Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 61
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 61st day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Israeli forces fire artillery shells into southern Lebanon
Israel says the move came after a rocket was fired from southern Lebanon, landing in an open area across the border.
Mariupol’s defences ‘on brink of collapse’, Ukraine official says
Ukraine asks Russia for talks as footage from Azovstal shows women saying they are running out of water and food.
Six months since coup, Sudan promises to keep up democracy fight
A brutal military crackdown has upended countless lives, but has not broken the spirit of the pro-democracy movement.
EU leaders congratulate Macron for French election victory
European stability was the focus of many of the congratulatory messages sent to President Macron after his re-election.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Blinken meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
US Secretary of State Blinken and defence chief Austin meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, says Ukrainian adviser.
At least 168 killed in violence in Sudan’s Darfur: Aid group
Fighting in the Kreinik area of West Darfur province also wounded 98 others, according to a Sudanese aid group.
Spain announces probes into alleged spying on Catalan separatists
Citizen Lab rights group says the phones of more than 65 Catalan leaders were targeted with spyware.
US President Biden accepts Bennett invitation to visit Israel
While both governments confirmed the agreed visit, they did not give a date for the US president's trip.
Opposition liberals surge ahead in Slovenia election: Exit poll
Projection shows the opposition Freedom Movement winning 35.8 percent compared with 22.5 percent for the ruling party.
Macron defeats Le Pen in French election: Projections
Marine Le Pen concedes defeat as projections show Macron received 58-59 percent of votes in the runoff election.
15 soldiers, 6 civilians killed in attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso
Vehicles packed with explosives were driven into three military camps in central Mali before dawn on Sunday.
Orthodox Easter celebration marred by war and division in Ukraine
War in Ukraine entered its third month on Sunday – the day that Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter.
Rwanda’s Kagame in Uganda on rare visit as ties warm
Kagame is to meet President Museveni and attend birthday party of Ugandan leader's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
India’s Modi promises investments on Kashmir visit
The Indian PM announces investments as he attends the first public event since 2019 stripping of Kashmir's autonomy.
Oman secures release of 14 foreigners held in Yemen: Ministry
Oman's foreign office says people freed include a British man, seven Indian nationals, a Filipino and a Myanmar citizen.
Shanghai authorities fence off COVID-hit areas, sparking outrage
China's most populous city, Shanghai, is battling the country's biggest COVID-19 outbreak.
First commercial flight out of Sanaa in six years postponed
Rival sides trade blame after the Amman-Jordan flight planned as part of the UN-brokered truce indefinitely postponed.
Ex-Gitmo detainee sues Canada over alleged role in his detention
Mohamedou Ould Slahi, 51, is seeking $28m for the damages he suffered during his 14-year imprisonment.
Slovenia votes in tight parliamentary elections
Populist PM Janez Jansa faces a tough challenge from the liberal candidate in the politically divided EU nation.