Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 596
As we enter the 596th day of the war, these are the main developments.
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Minor parties could hold key to New Zealand election
Polls put New Zealand’s National party ahead of Labour amid claims of racist campaigning from minor parties.
Guatemala’s Indigenous leaders take to the streets in nationwide protests
The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo.
Hamas video appears to show release of woman, two children
Hamas’s Qassam Brigades has released a video appearing to show the release of a female captive and two children.
US death toll in Israel-Hamas war rises to 22: Officials
At least 17 other Americans unaccounted for, US officials say before Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Israel trip.
Israel army says ‘aerial infiltration’ on Lebanon border was a false alarm
Sirens had blared in large areas near the border and people were instructed to stay in shelters until further notice.
Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israeli siege and bombing of Gaza a ‘massacre’
Turkish leader says Israel's blockade and relentless assaults on Gaza are a disproportionate response to Hamas attack.
Why is Gaza out of fuel — and what now?
The enclave is under a power blackout after Israel has stopped all fuel, food and other essential supplies.
Russia tries to spoil Ukraine’s counteroffensive before winter
In the 85th week of war, Russia ruins attacks across the front, an apparent bid to sap the progress of Kyiv's forces.
What is Gaza Strip, the besieged Palestinian enclave under Israeli assault?
The world's largest 'open-air prison' with 2.3 million people is under an intense Israeli bombardment since Saturday.
Israeli PM Netanyahu, opposition leader Gantz to form emergency unity gov’t
The two leaders agree to form a war cabinet comprising Netanyahu, Gantz and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
What is the Palestinian Authority and what is its relationship with Israel?
Set up in the mid-90s as an interim body on the path to Palestinian statehood, the PA faces a crisis of legitimacy
Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?
An EU official says the bloc's response to the Israel-Hamas war signals hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.
Israel-Gaza: Collective punishment of millions not justified – Humza Yousaf
Scotland's first minister calls for creation of humanitarian corridor to allow people to leave enclave and aid to enter.
How are Palestinian children affected by the Israel-Hamas war?
The Israeli air strikes have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of children in Gaza, the total blockade poses risks.
US announces $200m military assistance package for Ukraine
US package is the first to be announced since Congress dropped new funding for Kyiv to avoid a government shutdown.
How big is Israel’s military and how much funding does it get from the US?
Israel has one of the world’s most powerful militaries, bolstered by more than $3.8bn of military aid a year from the US
‘Nothing to do with this’: Thai families plead for Hamas captives’ release
Fourteen Thai workers are believed to have been taken captive by Hamas, with 20 others feared dead.
Gaza faces ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ as power plant running out of fuel
Gaza's authorities say 'all basic life services' are at risk after Israel's 'total siege' of the Hamas-run enclave.
Greeks denounce Albanian trial of mayor-elect as political
Ethnic Greek Albanians say socialist prime minister Edi Rama is trying to cover up illicit land deals.