Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 476
As the war enters it 476th day, these are the main developments.
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Mayor of Mexican city moved to military base amid death threats
Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero says she does not know who is responsible for the threats but is taking precautions.
Judge clears way for E Jean Carroll defamation suit against Trump
Carroll says Trump 'doubled down' on defamatory statements after a grand jury concluded he had abused her.
Trump pleads not guilty at federal arraignment in Florida
Former US president makes first court appearance as he faces federal charges of mishandling classified government files.
NATO chief offers Vilnius summit preview at White House
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg vowed to 'sustain and step up' support for Ukraine as it faces Russian invasion.
US grain merchants Bunge, Viterra to merge to create giant
The deal, unprecedented in size in the sector, will make a trading giant and is likely to reduce competition.
Acclaimed US novelist Cormac McCarthy dies at 89
Known for his dark tales of Americana, including No Country for Old Men, McCarthy was an icon in modern US literature.
White House to review ruling that press secretary broke Hatch Act
A ruling by a government agency said Karine Jean-Pierre violated a law limiting political activity by federal employees.
UN food agency says will slash Syria aid by about half
World Food Programme funding crisis means aid will be cut to 2.5 million of 5.5 million people reliant on agency.
Putin: Ukraine losses ‘catastrophic’; Russia eyes ‘sanitary zone’
Russian leader says no need for new round of mobilisation for now; still pondering another military move to seize Kyiv.
US lawmaker group wants S Africa punished over Russia ties
US lawmakers urge Biden to move a US-Africa trade summit over 'deepening military relationship' with Russia.
Migrant death toll nearly 3,800 for Middle East, North Africa: UN
International Organization for Migration recorded 3,789 deaths in 2022, an 11 percent jump from the previous year.
Israeli army kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank raid
At least eight other Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces during raid on Balata refugee camp in Nablus.
US consumer prices rise moderately; underlying inflation strong
The latest data indicates the US Federal Reserve could continue with its interest rate hikes later in the summer.
Former Twitter CEO talks Musk takeover, censorship and AI threat
Jack Dorsey discusses Elon Musk, Twitter controversies, government censorship, and the future of AI.
Trump’s arraignment: The scene outside the Miami courthouse
A pig's head on a spike, Uncle Sam on a hoverboard and a frenzy of journalists all waiting for the former president.
Thousands displaced as Mayon volcano in Philippines spews lava
Lava seen flowing slowly from the mouth of the 2,462-metre (8,077-foot) volcano in Albay province.
Three Tunisian opposition leaders on hunger strike in prison
Ennahdha party leaders stop eating to protest against their imprisonment on terrorism, money-laundering charges.
Belarus will not hesitate to use nukes if aggressed: Lukashenko
Minsk is set to host Russian tactical nuclear weapons in several days, says the Belarusian leader.
Who is Folashodun Shonubi, Nigeria’s new central bank chief?
The appointment of the acting governor comes after the suspension and arrest of his powerful predecessor at the weekend.