Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 591

As the war enters its 591st day, these are the main developments.

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Her son was killed by the Colombian military. Now, she’s getting an apology

Defence Minister Ivan Velasquez has apologised to families of 19 civilians killed by soldiers under false pretenses.

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Philippines’ drag artist Pura Luka Vega arrested for ‘offending religion’

Performer faces as many as 12 years in prison after their punk rock rendition of the Lord's Prayer went viral.

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Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for nuclear power plant

Russia is financing 90 percent of $12.65bn project to build Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant in Rooppur.

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As vote nears, ‘horrific racism’ mars Australian Voice referendum campaign

Campaigning for historic vote on October 14 has exposed sharp divides in society and within the Indigenous community.

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US President Joe Biden’s dog removed from White House amid biting incidents

Biden's 2-year-old German shepherd 'Commander' no longer at White House as biting of staff, security reported.

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Suspect in rapper Tupac Shakur’s killing makes first court appearance in US

Self-declared gang boss Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 60, appeared briefly in court before hearing on murder charge postponed.

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‘Firebrand’: What does US Republican rebel Matt Gaetz want?

Congressman Gaetz led a group of Republican dissenters to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a historic vote.

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All gassed up: Egypt’s ambitions to become a regional gas hub are dwindling

Egypt’s regional gas hub ambitions are in jeopardy – but is that temporary or a more structural issue?

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US takes aim at Chinese firms, executives over fentanyl drug supply chain

US sanctions, indicts Chinese companies, executives said to supply chemical used to produce highly addictive opioids.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 588

As the war enters its 588th day, these are the main development.

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Explainer: What next after US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy removed?

The US House will need to vote for a new speaker after an unprecedented vote removed Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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More than 20 killed after Italian tourist bus crashes off Venice overpass

Bus carrying some 40 passengers veered off elevated overpass, plunged about 15 metres and caught fire, officials report.

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US House Speaker McCarthy removed from role in unprecedented vote

The Republican House Speaker failed to face down a challenge from a small faction of right-wing conservatives.

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Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for rare Iran-US prisoner swap deal

Doha-mediated deal saw Iran free five Americans in exchange for five Iranians held in the US and transfer of $6bn.

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Republican Matt Gaetz files motion to oust US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Hardline Florida congressman says speaker no longer has his support after pushing through stopgap spending measure.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 587

As the war enters its 587th day, these are the main developments.

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In final debate, Ecuador’s presidential candidates tackle crime, economy

Left-leaning candidate Luisa González and centrist Daniel Noboa face off ahead of the October 15 run-off election.

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Mexico church roof collapses during baptism killing at least 10 people

Three children are among the dead and dozens are injured in the incident in Ciudad Madero in the Tamaulipas state.

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Early voting begins in Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum

PM Anthony Albanese rallies support for Indigenous Voice in Melbourne as early voting begins in parts of Australia.

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Trump says he will be in New York court for trial on his business practices

Judge has already ruled Trump and his two sons committed fraud in overstating the value of their business empire.

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