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The Ukrainian Ministry of Veterans' Affairs has unveiled a comprehensive calendar of sporting competitions and events for war veterans for 2026.
In Kenya, the death toll from heavy rains and flooding over the past week has risen to 62. The country’s capital, Nairobi, has been hardest hit by the disaster, where rescue workers continue to assist people in flooded areas.
One of the most important Christian festivals combines religious significance with ancient folk customs that symbolise the arrival of spring.
A major exhibition entitled ‘Rothko in Florence’ has opened in Florence, exploring the influence of the Italian city on the work of one of the 20th century’s most famous American artists, Mark Rothko.
The former education minister under Yanukovych has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and had his assets confiscated for collaborating with Russia during the war.
Following an overnight missile and drone attack, some customers in seven regions were left without electricity.
The first Formula 1 race of the season in Shanghai ended with a victory for George Russell, whilst 19-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli sensationally won the qualifying session for the main race.
The government has expanded the “National Cashback” scheme and introduced a fuel rebate. In addition, the most vulnerable sections of the population will receive a one-off payment of 1,500 UAH.
In Ukraine, there is renewed talk of reforming the administrative structure, which in its current form dates back to 1932. Among the proposals are the abolition of special status for certain territories, a review of Crimea’s role, and the creation of new regions, including Kryvyi Rih, Mariupol, Uman, Tavria, Drohobych and Bila Tserkva.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has named 17-year-old biathlete Taras Tarasyuk as the best young athlete of February. This recognition was based on the silver medal he won at the Junior Biathlon World Championships in Arber, Germany.
Vladimir Boreiko, a well-known Ukrainian environmentalist and head of the Kyiv Ecological and Cultural Centre, died in a road accident near Kyiv on 13 March. His wife, Olga Musafirova, announced his death.
Japan plans to inform the US next week of its intention to join the American Golden Dome missile defence project. Tokyo also expects that Washington may seek assistance with the production or joint development of missiles, given the depletion of ammunition stocks due to the war in the Middle East and support for Ukraine
