* Zelensky called on the UN to 'assist in the removal of all wounded from Azovstal'
* 'We ask for your help in saving them,' Zelensky told UN chief Antonio Guterres
* It comes as Russia declares three-day ceasefire in Mariupol starting this morning
* More than 100 civilians were evacuated over the weekend and on Monday
* But Russia launched fresh bombing attacks on Monday night and Tuesday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last night appealed to the head of the United Nations to help 'save' the lives of the remaining wounded Ukrainians under siege at the Azovstal steel plant in the decimated city of Mariupol.
He was speaking ahead of a new ceasefire in the area, due to start at 8am local time this morning, which the Kremlin said would allow civilians to be evacuated.
Zelensky made his call while speaking to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres yesterday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hamas warns Israel ‘playing with fire’ as Temple Mount groups plan Thursday visit.
Russia accuses Israel of backing ‘neo-Nazis’ in Kyiv as diplomatic row grows.
Estimated 3,000 people flee armed clashes in northern Iraq.
Crowds in Syria await prisoners freed in amnesty.
Yemeni forces intercept, shoot down Saudi reconnaissance drone in Hajjah.
UN humanitarians say $4.3 billion is needed to halt ‘worsening’ Yemen crisis.
Death penalty on the rise in Iran: report reveals executions increased by 25% in 2021.
Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran's reported plan to execute doctor.
ASIA
North Korea fires ballistic missile amid growing nuclear threat.
New Zealand foreign minister blames ‘relationship failure’ for China-Solomons security deal.
Beijing orders ‘stress test’ as fears of Russia-style sanctions mount.
Beijing imposes new transit restrictions in bid to contain COVID.
First deaths confirmed while dozens still missing following building collapse in Chinese city of Changsha.
Sri Lanka crisis will last at least two more years: govt.
Australia election: Interest rates rise for first time in decade.
RBI repo rate: India central bank hikes interest rates after two years.
AFRICA
Mali: Military government breaks defence accords with France.
France says Mali’s decision to quit defence accords won’t affect withdrawal plans.
HRW warns of evidence of CAR massacre by 'Russian-speaking men'.
UN chief asks for safe return conditions for Nigeria’s displaced.
Seven dead in attack on Chibok community in northeast Nigeria.
Guinea issues charges against deposed leader Alpha Conde.
More than 36,000 refugees flee to Niger this year: UN.
EUROPE
Ukraine war: Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May.
EU president Ursula von der Leyen calls for ban on Russian oil imports in new set of sanctions over Ukraine invasion.
European Commission calls for new sanctions on Russia.
Hungary risks further isolation by refusing to support EU oil embargo.
EU to ‘significantly increase’ military aid to Moldova.
Germany warns prices may spike as Russia sanctions tighten.
Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history.
France elections: Left forms coalition to fight Macron.
Bosnia announces vote date despite rows over electoral reform.
Sweden says US has offered security guarantees if it applies to join Nato.
AMERICAS
US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years.
US Supreme Court says draft opinion on overturning abortion rights is authentic.
Brazil’s ex-president Lula claims Zelenskiy equally to blame for war.
Colombia extradites major drug trafficker ‘Otoniel’ to US.
UN raises concern over Haitian gangs’ recruitment of children.
Falklands War remains 'an open wound' in Argentina, says ambassador.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State claims responsibility for string of deadly attacks across Afghanistan.
Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia: What we know.
Exposing al Qaeda's Secrets: Inside the documents obtained from Osama bin Laden's compound.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Markets cheer after Powell downplays even larger rate hikes.
Asian stocks rise after Fed chair downplays bigger rate hike.
US trade deficit hits record as goods imports surge.
OPEC+ eye modest supply boost as demand dented by China Covid rules.
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