EU accuses Russia of war crimes as US, UK raise fears chemical weapons may be used

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Top Stories EU accuses Russia of war crimes as US, UK raise fears chemical weapons may be used The US and UK say Russia is seeking to establish a "false flag" to justify possible use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, as EU officials say a deadly Russian strike on a maternity hospital constitutes a war crime. Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne The ABC understands Senator Kitching, 52, died of a suspected heart attack. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says the party is "in shock" over the passing of their friend and colleague. Foreign ministers meet for first high-level talks between Ukraine and Russia, three dead in hospital strike Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers say little progress has been made on achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine, including whether to create a humanitarian corridor to evacuate the southern city of Mariupol. What the Morrison government gets wrong about Anthony Albanese As Anthony Albanese invokes a Labor icon to soothe fears of change, Scott Morrison and his ministers work overtime to paint their dark picture, writes Michelle Grattan. Chain of volunteers proving a lifeline for refugees seeking to escape Russia's war on Ukraine Meet some of the unsung heroes who are helping the torrent of mainly women, children and elderly escape Ukraine. NSW might have a new dominant COVID-19 strain — here's what you need to know about BA.2 We only had a few weeks to enjoy life without masks and restrictions before a new mutation landed on the scene. But should we be worried? Shane Warne's body back on Australian soil days after his death in Thailand Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia six days after the cricket great died on the Thai island of Koh Samui at age 52. 'Involved in destabilising Ukraine': Chelsea boss Abramovich has assets frozen by UK government Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is one of seven Russian citizens to be sanctioned by the UK government. WHO declared a pandemic two years ago today and now we've hit the beginning of the end In early 2020, we didn't know whether a COVID vaccine was possible and some said the public shouldn't bother with face masks. Two years on from the start of the pandemic, here's what we now know, writes Adrian Esterman.  Thinking about ditching the NBN for Elon Musk's Starlink? Read this first If you're in the market for a new internet plan, you might have heard about Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service. It's causing quite the stir in regional Australia. But is it right for you?   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy