Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 584

As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments.

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Paradise prison: How 107 Bangladeshis became enslaved on a Pacific island

Instead of legitimate jobs, 107 men from Bangladesh became slaves in Vanuatu working under the threat of harm, death.

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With a US government shutdown imminent, what happens to the economy?

About quarter of the US GDP is government expenditure. A drop in that spending will have knock-on effect on the economy.

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Key US lawmaker calls to pause millions of dollars in aid to Egypt

Top Democrat on House foreign policy panel calls for withholding US assistance over Cairo's human rights record.

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Protesters confront security forces as Iran marks anniversary of crackdown

Clashes came as a reported riot took place at a prison in southwest Iran.

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US National Security Agency unveils artificial intelligence security centre

NSA Director Paul Nakasone says US has advantage in AI development but capabilities can not be 'taken for granted'.

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Swedish PM seeks help from military as gang violence rocks country

At least 11 people have been killed so far this month in wave of gang violence sweeping over Sweden.

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Mid-Autumn festival: Why Asia goes mad for mooncakes

The pastries, about the size of a palm and filled with a sweet paste, are popular gifts during the ancient festival.

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UK, Canada, Taiwan criticise Myanmar as generals unleash ‘corrective purge’

Plan for elections and continued violence and atrocities draw concern in West, as Russia and China cosy up to regime.

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East Libya commander Haftar in Moscow for talks with Putin

Kremlin spokesperson confirms meeting, saying the two men discussed the situation in Libya and wider region.

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Silent killer: How deadly is air pollution?

It kills 7 million people a year. New research shows it also raises antibiotic resistance and is linked to cancer risks

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Czech gov’t plans to buy 24 F-35 stealth fighters in $6.5bn defence spend

Czech PM Petr Fiala says purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets tells military allies 'that they can count on us'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 582

As the war enters its 582nd day, these are the main developments.

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Trump visits Michigan autoworkers a day after Biden, ramping up 2024 race

Back-to-back visits underscore significance of working-class vote in key states during the US presidential election.

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Meta aims to build a future to connect ‘physical and digital’

Meta unveiled new AI products for consumers as well as bots and an updated virtual-reality headset.

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As many as 12 bodies found strewn around Monterrey in northern Mexico

Authorities suspect drug cartel conflict after seven bodies and five bags of body parts discovered in city and suburbs.

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Photos: South Korea parades military hardware through the streets of Seoul

The first parade in a decade was an opportunity for South Korea to show off its advanced weaponry and military might.

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How a China deal put the homes of thousands of Indonesians at risk

Residents of Rempang Island have until September 28 to leave their villages to make way for a sprawling economic zone.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 581

As the war enters its 581st day, these are the main developments.

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At least 100 killed in fire at wedding celebration in Iraq: Media report

Initial reports indicate that fireworks used during wedding ceremony may have been responsible for blaze.

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Trump found liable for deceiving businesses, banks in New York fraud suit

New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a penalty of $250m and a ban on Trump doing business in the state.

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