Sri Lankan town under curfew day after protester killed: Report
Government promises to investigate allegations that police used excessive force to disperse protesters.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 56
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 56th day, we take a look at the main developments.
‘Our last days’: Ukraine commander in Mariupol appeals for help
Serhiy Volyna, the leader of Ukrainian marines in besieged city, appeals for extraction as Russian forces close in.
ExxonMobil issued rare penalty in ongoing Indonesian rights case
US court orders oil giant to pay nearly $290,000 to plaintiff’s counsel following botched deposition.
‘Using citizenship as a weapon’ Myanmar military targets critics
The regime has stripped the citizenship of 33 critics since March in a move that violates international law.
Biden restores stricter environmental review after Trump rollback
White House says new rule will restore community safeguards in reviews of pipelines and other major US projects.
Russia-Ukraine live news: West to tighten sanctions on Moscow
Russian forces are attacking across Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region in what Moscow says is a new phase of the war.
US, European allies pledge weapons for Kyiv amid Russian advance
US, Germany and UK promise military support for Ukraine as Russian offensive in eastern Donbas region escalates.
UK’s Johnson apologises for COVID ‘Partygate’ scandal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers 'wholehearted' apology for attending a birthday party during lockdown.
Le Pen, Macron prepare for crunch French election duel
Macron will go head-to-head with Le Pen in a crucial debate on Wednesday before the second-round vote on Sunday.
Russia says Ukraine war enters new ‘phase’
Russia's Sergey Lavrov says 'another phase' of invasion has begun as Ukraine reports increased fighting in the east.
‘Seismic waves’: IMF cuts global growth forecast over Russia war
Invasion of Ukraine drove up prices sharply in the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia.
End to US mask mandate for travel brings cheers, concerns
With COVID-19 cases rising again, lifting the mandate could make some passengers wary, prompt others to fly again.
At least one killed as police open fire at Sri Lanka protesters
One killed and several others wounded in central Sri Lanka as police open fire at people protesting fuel price rise.
Indigenous lands block deforestation in Brazil, new study finds
'Satellite images leave no doubt that Indigenous peoples are slowing the destruction of the Amazon,' researcher says.
Russian forces seize Kreminna in eastern Ukraine, says governor
Governor of Kreminna says Ukrainian troops withdraw from the city after Russian attack 'from all sides'.
Autopsy shows unarmed Black man shot in head by US police officer
Patrick Lyoya was killed during a traffic stop in US state of Michigan, spurring protests and calls for accountability.
US officials attend migration summit while policies under fire
High-level meetings are being held in Panama as rights advocates say risks for migrants exacerbated by US border push.
Yemen inaugurates new presidential council
It's unclear whether government and presidential council will remain in Aden or in Riyadh, as was previously the case.
Sweden riots over Quran burning: What is happening?
At least 40 people were injured after days of violence during protests over the planned public Quran burning.