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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,164
These are the key events on day 1,164 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Judge strikes down Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie
A federal court has declared Trump's attacks on law firms an 'overt attempt to suppress and punish certain viewpoints'.
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Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition
Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.
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Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects ‘terrorism’ charges
Former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh and the opposition Ennahdha party have denounced the trial as politically motivated.
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Trump administration designates two Haitian gangs as ‘terrorist groups’
The US has taken hard line against gangs in Haiti while reducing involvement in efforts to address violence there.
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Palestinian children face starvation under Israel’s total Gaza blockade
UNICEF says children face 'growing risk of starvation, illness and death' as Israel bars food and other aid deliveries.
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US man sentenced to 53 years for the murder of a Palestinian American child
The death of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American, has shone a light on instances of anti-Arab hate.
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ICJ hearing on Israel’s obligation to allow aid to Palestine: Key takeaways
Most states that participated in the rhetorical hearings said Israel has failed to deliver aid to Palestinians.
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Australia’s election will show if PM Anthony Albanese has won back voters
Australians will decide if they want to give Labor another chance as local and global issues weigh on voters' minds.
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Donald Trump renews threats against Harvard University’s tax exempt status
Democrats have called for an investigation into whether the president is pressuring the IRS to strip Harvard's status.
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Freedom Flotilla accuses Israel of alleged drone attack on Gaza aid ship
A representative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused “Israel or one of its allies” of an alleged drone attack.
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Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile but King Charles won’t speak to him
Harry, who quit the British royal family in 2020, says he doesn't speak to his father amid row over his security detail.
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US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April
While a report from the US Labor Department showed positive signs, other economic indicators suggest a looming downturn.
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Why has Mike Waltz been dropped as US National Security Advisor?
Decision marks first major personnel change of Donald Trump's second term.
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US attacks Yemen port again; Houthis launch missiles at Israel
US srtike is on same Yemeni port in Hodeidah that killed at least 80 people last month.
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World Food Programme strained in Sudan as rainy season, funding cuts loom
With the rainy season and funding cuts looming, the World Food Programme is worried about the displaced in Sudan.
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Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?
The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the country's east.
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Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’
Opposition leader says Eddie Mutwe's abduction 'a reminder to the world' of breakdown in law and order in Uganda.
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Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security
President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.
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Sudanese paramilitary RSF kills 19 after taking city of al-Nahud: Sources
Control over city gives RSF strategic advantage in its bid to take Darfur capital el-Fasher, 400km west.
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