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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 880
As the war enters its 880th day, these are the main developments.
World’s hottest day recorded on Sunday, climate monitor says
Global average surface air temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius, EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service says.
Thousands flee wildfires near Canada’s Jasper National Park
Authorities order evacuations as 'multiple wildfires' are burning in top tourist area in the Canadian Rockies.
‘Trump would be the worst’: Palestinians react to US presidential race
As Biden exits, Palestinians fear a Trump presidency and voice scepticism and hope that next US leader can stop the war.
UK to stop using Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers
The vessel was introduced by the previous gov't to house people seeking asylum while their claims are being processed.
Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting
Kimberly Cheatle stepping down amid pressure after assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Harris heads to battleground state of Wisconsin as campaign picks up
US vice president is making presidential campaign debut after securing backing of key Democrats and record fundraising.
Violence against women, girls at ‘epidemic’ levels: UK police
Such violence accounted for 20 percent of all reported crime in England and Wales from 2022 to 2023, report says.
Russia charges Russian-German lawyer with treason
German Moyzhes was arrested in St Petersburg in late May and is being held in pretrial detention in a Moscow prison.
‘Kamala is brat’: The viral pop meme driving the Harris election campaign
While 'brat summer' might have earned Harris internet fame, some Charli XCX fans are upset.
US officer fatally shot Black woman Sonya Massey in her home: Bodycam video
Deputy Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after shooting at her three times.
US wary of China-Russia cooperation in increasingly strategic Arctic
Beijing and Moscow accuse the US of misplaced and confrontational criticism of their actions in the polar region.
Bangladesh curfews, internet blackout batter economy amid quota protests
The South Asian country is estimated to have lost $1.2bn in revenue over the past five days with garment exports hit.
Anant Ambani’s glitzy wedding highlights India’s ‘missing middle class’
India's middle class is much poorer than China's after decades of strong growth despite starting at a similar base.
‘I know Trump’s type’: Harris touts prosecutor past, gains most delegates
US Vice President Kamala Harris clinches majority of delegates ahead of Democratic National Convention next month.
Biden’s legacy is Gaza genocide, Palestinian rights advocates say
As politicians laud US president's character, critics say Biden will be remembered for his support for Israeli 'crimes'.
Kamala Harris hails Joe Biden’s legacy in first speech since he quit race
Harris lauds Biden for his service to the US in first public appearance since he abruptly abandoned his re-election bid.
Dozens killed as Palestinians flee Israel’s new offensive on Khan Younis
The dead include women and children as more than 200 injured arrive at the overwhelmed Nasser Medical Complex.
Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request
Environmentalist Paul Watson has been detained until August 15, authorities and his foundation said.