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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 847
As the war enters its 847th day, these are the main developments.
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Young men trapped between war and conscription in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Rohingya and ethnic Rakhine see dreams of education and work disappear as conflict escalates in long-troubled state.
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TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks
ByteDance said US government prefers to shut down than work on an 'effective solution' to protect US users.
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Who will hold Israel to account for committing war crimes?
UN commission's damning findings follow Security Council resolution and ICJ orders.
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Tax hike proposal, cost-of-living crisis ignite protests across Kenya
Police and ‘Occupy Parliament’ demonstrators confronted each other in Nairobi over proposed new taxes.
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Putin says Russia may send weapons to North Korea
His comments come after South Korea says will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign deal.
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South Africa’s DA party suspends lawmaker over racist rant in old video
Centre-right party says newly elected MP Renaldo Gouws used 'execrable language' in old video that resurfaced recently.
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Beluga whales rescued in ‘high-risk’ operation
Video shows the ‘high-risk’ operation that saved two Beluga whales from Ukraine and transported them to Spain.
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Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears armed group resurgence
Somalia and neighbouring nations have expressed concern over al-Shabab seizing power amid a 'security vacuum'.
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World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent.
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UN report: Israeli strikes ‘systematically’ violating laws of war
A report from the UN Office of Human Rights found a pattern of “indiscriminate and disproportionate” Israeli strikes.
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How 2024’s US election could affect the global fight against climate change
While climate change has yet to emerge as a major voter issue, advocates warn the 'fate of planet' is at stake.
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Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte
All other NATO members had already backed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next chief of the alliance.
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Palestinian girl cries ‘Goodbye mom’
‘Goodbye Mom.’ These are the last moments between a young Palestinian girl and her mother.
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Who can fix Britain’s economy?
Main political parties have laid out their economic plans in election manifestos.
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Is Cyprus about to be dragged into a war between Israel and Hezbollah?
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Cyprus that if it aided Israel in attacks on Lebanon, it would be targeted.
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Hezbollah warns of war in the Mediterranean if Israel escalates conflict
Hezbollah has warned of a ripple effect across the Mediterranean Sea if Israel widens its conflict against Lebanon.
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Russian troops fail to advance as Ukraine garners military, financial aid
Battles continue in Kharkiv as President Putin signs a strategic agreement with North Korea.
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How much did Israel’s military know about Oct 7 attack plans?
A leaked report reveals elements of Israel’s intelligence community knew in detail about Hamas’ plans on October 7.
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Romania to send Patriot system to Ukraine as Russia pounds its power grid
NATO member's donation comes after Ukraine's repeated calls on allies to boost its air defences.
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