Exclusive: Youngsters train using wooden rifles alongside adult volunteers as they prepare to defend Ukraine from threatened invasion from the east by Putin’s Russian army Yaroslav Pikaliyk, 10, takes part in the military exercise ( Image: Andy Commins/Daily Mirror) Wielding his wooden assault rifle, 10-year-old Yaroslav Pikaliyk proudly stands alongside adult volunteers as they train … Read more
Exclusive: Olena Bilozerska, 42, has fought in the blown-up buildings and trenches of contested Donbass in eastern Ukraine and says she will do it again if Russian troops invade Ukraine: Moment before a sniper shoots at Russian targets A battle-hardened Ukrainian sniper who has racked up 10 confirmed kills fighting pro-Russian separatists has vowed to … Read more
The 2022 Winter Olympics is set to kick off, with a comparatively pared-back opening getting underway at Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium early Friday. China aims to impress billions around the world with these games, and perhaps momentarily transcend the politically charged atmosphere and strict Covid-19 restrictions that have characterized the runup to the competition. … Read more
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could be available for children under 5 as soon as the end of next month, according to reports. An emergency use authorization request is expected to be made to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press. … Read more
“People are concerned that democracy is under attack and that Congress is not responding on these issues. People are wondering what we’re going to do to make sure things don’t get undermined, ”said Summer Lee, a Pennsylvania lawmaker who speaks to voters a lot these days as they vote for an open seat in the … Read more