Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 88
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 88th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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‘Urgency’: WHO expects more monkeypox cases globally
WHO reports 92 confirmed monkeypox cases and 28 suspected ones in 12 nations as the spread continues.
‘Renewable energy superpower’: Australia votes for climate action
The choosing of politicians running on promieses to tackle climate change represents a remarkable shift for Australia.
Erdogan speaks to Stoltenberg over Finland, Sweden NATO bid
Turkish leader tells NATO chief Sweden, Finland must address Ankara's concerns for it to support their membership bid.
US envoy meets Taliban foreign minister, raises women’s rights
US special envoy on Afghanistan stresses international opposition to Taliban's treatment of women and girls.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow intensifies push for Donbas
After ending weeks of Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol, Russia is waging a major offensive in Luhansk.
Wimbledon: How Russia’s war on Ukraine will affect world tennis
Women's Tennis Association and Association of Tennis Professionals will not award ranking points to Wimbledon players.
Death toll in Kashmir tunnel collapse climbs to 10
The under-construction tunnel is part of a highway network of bridges and tunnels in the strategic Himalayan region.
Millions stranded as flooding causes havoc in Bangladesh, India
Nearly 60 people killed and about three million people affected by flooding in Bangladesh and India.
Anthony Albanese: Who is Australia’s prime minister-elect?
Anthony Albanese has led his Labor Party to victory in the election, ending nine years of conservative rule.
Russia bans hundreds of prominent Americans, 26 Canadians
The largely symbolic travel bans form part of a downward spiral in Russia's relations with the West over war in Ukraine.
Israel, Switzerland report first monkeypox cases as virus spreads
The outbreak of monkeypox in countries where the virus is not endemic is highly unusual, according to scientists.
‘Perfect climate storm’: Pakistan reels from extreme heat
'Torrid' heatwave with temperatures reaching mid-40°s Celsius has renewed debate over the climate crisis.
Boeing docks Starliner capsule to ISS for the first time
Boeing’s astronaut capsule reaches International Space Station in uncrewed test do-over after several failed attempts.
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
Amjad al-Fayyed, 17, was killed after an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
Israeli missile strikes kill 3 near Syria’s capital
Missiles were fired from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and some were intercepted by Syrian air defences.
Russia says Azovstal siege is over, in full control of Mariupol
The surrender of Ukrainian fighters holed up in bombed-out steel plant means an end to destructive three-month siege.
At The Gambia’s Memory House, victims rewrite Jammeh-era history
A museum outside the capital is attempting to educate Gambians on abuses committed under former leader Yahya Jammeh.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 87
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 87th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Biden and Yoon hold their first summit in South Korea
N Korea's nuclear and missile programme at the top of the agenda as Yoon hosts Biden for their first in-person talks.