Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 478
As the war enters its 478th day, these are the main developments.
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Torture used by Russian forces in Ukraine may be state policy: UN
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Alice Jill Edwards said widespread use of torture by Russian forces appears deliberate.
Closing arguments made in Tree of Life synagogue shooting case
Deliberations are under way in a case centred on the 2018 massacre at Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 congregants.
‘Pentagon leaker’ Jack Teixeira indicted on six federal charges
The Air National Guard member is accused of leaking military secrets on Discord chatrooms, leading to his April arrest.
UAE visa ban for Lebanese nationals to be lifted soon: Official
Lebanese citizens have reported in recent weeks that visas for Lebanese outside the UAE were not being granted.
Cyclone Biparjoy slows down after making landfall in India
Cyclone damaged power lines and uproots trees as it hit the coastal towns of India and Pakistan.
Canada presents sustainable jobs bill for green transition
Long-awaited bill aims to help train workers for new roles in a future green economy, and attract investment dollars.
US trafficking report highlights cybers scams, exploited boys
The annual US State Department report listed 24 countries in the lowest tier for human-trafficking protections.
Greece arrests nine survivors from capsized refugee ship
Egyptian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to the smuggling ring that arranged the deadly voyage.
US groups celebrate first Muslim woman to serve as federal judge
Confirmation of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury as a federal judge in New York is a significant first for US Muslim community.
US government agencies hit in global hacking spree
US cyber-watchdog agency said it was still working to identify the impact of the hacking campaign.
What could a possible prison sentence for Donald Trump look like?
As he faces 37 federal charges, does the former US president have a real chance of being handed a lengthy sentence?
Sudan’s war after two months: What you need to know
Fighting between the army and the RSF has displaced more than 2.2 million people and caused a dire humanitarian crisis.
IAEA’s Grossi says situation ‘serious’ at Ukraine nuclear plant
The head of the UN atomic energy agency visits the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after dam breach.
Tribes cheer Supreme Court ruling on Native American adoption
Supreme court upholds requirement Native Americans must be given preference in adoptions, fostering of Native children.
After refugee boat disaster off Greece, hundreds feared dead
Authorities say they are unlikely to find any more survivors after one of the worst refugee tragedies in Europe.
Middle East Roundup: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia and China?
And a shark attack in Egypt, Gaddafi's fifth son on hunger strike in Lebanon. Here's the Middle East this week.
Zimbabwe lawmakers back jump in candidate fees before August vote
Presidential candidates will have to pay $20,000 and parliamentary hopefuls $1,000 to appear on the ballot.
North Korea fires two missiles after South Korea-US drills
Launches carried out after Pyongyang warns of 'inevitable' response to rivals' military exercises.
Funeral held for young man killed by Israeli forces in Nablus
20-year-old Khalil Yahya Anis was shot by Israeli troops as the forces demolished a home in a Nablus refugee camp.