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Russian forces captured eastern Ukraine's Luhansk and Donetsk regions, leaving residents to adjust to changes.
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Demolition deadline about to pass for Cairo’s historic houseboats
Egyptian authorities adamant that Nile houseboats will be destroyed or towed, but residents are hoping for a miracle.
Meeting to create road map for Ukraine reconstruction opens
Two-day conference begins in Switzerland with representatives from dozens of countries and several major institutions.
China says 12 bodies found after typhoon shipwreck off Hong Kong
An engineering vessel had suffered substantial damage and broke into two pieces during a typhoon last week.
Dutch farmers block food warehouses over new environmental rules
Fishers block ports in a show of support for farmers who blockaded supermarket distribution centres over new rules.
At least 18 killed, hundreds injured in Uzbekistan unrest
At least 18 people were killed and 243 injured during unrest in an autonomous province, according to authorities.
Can the G7 proposal for a cap on Russian oil prices work?
The G7 would need to get large consumers like India and China involved for such a plan to work.
Copenhagen mall shooting: Suspect had mental health issues
Police say the suspect who was arrested after killing at least three people at a mall had mental health issues.
Nordic deal increases Turkish power in NATO, but pitfalls ahead
Deal last week saw Turkey back Finland and Sweden's NATO bids, averting a potential crisis, but differences remain.
With no fuel and no cash, Sri Lanka grinds to a halt
Less than a day's worth of fuel remains, says the energy minister, as the cash-strapped nation extends school closures.
Three dead as Hurricane Bonnie passes over Central America
Storm kills one in El Salvador and two in Nicaragua as it moves from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Italian Alps glacier collapse: Rescuers resume search; six killed
Sixteen people are thought to be missing as authorities describe the disaster as an 'unthinkable carnage'.
Hong Kong lawmaker who met China’s Xi tests positive for COVID
Xi was in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the territory's return to Chinese sovereignty.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 131
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 131st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Papua New Guinea begins voting in key elections
Polls are being held under tight security; police say 15 election-related deaths have been recorded so far this year.
Photos: Heavy rains and floods as thousands flee homes in Sydney
Australia’s largest city braces for possibly worst flooding in 18 months as thousands have been told to evacuate.
‘Devastating’: Thousands more told to evacuate from Sydney floods
Some 32,000 people told to evacuate as heavy rains continue to lash Australia's New South Wales.
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges to retake Lysychansk
Zelenskyy acknowledges that his forces have withdrawn from the last Ukrainian stronghold in Luhansk.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow shifts focus to Donetsk
Governor of Luhansk says the eastern region is ‘goal number 1’ for Putin’s troops as deadly attacks are being reported.
‘Life threatening’ floods force evacuations in Sydney, Australia
Thousands of residents in Sydney's suburbs ordered to evacuate amid torrential rain and the threat of flash floods.