Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 541
As the war enters its 541st day, these are the main developments.
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‘Meaningful work’: Volunteers clean Ho Chi Minh City’s fetid canals by hand
Vietnam's largest city is plagued by rubbish but eager young volunteers are doing their bit to clean up the environment.
Ecuador presidential candidates make final push to woo voters
Ahead of vote on Sunday, presidential hopefuls are promising improved security in country struggling with surging crime.
US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn
Washington requests settlement panel under North American trade deal in push against Mexican curbs on corn imports.
Hurricane Hilary to dump heavy rain on Mexico, southwest US
The hurricane is expected to strengthen rapidly as it travels through the Pacific Ocean, meteorologists warn.
HRW, UN raise alarm over rape accusations against Sudan’s RSF
New York-based Human Rights Watch says it documented 78 victims of rape between April 24 and June 26.
Thousands flee as ‘unprecedented’ fires hit Canada’s Northwest Territories
Officials say 20,000 residents of Yellowknife are leaving via land and air, but northern city not in 'immediate danger'.
Iran FM in Saudi Arabia, says relations ‘on the right track’
Saudi Arabia's and Iran's foreign ministers meet as both counties seek to overcome past hostility and boost cooperation.
UK’s Sunak, Saudi crown prince to meet ‘at the earliest opportunity’
Mohammed bin Salman has not visited Britain since March 2018 before the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Five key issues to look out for at first US Republican debate
Candidates will look to narrow former President Donald Trump's lead in race for 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
‘He said he’d surrender’: A family in shock after Israeli raid kills son
Mustafa al-Kastoni, a commander of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, was killed after Israeli forces besieged his house.
Pakistan election body to draw new boundaries as polls likely to be delayed
Pakistan's Election Commission says new constituencies would be finalised by December 14, according to state TV.
Ten killed after private jet crashes on a highway in Malaysia
Plane was heading from Langkawi island to Selangor's Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near Kuala Lumpur.
Two dozen Nigerian troops die in air crash and evacuation mission gone awry
A helicopter has crashed in the Nigerian state of Niger, killing more than two dozen officers, military authorities say.
Haitian gang leader warns potential foreign force against any abuses
Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier says Haitians will rise up against international force if human rights abuses committed.
Hawaii’s governor promises to prevent ‘land grabs’ after Maui wildfires
As US state assesses wide destruction, residents on Maui say they fear being pushed out in favour of wealthy visitors.
Middle East roundup: The Rabaa massacre remembered
Ten years since the massacre in Egypt, dozens killed in Libya - this is what happened in the Middle East this week.
After backlash, NATO chief says only Ukraine can decide on talks to end war
Stoltenberg's chief of staff suggested earlier that Kyiv could give up land to Russia in return for NATO membership.
Spain Socialists win first parliamentary battle, securing speaker role
Francina Armengol's election augurs well for Pedro Sanchez's efforts to return as Spain's prime minister.
‘New milestone’: Leaders of US, Japan and South Korea to meet at Camp David
Amid Japan-South Korea detente, summit presents chance to shore up trilateral alliance to counter China and North Korea.