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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,367
Here are the key events from day 1,367 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns
Banerji said in his resignation letter that he was unhappy about governance issues at the organisation.
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Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after ‘productive’ meeting
Trump praises Mamdani for 'incredible' victory in New York City mayoral election and focus on affordability.
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UN climate talks go into overtime as divisions over fossil fuels persist
COP30 negotiations drag on in Brazil amid divisions over draft proposal that does not include fossil fuel phase-out.
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Former President Jair Bolsonaro asks to serve house arrest in Brazil
The right-wing leader has sought to appeal his 27-year sentence for allegedly fomenting a coup after his 2022 defeat.
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Mahmood Mamdani says Palestine helped motivate son Zohran’s mayoral run
Postcolonial scholar says Palestinian rights are 'near and dear' to Zohran, who showed 'grit' under campaign pressures.
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‘Punishable by death!’: Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition
President Trump said six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans and service members — should be put to 'death' for a video.
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Is the US negotiating away Ukraine’s future while favouring Russia?
Trump administration plan demands concessions from Kyiv, including surrendering the Donbas region.
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Why is Republika Srpska’s presidential vote so important?
Republika Srpska, an autonomous division of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is holding a snap presidential election.
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Red Cross to cut 2,900 jobs, slash budget as donors reduce support
US funding drops under Trump’s 'America First' agenda, forcing the Red Cross into major global cutbacks.
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Zelenskyy says US peace plan puts Ukraine in difficult bind
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine faces one of its most difficult moments as it weighs a US peace proposal.
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US government to nix October inflation report after history-making shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has explained it was 'unable to retroactively collect' the data on consumer prices.
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Who owns your For You page?
We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative.
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India implements sweeping labour reforms despite union opposition
Four new labour codes come into force as India seeks to attract investment and strengthen manufacturing.
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Deadly earthquake shocks Bangladesh, hundreds injured
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Bangladesh, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 300.
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At least 67 Palestinian children killed in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’ began: UN
UNICEF says baby girl among several children killed this week as Israel carried out a wave of bombings despite truce.
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How are Palestinians from Gaza ending up in South Africa?
A charter flight of Palestinians landed in South Africa, but how ‘voluntary’ was their escape from Gaza?
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Eli Lilly becomes first pharma firm to join $1 trillion club
The company's stock has zoomed this year, driven by the explosive growth of the weight-loss drug market.
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Pilot killed as fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow
An Indian-made HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow in United Arab Emirates.
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Qatari emir arrives in DR Congo after Rwanda visit
Qatar has mediated talks between the DRC government and M23 rebels which led to a framework deal last week.
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