Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,270
Here are the key events on day 1,270 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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France says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’
Arrest of Yann Vezilier, accused of trying to destabilise Mali, marks new low in relations between Paris and Bamako.
Israel preparing to forcibly displace Palestinians to southern Gaza
Plans move ahead for a military offensive in some of the territory's most populated areas, amid move to seize Gaza City.
US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm
State Department move comes as Israel's war and induced-famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.
‘Will I make it back alive?’: Gaza journalists fear targeting by Israel
After Israel's attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City, Palestinians say press vests now feel like a target.
Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin
US president changes position on Ukraine, saying he prefers direct peace accord instead of ceasefire after Alaska talks.
Arab, Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ remark
A statement issued by the countries says the Israeli PM's remarks constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security.
Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?
Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.
‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Some wins for Russian president, Ukrainian analysts say - although nothing concrete comes out of the meeting.
Flash floods wreak havoc in northern Pakistan
Rescue efforts intensify in flood-hit villages as thousands remain stranded and death toll rises across Pakistan.
Government forces Air Canada into arbitration in bid to end strike
Jobs minister says full resumption of services could take days, arbitration means 10,000 cabin crew will return to work.
Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal
US President Donald Trump had placed Washington's police department under federal control earlier this week.
Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
General Rudzani Maphwanya's comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
‘No deal’ at Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways from Alaska summit
The US leader cut a subdued figure after the meeting, which failed to achieve its primary goal – an end to Russia's war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269
Here are the key events on day 1,269 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine
Warm welcome for Russia's Putin at meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, but no deal on ending Ukraine war.
Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence
A Japanese cartoon pirate flag has been raised across Indonesia as a sign of growing frustration with the government.
New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard
LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts.
UK to prosecute 60 more people for backing banned Palestine Action group
Since the controversial ban on July 7, more than 700 people have been detained at peaceful protests.
How an emergency declaration deepened Honduras’s crime crisis
Critics say Honduras's long-running state of exception created a system of impunity for the country's law enforcement.