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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 713
As the war enters its 713th day, these are the main developments.
Prospects shaky for Philippines’ government and communist peace talks
The two sides agreed to start talks this month, but continued fighting and mutual distrust have undermined process.
Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency
In Solo, where Gibran is mayor, some say he lacks experience for national office and father Joko Widodo's common touch.
Yemen appoints Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as prime minister
Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed amid rising tensions over Houthis' Red Sea attacks, US and UK reprisals.
Britain’s King Charles diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace
The type of cancer has not been revealed, but the king has started 'regular treatments', Buckingham Palace says.
UN chief appoints independent panel to assess UNRWA
Panel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with European research organisations.
Hungary’s ruling party boycotts parliament session on Sweden’s NATO bid
Hungary is the only NATO member yet to approve Sweden's accession to the military alliance.
Controversy after US adult performer Whitney Wright visits Iran
Whitney Wright, 32, visited Tehran last week and posted a picture of herself at the site of the former US embassy.
How will Donald Trump’s criminal trials affect his re-election bid?
Experts say timing of four criminal cases will be critical, but Republican Party has hitched its wagon to ex-president.
Ukraine’s president confirms plans for military shake-up
Speculation over the future of army chief Valery Zaluzhny has been rife as war's second anniversary nears.
Attack on Syrian US base kills Kurdish fighters as regional tension simmers
The strikes extend a series of tit-for-tat attacks as Israel's war in Gaza threatens escalation across the region.
Did an arrested Uzbek ‘mafia chieftain’ organise killings of dissidents?
Twelve years ago, an Uzbek hitman tried to kill an exiled imam in Sweden. The rest may not be history, just yet.
Russian authorities cast doubt on antiwar hopeful’s election bid
Boris Nadezhdin says officials claim to have found invalid signatures backing his bid to run for president in March.
Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension
The Senegalese parliamentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country.
Grammys 2024: Here’s a list of top winners at the music awards
Taylor Swift, SZA and Miley Cyrus won big at the 66th annual Grammy awards in Los Angeles.
Armed group kills 10 in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region
Violence is mounting in the northern province and across the country as national elections approach.
A year on from Turkey’s earthquake disaster, the trauma haunts survivors
Thousands of lives changed forever when powerful quakes hit Turkey and Syria last year, and mental scars remain.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 122
The US Senate has proposed military funding to Israel as Gaza reels from the non-stop bombardment.
South Korea court acquits Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes
The case is the latest episode in a scandal centred that has rocked the country.