Ukraine recaptures Klishchiivka, second eastern village in three days

Zelenskyy welcomes breakthrough that analysts say is of 'strategic significance' to the war in the east.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 572

As the war enters its 572nd day, these are the main developments.

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Sudan’s armed rivals fight on another front, international legitimacy

The RSF's bid for political legitimacy in Sudan takes a hit as US sanctions cripple its quest.

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Three years on, how have the Abraham Accords done for the UAE?

While trade, travel have increased between the two, questions remain about the issue of Palestine.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un receives drones as gifts as Russia trip ends

Russian media report North Korean leader on his way back home from the city of Artyom.

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Fourteen killed in plane crash during bad weather in Brazil’s Amazon

Heavy rainfall and poor visibility likely caused the pilot to misjudge the landing route, officials say.

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Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton in historic impeachment trial

Ken Paxton is to be reinstated to office after Texas senators clear him of wrongdoing in historic impeachment trial.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 571

As the war enters its 571st day, these are the main developments.

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Iran detains Mahsa Amini’s father, cracks down on protests: Rights groups

Rights groups say Iranian authorities prevented Mahsa Amini's family from commemorating anniversary of her death.

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Libya continues search for the missing as bodies wash up on its shores

The Libyan Red Crescent says more than 11,000 people died in the floods, with thousands still missing.

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Analysis: Concerns raised in Brussels over EU-Tunisia migration pact

European aid is increasingly being used to prop up autocratic leaders who restrict their citizens' rights, analysts say.

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Russia shows N Korea’s Kim hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable bombers

North Korean leader continues tour of Russia with visit to airbase where he inspected latest Russian missiles, bombers.

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Russian spacecraft with two cosmonauts, US astronaut docks at space station

The International Space Stations remains a venue for cooperation between the US and Russia amid tension over Ukraine.

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Ovidio Guzman, son of feared Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’, extradited to US

Ovidio ‘The Mouse’ Guzman was flown across the border from a prison in Mexico to face drug charges in the US.

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China sees ‘Cold War mentality’ in US-Vietnam pact, Vietnamese disagree

Pulled in opposite directions by Washington and Beijing, everyday Vietnamese people say staying neutral is best.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 570

As the war enters its 570th day, these are the main developments.

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How ‘war on terror’ was fought, won in Southeast Asia – for now

Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.

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Canada hits pause on trade mission to India after tensions at G20 summit

A spokesperson for Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng confirmed the October trip was on hold amid frosty relations.

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US to conduct new interviews into the deadly 2021 bombing at Kabul airport

The suicide bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 US service members during the messy US withdrawal in August 2021.

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Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea, 2 warships hit

Russian S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile defence system was reportedly destroyed in 'special operation' in Crimea.

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida banks on women to revive his fortunes

Kishida's public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

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