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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet

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The Ukrainian military says Russia launched 158 drones and missiles today

We hear from two residents in Ukraine on today's attacks and how Christmas has felt this year

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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet: Israel 'intensifies' air strikes on Gaza

Israel 'intensifies' air strikes on Gaza

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Israel says ground operations are expanding as it intensifies Gaza bombing

The Israeli military says its air and ground forces are intensifying attacks on Gaza, with reports of heavy bombing in the territory. Also on the programme, the UN general assembly in New York has voted for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza, but Palestinians say that a full ceasefire is needed. And we hear about the troubling history of Britain's fascination with human zoos.

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