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1 million refugees flee Ukraine in week since Russian invasion
UN official says the speed of exodus from Ukraine could trigger 'biggest refugee crisis this century'.
Putin, Modi discuss plight of Indian students trapped in Ukraine
Russian president orders soldiers 'to ensure safe exit of Indian nationals from the armed conflict zone', says Kremlin.
Tokyo court convicts former Ghosn aide in Nissan trial
Greg Kelly was found guilty of helping former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn hide pay from financial regulators.
Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Georgia to ‘immediately’ submit EU bid
Ruling party says Georgia's EU integration will boost its people's 'security and de-occupation'.
UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine
In historic UN General Assembly vote, 141 nations demand Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.
ICC to begin investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine
Prosecutor says referrals by dozens of countries after Russian invasion enables court to 'immediately' launch probe.
People of colour struggle to escape Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine rejects claims of discrimination by border guards and says it operates on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Breonna Taylor killing: Ex-cop says he did nothing wrong in raid
Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison defended his actions during the botched drug raid that killed Taylor.
Russia-Ukraine live news: 1m refugees flee war, ICC opens probe
Kherson is the first major urban centre to fall as fighting in Ukraine enters a second week and one million people flee.
Wall Street rallies as Fed signals steadiness on rate increases
Investors were already on edge about interest rate hikes before Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent markets spiraling.
Rich Russians turn to luxury jewellery, watches to shield savings
Much like gold, luxury watches and jewellery can hold or even increase in price amid economic turmoil.
Heavy metal: Aluminum hits record, nickel jumps to 11-year high
Commodities markets have been roiled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and metal stockpiles are growing thin.
First US Capitol rioter on trial ‘lit the match’, prosecutor says
Guy Wesley Reffitt is the first of hundreds charged with joining the January 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial.
Abbott to face O’Rourke as Texas primaries set political field
Progressive Democrats fare well, pro-Trump candidates yield mixed results as early voting starts in US 2022 election.
Timeline: Week one of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Mass displacement, mounting casualties and international sanctions mark first week of Russian assault on Ukraine.
Moscow says 498 Russians killed in Ukraine since invasion started
Russia rejects reports of 'incalculable losses' and about the involvement of cadets or conscripts in the fighting.
Russia faces growing cultural backlash over war on Ukraine
The Cannes film festival and the Munich Philharmonic are among those that have fired or cancelled Russian performers.
On the road in eastern Ukraine, everywhere is the front line
Al Jazeera witnesses the scramble to defend eastern Ukrainian cities as Russian forces close in.
One week in, Russia’s war on Ukraine has rocked the world
Putin's invasion of Ukraine has already had a significant humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical fallout.