Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 509
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 509th day.
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East Ukraine fighting ‘intensifies’ as Putin dismisses offensive
Kyiv says fighting in eastern Ukraine 'intensified' as Moscow warns it has a 'sufficient stockpile' of cluster bombs.
Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration
Brussels and Tunis sign 'strategic partnership' agreement that aims to combat human traffickers, boost economic ties.
Extreme heat grips three continents as wildfires rage
Health alerts issued as scorching weather strikes three continents, threatening to topple temperature records.
Three Israelis wounded in Palestinian attack, gunman arrested
Israeli forces raided Bethlehem and arrested the suspected gunman and two others after shooting attack near checkpoint.
Iraqi PM Sudani and Syria’s Assad hold talks in Damascus
The two leaders say they discussed fighting drugs, return of refugees and lifting of Western sanctions imposed in Syria.
Photos: Armed mobs rampage through Indian state of Manipur
Authorities say at least 120 killed in fighting between Kuki and Meitei ethnic communities in Manipur.
Iran’s ‘morality police’ return as authorities enforce hijab rule
Iranian authorities intensify crack down on violations of the country's mandatory hijab rules.
UN’s Yemeni oil tanker operation: What you need to know
An FSO Safer supertanker off Yemen's coast could break or explode and trigger a catastrophic oil spill, if left as is.
Blaze ‘out of control’ as more people flee Spain’s La Palma
Blaze 'out of control' as more people are evacuated from the Spanish island of La Palma.
Israel’s Netanyahu discharged after night in hospital
Israeli PM's office says Netanyahu's test results were normal after he was rushed to hospital on Saturday.
Living in ‘an oven’: Heatwave grips displacement camps in Syria
Lack of cooling options amid poor housing conditions leave many vulnerable to heat-based illnesses in northern Syria.
Oilfields partially resume after ex-official released in Libya
Two out of three oilfields shut in protest over the kidnapping of a former finance minister have resumed operations.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 508
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 506th day, these are the main developments.
Ukrainian drones intercepted over Crimea, says Russian official
Moscow-installed official says the drone attack on Crimean port of Sevastopol did not cause any damage.
Azerbaijan accuses Russia of failing to fulfil Karabakh deal
Statement comes as the EU hosts talks between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Brussels.
Japan, S Korea, US hold joint drills after N Korea’s ICBM launch
S Korean Navy says latest exercise is aimed at mastering the allies' response to a N Korean ballistic missile launch.
Protests swell in Israel as Netanyahu advances judicial plan
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv and other cities with organisers promising more 'days of disruption' ahead.
Seven dead in S Korea as flash floods trap 15 vehicles in tunnel
Rescuers find seven bodies in central Osong as they scramble to reach people trapped in flooded underpass.
Russia says it foiled assassination attempts on top media figures
A Moscow court issued criminal charges against seven people in connection with alleged plot to kill two journalists.