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European leaders and Trump administration officials are attending the Munich Security Summit over the weekend. We'll have the latest on what was discussed, and how it might effect the war in Ukraine." Also, as we continue a deep dive into Ukraine news, we reflect on the "Maidan Revolution," as it's been called, which was a protest against a Russia-installed leader of Ukraine. Many people, especially younger Ukrainians, wanted the country to lean toward the West, not Russia. And, in Ukraine, musician Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is a living legend. But few of his songs have had as much meaning or poignancy as "Chovan," which describes the country on both sides of the Dnipro River. As The World's hosts explain, while the bridge over that river has been destroyed, the spiritual bridge that connects all Ukrainians remains firmly intact.   Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Julian Evans first visited the city of Odesa, Ukraine on a boat journey down the Dnipro River in 1994. He fell in love with its distinct personality as a self-contained world. He also fell in love with a local woman, and for nearly thirty years, her city became his city, too. His new book, Undefeatable: Odesa in Love and War, weaves memoir with history and literature to give us a haunting portrait of a country struggling against terrible odds to survive.  We spoke about the city of Odesa, his visits to front line combat zones, and what Russia's war means for Europe.

It's Monday, August 12th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims shot two Christian men On August 4th, Islamic Fulani militants shot two Christian men in the Bokkos area of the Plateau State in Nigeria, reports International Christian Concern. The men, whose names are being withheld for their protection, are thankful to be alive.  One of them said, “To the glory of God, we both survived.” David John, the medical director of the hospital where the men are currently receiving treatment, said the hospital's staff would provide them with the best medical care.   Bokkos was one of three Plateau communities targeted by Muslim Fulani militants during the Christmas Eve massacre in 2023. In those attacks, more than 200 Christians were killed, including 148 people in Bokkos.  According to Open Doors, Nigeria is the sixth most dangerous country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Pray for God's justice in Nigeria.  Proverbs 21:15  says, “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.” Ukrainian navy takes out Russian gas rig Ukraine blasted a Russian gas rig in the Black Sea near the Dnipro River, killing 40 Russian soldiers, reports The U.S. Sun.   Dramatic footage shows a giant fireball erupting from the Russian headquarters after it was targeted by the Ukrainian Navy.  The decimated rig was packed with “reconnaissance equipment” to help with Russia's war effort. Ukrainian officials claimed the gas rig used to be controlled by their military, but had become occupied by Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces in recent years. Harris leads Trump in 3 battleground states Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states, according to new surveys by The New York Times and Siena College. This is the latest indication of a dramatic reversal in standing for Democrats after President Biden's departure from the presidential race. Harris is ahead of Trump by four percentage points in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan, 50 percent to 46 percent among likely voters in each state. The surveys were conducted from Aug. 5 to 9. Trump: Kamala Harris not smart enough to hold news conference Despite her rise in the polls, Donald Trump does not think Kamala Harris is smart enough to hold a news conference. TRUMP: “She can't do a news conference. She doesn't know how to do a news conference. She's not smart enough to do a news conference. I'm sorry. We need smart people to lead this country because our country has never been in this danger before, both economically and from an outside perspective.” Kamala Harris: “Everybody needs to be woke!” A video of Vice President Kamala Harris declaring that “everybody needs to be woke” in 2017 has resurfaced and gone viral on social media, reports Media Research Center. Appearing with philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple Founder Steve Jobs, Harris spoke at the 2017 Recode Code Conference. Listen. HARRIS: "We have to stay woke. Like everybody needs to be woke. You can talk about if you're the woke-est or woke-er, but just stay more woke than less woke." Send letters to 6 imprisoned pro-lifers Pro-life rescuers either in or awaiting prison have made – and are making – gigantic sacrifices for practicing non-violent civil disobedience at abortion mills on behalf of their pre-born brothers and sisters.  By giving up their emotional support networks of family, friends, and colleagues, these pro-life heroes are in danger of a loneliness that can be felt even – or especially – in a crowded prison cafeteria or yard. Some of them have been handed years-long sentences, reports LifeSiteNews.com. You can send letters to six of these imprisoned pro-life heroes through addresses you can access through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. You can send letters to Jonathan Darnel, Will Goodman, Lauren Handy, Heather Idoni, Jean Marshall, and Bevelyn Williams at their respective prisons.  Even a 2-3 sentence letter, which would take no time at all, especially from your children, would lift their spirits. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, “ Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up.” Please read the 10 tips for writing them and sign the prayer pledge for the pro-life rescuers facing a decade in prison. MacGyver-minded officer saves toddler And finally, from Kansas comes the story of a quick-thinking rescue that hauled a 14-month-old toddler from a would-be tomb at the bottom of a drain pipe, reports Good News Network. The terrifying ordeal was caught on camera and saw a Moundridge Police Department officer build on the spot a makeshift catchpole typically used for pulling varmints out of hard-to-reach places. Secured under his shoulders, the loop of rope at the end of the catchpole was able to lift the boy, named Bently, out from where he was trapped 10 feet down a section of 12-inch-wide PVC pipe that had been buried vertically. The parents said they called 9-1-1 just before 2:00 p.m. when they realized Bently had fallen into the PVC hole. Blake, the father's boy, described his emotions before the rescue to the local news station. BLAKE:  “Looking down at him as he was screaming, he wanted out of there, he wanted help and you can't do anything. It's complete helplessness. It's horrifying, it's haunting, to feel so helpless, knowing that your child is in serious need of help.” When police, fire department, and EMS arrived at the family's home about 40 miles northwest of Wichita, Officer Ronnie Wagner had an idea. WAGNER: “I threaded some rope through a PVC pipe, tied a knot at the end of it so that it would slip, and we used it to wrap around under his shoulders here and lift him out of the hole.” Watch a video of the dramatic rescue through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. The toddler's father was deeply grateful. BLAKE: “It's a blessing and a miracle to have a First Responder that lives right behind us. There aren't words to express our gratitude.” Zephaniah 3:17 says, “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you … and will rejoice over you with singing.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 12th, in the year of our Lord 2024.  Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Danny and Derek are back with a news update after two weeks, and it appears that events continued to transpire despite their absence. This week: in Gaza, another round of fledgling ceasefire talks (0:35), the Knesset officially rejects Palestinian statehood (6:05), The Lancet journal publishes a study on the likely number of Palestinian casualties thus far (10:30), Haaretz publishes a piece about the Hannibal Doctrine's use on 10/7 (14:07), and Biden's “aid pier” is officially kaput (17:27); the results of Iran's presidential election (20:49); violence in Bangladesh over government job quotas (24:06); a new UN report on civilian displacement within Sudan (26:37); the respective junta governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a “confederation” (28:29); the Ukrainian military is losing its foothold on the eastern side of the Dnipro River (30:46); the results of the French election (34:37); the results of the UK election (38:32); Kenyan police begin arriving in Haiti as an intervention force (40:35); a New Cold War update featuring China suspending nuclear talks with the US (42:34), Russia and the US starting up a new arms race in Europe (44:21), and accused spy Evan Gershkovich's trial moved up in Russia amid negotiations with the US (46:23).Enjoy the full rendition of the New Cold War theme song. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

On this episode of American Prestige, we are back with a news update after two weeks. This week: in Gaza, another round of fledgling ceasefire talks (0:35), the Knesset officially rejects Palestinian statehood (6:05), The Lancet journal publishes a study on the likely number of Palestinian casualties thus far (10:30), Haaretz publishes a piece about the Hannibal Doctrine's use on 10/7 (14:07), and Biden's “aid pier” is officially kaput (17:27); the results of Iran's presidential election (20:49); violence in Bangladesh over government job quotas (24:06); a new UN report on civilian displacement within Sudan (26:37); the respective junta governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a “confederation” (28:29); the Ukrainian military is losing its foothold on the eastern side of the Dnipro River (30:46); the results of the French election (34:37); the results of the UK election (38:32); Kenyan police begin arriving in Haiti as an intervention force (40:35); a New Cold War update featuring China suspending nuclear talks with the US (42:34), Russia and the US starting up a new arms race in Europe (44:21), and accused spy Evan Gershkovich's trial moved up in Russia amid negotiations with the US (46:23).Enjoy the full rendition of the New Cold War theme song.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The liberation of Kherson city ended months of brutal Russian rule. But across the Dnipro River, occupation governor Volodymyr Saldo finds there is are still money-spinning opportunities to be found. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/ukraineworld --- While Russian occupiers attempt to breach Ukrainian supply lines in Avdiyivka, Ukraine remains on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson oblast, rendering Russian forces unable to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. In addition to frontline developments, the previous week brought encouraging news regarding international support for Ukraine. France plans to increase artillery production of French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzers specifically for Ukraine while also ramping up the quantity of 155mm projectiles Ukraine requires. The Norwegian government has also allocated funds for artillery ammunition. This is our weekly roundup of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr Yermolenko, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, is joined by Anastasiia Herasymchuk, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, and Dariia Synhaievska, analyst and journalist at UkraineWorld, to discuss key events and trends in and around Ukraine over the past week. UkraineWorld (ukraineworld.org) is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of the largest Ukrainian media NGOs. Listen on various podcast platforms (Google, Apple, Spotify etc): li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine Support us at https://www.patreon.com/ukraineworld We provide exclusive content for our patrons. You can also support our volunteer trips to the frontlines at PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News' Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Ukraine’s caution as snow covers the southern region and reports of drones crossing the Dnipro River over the weekend. You can find more updates on Joseph's website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph […]

Righteous rage fuels these righteous brothers' need to inform the people. This week: an update on Gaza (0:30); more U.S. airstrikes on Syria (7:36); an update on the war in Sudan (9:24); a rebel offensive in Myanmar (12:33); rebels in Mali take on the national army (15:49); the Ukrainian army crosses the Dnipro River (18:39) and a Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream bombing (21:57); the Polish opposition is close to forming a government (25:06); the Socialist Party in Spain forms a government (28:02); the U.K. sees a cabinet reshuffle while a court strikes down a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda (29:47); and a New Cold War update featuring Biden and Xi meeting face to face (34:24). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

Ukrainian forces have gained control of the east bank of the Dnipro River, a crucial advance in the Kherson region. Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak made the announcement as he called for enhanced international support in acquiring weapons to counteract Russian air superiority.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News' Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why Ukrainian units are on Russia’s side of the Dnipro River and Hamas leaders recently welcomed to Moscow. You can find more updates on Joseph's website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and […]

Ukrainian forces have gained control of the east bank of the Dnipro River, a crucial advance in the Kherson region. Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak made the announcement as he called for enhanced international support in acquiring weapons to counteract Russian air superiority. - Українські сили встановили контроль над східним берегом річки Дніпро, що є вирішальним наступом у Херсонській області. Про це заявив начальник Генштабу Андрій Єрмак, який закликав посилити міжнародну підтримку в придбанні зброї для протидії російській перевазі в повітрі.

In this episode... 00:42 - Anthony recounts a reporting trip to Kharkiv and back to the former Kakhovka Reservoir 07:42 - Russia launches a massive assault on Avdiivka, and takes massive casualties in the process. Meanwhile, Ukraine launched a large but secretive incursion across the Dnipro River. 22:12 - The newly arrived ATACMS missiles from the US devastate Russia's helicopter fleet stationed at Berdyansk, but they still aren't quite what was wanted. 26:43 - The trial of five police officers involved in brutally suppressing Euromaidan reaches an unsatisfying conclusion. 36:30 - Ukraine moves forward with legislation that could allow for same-sex partnerships. 41:20 - The Polish elections look like a win for the opposition, but either way, it looks good for Ukraine. Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Hey Sokoli (Traditional)

In this week's episode, we explore the historical importance of the Dnipro River that divides Ukraine down the middle and how it has been used in the current Russo-Ukraine War to create a humanitarian crisis.

On Tuesday, the United Nations reported that the breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine will impact heavily on global food security, causing a rise in food prices and leaving many without access to clean drinking water. Nine days after the disaster Gaia looks to the future alongside Kira Rudyk, Ukrainian MP who is also leader of the opposition party Golos and Laura Wellesley, senior research fellow in the Environment and Society Programme at Chatham House. Earlier this week the three-year inquiry into COVID began, seeking ‘to examine the UK's response to and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.' Eyes are on the inquiry from many angles. Inside Science looks at what scientists hope to contribute and learn from it, with author and broadcaster Philip Ball. Also, a spike in North Atlantic sea temperatures has sparked concern among scientists. Richard Betts, head of climate impacts at the Met Office, talks through the factors that have coincided to form the anomaly. Presenter: Gaia Vince Producer: Harrison Lewis Assistant producer: Robbie Wojciechowski Editor: Richard Collings

In this episode, we delve into the catastrophic event that unfolded at the Kakhovka dam, focusing on the far-reaching consequences of this heinous act of terrorism. We examine the response, or lack thereof, from the russian side and the devastating effects it had on both the local population and the wildlife in the region.Just a few weeks ago, in our third episode, we highlighted the extensive environmental damage caused by russia's full-scale invasion, affecting Ukraine's soil, rivers, the Black Sea, and the local wildlife. The reported cases of environmental damage had already surpassed 2,300, with an estimated cost of $51.45 billion. However, in the early hours of June 6, 2023, news broke that Russian forces had deliberately destroyed the Nova Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro River in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine.This catastrophic act put approximately 16,000 local citizens at risk of flooding in the right bank area of the Dnipro River, which encompasses 80 villages within the Ukraine-controlled Kherson area. To address the imminent danger, the local government swiftly cut off electricity and launched extensive rescue missions throughout the affected region.We shed light on the challenges faced by the affected communities and the long-term environmental impact caused by russia's actions. Additionally, we provide you with an update from the frontlines, highlighting the significant events that unfolded in Ukraine between June 10 and 26. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Kakhovka dam catastrophe, its consequences, and the ongoing developments in Ukraine.Together, let's seek the truth, foster understanding, and strive for a better future._________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMER: This project is supported financially by the German Marshall Fund of the United States and implemented by alumni of its leadership programs. This video was also produced with the support of Edge 3x Studios Limited. Opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily represent those of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, Edge 3x Studios Limited, Sonic Futures LTD or its partners. The materials and information presented on this video are for general information purposes only, and are speakers' views, opinions, thoughts and interpretations._________________________________________________________________________Listen to our podcast on various platforms:https://choko.link/ukrainewarpodcast_________________________________________________________________________HostsAnna Krys https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-krys/Pavlo Bogachenko https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlo-bogachenko-a98997b9/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this month, a huge dam on the Dnipro River, in the Kherson region occupied by Russian forces in South-Eastern Ukraine, was blown up, flooding vast areas. Each side in the war predictably blamed the other, but the weight of motive and opportunity pointed to Russia, as it was in the process of hampering the imminent Ukrainian counteroffensive. While not unprecedented, such acts in war are rare, in modern times. Are they effective? Moral? Legal - could their perpetrators be tried as war criminals? And considering all of the above, is the threat of going to such extremes credible as a deterrent against a comparable act, such as the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction? This is an issue of universal implications, but it has a specific relevance to the Middle East, with its dams over the Nile, the Euphrates and the Tigris, along with other rivers and waterways. Should policymakers and planners in the region be concerned, lest someone, perhaps a terror group rather than a nation-state, try to emulate the Dnipro sabotage? Panel: - Host: Col. (Res.) Reuven Ben-Shalom, Co-Panelist of TV7 Powers-in-Play, Cross-Cultural Strategist and Associate at the ICT, Reichman University. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. - Maj. Gen. (Res.) Guy Zur, former IDF Ground Forces Chief and General Staff Head of Planning. - Brig. Gen. (Res.) Doron Gavish, Former Air Defense Chief, Israel Air Force. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/ukraine-calls-on-israel-to-help-fight-russia/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/un-russias-ukraine-referendums-illegal/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/intl-concerns-rise-over-possible-russian-war-crimes-in-ukraine/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Europa Stands: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/82926/ TV7 Powers in Play: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/84954/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

This week on Rational Security, Alan, Quinta, and Scott braved the haze to talk through the week's (very) big national security news stories, including:“Downstream Effects.” The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine promises a new wave of suffering and environmental devastation for Ukrainians living along the Dnipro River. Who is responsible? And what could the ramifications be?“He's Off to Meet the Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Laws.” Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady drip of information about Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Trump, leading many to conclude that an indictment is on the horizon. What do we know about the state of the investigation? And where does it seem headed?“Party Animals.” The number of contenders in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has officially doubled, with new candidates like Chris Christie and Mike Pence presenting—or being unable to avoid—the legacy of Jan. 6, among other issues with the direction of the party under former President Trump. What does this mean for the shape of the race? And will it mean for the debate over democratic values?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Curly-Haired People Are Cooler. That story and more on H2O Radio's weekly news report about water. Headlines: A Ukrainian official is calling the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, “ecocide.” El Niño + climate change = record heat (scientists fear). Eating this ocean creature can help stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study found. Curly hair allowed early humans to stay cool and conserve water.

Unmistakably, the outstanding last days news story this week was the catastrophic destruction of the Nova Kakhovka Dam in the Dnipro River in Ukraine. Undoubtedly, this tragedy is worse than Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill combined. Not only is it a humanitarian crisis, but an ecological, and environmental one, also. Naturally, what makes it worse is that it was man-made. Having said that, I will not speculate on the question as to who blew up the dam. However, I've embedded several videos and tweets that show what a heartbreaking disaster this is. As a result, the whole area will be suffering for months, if not years. We must pray for all those affected. Nevertheless, at the bottom are more amazing stories of how the Good News of Jesus' Salvation is spreading around the world. Thus, there is still a lot of work to do and I am grateful for the privilege to be a part of it in these days. Undeniably, our Confident Hope must come from our personal relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. Look for the Words of Encouragement at the end. Let's dig in… Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper with news articles, Bible studies, books, podcasts, and videos… https://seekthegospeltruth.com/2023/06/10/world-watch-6-10-23-prophetic-last-days-news-just-like-jesus-said/ We don't have a choice about what troubles come our way. However, we can choose to have a relationship with Jesus… If you want a true relationship with Jesus, pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Or visit: https://seekthegospeltruth.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/ Great Christian Book Picks that make Great Gifts! Check out the Bookstore: https://seekthegospeltruth.com/recommended-christian-books/  Best Study Bibles — another Great Gift Idea! https://seekthegospeltruth.com/best-study-bibles-for-beginners/ (A Christianbook Affiliate) Free ebook to help reach your Catholic friends & relatives: https://seekthegospeltruth.com/catholic-mission-field-in-our-backyards/ Follow me… Twitter: https://twitter.com/giselleaguiar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/truthofthegoodnews/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icreatephx/ Telegram: https://t.me/seekingthegospeltruth Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/giselleaguiar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/giselleaguiar.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndkPVgXT_r80ASK2cipxzw  Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seek-the-truth/message

In Episode 177 of the CounterVortex podcast, In Episode 177 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg examines the unfolding Kakhovka dam disaster in Ukraine, an evident design by Russia to forestall a Ukrainian counter-offensive into the occupied southeast of the country. Massive flooding has been unleashed downstream, imperiling some of the world's most important farmland. Upstream, coolant water to the Zaporizhzhia power plant is threatened, escalating Russia's "reckless nuclear gamble" at the facility. It is true that the disaster gravely impacts much Russian-held territory, including the Crimea Peninsula. However, despite the Kremlin's official denials of responsibility, Russia's online internal propaganda organs are bragging about it. The Wagner Group mercenary outfit calls the disaster "beautiful" and boasts that the destruction of dams on the Dnipro River is a "trump card" against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned last October that Russia was planning to destroy the Kakhovka dam as a "false flag" attack to blame on Kyiv. The breaching of the dam also comes days after Moscow conveniently instated a four-year moratorium on investigation of industrial disasters in Russian-held territory in Ukraine. And critics note that Russia has never committed a war crime it didn't deny. In any case, the cataclysm on the Dnipro provides a grim test case as the International Criminal Court moves to adopt "ecocide" as a recognized international crime. Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon. Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/countervortex Production by Chris Rywalt We ask listeners to donate just $1 per weekly podcast via Patreon -- or $2 for our new special offer! We now have 57 subscribers. If you appreciate our work, please become Number 58!

In a week with much to discuss, Saul and Patrick take a look at the latest developments including the two stories that have been dominating the news: the probable start of the much-anticipated Ukrainian counter-offensive which, in turn, has panicked Russia into the deliberate destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A large dam on the Dnipro River has been destroyed, causing massive flooding and a dangerous environmental catastrophe in southern Ukraine. The Ukrainians are blaming the Russians; the Russians are blaming the Ukrainians. Meanwhile, the Washington Post is reporting that the CIA was actually tipped off about the coming destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines last year—and that it was tipped off that a Ukrainian military team was planning to do it. The blockbuster story is the latest bit of evidence that the Nord Stream operation was, after all, not the Russians, but the Ukrainians. Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down in three conversations to discuss the goings on. First, he spoke with Eric Ciaramella, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a former CIA analyst and NSC official on Russia and Ukraine, about the scope and scale of the damage the dam break has done. Then Ben spoke with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, about the military implications of the dam break. And he spoke with Shane Harris, one of the reporters whose name is on that Washington Post story byline, about his story and what it all means for the future of the Ukraine war. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott braved the haze to talk through the week's (very) big national security news stories, including:“Downstream Effects.” The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine promises a new wave of suffering and environmental devastation for Ukrainians living along the Dnipro River. Who is responsible? And what could the ramifications be?“He's Off to Meet the Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Laws.” Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady drip of information about Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Trump, leading many to conclude that an indictment is on the horizon. What do we know about the state of the investigation? And where does it seem headed?“Party Animals.” The number of contenders in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has officially doubled, with new candidates like Chris Christie and Mike Pence presenting—or being unable to avoid—the legacy of Jan. 6, among other issues with the direction of the party under former President Trump. What does this mean for the shape of the race? And will it mean for the debate over democratic values?For object lessons, Alan urged listeners to check out the books of author Amor Towles, including his latest book “The Lincoln Highway.” Quinta passed along Tim Alberta's devastating profile of (now former) CNN CEO Chris Licht in The Atlantic, which led to his recent fall. And Scott shared an invaluable set of resources his friend Aman put together for those considering jumping into what may be the greatest means of local transportation out there: eBikes!And here's an article we mentioned in this week's episode:Ben Wittes's article in Lawfare on “How to Read a News Story About an Investigation: Eight Tips on Who Is Saying What” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regardless of whoever or whatever caused the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine, thousands have had to evacuate from nearly thirty towns, hundreds of thousands left without drinking water and food supplies have been destroyed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the flooded area in the Kherson region today and said Russian forces continue to shell civilian targets in the middle of this humanitarian disaster. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dan Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow, about the impact of the flooding on Ukraine's counteroffensive.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Air Power Podcast, sponsored by GE Aerospace, Vago flies solo as JJ has the week off. In our discussion portion, we welcome Dr. Ted Harshberger of the Center for Strategic and International Studies to discuss lessons from the Ukraine war, what the destruction of the dam across the Dnipro River tells us about the targets nations are willing to destroy even if doing so hurts their own troops and citizens, the lessons from this European war that apply elsewhere including the Indo-Pacific, and the capabilities needed to deter and win future conflicts.

Today's report is a brief but important message from Yewleea, voice of United24 Media. Any audience who are located in the Kherson region of Ukraine near the Dnipro River south of the Kakhovka Dam, please listen. If you have friends or family located in the impacted region, please share this message with them. The original video can be found on TikTok and Instagram (@yewleea) In English: "Attention Ukrainians, please watch this video to the end. Do not skip this, and please spread it further. Residents of the Left Bank of the Dnipro River, especially those south of the cities of Kherson and Oleshky, you are not safe. If you live 6 meters above sea level or lower, which you can find this information on Google by searching your city and ‘sea level'. If the road you use to get to your house is 6 meters above sea level or lower, you need to evacuate immediately. The strongest flooding has not yet begun, and will come in a few days. Diseases are spreading in places of high flooding. Please be careful and leave your home today. Be careful in flooding areas, especially where you can't see through the water. There is a risk of mines that are free-floating in the water, and the risk of electric shock. If your friends or relatives live south of the cities of Kherson and Oleshky along the Dnipro River, please share this message, and please visit your elderly neighbors and check that they can move by themselves to evacuate. See if there are any animals that are tied up or chained, or closed in crates on the property. Save lives. We have already seen a disaster of an evacuation by Russians in the city of Oleshky. This information is verified and approved by an expert on flood mitigation, April O'Leary, who advises governments of various countries on reducing the consequences of flooding. Thank you for your time and attention, please share this message." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the podcast this week, we look at the Wagner Group, the shadowy paramilitary organisation, and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Wagner has been active on the ground and involved in some of the conflict's fiercest battles, notably around Bakhmut. We discuss the group's relationship with the Russian armed forces, its ties with the Kremlin and the increasingly tense relationship Prigozhin seems to have with senior Russian leaders. Also on the show we discuss the latest developments from the frontline in Ukraine. With Kyiv's counter-offensive seemingly imminent, the world woke up to news this week that the Nova Kakhovka dam along the Dnipro River had been destroyed by Russia. We discuss the impact of this ecological disaster on Ukraine, as well as the recent fighting in Belgorod, the drone attacks in Moscow and whether these are all key signs that Kyiv may be about to go on the offensive. Joining guest host James Nixey on the show this week to discuss all these topics are Patricia Lewis is the Director of our International Security programme; journalist Samantha de Bendern, an Associated Fellow with our Russia and Eurasia programme and Ed Arnold, a Research Fellow for European Security from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Read our expertise: Imagining Russia's future after Putin Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you get your podcasts. Please listen, rate, review and subscribe. Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Abdul Boudiaf and Alex Moyler.

This is TRT World's Daily News Brief for Thursday, June 8th. *) World Bank to assess damaged Ukraine dam The World Bank says it will conduct a rapid assessment of damages and needs after the destruction of the huge Novo Kakhova hydroelectric dam in Ukraine. The region's governor said the flooding from the dam breach extended over 600 square kilometres on the Ukrainian-held right bank of the Dnipro River. Meanwhile, Türkiye's President-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proposed a “comprehensive investigation” into the explosion at the dam. He said the investigation should be conducted “in a way that leaves no room for suspicion.” *) Tunisia recovers bodies of African refugees after new boat disaster The Tunisian Coast Guard has recovered the bodies of nine African refugees and migrants and rescued 29 after their boat sank off the coast of Monastir. The country, whose coastline is less than 150 kilometres from the Italian island of Lampedusa, is a favoured spot for irregular refugees and migrants attempting the journey. In recent years, thousands have either died or gone missing trying to cross the Mediterranean. *) Hundreds of Sudanese children rescued from an orphanage About 300 infants, toddlers and older children have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan's capital after being trapped there while fighting raged outside. The evacuation at the4 Al Maygoma orphanage came after 71 children died from hunger and illness in the facility since mid-April. The deaths have highlighted the heavy toll inflicted on civilians since mid-April when clashes erupted between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. *) Canada wildfires trigger air quality alerts for 100 million in US More than 100 million people in the United States are living under air quality alerts caused by Canadian wildfires. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the region "includes much of the Northeast US — extending to Chicago to the west and Atlanta to the south". The devastating fires have displaced more than 20,000 people and scorched about 3.8 million hectares of land in Canada, And finally… *) Messi chooses Inter Miami over Saudi, Spain football clubs Lionel Messi says he is planning to sign with Inter Miami. The global soccer icon is choosing the United States as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia. The 35-year-old 2022 FIFA World Cup winner joined PSG in 2021, and will leave the French powerhouse when his contract expires on June 30. And that's your daily news brief from TRT World. For more, head to trtworld.com

Regardless of whoever or whatever caused the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine, thousands have had to evacuate from nearly thirty towns, hundreds of thousands left without drinking water and food supplies have been destroyed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the flooded area in the Kherson region today and said Russian forces continue to shell civilian targets in the middle of this humanitarian disaster. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dan Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow, about the impact of the flooding on Ukraine's counteroffensive.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regardless of whoever or whatever caused the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine, thousands have had to evacuate from nearly thirty towns, hundreds of thousands left without drinking water and food supplies have been destroyed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the flooded area in the Kherson region today and said Russian forces continue to shell civilian targets in the middle of this humanitarian disaster. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dan Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow, about the impact of the flooding on Ukraine's counteroffensive.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dam explodes along the Dnipro River, flooding vast areas of Ukraine. The DeSantis administration admits to sending more migrants on planes, this time to California. And the PGA Tour partners with the Saudi rivals it once dismissed as a moral hazard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ukraine war. Yesterday, as Ukraine's counteroffensive appeared to be underway, news broke that  a major dam and hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine were severely damaged. The attack on the dam caused flooding near the front lines, with communities downstream of the dam — many currently under Russian control — having to evacuate while Russia continued shelling the region overhead. The Kakhovka dam sits near the southern end of the Dnipro River, which currently separates Ukrainian and Russian forces on the front lines. Tickets are officially live (and public!) for our event in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 3rd. Thanks to all the folks who bought tickets — we're off to an awesome start, and on track to sell this baby out! Remember: Our goal is to sell out the venue, and then take Tangle on the road. Please come join us! Tickets here. You can read today's podcast here, the Blindspot report on the left here and on the right here, and today's “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest YouTube video here. Today's clickables: Listener/Reader feedback (0:51), Quick hits (3:02), Today's story (4:51), Left's take (8:32), Right's take (12:05), Isaac's take (16:09), Blindspot Report (20:16), Numbers (20:57), Have a nice day (21:33) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.  Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/support

Thousands have fled flooding after a massive dam breach in the Russian-controlled town of Nova Kakhovka in southern Ukraine. We discuss what is and isn't known about the explosion, and the Dnipro River's role in the lives of those in the region.

*) Tens of thousands at flooding risk after Ukraine dam collapse About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding in Russian and Ukrainian controlled areas along the Dnipro River after a dam collapsed. Ukraine said Russia committed a deliberate war crime in blowing up the Soviet-era Nova Kakhovka dam, which powered a hydroelectric station. Meanwhile, the Kremlin blamed Ukraine, saying it was trying to distract from the launch of a major counteroffensive Moscow says is faltering. *) Blinken meets Mohammed Bin Salman in bid to restore strained Saudi-US ties Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have met to discuss bilateral relations, Saudi state news agency (SPA) says. They also discussed "aspects of cooperation in various fields and developments in regional and international situations", the agency added. Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a mission to steady Washington's relationship with Riyadh after years of deepening disagreements. *) Khartoum islanders 'under siege' as Sudan fighting rages Battles have continued to rage in Sudan's capital of Khartoum and residents of an island in the Nile reported being "under siege". A number of broken ceasefires offered brief lulls but no respite for residents who again reported "the sound of heavy artillery fire" in the city's north. Witnesses also said there were "clashes with various types of weapons" in south Khartoum, where "the sound of explosions shook our walls". *) Erdogan: We will build 'Century of Türkiye' together Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held the first meeting of his new Cabinet in Ankara. Erdogan said Turkish democracy has become a point of reference for the world after record participation in both the May 14 and May 28 elections. He also vowed to embrace all 85 million Turkish citizens and to build the "Century of Türkiye" all together. *) 'A new tiger will roar': Saudi champions Al Ittihad sign Karim Benzema Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has signed a three-year deal with Al Ittihad, the Jeddah-based club confirms. "Benzema is here. A new tiger will roar," the club wrote on Twitter. Benzema will join his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Gulf kingdom. The announcement comes days after Real Madrid said that the 35-year-old Benzema was leaving the club after 14 seasons.

Former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie has officially filed paperwork for a 2024 presidential run, pitching himself as “unafraid” to take on former President Trump. Russia and Ukraine are trading blame for another major attack after a dam on the Dnipro River collapsed, causing major destruction. NBC News caught up with Special Counsel Jack Smith as a federal grand jury considers potential charges against former President Trump. The state of California is launching an investigation after two planes of migrants arrived in Sacramento. California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses the “morally bankrupt” program used to move migrants across state lines.

"Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War" returns with #TeamKrulak #Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber. We begin picking up where the last episode left off, with the Russian military trying - and failing - to eject anti-#Putin military groups from the Belgorod region; signs that the anticipated #Ukranian counteroffensive might be beginning; and the unfolding humanitarian and ecological disaster caused by today's collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in southern #Ukraine. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/Twitter: @TheKrulakCenterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3gLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfareKrulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the 'surprise' rise in the official Australian interest rate benchmark comes as the Chinese yuan weakens sharply past 4.1 to the USD. A weaker Chinese economy and higher regional interest rates will cause inevitable ripples in New Zealand.But first today, there was another dairy auction this morning and another weakish one. For a second consecutive time, prices fell -0.9% in USD terms, but this time that was more than made up by a weakening NZD. In local currency, prices rose +1.7%. The main weakness was the WMP price, down -3.0% from the last event three weeks ago, and a reflection of weak Chinese demand. At the other end of the scale, cheddar cheese rose +7.4%. Today's overall fall just adds to the downward direction we have had almost continuously for the last 15 months now. And it justifies the conservative, falling farm gate payout price indications from both Fonterra and the wider analyst community.The American retail impulse continues to weaken, up a meager +0.6% last week from the same week a year ago on a same store basis, far less than is needed just to keep up with inflation. (This isn't measuring all retail sales of course, only those in traditional store premises.)The US Logistics Manager's Index has reached a new all-time low and for the first time in its 6.5-year history it has moved into contraction territory. This is the third consecutive month of record lows.Canada reported grim residential building consent data overnight, sharply lower in April than March. And their widely-watched local PMI wasn't too flash either, falling to a modest expansion when a rise to a good expansion was anticipated.In China, most large state-owned banks are now sharply cutting deposit rates for customers. Not only is loan demand anaemic, but Beijing is concerned about very high savings rates as households worry about their future prospects. Lower savings rates may induce some to spend rather than save. The Chinese financial institutions' deposit-loan gap grew to a staggering US$6.8 tln at the end of April.In Europe, the destruction of the giant Ukrainian dam on the Dnipro River is causing widespread havoc downstream. It is likely to cause wheat prices to rise globally too as a key part of that trade is now shut down.In a surprise to analysts, the RBA raised its cash rate target by +25 bps yesterday to 4.10%. It was their 12th rate rise in a row. It was a surprise because it was different to what those analysts had interpreted the RBA guidance, not from what many thought they should do. With strong labour markets, the RBA's focus is now clearly on the inflationary threats from rising labour costs and inflation expectations.Globally, the World Bank says the world economy is expected to grow by +2.1% in 2023, up from a +1.7% expansion they projected in January. This is due to greater-than-expected resilience in major economies, including the US they said. However, the 2023 expansion will be much less than the 2022 +3.1% global expansion, and at the new +2.1% it is still weak.The UST 10yr yield will start today at 3.70% and little-changed from yesterday. The price of gold will start today at US$1965/oz and up +US$4 from yesterday.And oil prices have slipped -50 USc today from yesterday at just under US$72/bbl in the US. The international Brent price is now just over US$76/bbl. The Saudi-announced production cuts have had little impact to date.The Kiwi dollar starts today little-changed at 60.7 USc. Against the Aussie we are sharply lower, down -¾c at 91 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 56.8 euro cents. That means the TWI-5 is down another -20 bps at 69.1 from where we left it yesterday.The bitcoin price has bounced back a bit today, recovering some of yesterday's large SEC-Binance induced fall. It is now at US$26,699 which is a partial recovery of +3.6% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just on +/- 2.7%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Sign up to Nebula to get the ad-free access to the full Daily Briefing every single day: http://go.nebula.tv/tldrnewsukWelcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we discuss Biden's plan to run for reelection. Also, we look at Ukraine's move to cross Dnipro River; Singapore's strict drug laws sentencing a man to death; the anti-LGBTQ+ law vetoed in Hungary; & Tucker Carlson fired from FOX.

It's a maritime and natsec free for all on Midrats!No fixed topic, open chat room and open studio line for those who are joining us live.From some rather strange comments in congressional briefing rooms to recruiting woes at home, to some rather interesting riverine amphibious operations in the Dnipro River in Ukraine, what it takes to fire a Russian Navy fleet commander, and whatever other topics come across the transom - a full hour of maritime excellence!

Ukrainian forces make their way to the east side of the Dnipro river as VOA journalists are injured by a landmine. Sergei Lavrov addresses the UN, and the UN reacts, there are signs of Russian and Chinese cooperation on nuclear weapons. Plus a conversation about Crimea and who it belongs to.

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In China, huge numbers of people are expected to travel and gather with family this weekend for the start of the Lunar New Year, just as the country experiences a major surge in COVID infections. NPR's Emily Feng reports that the holiday may be bittersweet for some. We also hear reporting from NPR's Wynne Davis, who collected recipes to help ring in the Lunar New Year.And in Ukraine, many Orthodox Christians marked the feast of the Epiphany on Thursday by plunging into the frigid waters of the Dnipro River. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talked to some of the brave swimmers, who said that this year the ritual felt like a needed respite from the ongoing war.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Ukrainian families are waiting in the cold for their loved ones to cross from the Russian-held bank of the Dnipro River to Kherson during a three-day amnesty which ends today.

Ukraine Claims to Have Secured Foothold on Eastern Bank of Dnipro River

In what is one of Moscow's most significant retreats, Russia's Defense Minister Wednesday ordered his troops to withdraw from west bank of the Dnipro River including the city of Kherson. Ukrainian officials are taking the announcement cautiously in a war that is in its ninth month. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Greg Palkot, in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the significance of this retreat and whether or not it could signal a major change in the direction of the war. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*) Republicans closer to secure House majority The Republicans are nudging closer to winning enough seats to gain a majority in the US House of Representatives, but control of the Senate is still up for grabs. The outcome will affect President Joe Biden's ability to push his agenda through a highly partisan Congress. The Senate race in Georgia will go into a run-off next month. According to the latest numbers, the Democrats and the Republicans both have 48 seats. The parties need to gain 51 seats to control the Senate. *) Russia orders troops to pull out of Kherson Russia's military has ordered its troops to pull out of the Ukrainian city of Kherson. It is a significant setback for the Kremlin as Kherson was the only regional capital to fall to Russia after the offensive began in February. Military officials reportedly admit they can no longer supply troops defending the city and say they'll build defensive positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River. *) ICC briefs UNSC on Libya The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has updated the UN Security Council on the discovery and verification of mass graves in Libya. Karim Khan has met families of suspected victims at the site of mass graves during his visit. He believes crimes against humanity have been committed in Libya. International teams have so far discovered more than 270 bodies in mass graves around the town of Tarhuna, a former stronghold for warlord Khalifa Haftar. *) Hackers demand $10 mn for stolen Australian health records Hackers are demanding 10 million dollars to stop leaking highly sensitive records stolen from a major Australian healthcare company, as they uploaded yet more intimate details about customers. Medibank, Australia's largest private health insurer, confirmed this week that hackers had accessed the information of 9.7 million current and former clients, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The hackers on Thursday uploaded a second batch of files to a dark web forum, with more sensitive details about hundreds of Medibank customers. And finally… *) Cryptocurrency markets suffer heavy losses Cryptocurrency markets suffer heavy losses, with bitcoin pinned near a two-year low as investors fretted about the fallout from the implosion of crypto exchange FTX. Larger rival Binance walked away from a bailout deal after due diligence. FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried says he is "exploring all the options", but fading hopes for rescue left FTX teetering.

In what is one of Moscow's most significant retreats, Russia's Defense Minister Wednesday ordered his troops to withdraw from west bank of the Dnipro River including the city of Kherson. Ukrainian officials are taking the announcement cautiously in a war that is in its ninth month. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Greg Palkot, in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the significance of this retreat and whether or not it could signal a major change in the direction of the war. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what is one of Moscow's most significant retreats, Russia's Defense Minister Wednesday ordered his troops to withdraw from west bank of the Dnipro River including the city of Kherson. Ukrainian officials are taking the announcement cautiously in a war that is in its ninth month. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Greg Palkot, in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the significance of this retreat and whether or not it could signal a major change in the direction of the war. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a major shift in the war in Ukraine today, Sergei Surovikin, the Russian general in charge of Russia's war effort in Ukraine, recommended that Russia shift its defenses to the east bank of the Dnipro River. This means that Russia is withdrawing its troops from the key southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. And, ships carrying liquified natural gas are sitting off the coast of Europe, holding onto their cargo. Analysts say an economic condition called contango is the cause. Also, as environmental leaders negotiate whether richer countries will pay for climate damages in poorer ones at COP27, we hear from one Pakistani family about how damages from climate change are affecting their lives. Plus, Iranian American author Marjan Kamali describes a happy accident at the polls. Every weekday, you rely on The World for the best human-centered international news. This podcast, and all of The World's coverage, is free because listeners like you support our nonprofit newsroom. Learn more here.

10/11/2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree on the establishment of four military administrations in the Kherson region. The decree to that effect, No. 760/2022, has been published on the website of the head of state. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday ordered Russian troops to withdraw from the west bank of the Dnipro River in the face of Ukrainian attacks near the southern city of Kherson. The announcement marks one of Russia's most significant retreats and a potential turning point in the war, now nearing the end of its ninth month. But it has brought a sceptical response from Ukraine's government

On 9 February 2017, European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet, a member of the Expedition 50 crew, captured a winter landscape image from the International Space Station.  It was of the Dnipro River.  The photograph showed a great, coursing white snake that reminded Pesquet of a Japanese ‘Hokusai painting'.  The... The post Russian forces must retreat from the Dnipro before winter – or face defeat appeared first on Wavell Room.

Russia and Ukraine trade accusations that each is planning to destroy a massive dam on the Dnipro River. What's at stake should the dam break? The United States says it has evidence that Iranian forces are on the ground in Crimea, supporting Russia's war of aggression.

Ukraine troops have made significant gains in recent days, leaving Russia without full control of any of the four regions it annexed only days ago. Ukraine's counter-offence escalated dramatically, bursting through Russian lines in the country's south on Monday and advancing along the Dnipro River. The breakthrough mirrors similar gains in the country's east, even as Russia moved to up the stakes by annexing four provinces and raising the spectre of nuclear war. And a warning, some of what we'll discuss today will be distressing for some listeners and we recommend you don't listen in earshot of children. Today on Please Explain, Bianca Hall is joined by Nine Europe correspondent Carrie-Anne Greenbank, who is in Ukraine.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine troops have made significant gains in recent days, leaving Russia without full control of any of the four regions it annexed only days ago. Ukraine's counter-offence escalated dramatically, bursting through Russian lines in the country's south on Monday and advancing along the Dnipro River. The breakthrough mirrors similar gains in the country's east, even as Russia moved to up the stakes by annexing four provinces and raising the spectre of nuclear war. And a warning, some of what we'll discuss today will be distressing for some listeners and we recommend you don't listen in earshot of children. Today on Please Explain, Bianca Hall is joined by Nine Europe correspondent Carrie-Anne Greenbank, who is in Ukraine.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*) North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, prompting Tokyo to activate the country's missile alert system and order people to take shelter. South Korea's military said it detected the launch of the missile, which flew around 4,500 kilometres at an altitude of about 970 kilometres and a speed of around Mach 17. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the launch was "an act of violence following recent repeated launches of ballistic missiles" by the North. *) Ukraine forces break through Russian defences in south, advance in east Ukrainian forces have broken through Russian defences in the south of the country while expanding their offensive in the east, seizing back more territory in areas annexed by Russia. Making their biggest breakthrough in the south, Ukrainian forces recaptured several villages in an advance along the strategic Dnipro River on Monday. The southern breakthrough mirrors recent Ukrainian advances in the east even as Russia has tried to raise the stakes by annexing land and ordering mobilisation. *) Iran supreme leader blames US, Israel for Mahsa Amini protests Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of fomenting the wave of nationwide protests after the death of Mahsa Amini. Public anger has flared since authorities announced on September 16 the death of Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian who had been held for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an improper way. In his first public comments on Amini's death, the 83-year-old Khamenei said some people have resorted to vandalism and stressed that the police must stand up to them. *) Deadly Al Shabab attacks target Somalia's Hiran region Over a dozen people have been killed after two explosions targeted local government headquarters in the capital of Somalia's Hiran region. The Al Shabab terror group has claimed responsibility for Monday's attack that killed government officials, civilians and security personnel. Earlier on Monday, Somalia's government announced that it and international partners had killed a top Al Shabab leader over the weekend. *) Apple: Will Smith's 'Emancipation' to release this year Apple will release Will Smith's next big project, “Emancipation,” this December, after holding it in limbo following Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March. After the slapgate controversy, the fate of “Emancipation” — a $120-million runaway slave thriller — had been uncertain. But Apple TV+ said on Monday that it will debut “Emancipation” on December 2 in theatres and begin streaming it on December 9.

04/10/2022. The latest news from Ukraine and about Ukraine. The war - Ukraine under attack. Ukraine continues to push into territory occupied by Russian forces, pushing them back in the Kherson region that Vladimir Putin declared was annexed just days ago. Ukrainian forces have reportedly advanced rapidly along the Dnipro River, threatening supply lines for thousands of Russian troops. Columns of Ukrainian troop vehicles have also been seen heading to reinforce rail hub Lyman, retaken at the weekend and a staging post to press into the Donbas region. - 04/10/2022. Добірка новин із героїчної України. Наступальний рух ЗСУ сьогодні продовжився, в результаті чого є нові звільнені населені пункти в кількох областях. Про це під час свого звернення на двісті двадцять другий день війни з Росією сказав Президент України Володимир Зеленський.

As a British political commentator and California resident, the conversation quickly turns to Steve's insight on the unfortunate passing of The Queen and his thoughts on the future of the Monarch and King Charles. The conversation then turn toward a viral video showing a fight on the streets of S.F. with onlookers doing nothing. Also Steve and Guest Host Blake Taylor talk about the abortion topic. Plus a kabal that has been funded to pay journalists. This and more. Fighting erupted Tuesday between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the latest flare-up in their decades-long armed standoff over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh in the South Caucasus. The clashes raised the prospect of Russia becoming embroiled in another war near its borders. Satellite imagery of known Russian positions in Kyselivka, 15 kilometers northwest of Kherson, shows that all but four Russian vehicles have departed from previous forward positions, consistent with rumors that the so-called “Donetsk People's Republic” (DNR) troops have abandoned Kyselivka and moved back towards the Dnipro River. According to Joyce Henry, her daughter who is developmentally disabled and relies on a wheelchair was left behind on a bus in triple-digit heat. A 13-year-old California middle school student was arrested after bringing fentanyl to school that caused a school supervisor to suffer an overdose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukrainians officially declared today that the village of Vyskopillya has been recaptured, and that all bridge crossing on the Dnipro River including the ferry have been destroyed showing that the Russians will be put in an even worse situation in the next few weeks. Meanwhile Ukrainian forces continue to drive forward their offensive across the entire frontline with the occasional video backing up the statements of the Ukrainian government. In the Donbas area Ukrainians appear to be in a pitched fight for Pisky, and attempting to push towards Izyum and Marinka. Support our channel, and get some cool merch out of it!: https://www.enforcerstore.com/ Support The War Effort: https://u24.gov.ua/ Enforcer's Discord Server: https://discord.gg/QgerVrSQEu Day 195 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...

At first, the Shapovalov family thought they'd be able to avoid the worst of the fighting. Their village, Skelky, along the Dnipro River in Ukraine, was close to a large nuclear power plant. They didn't think the invading Russian army would dare to shoot anywhere nearby.But the tanks rolled in. They could hear explosions from the bomb shelter some nights. They spent nearly 40 days living under Russian occupation before they were able to escape. Now, they're living in Derby, in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, just miles from the Canadian border. They were the first family to arrive at the “House of Mercy,” a former nursing home recently transformed into housing for more than 30 Ukrainian refugees. House of Mercy is a project of Agape Ministries, an Albany-based Christian nonprofit led by Scott and Theresa Cianciolo that works with developmentally disabled children and adults. This summer, the organization purchased the 10,000-square-foot shuttered nursing home in Derby from North Country Hospital. Many of the Ukrainian families who arrived throughout the month of August have children with disabilities. People with a range of skills — from plumbing to painting to physical therapy — have shown up at the house in recent weeks to volunteer their time, to support arriving families and help convert the building into accessible and comfortable housing. In this episode, Sasha, Dmytro, Oleksandra and Yakov Shapovalov describe their journey out of Russian occupation and their transition to life in Vermont. Theresa and Scott Cianciolo walk reporter Ethan Weinstein through the house in Derby, and discuss how a community quickly came together to build a place of refuge. 

Who were the registered and Zaporizhian Cossacks, what was their impact on Ukrainian culture, society, historical memory, military formations and psyche and why are they different from the Russians? This episode explains how those who fled serfdom to the wild, wild east of the Ukrainian steppes in the 16th century created a culture that still has a huge impact on Ukraine, that their imagery is as popular as it ever was. You'll also get to see how one man ignited a fire of an uprising, how history is perceived different through different eyes and why Ukrainians love their Hopak! Plus, you'll get all the information you want about Khortytsia Island - the largest island on the Dnipro River and home to an awesome living museum. To donate: https://www.wanderingtheedge.net/reviews Facebook & Instagram: @Wanderedgeukraine For more episodes, photo credits, sources and extras, please visit: wanderingtheedge.net

How many pagan traditions still exist in Ukrainian culture? Who did the pagans worship and which of their festivals do Ukrainians still celebrate? What weird yet delightful customs do Ukrainians still hold dear? And how do we celebrate one of our most important cultural festivals - the summer solstice? Find out in the latest episode of Wandering the Edge and along the way learn what does all of this have to do with the capitalist cottage playground of the rich and famous in Kyiv, a yacht and a day out on the Dnipro River! Warning: explicit language is used. For more episodes, sources and extras, please visit: wanderingtheedge.net or check out our Facebook page!