Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,271
Here are the key events on day 1,271 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul
The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq's second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more.
Air Canada flight attendants to continue strike despite government order
Workers at Canada's flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain
Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties.
Spain battles 20 big wildfires, deploys 500 more soldiers in searing heat
Authorities are awaiting the arrival of two Dutch water-dumping planes, expected to join other EU aircraft.
Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths
Kuwait bans the import of alcoholic beverages, but bootleg liquor is sold with no oversight or safety standards.
Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks, forcing starving Palestinians to flee
UN warns of man-made famine in Gaza as starvation deaths rise, Israel steps up plan to ethnically cleanse northern Gaza.
At least 337 killed in Pakistan floods, gov’t defends emergency response
Residents accuse officials of not warning them to evacuate as torrential rain, cloudbursts trigger deadly flooding.
European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump
US envoy says Putin agreed at summit for Ukraine to have security guarantee from allies similar to NATO’s Article 5.
US shooting kills three at busy Brooklyn, New York City club
Investigators believe up to four shooters opened fire with multiple weapons in the early hours of Sunday
Polls close in Bolivia as 20 years of leftist rule expected to end
Right-wing candidates are the frontrunners in elections marked by economic crisis and division in the socialist ranks.
Israelis protest to end Gaza war as anger over fate of captives boils over
Israeli police make dozens of arrests, use water cannons on protesters who gathered for the nationwide demonstration.
Israeli military bombs power plant near Yemeni capital Sanaa
Israel fires missiles at the energy facility south of Sanaa saying it was used by Houthis, but provides no evidence.
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.
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.