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Russia hits Ukraine with another wave of strikes

At least four people were killed overnight and Ukraine's air defence forces say the entire country is under threat of a ballistic weapon attack

Russia has launched one of its largest ever attacks on Ukraine overnight, targeting Kyiv and other cities with missiles. Among the targets are the country's energy grid. We'll head to Kyiv and speak to the country's former infrastructure minister.

The World Health Organization has announced a six-month plan to curb the spread of the highly contagious virus Mpox, which has been detected in twelve African countries. We'll hear from a doctor at the medical frontline in the Democratic Republic of Congo

And we鈥檒l hear from another doctor, this time one who has been in Gaza. Israel has issued a new evacuation order for the centre of the strip, causing families and patients to leave one of the few functioning hospitals there.

In sport, we'll hear from the Paralympian archer who lost an arm in one accident and then a few years later lost both legs.

And is the reunion of Oasis finally on the cards?

50 minutes

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  • Tue 27 Aug 2024 06:06GMT