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27/09/2023 08:00 The Guardian

Covid then the invasion meant Kharkiv could offer little in-person education. Now a scheme brings it deep undergroundRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesIn a cheerfully decorated classroom in Kharkiv, 30km (19 miles) from the Russian border, a screen behind the teacher proclaimed the date to be “21 September: international day of peace”.The children’s day had begun far from peacefully: just after 5.30am, the air raid sirens sounded and six Russian S300 surface-to-air missiles hit the eastern Ukrainian city. Continue reading...

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Putin hosts Xi Jinping and other world leaders as Russia marks Victory Day – Europe live

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China exports beat expectations despite slump in trade with US

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Trump names Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC – as it happened

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Taiwan faces similar threat to Europe in 1930s, president says

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King calls for renewed ‘commitment to peace’ in VE Day message

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Trump hails trade deal with ‘oldest ally’ UK – but what about the details?

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Disability benefit cuts impossible to support, 42 Labour MPs tell Starmer

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Netherlands museum rethinks lending works to US amid Trump arts cuts

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UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut

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Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

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VE Day: UK and Europe hold ceremonies to mark 80 years since end of second world war in Europe – as it happened

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08/05/2025 16:35 The Guardian

English universities’ income falls for third consecutive year

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08/05/2025 16:02 The Guardian

Xi hails ‘confident’ China-Russia ties as Putin welcomes ‘dear friend’ to Kremlin

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Bill Gates says his Foundation will close in 2045 and decries Musk for USAID cuts

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08/05/2025 14:30 The Guardian

Palestinian student freed after Ice arrest forms group to aid other immigrants

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Irish woman detained by US immigration released after 17 days in custody

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New York watchdog warns Trump cuts will usher in ‘open season’ for scammers

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Dissidents in UK warn of growing Iran danger amid alleged Israel embassy plot

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