Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 577

As the war enters its 577th day, these are the main developments.

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US auto workers expand strike as Biden prepares to join picket line

The strike now includes approximately 18,600 workers across 20 states, with presidential candidates wooing their union.

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Marriage declines in China as young Chinese choose dating, staying single

The number of marriages falls from 13.5 million couples in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022.

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CIA abuse rendered 9/11 defendant unfit for trial: US military judge

Incompetency finding for Ramzi bin al-Shibh means the prosecution of his four co-defendants would continue without him.

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What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’

Long-awaited M1 Abrams tanks are to arrive in Ukraine next week and come at a crucial time for Kyiv's forces.

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China reiterates ceasefire, peace talks ‘only way’ to end Ukraine war

Vice President Han Zheng, a second-tier official, repeats familiar talking points in speech to 78th UNGA.

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Joe Biden raised Canadian Sikh separatist’s murder with Modi at G20: Media

US President, other Western leaders expressed concern about killing directly with India PM Modi at G20: Financial Times.

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Brazil’s top court rules in favour of Indigenous rights in land claim case

The court's decision will weigh heavily as Brazil's Senate considers legislation to limit new Indigenous reservations.

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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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