Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 59
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 59th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Female artists dominate the Venice Biennale for first time
The event puts a spotlight on artists who have been overlooked, while also investigating themes including gender norms.
Explainer: The second round of the French election
Opinion polls point to Macron as the likely winner but with a much smaller margin than in 2017.
Russian mercenaries are Putin’s ‘coercive tool’ in Africa
Russia has deployed the Wagner Group in military operations across at least half a dozen African nations.
Iran Revolutionary Guard general survives attack; bodyguard dead
Bodyguard of Iranian general is killed in a shooting in Sistan-Baluchistan, a province bordering Pakistan and Afghan.
Pakistan army post attacked by fighters from Afghanistan
Three military personnel dead after an assault on a military installation in Pakistan's North Waziristan region.
Russia investigates report of British SAS forces in Ukraine
Russian media report alleges that the SAS has deployed to the Lviv region in western Ukraine.
New case of Ebola hemorrhagic fever found in DR Congo
Ebola outbreak in 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people, the second-highest death toll recorded.
Japan: 26 missing after tour boat reports sinking off north coast
Six patrol vessels and four aircraft are involved in the search after the sightseeing boat goes missing in rough waters.
‘Fierce battles’ raging in eastern Ukraine
Fighting intensifies across cities in Kharkiv and Luhansk regions as Russia presses its offensive into the east.
Russia to deploy new intercontinental nuclear missiles by autumn
The Sarmat missile can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads and has a range of 35,000km (22,000 miles).
No Orthodox Easter truce in Ukraine as Russia continues attacks
The war in Ukraine enters its third month on Sunday, the day Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter.
Former Guinea president Conde released from house arrest
Conde was deposed by army officers last year in a move widely condemned by regional powers.
Pakistan reports first polio case in 15 months
PM Shehbaz Sharif to hold emergency meeting after authorities detect a case of the disease in North Waziristan district.
One killed, several injured as earthquake rocks southern Bosnia
The tremor hit 42km (26 miles) south east of Mostar and was felt across the Balkans, according to media reports.
Sri Lanka: As protest pressure mounts, loyalists want PM to quit
Government comes under increased pressure to step down as media minister and other senior party members back protests.
Iran, Saudi Arabia hold fifth round of talks in Baghdad
Both sides express hope talks could ease bilateral, regional tensions, but downplayed expectations of breakthrough.
Palestinians denounce Israel’s move to close Gaza crossing
Israel said that it will close the Erez crossing on Sunday for workers coming from the besieged enclave.
Lebanese opposition election candidates face threats and attacks
Opposition candidates in the upcoming election accuse supporters of traditional parties of disrupting their campaigns.
Pakistan top body says no US plot in ex-PM Imran Khan’s removal
National Security Council, a body of top civil and military leaders, says it found no evidence to suggest a conspiracy.