Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 502
As the conflict enters its 502nd day, these are the main developments.
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‘I wanted vengeance’: Tibet’s last resistance fighter
Tibet was communist China’s first conquest and now, Tibetans are working to tell the story of how they resisted Beijing.
Nine shot in Cleveland nightclub area; US manhunt on for suspect
Police say there is no indication at this point of any incident in the night district that preceded the mass shooting.
Photos: Several dead as heavy rainfall lashes northern India
India's meteorological department has forecast more rain across large parts of northern India.
UN warns of ‘full-scale civil war’ in Sudan, Egypt to host summit
Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a war that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warns.
Tunisia rejects accusations of mistreatment of Black refugees
Tunisian President Kais Saied said refugees were receiving humane treatment stemming from what he called 'our values'.
Biden begins three-nation tour with UK visit before NATO summit
US president heads to the UK, then Lithuania for a NATO summit focusing on the conflict in Ukraine, and then Finland.
US says it killed ISIL leader Osama al-Muhajer in drone strike
A strike on Friday resulted in the death of al-Muhajer, ISIL leader in eastern Syria, says CENTCOM.
BBC suspends presenter accused of paying teen for explicit images
British broadcaster under pressure over claims a well-known presenter is embroiled in a case of sexual misconduct.
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals
Announcement puts the pope's mark on the group that will one day choose his successor after his death or resignation.
Yemen’s Houthis implement Swedish import ban over Quran burning
Momentum for the ban has been building for months, since a previous Quran-burning incident in January.
France bans Bastille Day fireworks sale after anti-gov’t protests
Government decree bans fireworks during the July 14 national holiday following riots sparked by a teenager's killing.
Outrage in France after police shoot 17-year-old in Paris suburb
Protests erupt after teenager shot dead in Paris suburb of Nanterre after allegedly refusing to stop car for police.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 490
As the war enters it 490th day, these are the main developments.
Malaria detected in the southern US for first time in 20 years
Florida and Texas have reported a combined total of five cases, noting the patients are 'improving' from their symptoms.
Can plantations value more than profit? Some in Malaysia think so
Plantation owners in the Borneo state of Sabah are setting aside land for conservation but some remain sceptical.
Remains discovered in US match missing British actor Julian Sands
Sands, famous for his role in the film A Room with a View, went missing in January after hiking during a winter storm.
US Senate report highlights Capitol riot intelligence ‘failures’
FBI downplayed threats of violence by Trump supporters ahead of January 6, 2021, attack on US Capitol, report says.
Canada launches first-ever national climate adaptation strategy
Plan seeks to address needs related to increased flooding, wildfires, melting permafrost and other climate-relate risks.
ICC to continue investigation of human rights abuses in Venezuela
ICC has ruled that efforts within Venezuela to hold officials accountable for alleged abuses have fallen short.