president biden has said russian forces plan to attack the ukrainian capital, kyiv, in the coming days — adding he believes president putin has already decided to authorise such action. the former us police officer who killed a black driver daunte wright when she confused her handgun for her taser has been sentenced to two years in prison, a penalty below the state guidelines. several people have been confirmed dead as storm eunice hits the uk and northern europe. severe winds have shut down transport and schools, and cut off electricity supplies. in canada, police in the capital ottawa have been clearing protesters — after a three—week blockade by groups opposing vaccine mandates.