Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,356
Here are the key events from day 1,356 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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David Szalay wins Booker Prize for his novel Flesh
Hungarian-British author beats novelists Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious award in London.
US Democrats recovered support from Muslim voters, poll suggests
Ninety-seven percent of Muslim respondents in a CAIR survey say they voted for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme
Ukranian president promises accountability after anticorruption bureau announces probe into alleged Energoatom scheme.
COP30 opens in Brazil with calls for unity to tackle climate crisis
About 50,000 people are expected to attend the 12-day climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem.
US mediator Kushner meets Netanyahu for talks on Trump’s Gaza plan
About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.
Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa at White House as US extends sanctions relief
Syrian presidency says al-Sharaa and Trump discussed ways to 'strengthen and develop' ties between the US and Syria.
Why have BBC bosses resigned over a Trump speech edit?
Following accusations of bias at the BBC, Tim Davie says departure is 'my own decision', while head of news also quits.
Trump pardons Giuliani, others accused of trying to overturn 2020 defeat
Trump loyalists accused of pressuring VP Pence and organising fake electors to contest the 2020 election results.
US Senate shutdown vote: What happened, who voted to end it, what’s next?
Some Democrats join Republicans to vote to end the government shutdown, which enters its 41st day.
Syria’s al-Sharaa on historic visit to US, here’s what you need to know
The Syrian president will visit the White House, a first for any leader from post-independence Syria.
Police say at least eight killed in blast near Red Fort in India’s Delhi
Local television channels report at least 20 people wounded in the blast.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison
Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast
Thailand says 'hostility ... has not decreased' and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
Riot in Ecuador prison kills 31 amid gunfire and explosions
Ecuador’s prisons are among the deadliest in Latin America due to overcrowding, corruption and weak control.
Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
Iran blasts 'ridiculous' claim from US and Israel. Mexico signals no disruption to bilateral ties.
COP30 summit in Brazil: What we know about the UN climate conference
Delegates from around the world are expected to disagree over how to tackle climate change and who should pay.
Typhoon Fung-wong kills at least 4 as it devastates the Philippines
Storm prompted the evacuation of 1.4 million people as floods and landslides devastated the northwestern Philippines.
German court opens trial of Saudi doctor for Christmas market attack
A nine-year-old boy and five women were killed in the ramming attack in a busy market last year.
Is the fall of Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s key eastern stronghold, inevitable?
Some observers believe Russian takeover of strategic town is 'a matter of time'.