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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key developments, day 917
As the war enters its 917th day, these are the main developments.
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Brazil judge blocks Starlink accounts as X suspension deadline looms
De Moraes's ruling is response to lack of legal representatives in Brazil for X social network, Reuters reports.
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What is behind recurrent sexual violence in India?
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata reignites debates over sexual violence against women.
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Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets
Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.
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In Venezuela’s diaspora, protests erupt against Maduro’s contested election
Migrants and refugees are using their political might abroad to pressure Venezuela to release complete election results.
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WHO says Israel agrees to pause in fighting for polio campaign in Gaza
The UN’s health agency says Israel has agreed to at least three days of “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza.
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Houthis release footage of fighters boarding Greek oil tanker in Red Sea
Video appears to show a series of explosions on the vessel, amid fears of a potential major oil spill.
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UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations
Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.
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Houthis release video of attack on Red Sea oil tanker
Yemen’s Houthis have released video showing the armed group detonating explosives on the Greek-flagged Sounion tanker.
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Israel now turning their sights on the occupied West Bank, says analyst
Israel is “trying to get rid of as many Palestinians as possible” after launching a major raid.
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The Beijing Declaration is a key step to resolve the Palestinian question
Palestinian unity is key to the realisation of Palestinian statehood and China is committed to facilitating it.
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Family members of Israeli captives rush Gaza border fence
Family members of captives held by Hamas rushed a border fence with Gaza and entered a military no-go zone.
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Russia lashes out against ‘terrorist’ incursion in Kursk, pulls back planes
Russia redeploys air assets as Ukraine unveils its own long-range weapons and ballistic missiles.
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ABBA tells Trump to stop playing its songs at his events
Representatives of numerous artists have taken issue with Trump's unauthorised use of their music at campaign events.
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The West Bank: Israel’s other genocidal war in Palestine
The military assault on the northern West Bank is part of a larger plan to force Palestinians from their homeland.
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‘Israel’s approach in occupied West Bank is creating more resistance’
“Israel’s approach in the West Bank is creating more resistance”
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Is the fight against inflation turning a corner?
The US Fed has signalled rate cuts are coming, while other major central banks have started lowering borrowing costs.
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Williams F1 rookie Franco Colapinto laughs off ‘crazy’ Messi comparisons
Highly touted rookie Franco Colapinto of Argentina makes his debut at Monza amid comparisons he is the 'Messi of F1'.
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Ahead of key interview, five questions Kamala Harris hasn’t answered yet
From the Gaza war to immigration to inflation, Harris is yet to spell out how she will accomplish her agenda.
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