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How a Coup in Burkina Faso Could Damage the US War on Terror
The West has poured hundreds of millions of dollars of military aid into Africa's Sahel region, but violent extremism is only getting worse. VICE World News went to the front line to find out why.
‘He Wasn’t Afraid of Anything’: Girlfriend’s Tribute to Ukrainian Photographer
The body of Maks Levin, who was covering the Ukraine war, was found in Kyiv two weeks after he went missing. His girlfriend tells VICE World News how he hoped a photo could stop the war.
‘The First Time You Die, You’re Dead’: Reddit Warriors Prepare to Fight IRL in Ukraine
The Redditors of r/VolunteersforUkraine suggest you bring sensible shoes and a spare pair of glasses, and maybe write a will.
‘I Am Useless With a Gun’: The Men Who Can’t Leave Ukraine
Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 are barred from leaving the country as it fights back against a Russian invasion. VICE World News spoke to young men who have stayed.
Nuclear-Armed India ‘Accidentally’ Fired a Missile Into Nuclear-Armed Pakistan
Pakistan has demanded a joint investigation of the accidental missile launch.
Calm Between the Storms: Remarkable Photos From Ukraine’s Front Line
As they struggle to defend their country from one of the world’s most powerful armies, Ukrainian troops keep watch, cook food, laugh, and prepare for the next battle.
Biden’s Russian Oil Ban Strikes at the Heart of Putin’s Empire
It’s a direct assault on Putin’s iron-like grip over Russia. But it comes with costs.
Why Didn’t the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Fire End in Disaster?
Within a few hours it was clear that an incident on or above the scale of the 1986 nuclear disaster at Chernobyl hadn’t happened.
Ukraine Warns of ‘Nuclear Danger’ As Russia Attacks Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said an explosion would mean “the end for Europe,” while experts have downplayed the threat of a nuclear catastrophe.
Google Turns Off Maps Features in Ukraine That Inadvertently Showed Russia’s Invasion
The tech giant said it disabled live traffic data in Ukraine for the safety of local communities.
Why London Is Crucial to the Success of the West’s Sanctions Against Russia
The West has rolled out wide-ranging sanctions against Russia and even Vladimir Putin himself. But much of Russia's wealth is hidden with the help of the UK's corrupt financial system.
‘We’re Scared and Need Help’: People Are Leaving Kyiv as Russia Invades Ukraine
Thousands of people are getting out of Ukraine's capital after Russian forces invaded the country overnight.