In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to a prolonged conflict marked by heavy casualties, widespread destruction, shifting front lines, and a growing refugee crisis. Ukraine’s infrastructure has suffered over $170bn in direct damage, with housing, energy, and transport sectors hit hardest, particularly in regions like Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. Al Jazeera has documented the extensive destruction across Ukraine using satellite imagery since the start of the war.
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Toronto woman with life-altering illness fighting to get treatment abroad
Anne Smith, a 64-year-old mother of four, has been suffering from debilitating symptoms for over two decades, including constant brain swelling and excruciating vibrations, which she believes are linked to amphetamines in diet pills she took in the 1980s. Despite unsuccessful treatments in Canada, Smith is now seeking approval from OHIP for out-of-country treatment in the United States to address her neurological issues, worsened by her type 2 diabetes. With support from physicians and careful...
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