Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 822
As the war enters its 822nd day, these are the main developments.
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Lithuania’s Gitanas Nauseda declares victory in presidential election
Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte conceded defeat in the final round of the Baltic nation's presidential election.
More than 100 killed in two weeks of fighting in Sudan’s el-Fasher: MSF
Charity says more than 900 wounded in the capital of North Darfur province in fighting between Sudan's army and the RSF.
At least 11 people, including two children, killed in US tornadoes, storms
Tornadoes and storms leave a trail of destruction in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy
For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties.
Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast as hundreds of thousands evacuate
At least 800,000 people evacuate their homes in low-lying coastal areas of Bangladesh as intense cyclone makes landfall.
Week in pictures: From Iran president’s funeral to tornadoes in the US
A look at some of last week’s events.
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin hits turbulence
Dublin airport authorities say six passengers and six crew members were injured after flight hit turbulence over Turkey.
Hamas fires rockets at Israel’s Tel Aviv, causing first sirens for months
The Israeli army has said that eight rockets were fired from Gaza, targeting central Israel, including Tel Aviv.
China, South Korea leaders meet before trilateral talks with Japan
China's Li and South Korea's Yoon agree to launch a diplomatic and security dialogue and to resume free trade talks.
Aid trucks enter Gaza after weeks as Israeli attacks continue across strip
Estimated 200 aid trucks far short of a minimum of 500-600 trucks required daily to feed millions of Palestinians.
Lithuania’s Nauseda eyes re-election in run-off overshadowed by Russia
Incumbent president says he sees Russia as an 'enemy' and has accused Moscow of trying to destabilise Vilnius.
Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years
The military had promised elections in July to restore civilian rule, but it also said security would take priority.
UK’s Sunak promises mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if elected
Ruling Conservative Party says it will bring back national service if it wins the July 4 general election.
UN estimates more than 670 killed in Papua New Guinea landslide
Authorities are trying to establish evacuation centres on safer ground on either side of the massive swath of debris.
Fire at children’s hospital kills seven newborns in India’s capital
The owner of the hospital in Delhi has fled, police said, adding that legal action is being taken against the individual
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 821
As the war enters its 821st day, these are the main developments.
At least 47 killed in Sudan army’s last Darfur stronghold el-Fasher
At least 30 civilians and 17 soldiers killed as RSF press deeper, towards the capital of North Darfur, governor says.
Tens of thousands cheer at ANC rally before South Africa elections
South Africans head to the polls on May 19 in elections that could see the ANC lose its majority for the first time.
Hamas official rejects talk of new negotiations with Israel
Israeli media have reported that Gaza ceasefire talks will resume on Tuesday in Cairo.