenge in Lockinge

Trainer looking to get off the mark in Group One contests at Newbury on Saturday

All women, children and elderly evacuated from Mariupol – Ukraine

Efforts under way to save Ukrainian fighters trapped inside, Zelenskiy says

G7 and Ukraine to hold talks as EU seeks accord on new Russia sanctions

Kyiv and allies to discuss war effort as Kremlin prepares Red Square military parade

Belarus jails girlfriend of dissident seized from Ryanair flight

Sofia Sapega sentenced to six years following forced landing of plane in May 2021

‘Lack of medication’ as Russia destroys nearly 400 hospitals and medical centres

Fresh effort to evacuate Mariupol civilians has begun as EU to amend oil embargo

Russia calls on remaining Mariupol defenders to surrender as evacuation convoy heads to city

Kyiv’s besieged troops in Azovstal steelworks hold out despite ‘bloody fighting’

Civilians trapped in Mariupol steelworks as Moscow accused of ceasefire violation

Ukrainian defence of facility highlights Russia’s failure to take major cities in 10-week war

Evacuees from Mariupol steel plant tell of horrors of two months underground

More than 100 arrive in Zaporizhzhia after enduring hellish ordeal at Azovstal facility

Russian TV report showing devastation of Ireland condemned by Martin

‘I think it reflects a mindset that is worrying and not in touch with reality,’ says Martin

Russia accuses Israel of supporting Ukraine’s ‘neo-Nazi regime’

Jerusalem summons ambassador and demands apology over Lavrov’s remarks

Ukraine war: EU set to agree new sanctions on Russian oil sales

Detail yet to be finalised but latest measures could have impact on prices here, says Ryan

Taking the church out of Irish primary schools

The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?

Switzerland may amend banking secrecy laws amid UN pressure

Protection of banking secrecy violates international law, says UN special rapporteur

It takes a village: Carlow residents make a welcoming home for Ukrainians

Over 110 refugees have arrived at Ballon’s 70-bed rest centre since start of April

Ukraine war: United Nations confirms evacuation of civilians under way from Mariupol

As many as 100,000 people believed to be blockaded in city devastated during battle

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