Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 753

As the war enters its 753rd day, these are the main developments.

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Putin poised to win Russian presidential election by a landslide

Early results show Putin winning some 87 percent of the vote, the highest-ever result in Russia's post-Soviet history.

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How Yazan starved to death amid Israel’s war on Gaza

A family remains in shock at how a vicious war destroyed their son's health and took him away from them.

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Can Vietnam’s Robusta save coffee amid climate threat to Arabica beans?

In Vietnam, producers are on an urgent quest: To rehabilitate the widely grown, but much-maligned, Robusta coffee bean.

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Why are one-fifth of the world’s migratory species facing extinction?

Nearly half of all migratory species are in decline. Can they be saved?

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Elite Afghan soldiers turn barbers, gym trainers in India to escape Taliban

Trading guns for hair clippers and dumbbells, they’ve had to desert their dreams - like their government deserted them.

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Kim Jong Un takes ride in luxury Russian limo given to him by Putin

State media says car ride is 'clear proof' of the close and deepening relationship between the two countries.

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For many Chinese, there are ‘more important things’ than Taiwan unification

Beijing has not ruled out using force to annex Taiwan, but there is little appetite for war among Chinese people.

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Australian efforts on Islamophobia flag despite Christchurch wake-up call

Five years on, there has been little reflection on the Islamophobia behind the Christchurch mosque attacks.

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Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease

Tokyo's plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia.

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What is the history of foreign interventions in Haiti?

As Haiti faces a crisis of gang violence, questions swirl about whether a multinational task force will help — or harm.

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Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 750

As the war enters its 750th day, these are the main developments.

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Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war

At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies.

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Who are Haiti’s gangs and what do they want? All you need to know

Haitian armed groups have grown more autonomous, experts say, and force alone will not resolve growing security crisis.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 749

As the war enters its 749th day, these are the main developments.

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Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy

US says it is seeking a 'ceasefire' for a limited time, but Palestinian rights advocates want a lasting end to the war.

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Colombia names attorney general amid political unrest under Gustavo Petro

Luz Adriana Camargo will lead probes into President Petro and his son after weeks of delay in the appointment process.

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3 in 4 US teens say they are happy or peaceful without their smartphone

Survey by the Pew Research Centre comes amid growing push to regulate children's access to digital platforms.

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Five key takeaways from China’s annual meeting of parliament

China is turning to 'future technologies' to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers' struggles.

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Hungary’s Orban claims Trump said he won’t ‘give a penny’ to Ukraine

PM Viktor Orban tells Hungarian state broadcaster that Trump has a 'clear vision' after meeting former US president.

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