Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 444
As the war enters its 444th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Unaccompanied minor dies after stay in Florida migration shelter
Cause of death is not yet known for 17-year-old Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, discovered unconscious in US custody.
Guatemala’s elPeriodico shutting due to government ‘persecution’
Closure of top news outlet underscores regional trend of governments cracking down on independent media, observers say.
As Title 42 ends in US, asylum seekers wait for relief on border
Advocates fear the US-Mexico border will become a ‘deportation mill’ as new policies narrow avenues for seeking asylum.
South Africa rejects US accusations of arms shipment to Russia
US ambassador summoned after saying he was confident that a Russian ship had collected weapons from South Africa.
Debt ceiling worries deepen as early June US default reinforced
The CBO warned a default could come as early as June 1 and there was 'significant risk' the US could not pay its dues.
US to bolster ‘defensive posture’ in Gulf: White House
The move is in response to 'Iranian threats, armed seizures and attacks' on shipping vessels, US official says.
‘Football is personal for me,’ says Sundowns’ coach Mokwena
Sundowns' coach, one of Africa's best football technicians, hopes they will go far with his unique training approach.
Russian troops ‘fall back to regroup’ north of Ukraine’s Bakhmut
Wagner forces chief has called the move a 'rout' as Ukraine announced gains made around the battlefield city.
Turkey’s Antakya gears up to vote amid earthquake devastation
Thousands of residents who left the southern city face additional challenges in exercising their franchise.
Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia of interfering in elections
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival, says Moscow is behind 'deepfake content'.
Elon Musk reveals who is Twitter’s new CEO
Musk has hired former NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino, who modernised the ad business at the media firm.
Turkey votes: Your guide to how the electoral system works
There are more than 64 million eligible voters in Turkey, including more than six million first-time voters.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail
Islamabad High Court grants two weeks of interim bail after Khan's 'invalid' arrest on corruption charges.
Turkey’s foreign policy: From past to potential post-Erdogan era
Erdogan’s independent foreign policy put Turkey on the map - the opposition’s may be far more muted.
US man charged in New York City subway chokehold death
Daniel Penny faces manslaughter charge in death of homeless subway passenger Jordan Neely, which set off protests.
Two French citizens leave Iran after release from prison: Paris
Tehran says the release of Bernard Phelan and Benjamin Briere, jailed for alleged spying, is a 'humanitarian action'.
How Cuba’s sugar industry has been ground into dust
Amid tough US sanctions, fewer than two dozen of the nation's sugar refineries were operational this season.
Children in Gaza experience ‘trauma beyond their endurance’
Parents say they are at a loss in dealing with the trauma of their children who should be playing, not grieving.
Clouds gather over South Sudan as battles rage next door
Fighting between Sudan's army and RSF could upend South Sudan’s shaky peace due to oil exports and demographic concerns.