Zelenskyy culminates Washington visit with a White House pledge of $128m

Zelenskyy's appearance comes during tense negotiations over US budget legislation, with Republicans seeking steep cuts.

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UN investigators warn of risk of future atrocities in Ethiopia

Human rights commission says atrocities in Ethiopia continue and urges Human Rights Council to renew its mandate.

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Russia says 19 Ukrainian drones downed over Crimea, Black Sea, and regions

Russia's Ministry of Defence did not release information regarding possible casualties or damage in the latest air raid.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 575

As the war enters its 575th day, these are the main developments.

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US Senate moves forward with military nominations despite abortion protest

General CQ Brown has been confirmed as chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, despite a months-long Senate blockade.

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‘Ready to die’: Indonesia Eco-City row grows as eviction deadline looms

Residents of the island of Rempang have until Sep 28 to leave their homes and make way for a China-funded mega project.

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How Chile’s stolen children are finding their way home

Thousands of overseas adoptions during the Pinochet dictatorship have come under scrutiny amid quest for justice.

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Japan calls on China to remove buoy near disputed islands

Japan and China have been in a long-running dispute over the Senkaku islands that Beijing calls the Diaoyu.

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Russia calls for halt to fighting between Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh

US and France also condemn Azerbaijan's military operation against separatists in Armenian-controlled Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Ukraine calls for return of ‘abducted’ children as more arrive in Belarus

Ukraine says more than 19,000 children have been taken illegally by Russia since it began its full-scale invasion.

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Full text: Zelenskyy’s speech to the UN General Assembly

The Ukrainian president used his 15 minute slot to warn UN members of the dangers of not standing up to aggression.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 574

As the war enters its 574th day, these are the main developments.

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FTX accuses Bankman-Fried’s parents of siphoning millions

FTX said the founder's parents participated in wrongdoing, including enriching themselves, which led to its collapse.

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Brazil’s Lula warns Guatemala risks a ‘coup’, prompting rebuke at UN

Guatemala's outgoing president vows to hand over power but condemns foreign meddling at the UN General Debate.

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Suspect arrested in ambush slaying of US deputy sheriff in California

A 29-year-old man was arrested after barricading himself in a home for several hours before surrendering with weapons.

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Russia launches air attacks against Ukraine’s western Lviv city

Lviv's mayor says one person was reported injured so far and a warehouse damaged in the early morning attacks.

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Ukraine’s army commander claims 3 elite Russian brigades ‘crushed’ in east

Ukraine's ground forces commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi says three Russian brigades left with no combat capability.

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Australia to upgrade maritime surveillance fleet in $965m deal

Government to acquire new Triton drone and improve fleet of 14 Poseidon aircraft amid renewed focus on northern bases.

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Demonstrators rally in Guatemala to defend presidential election results

President-elect Bernardo Arevalo has called on voters to meet him in Guatemala City as he faces threats to his victory.

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Netanyahu talks to Elon Musk in California about anti-Semitism on X

Netanyahu’s high-profile visit comes at a time when Musk is facing accusations of tolerating anti-Semitism on X.

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Singapore’s clean image under scrutiny amid money laundering scandal

City-state's anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $1.3bn in assets.

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