Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,123

These are the key developments on day 1,123 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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US lifts $10m reward for major Taliban leader Haqqani

The removal of the bounty comes days after Afghan group releases US citizen.

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Thousands of Israelis protest Shin Bet chief’s dismissal, for captives

PM Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar have been at loggerheads over failure to prevent October 7 attacks.

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Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 2: Spain and North Africa

Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz sample an ancient dish that Jews and Muslims used to share at Passover in Morocco.

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‘Every shot fired’: Are Yemen’s Houthis a proxy force for Iran?

The Houthis heavily align with Iran, but they have increasingly tried to showcase their autonomy.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,122

These are the key developments on day 1,122 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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India’s ‘political iftars’: Peace forays or corrupt, vote-seeking stunts?

Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.

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Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea

Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B.

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Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain

Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

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Denmark beat sorry Portugal 1-0 in Nations League quarterfinal first-leg

Hojlund came off the bench to net the winner as his side beat Portugal 1-0 in the first leg of their quarterfinal.

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Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask as condition improves, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is 'improving' after spending five weeks in Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

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Why has Israel shattered the ceasefire in Gaza?

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to implement phase two of the ceasefire agreed upon with Hamas.

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Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC

The three countries call for 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' in eastern DRC.

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Zelenskyy open to halting strikes on energy but needs details from Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would support a proposal to stop strikes on energy infrastructure, but needs more details.

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Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets

Announcement comes after Russian leader held a lengthy phone call with US President Donald Trump.

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Israel launches ‘extensive’ assault on Gaza, shattering ceasefire

Hamas says Israeli offensive marks end to ceasefire that took effect on January 19.

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Trump says he will release 80,000 pages of JFK files on Tuesday

US president says files contain 'a lot of reading' about assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades.

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Two people killed in Israeli air strike on Deraa in southern Syria

The Israeli army said it had targeted military sites in southern Syria that posed a 'threat to the State of Israel'.

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CHKTrumpadministration starts mass layoffs at media outlet Voice of America

Contractors were sent email notifying them of their termination effective March 31.

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UK’s Reeves floats ‘radical shake-up’ of bureaucracy to cut business costs

British chancellor to meet regulators on Monday to announce the 'action plan' for cutting red tape.

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Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot

Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona come from two down to beat Atletico Madrid and claim top spot in LaLiga.

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