Presidentoal election Russia

According to a report, Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election. Reportedly, the result was always certain as all credible opponents are dead or in prison. According to reports, he has been president since 2000 apart from four years as prime minister because of a two term time limit imposed by the russian constitution, he has since changed the rules.

Reportedly, Vladimir Putin is unaffiliated and a political opponent was Nikolai Kharitonov representing the communist party; 33 years since the absolution of the soviet union it remains the second most popular party.

According to reports, Vladimir Putin worked as a kgb intelligence officer, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel before the absolution of the soviet union. Reportedly, he began his political career in 1996.

Israel raids al-Shifa hospital

According to a report, the israeli defence force have launched an overnight attack on al-Shifa hospital in Gaza city. Reportedly, Israel said hamas terrorists had regrouped inside the hospital and the idf were carrying out a high precision operation in limited areas of the hospital. According to the report, the israeli military said they were acting on intelligence reports and that the hospital would continue to function during the raid. Reportedly, patients and staff were told they didn’t have to evacuate, but hundreds of displaced people sheltering in the complex will be able to leave via an evacuation route.

According to the report, al-Shifa was Gaza’s main medical facility prior to the conflict but its operations have been disrupted. Reportedly, Israel has accused hamas of using medical facilities as cover for its operations. According to the report, in a raid in November the idf found weapons and a network of tunnels under the hospital.

Niger asks u.s. personnel to leave

According to a report, Niger’s military leadership has ended an agreement that allowed u.s. personnel to be in the country, there are around 650 deployed. Reportedly, this week the u.s. who have a base in Niger sent a delegation to Niamey for talks. According to the report, this was followed by a statement saying the u s. presence is illegal and violates the constitutional rules which require the people to be consulted on the installation of a foreign army on their territory.

Reportedly, in December the prime minister of Niger visited Moscow; referring to relations with Russia, Niger’s military spokesman said they are hoping to buy military equipment to fight against terrorists who have claimed thousands of victims under the indifferent eye of much of the international community. According to the report, an accusation by the u.s. that Niger made a secret deal to supply Iran with uranium was described as cynical.

Reportedly, there was a suggestion that the u.s. didn’t approve of Niger’s allies, and Niger has denounced their condescending attitude and threat of reprisals.

Aid Gaza

According to a report, a new u.n. mechanism for speeding up delivery of aid to Gaza haa been proposed. Reportedly, the proposal talks about the opening of a new inspection facility at Rafah, inspections for Rafah are carried out at the israeli Kerem shalom crossing or at the egyptian border. According to the report, it also talks about the tracking of aid throughout Gaza.

Reportedly, two u.n. coordinators will supervise the mechanisms for inspection and tracking which will see the opening of a new data base for all aid. According to the report, the scheme will cost $61.2 million. It is unclear why it will cost so much.

Reportedly, the scheme does not deal with security issues which have become important as desperate crowds and criminals have looted aid. According to the report, more aid would be able to enter Gaza if Israel opened up more crossings to a sustained flow of aid, especially in the north. Reportedly, aid has been rejected if it contains an item judged to be a security risk. According to the report, unicef say that 31% of gazan babies suffered from malnutrition in February, compared to 15.6% in January.

News uk

According to a report, a uk conservative mp has defected to reform uk after refusing to apologise for saying islamists had control of London mayor, Sadiq Khan. Reportedly, the traditional unionist voice have formed a partnership with reform uk known as the brexit party. According to the report, in an announcement at their party conference the tuv said the uk is being dismantled as a result of post brexit trading rules for northern Ireland.

Reportedly, in January the democratic unionist party agreed to end their boycott of the northern Ireland government.

News Russia Ukraine

According to a report, Russia said their forces have intercepted drones in several regions of Russia, including Moscow where five drones were shot down. Reportedly, the biggest attack was in southern Russia where an oil refinery was targeted, the sixth oil refinery to be targeted in a week. According to the report, the Belgorod region that lies north of the Ukraine border was attacked, and a teenage girl died when a shell hit her home.

Reportedly, Sunday is the last day of the presidential election in Russia. According to the report, Vladimir Putin is sure to win a six year term as he has no realistic opponents. Reportedly, critics have urged people to protest at voting stations.

According to the report, in Ukraine there was a missile attack on the port city of Odesa, days after a missile attack killed atleast twenty people, Kharkiv was also hit.

Internet services down, Africa

According to a report, much of west and central Africa has been without internet services. Reportedly, Burkina Faso, Benin, Liberia and Ghana were severely affected, as was Niger, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Namibia and Lesotho.

According to the report, the disruptions may be a physical cut. Reportedly, according to Cloudfare there seems to be a pattern in the timing of the disruptions. According to the report, the african cable operator, Seacom confirmed that services on its west african cable system were down and redirected its customers to the newer google equiano cable.

Missing panel on plane

According to a report, a missing panel was noticed when a boeing plane landed at an Oregon airport. Reportedly, the missing panel which was on the underside of the plane previously went unnoticed.

According to the report, an airport official said the 25 year old plane landed safely but there will be an enquiry into how it happened. Reportedly, the u.s. aviation authority said it was investigating how the panel came apart.

Negotiations in Qatar

According to a report, delegations will travel to Qatar for negotiations, though hamas’s latest proposal has been described as absurd by the israeli prime minister. Reportedly, hamas have said there would be an initial release of some israeli hostages in return for 700-1,000 Palestinian prisoners, a permanent ceasefire and a deadline for an israeli withdrawal.

Online lessons in russian occupied Ukraine

According to a report, portraits of the russian president hang on the walls of some classrooms in russian occupied Ukraine, pupils are taught that Ukraine isn’t a real country and parents are in trouble if a student challenges the russian curriculum. Reportedly, speaking about the occupation can result in russian authorities visiting home, and if a student’s homework is written in ukrainian the police are informed. According to the report, children must sing the russian national anthem and write inspirational letters to russian soldiers.

Reportedly, former ukrainian teachers have created an online platform to teach the ukrainian curriculum to keep them connected to their culture. Reportedly, there are recordings for those who don’t have a signal.