Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
In eastern Ukraine, white nylon nets now stretch over roads and city streets, a low-tech defense against deadly FPV drones that dominate the battlefield and threaten civilians near the front line.
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Mayoral elections across France reflect the rise of the far-right
The rise of the far-right movements in France has changed the nature of politics in Paris and other French cities. We look at how this might affect the results of thousands of mayoral elections today.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S. suspends oil sanctions.
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Ukrainian towns turn to drone nets to try stop deaths
Towns in eastern Ukraine are putting up netting over sidewalks and roads to stop Russian drones from killing civilians and soldiers.
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Kyiv's elderly endure blackouts and bombardment, clinging to warmth and hope
In Kyiv's darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.
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Kyiv's elderly stay at home despite Russian attacks and power cuts
Older residents of Kyiv's many high-rises are learning to live with intermittent heat and electricity, cut off by Russian attacks.
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Beating death of far-right activist in France harms reputation of far-left party
The far-left France Unbowed party faces a backlash after a right-wing activist was beaten to death.
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Europe reacts to new tariffs announcement and more uncertainty
President Trump announced a 15% increase on tariffs across the board. Europeans have been celebrating yesterday's SCOTUS decision, but have been doing so quietly.
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Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Kyiv go ice fishing
Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Ukraine's capital Kyiv go ice fishing on the Dnipro river bisecting their city.
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Ukrainian sled racer is disqualified from Olympics over controversial helmet
Ukrainians are dismayed after skeleton sled racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from the Olympics for his helmet decorated in honor of war victims.
