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How have four years of war in Ukraine changed its two central figures?
Throughout 1,460 days of the Ukraine war, two figures have remained central.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 7:01 pm
Ukraine war has 'changed fundamentally', commander says, as trench fighting fuses with 21st century
The war in Ukraine has become a grinding test of attrition, where movement on the map is measured in metres, not miles. In the frozen wastelands where this fight is being waged, it feels never-ending.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 7:01 pm
Head of notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel gunned down in the street as Britons warned to stay indoors
One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, "El Mencho", has been killed in a military operation carried out by Mexican special forces with "intelligence" support from the US.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 12:37 pm
Iran's regime may be ready to strike a deal with Trump
Student-led protests have taken place in Iran this weekend, coinciding with the start of the new university term and the 40th day of mourning for many of the thousands of people killed by security forces in early January.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 11:22 am
Arab nations condemn US ambassador's Israel remarks
Multiple Arab nations have condemned the US ambassador to Israel after he said "it would be fine" if Tel Aviv took control of almost all of the Middle East.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 4:30 am
Trump sending 'great hospital boat' to Greenland
Donald Trump has said he is sending a "great hospital boat" to Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory he wants to acquire.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 3:09 am
Iranian students clash with security forces during protests amid Trump warning
Protesters commemorating people killed during a deadly government crackdown in Iran last month have clashed with security forces at a university in Tehran.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 1:09 am
Weight loss jabs could be banned by next Olympics
As the Winter Olympics end, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating whether to add weight loss jabs to the banned list for the next Summer Olympics in 2028.
Posted on 22 February 2026 | 12:27 am
'She started to forget, little by little': Virtual reality offers escape to Gaza's children
In a small office space in Gaza City, a child stands still, wearing a virtual reality headset.
Posted on 21 February 2026 | 7:01 pm
Team GB win record-equalling medal haul at Winter Olympics
Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin has won a bronze medal in the women's halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Posted on 21 February 2026 | 10:40 am