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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,004
These were the key developments on the 1,004th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital injured in attack
The director of the main partially-functioning hospital in besieged north Gaza was injured in an Israeli drone strike.
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins his fourth F1 title at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Verstappen edges Norris in the race and becomes the sixth man to claim four world championship titles, all in a row.
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Israeli forces bomb mosque in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp
Video shows the moment Israeli forces bombed the al-Faruq Mosque in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp.
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Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title.
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Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title
Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game.
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How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time
As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city of chess stars cheers him on.
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Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress
Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel's killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect's support.
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Thousands protest against sexual violence in France
The protests come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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What does the use of more powerful weapons mean for Ukraine?
Russia uses hypersonic missile for first time in the war after Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russian territory.
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More than 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 48 hours
Director of the Kamal Adwan hospital says several staff wounded in Israeli bombardment.
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‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term
Immigrant rights groups fear harsh policies and potential legal pressure could accelerate in second Trump term.
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Developing nations say $300bn COP29 deal not enough after agreement
Host Azerbaijan calls for consensus after delegations from developing countries walk out of climate finance talks.
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Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia
India close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in Perth, leading Australia by 218.
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Israel and its supporters cannot gaslight the law
Arguments that the ICC is 'criminalising' self-defence by issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant are absurd.
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1000 days of war and the toll on Ukraine’s media
The war in Ukraine hits a new escalation point and the battle of narratives sharpens.
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Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is killed
The president's security has been boosted after his deputy's 'active threat' that were 'made so brazenly in public'.
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Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram
Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.
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Facing the fear of water: Refugees learn to swim in Lesbos
Many refugees who end up on the Greek island are traumatised by water. A swimming programme helps them embrace the sea.
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