Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 593

As the war enters its 593rd day, these are the main developments.

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People in quake-hit Afghanistan use shovels, bare hands to pull out victims

More than 2,000 dead as search continues for those trapped under debris after magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits the nation.

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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire raising regional tensions

Tel Aviv says it hit a Hezbollah post in Lebanon, while armed group says it launched rockets at three Israeli positions.

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Israel-Hamas conflict: List of key events, day 2 after surprise attack

As the conflict between Israel and Palestine enters day two, these are the main developments.

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Max Verstappen hails third Formula One championship title as ‘best’ yet

The 26-year-old Dutch star clinches his third title in a 19-lap sprint race in Qatar, with six Grands Prix to spare.

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Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000 people: Taliban officials

Taliban officials call for urgent help as rescue operation under way after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Herat province.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 592

As the war enters its 592nd day, these are the main developments.

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‘My voice is our lifeline’: Gaza journalist and father amid Israel bombing

With hundreds of people dead from Israel's bombardment, one family shelters in a dimly lit room amid a looming war.

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Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan

The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake.

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‘World is watching’: Fears grow of a huge Gaza invasion by Israel

The Israeli military is still fighting with Hamas in parts of southern Israel after a brazen assault from Gaza.

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Can Rishi Sunak’s economic plans bring change to the UK?

The British prime minister has pitched the Conservatives as a party of change at its annual conference in Manchester.

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Paul Kagame: Africans can’t permanently stay in a ‘victim’ position

The Rwandan president discusses his views on African institutions and how they reflect the continent's problems.

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Colombians held over Ecuador presidential candidate’s murder slain in jail

Ecuador's president pledges to get to bottom of killings in prison of six Colombian suspects in high-profile murder.

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Record-breaker US gymnast Simone Biles claims 21st world title

US gymnast is now the world's most decorated gymnast ever with 34 medals across world championships and Olympics.

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US ‘disturbed’ by Russia’s plan to reverse nuclear test ban ratification

Russia says withdrawal from ratification of nuclear weapons test ban treaty places Moscow on 'equal footing' with US.

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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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