Ukraine initially claimed Russian bombs had killed more than 1,000 people, but local officials now say otherwise More than 200 civilians have been rescued unharmed from the bombed Mariupol Drama Theater, and one injured woman has been taken to hospital, the deputy mayor of the city told reporters on Friday. Initial claims from Kiev estimated…

The European Parliament bars entry to diplomats from Russia and Belarus over the Ukraine conflict On Friday, the European Parliament (EP) formally banned Russian and Belarusian officials from entering its premises, vowing support for Ukraine instead. Neither nation is a member of the body, which acts as the legislature of the European Union (EU).

Nuclear plants’ lifespan to be extended 10 years in bid to wean off Russian gas Belgium has changed its mind about nuclear energy, opting to keep its two reactors going another 10 years rather than make a shift in the direction of natural gas. The plants were originally supposed to be phased out by 2025…