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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 911
Here are the main developments as the war enters its 911th day.
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The historic hammam ritual is having a renaissance in Istanbul
Former public bathhouses in the city are enjoying luxury makeovers – and rekindling the art of cleansing oneself.
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Second ex-US police officer pleads guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Emmitt Martin is one of five fired officers charged over the fatal beating in 2023 that renewed calls for police reform.
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Knife attack at German festival leaves several injured, dead
The suspect reportedly remains at large, after randomly attacking festival-goers in the western German city of Solingen.
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Solingen stabbing: Three killed in attack at Germany festival
Police say search under way for unknown assailant after attack on festivalgoers that also injured eight people.
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US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine
White House says Russia 'will not prevail' after announcing $125m aid package meant to bolster Ukrainian air defences.
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US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine
White House says Russia 'will not prevail' after announcing $125m aid package meant to bolster Ukrainian air defences.
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Parties and grief: A stark contrast at the Democratic National Convention
As jubilant Democrats celebrated Kamala Harris, advocates bereaved by atrocities in Gaza tried to make themselves heard.
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Will Kamala Harris succeed in becoming America’s first female president?
US vice president pledges support for Israel as she accepts the Democratic Party nomination.
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Third-party candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr suspends US presidential bid
Kennedy throws his support to Republican candidate Donald Trump, as he suspends his long-shot run for the White House.
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Palestinian girl describes losing her hair over war trauma
8-year-old Sama Tabil has lost her hair due to stress and trauma caused by Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Authorities in northern Iraq report casualties from Turkish drone strike
Kurdish authorities say a Turkish drone strike killed several people, with reports that the strike targeted journalists.
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least eight, including one child
Israeli air strikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon killed at least eight people, including one child.
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Millions stranded in Bangladesh due to heavy flooding
Heavy flooding in Eastern Bangladesh severed power lines, communications, and disconnected roads, stranding millions.
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CN workers to strike Monday, vow to fight Canada move to end rail shutdown
Announcement is latest twist in labour dispute at Canada's top two railroads, which locked out more than 9,000 workers.
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Aid will enter Sudan by two routes, mediators say
Sudan's army has not sent a delegation to the peace talks in Geneva, delaying progress in ending hostilities.
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US Fed’s Powell says ‘time has come’ to lower interest rates
Powell says the 'downside risks to employment have increased' as he lays out his rationale for rate cuts.
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Nigeria floods kill dozens amid mounting fears over rainy season
Flooding in northern Nigeria has killed at least 30 people and devastated huge amounts of farmland.
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Mexico lashes out at US ambassador’s comments on proposed judicial reform
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that US ambassador Ken Salazar's comments were disrespectful.
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What’s blocking a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza?
After rejecting the idea for months, US officials are now arguing that a ceasefire agreement should be signed.
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