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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,411
These are the key developments from day 1,411 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump’s abduction of Maduro escalates concerns over potential war with Iran
Experts say US military action in Caracas 'gives momentum' for conflict with Tehran and deals another blow to diplomacy.
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Trump threatens Colombia’s Petro, says Cuba ‘looks like it’s ready to fall’
US president says a military operation in Colombia 'sounds good' to him and warns Mexico 'to get their act together'.
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Cuba says 32 Cuban fighters killed in US raids on Venezuela
Havana declares two days of mourning for the Cubans killed in US operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
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N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis
Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea's nuclear deterrent, citing 'recent geopolitical crisis', state media reports.
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Denmark PM urges Trump to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland
The US president’s latest threat comes a day after Washington bombed Venezuela and abducted its president.
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Israel launches deadly strikes in Gaza in new ceasefire violations
The Israeli military continues to demolish structures in northern Gaza while also blocking the entry of aid.
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Israel kills two people in new attack on southern Lebanon
Israel claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.
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Venezuela decries ‘cowardly kidnapping’ as officials back Maduro
US secretary of state backtracks claims that the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, as Trump threatens country's acting president.
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Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco
Indomitable Lions score goal in each half and survive late fightback from Bafana Bafana to set up clash with hosts.
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What might the US do next after Venezuela?
There are legal concerns about the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, but little Western criticism.
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Venezuelans reflect on Maduro’s removal, grappling with hope and fear
Nicolas Maduro's fall sparks celebration and anxiety among Venezuelans, raising questions about their nation's future.
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Greek flights restart after radio loss grinds airport operations to halt
Air traffic was disrupted and there was no way to communicate with aircraft over the airspace, authorities said.
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Here’s how the US imposed regime change overnight in Venezuela
The US bombed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Here’s how regime change unfolded overnight.
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Venezuela’s oil, not alleged drug trafficking, caught Trump’s eye
Donald Trump now says he wants American companies to take over Venezuelan fields in order to extract and sell resources.
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Spanish Empire: Sword and Cross
How Spain conquered with armies and missionaries, fusing faith, force and gold into global dominance.
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Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger
The implementation of a deal to integrate SDF forces with state institutions has stalled since it was signed in March.
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Has the US made peace with the rise of China?
China political analyst Victor Gao argues that the US has come to terms with China’s growing power.
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South Africa vs Cameroon 1-2: AFCON 2025 – as it happened
All the updates as Cameroon see off South Africa in a last-16 showdown in Rabat, Morocco.
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Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Nigeria face Mozambique in a knockout clash as the tournament's most potent attackers chase their fourth title.
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