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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,424

These are the key developments from day 1,424 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to de...

CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the Decemb...

US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdi...

Kurdish-led SDF accuses Syrian forces of violating withdrawal deal as they take ...

Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th term, opponent calls results...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, accord...

EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years o...

European and South American leaders say pact sends 'clear signal' amid concerns ...

Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze m...

Stanley Nwabali denies Mohamed Salah, saving two penalties as Nigeria beats Egyp...

What’s pushing Canada and China closer?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails his visit to China as 'historic'.

Syrian army takes control of Deir Hafer, Maskana under ...

Syrian government troops have moved into dozens of towns and villages in eastern...

Zelenskyy demands faster energy imports as Ukraine reel...

Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leave thousands without power...

Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join G...

The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under ...

Indonesia searches for missing plane with at least 10 o...

Fisheries minister says three employees from ministry on board plane, operated b...

‘Make America Go Away!’: Anti-Trump protests erupt in D...

Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.

Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over G...

US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control ...

Syria live news: Clashes as army advances after taking ...

Army says its forces are working to remove mines and other war remnants as they ...

Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trum...

Copenhagen rally organiser says 'world must wake up' as Donald Trump threatens t...

Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane’s AFCON far...

Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane announced after the semifinal that he would ...

Carrick off to perfect start as United beat City 2-0 in...

United kick off interim manager ‍Michael Carrick's ‍second stint in charge with ...

Manchester United vs Manchester City 2-0: Premier Leagu...

All the updates as Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secure a morale-boosting home ...

Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join G...

The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under ...

Manchester United vs Manchester City 3-0: Premier League

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary ...

Updates: Turkiye, Egypt say Erdogan, el-Sisi invited by...

Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ce...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term: E...

Museveni, 81, secured 71.65 percent support, electoral commission says, after co...

Uganda’s Bobi Wine says escaped raid on house amid disp...

Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid hours before Museveni, 8...

Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final – teams, start time, li...

Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look...

Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war

Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on th...

Syrian army takes control of east Aleppo towns as Kurdi...

Military says it seized 34 villages and towns in the region as it keeps taking o...

LIVE: Turkiye, Egypt say Erdogan, el-Sisi invited by Tr...

Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ce...

Uganda’s Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed ...

Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid as Museveni looks set to...

Syria live news: Army enters east Aleppo towns as clash...

Army says its forces are working to remove mines and other war remnants as they ...

Photos: Gaza ceasefire brings no relief as Israeli bomb...

Over 80 percent of Gaza's infrastructure lies in ruins as residents endure preca...

Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel links behind ‘thousands...

The country's supreme leader says foreign-backed protests 'caused massive damage...

Australian Open: Djokovic targets Sincaraz to end wait ...

Novak Djokovic ready to turn back clock at Australian Open despite falling behin...

Ceasefire in Palestine? What ceasefire?

While Israeli mass violence continues to kill Palestinians, the UK government co...

Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blacko...

Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadl...

AFCON final: Senegal criticises lack of ‘fair play’ ahe...

Senegal criticises lack of 'fair play' before facing host nation Morocco in the ...

Clippers rally past Raptors in OT for fifth straight NB...

Los Angeles Clippers overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Toronto Raptors 121-117...

Sudan: A truce of separation

The proposed humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan aims to undermine the unity of the ...

Syria live news: Army takes control of east Aleppo town...

Army says its forces are working to remove mines and other war remnants as they ...

LIVE: Manchester United vs Manchester City – Premier Le...

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary ...

Syria live news: Army takes control of Deir Hafer, Mask...

Army says its forces are working to remove mines and other war remnants as they ...

Photos: Syrian army enters Deir Hafer after SDF withdrawal

Government troops enter the city earlier controlled by the SDF, marking a shift ...

Syria decree grants Kurds new rights, formally recognis...

The decree is the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syri...

US judge orders curbs on ICE agents’ actions against Mi...

The court injunction bars federal ​agents from detaining or retaliating against ...

Syria live news: Army takes control of Deir Hafer as SD...

Army says its forces are working to clear the city of mines and other war remnants.

Syria live news: Army takes control of Deir Hafer as SD...

Army says its forces are working to clear the city of mines and other war remnants.

AFCON, Colonialism and Lumumba

A Congolese fan stood for 90 minutes to honour Patrice Lumumba, a man who stood ...

Syrian army announces full control of Deir Hafer after ...

Government forces enter city in Aleppo governorate after SDF fighters pull out.

Minneapolis mayor says reported DOJ probe ‘intimidation...

Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as viol...

Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rai...

Torrential rains have devastated communities from Mozambique to South Africa, di...