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Ukraine is developing into a prolonged stalemate, which experts predict will be devastating to the forces on both sides of the conflict as well as to the Ukrainian people.Russia’s unexpected failures on the battlefield have led to a downward spiral in morale amongst its troops that stands in stark contrast to the Ukrainians, according to the latest assessments, who have managed to hold back Russian advances and have even managed to regain territory in recent days.“The Russian commanders have really set their troops up for failure by designing a very stupid invasion and executing it very badly,” said Fred Kagan, a senior fellow and director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.“The ineffectiveness of the campaign is so clear, and the ferociousness of the Ukrainian defence is so obvious … (that) it’s created an equalizer where neither side can move much from where they are now.” How the war in Ukraine stands a month after Russia’s invasion — and what may be next In both his remarks to Global News and an assessment published this week by the Institute for the Study of War, Kagan makes clear a stalemate does not mean the war is over, or that its outcome is certain. Either side could still win, he says — though victory will come at a very high cost.“The damage and devastation to Ukrainian cities is likely to increase even in a period of stalemate,” he said.But he also echoed comments from U.S.

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Spring officially commenced on 20 March, and we've already started to see the weather brighten up over recent days. The evenings are beginning to become brighter and the temperature is already on the increase, as we all get prepared for summertime. Clocks are now set to go forward on Sunday 27 March at 01:00, allowing more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings.

Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer for rock band Foo Fighters, has died, the band announced late Friday.

Moscow signaled on Friday it was scaling back its ambitions in Ukraine to focus on territory claimed by Russian-backed separatists in the East as Ukrainian forces went on the offensive to recapture towns outside the capital Kyiv.

AUSTIN, Texas - The teen driver who survived being hit by a tornado says he is getting a new job and a North Texas car dealer wants to give him a new truck.Video of 16-year-old Riley Leon and his red truck has been viewed thousands of times since the Texas tornado on Monday in Elgin. Riley told FOX 7 he was going back home from a job interview at Whataburger.A company spokesperson said Thursday it was her understanding he has been hired at their Manor location, but was awaiting confirmation from their Human Resources department that he has officially been hired.Riley told FOX 7 his red truck was hauled away by the family’s insurance company. He provided a picture of the truck before it was smashed by the storm and earlier explained its a personal loss.

Two weeks after the province lifted its COVID-19 mask mandate, there are calls to reinstate it in some areas. Kylie Stanton tells us where, and what the health minister says about it.

UKRAINE - Russian forces in Ukraine appear to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv, the capital, to instead prioritizing what Moscow calls liberation of the contested Donbas region in the country's industrial east, officials said Friday, suggesting a new phase of the war.It appeared too early to know whether this meant President Vladimir Putin had scaled back his ambitions in Ukraine, but Russian military moves this week indicate a recognition of the surprisingly stout Ukrainian resistance.Putin's forces are under great strain in many parts of the country, and the United States and other countries are accelerating their transfer of arms and supplies to Ukraine. In recent days, U.S.

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up by over 50 percent in Tameside as cases across Greater Manchester rise. Trafford continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester.

McMaster University in Hamilton is joining a growing number of post-secondary institutions across Ontario that are pausing COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements for students and staff as of May 1.In a joint release from the president and provost on Friday, the university said the step allows the learning facility to align with the Ford government’s recent easing of COVID-19 rules.“While these measures will be paused, surgical masks will continue to be available on campus and everyone is encouraged to continue to wear masks indoors, especially in classrooms, the libraries, crowded spaces, or close workspaces,” the university’s statement said.An update for our community: As of May 1, McMaster is pausing the vaccination policy and mask requirements. This aligns with government guidelines and is possible because of the respect you have all shown for each other’s safety, so thank you.

Ukrainian officials resumed efforts to evacuate more civilians trapped in Mariupol on Friday, as the United Nations’ human rights team reported growing evidence of mass graves in the besieged city.Thousands remained trapped in the southern port city with little food, water or power, and repeated attempts to arrange safe passage out of Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian forces, have failed.“We have got increasing information on mass graves that are there,” the UN’s Matilda Bogner told journalists by video link from Ukraine, saying some of the evidence came from satellite images. At least one mass grave appeared to hold 200 bodies.The UN human rights office, which has about 50 staff remaining in Ukraine, has so far counted 1,081 civilian deaths in the war.

Covid-19 infections have risen sharply across most of the UK and are nearing record levels in England, while both Scotland and Wales have reached an all-time high, new figures show.

FALL RIVER, Mass. - A Massachusetts man says he has the answer for those singing the blues about stratospheric gas prices.Rick Madeira, of Fall River, has taken to riding his electric unicycle to work, saving on gas and cutting his commute time in the process."It’s just more convenient and it’s obviously more fun," he told The Herald News.RELATED: Gas prices: US national average to soon hit highest ever recorded, experts sayMadeira's Gotway Nikola Plus, with no seat or handle bars, just places for his feet, can go 70 or 80 miles (113 or 129 kilometers) on one charge and reaches speeds of up to 40 mph (64 kph), although he rarely goes that fast."It literally takes me four minutes to get to work, versus about eight minutes in a vehicle," he said.FILE-A rider steers an electric unicycle on a sidewalk. Electric unicycles have become a popular mode of transportation.

Holly Willoughby.The Streets gained critical and commercial acclaim when they released their debut album Original Pirate Material in 2002, followed by smash hit A Grand Don't Come For Free in 2004.Although Mike Skinner rose to fame with The Streets, the musician has also branched out into other music and film projects too since then.In 2010, the singer and rapper wrote the soundtrack for hit film The Inbetweeners, featuring 10 original compositions by the star.Not only that, but he also branched out into acting himself, appearing in Doctor episode The Time Of The Angels as a security guard in 2011.Four years previously in 2007, Mike had also hosted a late night programme called Beat Stevie on Channel 4.However he has since returned to music, working on projects including D.O.T with musician Rob Harvey in 2011, and releasing music with a rap supergroup featuring musicians including Big Narstie from 2015-2017.Most recently, Mike reunited with The Streets for a tour in 2019, with the group releasing the single How Longs It Been.In 2020 he also released None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive, a mixtape full of guest spots from young stars.Although The Streets had global success, Mike Skinner has spoken openly about suffering with his mental health while at the height of the group's fame.Speaking to Q Magazine, Mike revealed that he had suffered anxiety and depression during that time, saying: "Every day in The Streets was scary because you feel totally out of control."Anxiety, paranoia and general fear. That’s what my 20s were like.

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after police say he was shot overnight in Kensington. The shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m.

LOS ANGELES - Another wild episode of "The Masked Singer" kicked off Wednesday evening — and this time an NFL superstar was sent home.Thingamabob — the creature rocking a sequined suit, pointy teeth and large ears — turned out to be football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles Jordan Mailata. L-R: Host Nick Cannon and Jordan Mailata in THE MASKED SINGER episode airing Wed. March 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the Russia-Ukraine war during virtually addressing in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 17, 2022. (Ukrainian Presidency / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) KHARKIV, Ukraine - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukrainians to keep up their resistance to Russia’s invading forces, saying "every minute determines our fate, our future, whether we will live."During a nightly video address, Zelenskyy said late Thursday that, "With every day of our defense, we are getting closer to the peace that we need so much.

US President Joe Biden (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) hold a joint press conference in Brussels, Belgium on March 25, 2022. (EU Commission/Pool/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) BRUSSELS - The United States and European Union on Friday announced a new partnership to reduce the continent's reliance on Russian energy, a step top officials characterized as the start of a years-long initiative to further isolate Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.U.S.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week.As Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) arrives at the courtroom to show her support both Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) and Abi Webster (Sally Carman) are awash with guilt.The local authority solicitor lists a host of reasons proving Abi to be an unfit mother and why Alfie should be taken into care.Imran pleads Abi’s case, doing everything in his power to convince the Judge that Abi’s changed.Toyah suggests to Imran that he’s done all he can for Abi and it’s time to step back and concentrate on Elsie’s adoption hearing. Imran covers his turmoil, while Abi’s furious.When Abi bans him from seeing Alfie, Imran declares he’ll do whatever it takes, even if it means putting his name on the birth certificate.

As concerns rise over Russia potentially using chemical weapons in Ukraine, NATO leaders warn they will take action that will bring “widespread consequences” against Moscow if it crosses that line.

Canada’s bid to seal World Cup qualification was put on hold Thursday after a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica that saw the Canadians play a man down for almost two-thirds of the match.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Electricity Generation at the Kerawalapitiya Power Plant was suspended on Friday (25) morning, as the power plant had run out of fuel.This was confirmed by the Ceylon Electricity Board.

A secret recording of a meeting with caucus staff is revealing how in recent months Premier Jason Kenney considered leaving the job, but decided to stay to keep the United Conservative Party from being taken over by fringe factions with extremist views. Tom Vernon reports.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is on the verge of making history, as she’s about to be confirmed as the U.S. Supreme Court’s first Black female justice. But as Reggie Cecchini explains, Republicans are pushing back.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 24: Eric Dixon #43 of the Villanova Wildcats shoots a layup against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 Round at AT&T Center on March 24, 2022 in San Anton PHILADELPHIA - Jermaine Samuels scored 22 points and Villanova controlled Michigan in a 63-55 Sweet 16 victory on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.Samuels' 8-of-13 shooting performance, much of it coming on tough drives through Michigan defenders and around Dickinson, carried a Wildcats offense that had long stretches of misfiring on 3-pointers.The second-seeded Wildcats (28-7) advanced to the South Region final to play the winner of Thursday night’s matchup between top seed Arizona and No. 5 seed Houston.

Packet of pills. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - There may be a male birth control pill available soon as scientists presented promising new findings on a contraceptive that reportedly has proven safe and effective on mice.

NATO has activated its “chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence elements” amid fears Russia could launch a biological strike in Ukraine.Following an emergency summit of the military alliance on Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Brussels the decision comes as the allies move to equip Ukraine with its own biological defences.“Our top military commander … has activated NATO’s chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence elements,” he said.“And allies are deploying additional chemical and biological and nuclear defences to reinforce our existing and new battlegroups, so we are taking measures both to support Ukraine and also to defend ourselves.” How the war in Ukraine stands a month after Russia’s invasion — and what may be next Stoltenberg made the announcement as part of a slew of new measures taken by the military alliance to boost its presence in eastern Europe amid a growing Russian threat, he said.NATO is sending four new battlegroups to Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, Stoltenberg announced, while promising the allies will further support Ukraine in its fight against Russia as the invasion hit the one-month mark Thursday.However, the West fears Russia, which has yet to make significant ground in Ukraine, could escalate the conflict by using biological weapons. Leaders have expressed their fears over such an attack, but have not provided evidence one is looming.

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COVID-19 restrictions — including a rule mandating masks in all public spaces — health officials say the number of people in hospital and ICU due to the virus has risen.The week-over-week increase comes despite a drop in hospitalizations and ICU admissions reported in the last 24 hours. COVID-19: 4 more deaths, increase in hospitalizations reported in Manitoba According to numbers released by the province Thursday, Manitoba saw 128 new hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 and 11 new admissions to intensive care units due to the virus over the past week.That’s a 4.9 per cent increase in hospitalizations and a 57.1 per cent jump in ICU numbers.But while the overall numbers appeared to be on the rise in the last week, data reported on the province’s online COVID-19 dashboard show 369 people were in hospital with the virus as of Thursday morning, down 18 from Wednesday.The province says the of number people in ICU as a result of COVID-19 also fell to 18 as of Thursday morning, four fewer than had been reported 24 hours earlier.Meanwhile, health officials reported four additional deaths linked to the virus Thursday and released information about the 15 Manitobans with COVID-19 who have died over the past week.

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COVID-19 vaccine fourth-dose campaign for the general population that would be launched in the fall.Quebecers most vulnerable to serious consequences from the disease — seniors over 80, immunocompromised people and residents of long-term care homes — can start receiving a fourth dose of vaccine next week, health officials said Wednesday. The same day, the immunization committee said the government should start planning to give second boosters out to everyone in a few months.In a written opinion released Thursday, the Comité sur l’immunisation du Québec recommended the government implement “a new vaccine strategy aimed at periodically boosting immunity against COVID-19 while also allowing for the ability to react to a possible emergence of a new variant of concern.”Quebec to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to at-risk groups as cases, hospitalizations riseA mass second-booster campaign, the committee suggested, could take place in September or October and target “either all persons authorized to receive vaccines against COVID-19, or those usually targeted by the seasonal influenza vaccination program.”Currently, only 52 per cent of the population aged five and older have received a third dose of vaccine, according to provincial health data.The committee released an analysis of hospitalizations and deaths that occurred between January and mid-March indicating that people 80 and older were almost 200 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than those under 60, and 16 times more likely to be hospitalized.

Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.The airline executives sent a letter to the president late Wednesday, saying the restrictions are no longer aligned with the realities of the current epidemiological environment.This comes after the Biden administration decided this month to extend current mask requirements at airports, train stations, ride-sharing vehicles, and other transportation through April 18. The order was set to expire on March 18.In the letter, the CEOs told the president, "It makes no sense that people are still required to wear masks on airplanes, yet are allowed to congregate in crowded restaurants, schools and at sporting events without masks, despite none of these venues having the protective air filtration system that aircraft do."READ: CDC director expects COVID-19 to become a 'seasonal virus'Passengers who spoke with FOX 13 Thursday morning at Tampa International Airport said they feel it's time to ease mask requirements on planes and airports."I think it makes sense.

Christopher Larue, 44 (Bucks County District Attorney's Office)PERKASIE, Pa. - A Lansdale, Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to prison after police say he robbed a bank in Bucks County and later attempted to shoot a Pennsylvania state trooper. Christopher Larue, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence and one count of armed bank robbery in the Oct. 2020 incident. According to court documents, Larue brandished a firearm and robbed a bank in Perkasie of $11,000 cash.

A top holiday destination for Brits will be lifting most of their Covid travel restrictions in time for the Easter holidays. The Canary Islands will be scrapping various rules from this week, including capacity limits in both indoor and outdoor venues, which will now be able to operate at full capacity.

COVID on Thursday, with 165 in intensive care.This is up by 50 for hospitalizations but a decrease of 9  in ICUs since the previous day.Last Thursday, there were 644 hospitalizations with 199 in ICU.Data was not immediately available Thursday morning for the breakdown of those who a were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus. Mississauga city council votes to eliminate mask bylaw, aligning with province Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 2,561 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to testing restrictions.

Ukrainian servicemen carry a fragment of a rocket outside a building in Kyiv after it was destroyed by Russian shelling. (SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images) KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s cities stood under relentless Russian fire as NATO leaders huddled in Brussels Thursday and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged them to provide "effective and unrestricted" support to his country.Four weeks into the deadly Russian onslaught, its forces appear to have stalled in many places in the face of fiercer-than-expected Ukrainian resistance.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - In Miami Beach, authorities say they've had enough with the violence during spring break and are limiting alcohol sales in certain areas this weekend where a curfew is in effect.On Wednesday, city leaders ordered that "the sale or distribution of any alcoholic beverage(s) for off-premises consumption, with or without payment or consideration, therefore, shall be prohibited in the curfew area after 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022, after 6 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022; and after 6 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Power cuts will be imposed for Friday (25), announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka on Thursday (24).Power Cuts for Friday (25)Groups PQRSTUVW:4 hours and 30 minutes from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM1 hour 50 minutes from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:3 hours and 20 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM 1 hour and 40 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PMFor local areas that will be affected click here.

SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants have complained of neurological complications such as confusion, strokes, impaired concentration, headaches, sensory disturbances, depression, and even psychosis, months after the initial infection.

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PHILADELPHIA - Motorists have found some relief at the pump in recent weeks - albeit pennies worth - but experts believe gas prices will worsen in the coming months as pandemic-weary travelers plan to hit the road again. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fluttered down to $4.23. Pennsylvania's average price sits a few cents above that at $4.31, and in neighboring New Jersey and Delaware drivers are paying around $4.Experts say the ongoing war in Ukraine is partly to blame for the high prices at the pump, but it's not the only reason driver's wallets will continue to get hammered.

Russia’s post-Soviet economic reforms, has quit his post as a Kremlin special envoy and left the country due to the war in Ukraine, two sources told Reuters, the highest profile protest by a Russian figure against the invasion.Chubais, who once served as former President Boris Yeltsin’s chief of staff, left his post as Vladimir Putin’s special representative for ties with international organizations, one of the sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Top ex-Kremlin official accused of ‘national betrayal’ quits post at foundation He was appointed to the post, which was charged with “achieving goals of sustainable development,” in 2020, days after resigning as the head of state technology firm RUSNANO, which he had run since 2008.The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Chubais left due to the conflict in Ukraine.

A royal tour through Caribbean countries has resulted in backlash against the British monarchy, with protests happening in Jamaica. Erica Vella has reaction from people in Toronto’s Jamaican community.

MESA, Ariz. - Police say a 21-year-old man who was driving over 100 mph in Mesa before crashing into another car, killing an elderly man and his wife, was arrested.According to Mesa Police, the crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. on March 22 near Main Street and Lindsay Road.First responders arriving at the scene discovered that two vehicles were involved in the crash – a 2009 Chrysler 300C and a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition.State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN the official found Griner "to be in good condition." Price did not identify the official who had been granted consular access to Griner, something the United States had been demanding.Griner was detained after arriving at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury durring pregame warmups at Footprint Center on October 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Mattina/Getty Images) RELATED: Brittney Griner arrest in midst of Russia-Ukraine war 'kind of a perfect storm,' sports attorney saysRussian state news agency Tass reported last week that a court had extended Griner’s pretrial detention to May 19.Price says the U.S.