Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 660

As the war enters its 660th day, these are the main developments.

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Labour leaders push President Biden for a Gaza ceasefire at US Capitol

Union leaders spoke alongside progressive lawmakers, appealing to the Biden administration for an end to the fighting.

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Zelenskyy hails ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open membership talks for Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel says agreement a 'signal of hope for their people and for our continent'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 659

As the war enters its 659th day, these are the main developments.

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‘Fighting is all around’: Myanmar faces deepening humanitarian crisis

Local aid groups are providing desperately needed assistance to thousands displaced across the country.

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No evidence but US Republicans approve Biden impeachment inquiry

Vote means investigation is likely to extend well into 2024 when Biden will be running for reelection.

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Letter accuses US security agency of turning ‘blind eye’ to Gaza suffering

Members of the Department of Homeland Security blast agency leadership for ‘minimising the ongoing atrocities’ in Gaza.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 658

As the war enters its 658th day, these are the main developments.

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Australia is preparing to burn – more fossil fuels

Australia's government struggles with climate contradictions as it commits to damaging fossil fuel projects.

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UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire

The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting.

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UK’s Sunak wins parliament vote on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda

Sunak faces down Conservative rebels by winning knife-edge vote on latest plans to send refugees and migrants to Rwanda.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657

As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments.

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Batang Kali: A British massacre in colonial Malaya and a fight for justice

Relatives search for justice 75 years after British soldiers carried out the Batang Kali massacre.

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Communities on US LNG front line ask Biden to reject export terminal

Louisiana's booming LNG industry is wreaking havoc on fishing community. Locals are protesting a potential new terminal.

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Zelenskyy says delaying aid is a gift to Putin as he seeks US support

Ukrainian leader appeals for continued help for the fight to expel Russian forces as he visits Washington, DC.

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Myanmar’s generals face new threat to grip on power as gas supplies dwindle

Min Aung Hlaing's administration is facing energy shortages as it struggles to quell opposition to its rule.

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Attack on Red Cross convoy in Sudan kills at least two, injures seven

The ICRC says it is shocked and appalled by the attack, which it described as deliberate.

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Palestinians call for global strike on Monday to demand immediate ceasefire

Trade union activists and international influencers join call for global strike on December 11 as Israel pummels Gaza.

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Nearly 300 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Hamas, Netanyahu trade threats

Hamas warns no captives would leave Gaza alive unless demands met while the Israeli PM asks the group to surrender.

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Hong Kong holds ‘patriot only’ election after shutting out opposition

Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019.

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University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

Elizabeth Magill faced backlash after failing to say calling for genocide against Jews would violate university policy.

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