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In 1997, couple started with 11 farms; decades later, their 67,000-acre reserve is home to more than 60 mammal species

A South African couple’s nearly three-decade conservation effort has transformed 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre wildlife reserve in the Great Karoo. Sarah and Mark Tompkins restored degraded habitat before reintroducing species absent for generations. Cheetahs, black rhinos, elephants and lions have since returned, while Samara now records more…

The Economic Times

A South African couple combined 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve, restored the land and brought cheetahs back to the Great Karoo after 130 years

A South African couple began restoring the Great Karoo in 1997 by bringing together 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve. After removing fences, clearing invasive plants and allowing the land to recover, they began reintroducing wildlife. Cheetahs returned after 130 years, followed by rhinos, elephants and lions, while…

The Times of India

‘Opened Pandora’s box’: Putin’s big warning after Ukraine hits Russian economic infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine of a retaliatory campaign against its most sensitive economic sectors after Kyiv intensified drone strikes on Russian economic infrastructure, saying the attacks had “opened Pandora’s box”.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv faces missile barrage after Zelenskyy targets Russian satellite network

Kyiv mayor says attack has caused fires in at least two districts; Ukraine hits Russian rocket facility in long-range strike. What we know on day 1,635

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine attacks Russia's Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes

Ukraine launched a large-scale missile attack on Samara's industrial infrastructure. Kyiv's forces used Flamingo missiles to strike the Progress Center facility. Russia reported shooting down hundreds of Ukrainian drones across its regions. Meanwhile, a Russian strike killed a baby in Marhanets, Ukraine.

The Economic Times

Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region

Ukraine ⁠struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit.

France 24

Ukraine strikes Russian aerospace facility and MiG-31 base in overnight attacks

Ukraine said on Saturday that its forces carried out strikes on two Russian military-related targets, including a rocket and space centre in Samara and the Savasleyka military airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Five killed as Kyiv strikes warehouses including Wildberries facility, Russia says

More than 300 drones hit Russian cities and warehouses in overnight attacks, says its defence ministry

The Independent UK

Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia, killing one and targeting refinery and tanker

One person was killed and three others, including a child, were injured after Ukraine launched attacks on Russia's Samara region and the Azov-Black Sea Canal on Sunday, Russian officials said.

The Times of India

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky confirms flamingo missile strikes on Russian arms factory and oil refinery

Zelensky says expanding drone campaign dealt a blow to ‘Russian military logistics’ across occupied Ukraine

The Independent UK

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

The Independent UK

Ukraine strikes Russia: 11 injured as Kyiv targets Moscow's industrial site and gas processing plant

Ukraine launched drone and missile strikes deep inside Russia, targeting an industrial site in Udmurtia producing ballistic missiles and a gas processing plant in Samara. The Votkinsk facility reported injuries and damage, while Russian airports temporarily suspended operations. This follows stalled peace talks and continued Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian…

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Shoot down trespassing Russian jets if necessary – Czech president

Britain’s Typhoon warplanes join Poland patrols; major Russian oil facilities hit in Samara region. What we know on day 1,306

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant

In a social media post, Governor of the Samara Oblast region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, confirmed the drone strike on Novokuibyshevsk, writing "Enemy UAVs attacked one of the industrial facilities in Novokuibyshevsk this morning. Emergency services are working at the scene".

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Homes & Gardens

10 Frank Lloyd Wright houses open to the public – tour the architect's iconic homes

Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture changed the look of our homes. Here's our guide to his iconic houses to visit

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: fire breaks out at Russian oil refinery after drone attack

Russia reports several drone attacks overnight with one causing a blaze in Samara region. What we know on day 759

France 24

Ukraine claims responsibility for Russian railway bridge blast

Ukraine said it blew up a railway bridge in Russia's southwestern Samara region on Monday because it was being used to transport "military cargo".

The Guardian - UK

Putin looks back to WWII with refurb of Stalin-era bomb shelters

Although a missile attack deep into Russia is unlikely, bunkers built long ago are being made ready for use

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‘It’s a disgrace not to go to war’: muted Russian protest against Ukraine conflict

Families of dead Russian soldiers appear even more supportive of military operation

Bangkok Post

Grief and anger in Russia over deadly Ukraine strike

SAMARA, Russia: Mourners voiced grief and anger on Tuesday at a rare public commemoration in Russia for the scores of soldiers killed by a Ukrainian strike on New Year's Eve.

Newslaundry

Ukraine war: Nobel-winning Russian journalist doused with paint

Nobel peace prize winner and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov said that he was attacked with paint while travelling on the Moscow-Samara train, the BBC reported. Muratov said that a male attacker shouted “Muratov, this is for our boys,” and threw red paint over him and his belongings.

Evening Standard

Russian military police chief from eight-generation army dynasty latest Putin colonel ‘killed’ in Ukraine

He was the commandant of Samara military police

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