Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 652

As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.

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Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?

Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence.

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US declares warring factions in Sudan have committed war crimes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges the military and rival paramilitary RSF to 'stop this conflict now'.

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Bosnian Serb leader Dodik stands trial for defying peace envoy

Dodik called the envoy a 'stinker' as he demanded the trial be relocated to the capital of Bosnia's Serbia entity.

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US says Russia rejected ‘substantial’ proposal to free two jailed Americans

Washington says 'no higher priority' than effort to secure release from Russia of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 651

As the war enters its 651st day, these are the main developments.

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Why did China’s state media make a sudden turn towards friendlier US ties?

Control over China's media narrative seen in swift turn towards US friendship ahead of Biden-Xi meeting at APEC summit.

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Telecommunications, internet down in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify

Palestinian telecoms company Paltel says communications and internet services go down in the besieged Gaza Strip.

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No end to suffering of Gaza children as Israeli attacks rage on

Thousands of children and minors killed and missing under the rubble amid relentless Israeli bombardment.

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ISIL claims responsibility for bombing at Catholic mass in Philippines

At least four people were killed and dozens of others injured in the blast at Mindanao State University.

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11 climbers dead, 12 missing after eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Merapi

Authorities say 75 people were in the area when the West Sumatra volcano erupted on Sunday.

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What are the implications of Israel’s reported use of AI in Gaza war?

Israel is reportedly using AI technology to select and expand potential targets.

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German tourist killed in stabbing near Eiffel Tower in Paris

A 26-year-old French citizen arrested in connection with the stabbing that killed one person and wounded two others.

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Explosion hits university in Philippines, three reported killed

Mindanao governor condemns "violent bombing" at Mindanao State University.

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Guinea-Bissau president says this week’s violence was ‘attempted coup’

Clashes between two army factions broke out on Thursday night after two government officials were freed from custody.

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Gunmen kill eight bus passengers in northern Pakistan

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack and the motive for the shooting was unclear.

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Inmate charged with stabbing George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin 22 times

Former gang member John Turscak charged with attempted murder and other charges following attack.

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Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28 climate summit

Israel's assault on Gaza resumes the day after the summit reaches an agreement over a long-sought rehabilitation fund.

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‘I missed my family’: Tears and smiles as Thai captives come home

Nine Thai nationals remain in captivity in Gaza after weeks of diplomacy for their release.

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Meta shuts 4,800 accounts over alleged China-based influence operation

Tech giant says it has dismantled five China-based networks of fake accounts so far this year.

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Panama celebrates court order to cancel mine even as business is hit

For weeks, Panama was shaken by its largest protest movement in decades as residents decried a mining contract.

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