• Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Irpin, outside Kyiv, and survey damage following Russia's invasion. AP
    Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Irpin, outside Kyiv, and survey damage following Russia's invasion. AP
  • Ukrainian troops fire with a French self-propelled Caesar howitzer towards Russian positions at a front line in the eastern region of Donbas. AFP
    Ukrainian troops fire with a French self-propelled Caesar howitzer towards Russian positions at a front line in the eastern region of Donbas. AFP
  • Workers pour molten steel into a mould at a foundry in Berdyansk, Zaporizhzhia region, in an area under Russian military control. AP
    Workers pour molten steel into a mould at a foundry in Berdyansk, Zaporizhzhia region, in an area under Russian military control. AP
  • Russian soldiers guard an area next to a field of wheat in the Zaporizhzhia region. AP
    Russian soldiers guard an area next to a field of wheat in the Zaporizhzhia region. AP
  • A US Marine Corps Harrier fighter jet is parked on board the assault ship USS Kearsarge, during the Baltops 22 exercise in the Baltic Sea. Reuters
    A US Marine Corps Harrier fighter jet is parked on board the assault ship USS Kearsarge, during the Baltops 22 exercise in the Baltic Sea. Reuters
  • A man picks up debris after his house was destroyed by shelling in the city of Dobropillia, Donbas region. AFP
    A man picks up debris after his house was destroyed by shelling in the city of Dobropillia, Donbas region. AFP
  • Smoke rises after shelling in Ukraine's breakaway enclave of Donetsk. AFP
    Smoke rises after shelling in Ukraine's breakaway enclave of Donetsk. AFP
  • A mascot is wrapped in the colours of the Ukrainian flag before the country's Uefa Nations League football match against the Republic of Ireland in Lodz, Poland. Reuters
    A mascot is wrapped in the colours of the Ukrainian flag before the country's Uefa Nations League football match against the Republic of Ireland in Lodz, Poland. Reuters
  • Russian soldiers walk near a monument at the entrance of Mariupol, which has been painted in the colours of the Russian flag. AFP
    Russian soldiers walk near a monument at the entrance of Mariupol, which has been painted in the colours of the Russian flag. AFP
  • French troops at an air base in Constanta, Romania. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit the base in a show of support for Nato and European allies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. AP
    French troops at an air base in Constanta, Romania. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit the base in a show of support for Nato and European allies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. AP
  • Svitlana Nazarenko, sister of Mykhailo Tereshchenko, is comforted by her son during her brother's funeral in Kyiv. The Ukrainian soldier was killed in the Donbas region. Getty
    Svitlana Nazarenko, sister of Mykhailo Tereshchenko, is comforted by her son during her brother's funeral in Kyiv. The Ukrainian soldier was killed in the Donbas region. Getty
  • Russian troops demine the bay and beach of Mariupol, Ukraine. AFP
    Russian troops demine the bay and beach of Mariupol, Ukraine. AFP
  • A Russian soldier inspects the Azovstal steel plant, in Mariupol, in territory which is under control of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. AP
    A Russian soldier inspects the Azovstal steel plant, in Mariupol, in territory which is under control of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. AP
  • A house heavily damaged by Russian shelling is seen through a broken window, in the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region. AP
    A house heavily damaged by Russian shelling is seen through a broken window, in the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region. AP
  • Maryna Golovnia sits in a van with her children as they leave their home in Bakhmut, amid fighting. Getty Images
    Maryna Golovnia sits in a van with her children as they leave their home in Bakhmut, amid fighting. Getty Images
  • Ballet dancer Mykyta Sukhorukov rehearses before the evening Gala Concert of the Ukrainian National Ballet, in Kosice, Slovakia. Getty Images
    Ballet dancer Mykyta Sukhorukov rehearses before the evening Gala Concert of the Ukrainian National Ballet, in Kosice, Slovakia. Getty Images
  • A Ukrainian soldier looks on from inside a tank at a position in the breakaway Donetsk enclave, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues. Reuters
    A Ukrainian soldier looks on from inside a tank at a position in the breakaway Donetsk enclave, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues. Reuters
  • Boys play on top of a damaged Russian tank in Kyiv. EPA
    Boys play on top of a damaged Russian tank in Kyiv. EPA
  • An Orthodox priest blesses Ukrainian soldiers during a service at a church in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. EPA
    An Orthodox priest blesses Ukrainian soldiers during a service at a church in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. EPA
  • A damaged Ukrainian navy ship, the 'Donbas', lies partially submerged near the pier in the port city of Mariupol. EPA
    A damaged Ukrainian navy ship, the 'Donbas', lies partially submerged near the pier in the port city of Mariupol. EPA
  • Ukrainian soldiers load a projectile into a tank near the small city of Svitlodarsk, in the breakaway Ukrainian enclave of Donetsk. EPA
    Ukrainian soldiers load a projectile into a tank near the small city of Svitlodarsk, in the breakaway Ukrainian enclave of Donetsk. EPA
  • Smoke rises after the Russian military struck a compound at the Azot Chemical Plant in Lysychansk, Ukraine. Reuters
    Smoke rises after the Russian military struck a compound at the Azot Chemical Plant in Lysychansk, Ukraine. Reuters
  • A Russian serviceman on patrol outside the Ukrainian town of Schastia. AFP
    A Russian serviceman on patrol outside the Ukrainian town of Schastia. AFP
  • Mourners gather during the funeral of Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Skalskyi in Lviv. AFP
    Mourners gather during the funeral of Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Skalskyi in Lviv. AFP
  • Civilians are evacuated from Lysychansk, in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine. AFP
    Civilians are evacuated from Lysychansk, in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine. AFP
  • A man passes two destroyed military lorries in Lysychansk. AFP
    A man passes two destroyed military lorries in Lysychansk. AFP
  • Ukrainian soldiers run for cover during clashes with Russian troops in Lysychansk. AFP
    Ukrainian soldiers run for cover during clashes with Russian troops in Lysychansk. AFP
  • An elderly woman reacts as Ukrainian soldiers lead her to safety during a battle with Russian troops in Lysychansk. AFP
    An elderly woman reacts as Ukrainian soldiers lead her to safety during a battle with Russian troops in Lysychansk. AFP
  • A wounded woman is assisted by Ukrainian soldiers in Lysychansk. AFP
    A wounded woman is assisted by Ukrainian soldiers in Lysychansk. AFP
  • A house burns after being shelled in Lysychansk. AFP
    A house burns after being shelled in Lysychansk. AFP
  • A Ukrainian serviceman speaks on a radio at a front line in the Donbas region. AFP
    A Ukrainian serviceman speaks on a radio at a front line in the Donbas region. AFP
  • A man walks next to a damaged building in Lysychansk. Reuters
    A man walks next to a damaged building in Lysychansk. Reuters
  • A man with children rides a bicycle along an empty street, as smoke rises after Russian shelling in Lysychansk. Reuters
    A man with children rides a bicycle along an empty street, as smoke rises after Russian shelling in Lysychansk. Reuters
  • An unexploded shell is stuck in the ground in Lysychansk. euters
    An unexploded shell is stuck in the ground in Lysychansk. euters
  • An elderly woman, who was evacuated from the Lysychansk area, cries moments before travelling by train to western Ukraine from Pokrovsk railway station. AP
    An elderly woman, who was evacuated from the Lysychansk area, cries moments before travelling by train to western Ukraine from Pokrovsk railway station. AP

Russia-Ukraine live: Pope Francis condemns 'brutality and ferocity' of Russian mercenaries


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Latest developments on Tuesday:

  • No way out of Severodonetsk after last bridge destroyed
  • Forty children among 500 civilians trapped in chemical plant
  • War may deprive world of three Ukrainian wheat harvests, says minister
  • EU officials reject using Belarus to move stuck Ukrainian grain
  • Russia slashes gas deliveries via Nord Stream

Pope Francis condemned the brutality of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday.

"What we are seeing is the brutality and ferocity with which this war is being carried out by the troops, generally mercenaries, used by the Russians," he said in an interview published in the Jesuit journal Civilta Cattolica on Tuesday.

He praised Ukrainians as "brave" for defending their homeland, but added that the war "was perhaps in some way either provoked or not prevented."

On the battlefield, civilians in Severodonetsk are trapped after Russian forces destroyed the last bridge out of the city, the Luhansk region's governor said on Monday night.

Russian troops are now in control of most of the eastern city, which sits in a strategic area in the battle for the Donbas region.

Follow the latest news below.

Who is Mohammed Al Halbousi?

The new speaker of Iraq’s parliament Mohammed Al Halbousi is the youngest person ever to serve in the role.

The 37-year-old was born in Al Garmah in Anbar and studied civil engineering in Baghdad before going into business. His development company Al Hadeed undertook reconstruction contracts rebuilding parts of Fallujah’s infrastructure.

He entered parliament in 2014 and served as a member of the human rights and finance committees until 2017. In August last year he was appointed governor of Anbar, a role in which he has struggled to secure funding to provide services in the war-damaged province and to secure the withdrawal of Shia militias. He relinquished the post when he was sworn in as a member of parliament on September 3.

He is a member of the Al Hal Sunni-based political party and the Sunni-led Coalition of Iraqi Forces, which is Iraq’s largest Sunni alliance with 37 seats from the May 12 election.

He maintains good relations with former Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki’s State of Law Coaliton, Hadi Al Amiri’s Badr Organisation and Iranian officials.

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Financial considerations before buying a property

Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser’s total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching.

“If it’s a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,” she says. 

Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds.

Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer’s needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier. 

How the bonus system works

The two riders are among several riders in the UAE to receive the top payment of £10,000 under the Thank You Fund of £16 million (Dh80m), which was announced in conjunction with Deliveroo's £8 billion (Dh40bn) stock market listing earlier this year.

The £10,000 (Dh50,000) payment is made to those riders who have completed the highest number of orders in each market.

There are also riders who will receive payments of £1,000 (Dh5,000) and £500 (Dh2,500).

All riders who have worked with Deliveroo for at least one year and completed 2,000 orders will receive £200 (Dh1,000), the company said when it announced the scheme.

Updated: June 14, 2022, 1:48 PM