Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 226
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 226th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Forest fire at Chile’s Easter Island damages famous moai
The total damage to the massive tuff megaliths that have made the island famous is still unknown.
US aircraft carrier in new drills as North Korean tension simmers
The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group have returned to waters near the Korean peninsula for drills.
US puts Chinese drone giant DJI on military ties blacklist
Shenzhen-based firm is among 13 Chinese companies added to list that clears way for sanctions.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana possession
US president's move comes amid efforts to legalise marijuana federally after recent success of state-level campaigns.
US to screen travellers from Uganda for Ebola as ‘precaution’
Officials note that risk of Ebola outbreak in US remains low and no cases have been confirmed outside Uganda.
Prince Harry, Elton John and others sue Daily Mail publisher
Several public figures are suing the UK paper group over alleged breaches of privacy, including phone-tapping.
UN calls for humanitarian corridor in Haiti’s crisis-hit capital
United Nations urges humanitarian corridor to allow fuel out of key, gang-blockaded terminal in Port-au-Prince.
US issues more Iran sanctions over crackdown on protests
US targets top Iranian security officials for alleged role in 'violent suppression' of anti-government demonstrations.
No nuclear power ‘renaissance’ as Europe wrestles energy crisis
Russian invasion of Ukraine sparks incremental shifts in divisive issue, but no major pivot seven months into fighting.
Mexican economy minister resigns during US energy dispute
Tatiana Clouthier quits as Mexico tries to head off a major dispute with the US and Canada over state energy controls.
US midterm elections: Five economic issues to watch
Inflation is on the minds of American voters as they head to the polls next month to decide who will control Congress.
US city to pay Daniel Prude family $12m after arrest death
Prude, an unarmed Black man, died after Rochester police put a hood over his head and held him down in March 2020.
Lebanon records first case of cholera since 1993
The recorded case comes as neighbouring war-torn Syria is struggling to contain an outbreak of the waterborne disease.
US ‘Dreamers’ demand action as court ruling fuels uncertainty
Dozens rally outside US Capitol after an appeals court upheld a decision that deemed DACA programme 'unlawful'.
Pro-Russia Ukraine official scorns Putin’s military leaders
Russian-installed official in Ukraine decries Moscow's top generals, defence minister after major territorial setbacks.
UN experts sound alarm as Ecuador sees more deadly prison clashes
Recent violence in Ecuador's prisons is the result of 'decades of state abandonment', United Nations panel says.
Attack in Mexican town kills 20, including mayor, officials say
Attack comes amid ongoing violence and discussions over the controversial security policies of President Lopez Obrador.
Twitter slips as investors await funding details on Musk deal
Investors are fretting over financing for the $44bn buyout as economic uncertainty grows.
How did Brazil’s pollsters underestimate support for Bolsonaro?
Distrust in state institutions and right-wing voters' reluctance to share their intentions play a role, experts say.