Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052
Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Myanmar’s rebels liberate territory – administrating it is the next battle
Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
Guantanamo at 23: What’s next for the ‘lawless’ detention facility?
With 15 inmates remaining, advocates urge Biden to release more Gitmo detainees before he leaves office on January 20.
Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term
Conservative groups have denounced the programmes and threatened to sue companies over them.
US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban
A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a ban.
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela
The US's decision to renew the 'temporary protected status' comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.
‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes
Officials hope improved wind conditions will allow firefighters to contain wildfires that have devastated the US city.
Greenland does not want to be American or Danish, PM says
Mute Egede, who previously said territory ‘not for sale’, underlined people’s desire to be ‘master of own house’.
US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will 'significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income'.
Israel launches air raids on power station, ports in Yemen
Benjamin Netnayahu says Houthis 'will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against' Israel.
Venezuela’s President Maduro begins third term amid international protest
A new wave of protest accompanied Maduro's inauguration, after a contested July election spurred fraud accusations.
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term after disputed election
The Venezuelan president promises period of peace and prosperity as the opposition and US continue to reject his rule.
Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks
Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.
Trump sentenced in New York hush-money case days before taking office
Donald Trump avoids jail time or a fine, but the US president-elect's criminal conviction will be on his record.
Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border
Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.
Sense of impunity ‘absolute’: The NGO holding Israeli soldiers to account
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers' own social media footage as proof of war crimes.
Trump sentencing to proceed in New York after Supreme Court rejects appeal
Two conservative justices join three liberal members in a 5-4 decision to clear the way for the sentencing.
Israeli settlers commit arson and vandalism in spate of West Bank attacks
Settlers burn Palestinian farm shed and spray racist slogans in Hebrew on the outskirts of Khirbet Abu Falah.
Which Hollywood stars have lost their homes in the California wildfires?
Celebrities have lost homes but a social media post showing the Hollywood sign burning proved to be false.
Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds
The Lancet medical journal estimates actual number of deaths in first nine months of war much higher than official toll.