Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 897
As the war enters its 897th day, these are the main developments.
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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills more than 100 people
Authorities in Gaza said Israeli bombs hit the school-turned-shelter as people were praying and triggered a fire.
US says El Chapo son surrendered but El Mayo taken against will from Mexico
US ambassador to Mexico says no US resources were involved in the removal of 'El Mayo' from Mexico to arrest in Texas.
US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza
Part of the military aid will go to Israeli unit accused of rights abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
US declares controversial Israeli battalion eligible for assistance
State Department says concerns over alleged rights violations by Netzah Yehuda have been 'effectively remediated'.
Israel steps up attacks in Lebanon, kills Hamas official
Israel carries out deadly air raid in Sidon, deep inside south Lebanon, amid intensifying regional tensions.
Order by Iran’s Khamenei to ‘punish’ Israel will be implemented: IRGC
Iranian official says retaliation for killing of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh will be carried out 'in the best possible way'.
Plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, all 61 on board killed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decries 'sad news' and offers condolences to families of victims.
Russian attack on Ukrainian supermarket kills 14, officials say
Zelenskyy says Russia will be 'held accountable for this terror' as Ukrainian troops push on with Kursk assault.
Will abortion be a draw for US voters in 2024? This doctor thinks so
Kristin Lyerly is running on her record as a physician, hoping to be the first ‘pro-abortion rights OBGYN in Congress’.
UK court jails man for stirring ‘racial hatred’ amid anti-immigrant riots
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says country remains on 'high alert' following violent far-right protests.
Hamas has a new political chief. What will Yahya Sinwar mean for Gaza?
Ceasefire negotiations could still progress with Sinwar at the helm, but the Israeli side has been a roadblock.
Mali orders Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours
The order comes days after a Swedish government minister announced that aid to Mali would be 'phased out'.
Will Yunus-led interim government bring Bangladesh out of its ‘dark era’?
As government headed by Nobel laureate takes charge, many wonder how it will undo years of Hasina's 'autocratic rule'.
‘I feel fear’: Muslims in the UK question sense of belonging after riots
Some Muslims try to heal while others engage in dialogue after being threatened by racist mobs.
Turkey says Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal
Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence.
Third suspect detained over plan to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
An 18-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with an alleged plot to kill concertgoers.
‘Everything is legitimate’: Israeli leaders defend soldiers accused of rape
Israeli society is divided over arrest of 10 soldiers for brutal gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner caught on video.
Ex-Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont leaves Spain after avoiding arrest
Two police officers arrested as Spanish judges seek an explanation over the failure to apprehend the fugitive.
Philippine court orders regulator to restore licence of news site Rappler
Rappler calls decision to overturn shutdown order 'vindication after a tortuous eight years of harassment'.