Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397

These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed

The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.

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US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says the talks were 'constructive' and will continue on Sunday.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396

These are the key developments from day 1,396 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

The talks lauded the first stage of the truce, including humanitarian aid, return of captives and reduced hostilities.

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The Me Too movement in the age of Trump and Epstein

Tarana Burke tells Marc Lamont Hill on Epstein, Trump and how widespread sexual violence is in the United States.

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29-day-old baby boy dies of hypothermia as temperatures drop in Gaza

Sheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza.

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New White House plaques attack Biden, Obama and Bush

Plaques installed in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at the White House attack his predecessors.

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Trump aide Stephen Miller suggests Venezuelan oil belongs to US

White House deputy chief of staff says US 'created the oil industry in Venezuela' as tensions intensify with Caracas.

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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends record before Republican lawmakers

Smith defends his decision to prosecute Trump for efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.

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Palestinian infant freezes to death in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid

Winter cold 'becomes lethal' as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave.

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What’s behind South America’s shift to the right?

Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades.

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Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks

European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine.

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Israel to demolish 25 homes in occupied West Bank’s Nur Shams camp

Rights groups say demolition order, which will affect 100 Palestinian homes, is an attempt to 'cage in' Palestinians.

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Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’

Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc's lack of autonomy on global matters.

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JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US tanker

The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curacao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela, en route to New York.

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France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Paris says EU member states cannot vote on the trade agreement in its current state.

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Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish

The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.

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Thailand launches new offensive as Cambodia halts all border crossings

A Royal Thai Navy spokesman says its military launched an operation to reclaim border 'territories' in Trat province.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389

These are the key developments from day 1,389 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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Brown University reports two dead, eight injured in US school shooting

Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

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