Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 617
As the war enters its 617th day, these are the main developments.
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US rights group urges colleges to protect free speech amid Israel-Gaza war
ACLU rejects calls for investigating Palestine solidarity student organisations, saying probes would 'chill speech'.
Russia attacks more than 100 settlements in 24 hours, Ukraine says
Ukrainian authorities have said that cities and towns in the east have come under heavy bombardment over last 24 hours.
Germany’s president apologises for killings in Tanzania under colonial rule
Steinmeier sought forgiveness from the descendants of hundreds of thousands of victims of violence over a century ago.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set to travel to Israel and Jordan
Announcement comes as US confirms first of its citizens able to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing into Egypt.
Israel targets Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp for second time in two days
The strike came a day after Israeli jets hit the camp, killing more than 50 people.
‘There are thousands more’: Wounded Palestinians cross into Egypt from Gaza
As a small number of injured Palestinians leave the Gaza Strip, many more remain in urgent need of treatment abroad.
Photos: Dozens of Afghans deported by Pakistan authorities
The crackdown on undocumented migrants mostly affecting some two million Afghans living in Pakistan without papers.
Israel bombards Jabalia refugee camp for second straight day
Attack comes a day after an Israeli air raid killed dozens of people in the densely packed neighbourhood.
Jordan recalls ambassador to Israel to protest Gaza ‘catastrophe’
The kingdom said it would only return its envoy if Israel ceased the 'humanitarian crisis it has caused'.
Hamas leader accuses Israel of ‘barbaric massacres’ after refugee camp hit
Ismail Haniyeh warns that hostages being held in Gaza face risk of 'death and destruction' from Israeli bombardment.
Russia pursues Avdiivka with ‘meat assaults’ in a replay of Bakhmut
Russia throws vast numbers of poorly supported troops into a new meat grinder, Ukrainian officials say.
With the Rafah border crossing open, who is exiting Gaza?
Gaza's border with Egypt opened for limited evacuation today, allowing for just under 500 people to flee war-torn Gaza.
Gaza’s only cancer treatment hospital shuts down after running out of fuel
The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital has suspended operations after an Israeli blockade cut off fuel supplies.
North Korea sends Russia artillery rounds for satellite advice: S Korea
Pyongyang and Moscow have an 'arms-for-liftoff deal', claims South Korea's spy agency.
‘Inhumane’: World reacts to Israeli attacks on Jabalia refugee camp
Israeli air strikes on a densely populated Gaza camp have provoked global criticism.
Israel’s deadly attack on the Jabalia refugee camp: What we know so far
Israeli air raids on the refugee camp has killed dozens and injured hundreds drawing condemnation from Arab nations.
‘Where do I go back to?’: Expelled Afghans battle chaos at Pakistan border
Nearly 1.7 million undocumented Afghans ordered to leave the country by Wednesday as 'holding centres' are set up.
Macron visits Kazakhstan on strategic tour of Central Asia
The French president is seeking to compete with Russia and China for influence in Central Asia.
KNOW THEIR NAMES: Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
A Palestinian child in Gaza is killed in an Israeli attack every 10 minutes.