Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 150
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 150th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Russia hits key Odesa port day after landmark grain deal: Ukraine
The missile strike could deal a blow to the deal signed on Friday to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports.
Rights groups urge Sri Lanka not to use force on protesters
Human Rights Watch says government crackdown 'sends a dangerous message to people' while Amnesty calls it 'shameful'.
Flash floods kill at least 21 people in southern Iran
Officials say 150 emergency responders and one aerial unit are working at the scene in Estahban town in Fars province.
Gaddafi’s widow appeals Malta court ruling to send funds to Libya
Safiya Ferkash says Malta lacks jurisdiction over the funds deposited by her late son Mutassim Gaddafi.
Haitian children who escaped gang violence take shelter in school
The children are from the town of Cite Soleil, where gang violence has killed hundreds of people and damaged homes.
Protesters in Pakistan slam ‘theft’ of ex-PM Imran Khan’s mandate
Khan's party loses key vote in Punjab assembly despite winning a by-election there in a landslide earlier this week.
Thailand PM Prayuth survives fourth confidence vote
Former army chief survives days of questioning to guarantee his place as prime minister until his term ends in March.
Police arrest leading gay activist in crackdown on Tunisia rally
Young people join anti-Saied demonstrations amid growing anger at president's proposed new constitution.
White House announces new $270m military package for Ukraine
The latest tranche comes atop about $8bn in security assistance the US provided since the war began in late February.
Russia and Ukraine sign grain export deal: What you should know
Russian and Ukraine pen agreement with UN and Turkey on reopening Black Sea routes for grain exports.
Cuba Assembly opens door to gay marriage, other family rights
The new family code to be voted on in September would legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt.
Trump ally Steve Bannon convicted of contempt of US Congress
US jury finds Bannon guilty of defying requests for information by congressional panel investigating January 6 riot.
Three killed in Russian attack on Kramatorsk, Ukraine says
Ukraine's state emergencies agency says three bodies found in the ruins of a school that was hit by Russian shelling.
Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms ‘have improved’, his doctor says
White House physician says US president is taking antiviral medication, as his vital signs remain 'entirely normal'.
Brazilian prosecutors charge three suspects in Amazon murders
Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira disappeared in early June in a remote area on the border with Colombia and Peru.
US blacklists ex-Paraguay President Horacio Cartes for corruption
Washington accuses former president of obstructing a 'major international investigation into transnational crime'.
Russia claims it destroyed four HIMARS launchers in Ukraine
Russia says it destroyed four of the high mobility artillery rocket systems, as Kyiv says claims are 'fake'.
US business activity contracts in July for first time in 2 years
Purchasing managers index of US manufacturing and service sectors dropped 4.8 points, adding to recession concerns.
Twitter misses sales estimates amid Musk legal battle
Revenue fell 1% in the quarter from a year earlier, its first annual drop since the middle of the pandemic in 2020.