Fighting rages in Ukraine’s Bakhmut as battle for Kherson looms
Ukraine says fierce fighting under way in Bakhmut and Avdiivka in the east, as preparations for Kherson battle continue.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 246
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 246th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Chinese cities tighten curbs on growing COVID outbreaks
China reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Thursday.
US condemns fraud conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Lai
Washington says Chinese territory's once-vibrant media 'has all but disappeared' amid sweeping crackdown on dissent.
Syria reports Israeli air attack on targets in Damascus area
Air strikes on sites in the vicinity of the capital Damascus follow missile attacks on Friday and Monday, Syria says.
Ukraine-type approach required for Myanmar’s military: UN expert
UN rapporteur called for sanctions and arms embargo saying Russian weapons are being used against the people of Myanmar.
Pro-China influence campaign targeting US midterms: Report
Cybersecurity firm Mandiant says online influence operation aims to discourage US citizens from voting.
China has rejected understanding with US on Taiwan, Blinken says
China has exerted pressure on Taiwan including the possibility of 'using force' to achieve goals: US Secretary of State.
Kanye West escorted from Skechers office, footwear brand says
Rapper accused of 'unauthorised filming' after unannounced visit to company's Los Angeles office.
As Meta’s revenue decline accelerates, shares sink 14 percent
A weak holiday quarter forecast knocked about $40bn from Meta's stock market value in extended trade.
Canadian MPs overwhelmingly reject effort to ditch UK crown
Opposition motion urging Canada to cut ties with the British monarchy is shot down in 266-44 vote in parliament.
With unrest in West Bank, US and Israeli presidents focus on Iran
Israel's Isaac Herzog says he 'mainly' discussed Iran-related issues during talks at the White House with Joe Biden.
Meloni wins final confidence vote, pledges support for Ukraine
Italy's new PM secured a majority of 115 votes in favour of her coalition government in a Senate vote.
Pope Francis warns priests against temptations of pornography
'The devil enters from there,' pontiff cautions seminarians during question and answer session.
Mexico’s Quintana Roo state decriminalises abortion
Move comes about a year after Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that penalising abortion was unconstitutional.
Canada repatriates two women, two children from northeast Syria
Rights groups are calling on Canada to bring back all citizens held in 'inhumane' conditions in Syria's detention camps.
Cost overruns lead to an unexpected deep loss for Boeing
The planemaker is trying to emerge from the overlapping crises of COVID-19 and the grounding of its best-selling model.
Investigators raid home of Russian TV star Ksenia Sobchak
Daughter of Putin's one-time boss has fled Russia after becoming a suspect in an extortion case, state media report.
Ukraine says southern offensive complicated by weather, terrain
Kyiv official says wet weather and the terrain in the Kherson region have made Ukrainian offensive there more difficult.
Three men convicted for role in plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Governor Gretchen Whitmer welcomes guilty verdicts as 'proof that violence and threats have no place' in US politics.