Timeline: Week 21 of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera recaps key events of week 21 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia resumes eastern Ukraine offensive and expands war aims
Foreign minister says Russia has expanded its territorial aims in Ukraine beyond occupying the eastern Donbas region.
Lula da Silva confirmed as Brazil party’s presidential candidate
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed as a presidential candidate before October election.
Former police officer sentenced to 2.5 years for Floyd killing
Thomas Lane is one of four Minneapolis officers who have been charged with the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.
Italy’s president dissolves parliament, calls snap election
Sergio Mattarella's move comes after PM Mario Draghi quit following the collapse of his national unity government.
US House passes bill protecting contraception access
Democrats are worried that rights such as gay marriage and birth control could be struck down by the Supreme Court.
Russia’s justice ministry seeks to shut Jewish Agency
The ministry has requested to dissolve the Russian branch of the agency, according to a Moscow court.
Hungary foreign minister in Moscow for gas supply talks
Hungary's foreign minister says he wants to discuss ensuring gas supplies for his country during Russia visit.
Ukraine war must end to prevent nuclear ‘abyss’: Lukashenko
Belarusian leader calls for deal on ending the conflict, but says any peace agreement depends entirely on Kyiv.
Monarch butterflies are now on endangered ‘red list’
The butterflies are imperiled by loss of habitat, increased use of pesticides for agriculture and climate change.
Amazon makes deeper health push with $3.49Bbn One Medical deal
One Medical, whose parent is called 1Life Healthcare Inc, operates 182 medical offices in 25 markets in the US.
Pope Francis urges world leaders to act on extreme weather
The pope says leaders need to heed the Earth's 'cries of anguish' stemming from climate change.
Rights group says hundreds remain jailed over Uzbekistan unrest
Open Dialogue Foundation says more than 300 people are detained after deadly unrest gripped Karakalpakstan this month.
WHO to roll out malaria vaccine in Africa even as funding dips
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, arguably the vaccine's biggest backer, will no longer financially support the shot.
Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19: White House
US leader is fully vaccinated and has had two booster shots, is experiencing mild symptoms the White House says.
Report slams UK’s handling of migrant and asylum seeker arrivals
The UK has failed to adequately respond to a surge in arrivals via the English Channel, independent inspection finds.
ECB hikes interest rates for first time in 11 years
Concerns over runaway inflation have mounted amid economic uncertainty in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly jump to 8-month high
Unemployment claims are rising as more companies announce job cuts amid increasing fears of a recession.
Wildfires raging in Europe: What, where and why?
Emergency services continue to battle wildfires across swathes of Europe.
Dozens of Malawians arrested in anti-‘selective justice’ protests
The activists are demonstrating against what they call selective justice by the country’s judiciary in recent months.