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Russia-Ukraine live: Zaporizhzhia power plant on fire, mayor says
Official says Europe's largest nuclear power plant is on fire due to 'continuous' Russian bombardment.
Russians advance towards Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has urged military forces on the ground to refrain from violence near the site.
US to beef up staffing at Havana embassy to ease visa backlog
Move will address a more than four-year backlog of requests for immigration visas by Cubans with family in the US.
California gasoline soars to new record of $4.84 a gallon
Brent crude futures surged 20 percent since Ukraine war started, signalling retail fuel prices could rise further.
Fresh US sanctions target Russian elites, Putin’s spokesperson
Penalties, including asset seizures, come amid push to ramp up pressure on Moscow over Ukraine invasion.
Macron to seek second term in France’s April presidential vote
Emmanuel Macron pledges to find 'a French and European singular response' to the world's challenges.
Russia’s Putin says Ukraine advance ‘going to plan’
French President Emmanuel Macron says he fears the 'worst is to come' in Ukraine after Russian president's phone call.
Moldova officially applies for EU membership
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered fears among ex-Soviet countries that they may be next.
Photos: Ukrainians flee to Romania to escape Russia’s invasion
Thousands of Ukrainians cross the Danube into neighbouring Romania to escape the escalating war.
Purdue Pharma’s Sacklers reach $6BN opioid deal with US states
The deal eases Purdue Pharma’s path towards resolving trillions of dollars in claims by US state and local governments.
One killed as two cargo ships hit by explosions off Ukraine
Many shipping firms have suspended sailings to affected Black Sea ports amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Canada raising tariffs on Russia, Belarus over ‘barbaric war’
Canada also sending rocket launchers and hand grenades to Ukraine as Russian attacks on key Ukrainian cities intensify.
USAID chief stresses need for humanitarian access in Ukraine
Samantha Power says world will need to press Russia to allow humanitarian aid into Ukrainian towns, cities under attack.
Trump may have engaged in ‘criminal conspiracy’: US Capitol panel
Court filings by panel investigating January 6 riot mark most formal effort yet to link Donald Trump to a federal crime.
Liberal Russia TV, radio channels suspend operations over Ukraine
Prosecutor general orders media watchdog to 'restrict access' to TV Rain channel and landmark radio station Ekho Moskvy.
US Supreme Court blocks testimony over Guantanamo detainee
A Polish investigation concerns the treatment of Abu Zubaydah, who remains at the American naval base at Guantanamo.
Libya’s biggest oilfield halts production as crisis deepens
The shutdown comes against a backdrop of soaring oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
UN resolution against Ukraine invasion: Full text
UN General Assembly demands Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine, voting 141 to five with 35 abstentions.
Ukraine war: Indian students overcome adversity to reach Romania
Indians fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine describe their journey to safety and how they were received in Romania.