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Former U.S. President Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

“I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” Obama tweeted."

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Russia squeezes Kyiv as ‘unimaginable’ tragedy looms in Ukraine

Sixteen days after Moscow shocked the world by invading Ukraine, the United Nations and others said it may be committing war crimes

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Facebook allows calls for violence against ‘Russian invaders’

The policy decision from Facebook and Instagram's parent Meta was met immediately with controversy, but the social media giant defended its change.

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Islamic State confirms death of leader Qurayshi, names successor

The US said the Iraqi jihadist blew himself up, killing his family, during a special forces raid on his hideout in north-western...

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US senator calls for Putin’s assassination

Ukraine says at least 350 civilians have been killed since Putin launched the invasion last week, and over 1 million have fled...

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Uganda, 16 African countries refrain from UN vote to condemn Russia invasion

Voted by 141 of the 193 member states of the UN, the vote became only a first in 40 years when the...

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China denies asking Russia to delay invasion until after Olympics

A New York Times report said Beijing had some level of direct knowledge about Russia's war plans or intentions before the invasion...

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Abramovich to sell Chelsea with net proceeds going to Ukraine war victims

The dramatic development comes days after Abramovich said he was handing over control of Chelsea to trustees of its charitable foundation following...

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Moscow says 498 Russian troops killed in Ukraine

Russian independent organisations that help parents find their sons have told AFP that conscripts were taking part in the conflict, having been...

Russia’s war on Ukraine: Day seven situation on the ground

Here is a summary of the situation on the ground, based on statements from the sides, Western defence and intelligence sources and...

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FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian teams from international football

The decision means that Spartak Moscow will not play their Europa League match against club RB Leipzig and so the German club...

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Trump praises Putin, revives election lies at conservative forum

Trump had been expected to lay out a forward-looking "vision for America," according to organizers, as the Republicans look to take back...

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‘Russia out!’ Worldwide protests in solidarity with Ukraine

Moscow's invasion has sparked global outcry and prompted punishing sanctions from the West, including some against Russian President Vladimir Putin himself

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UK Freezes Putin, Lavrov Assets Over Ukraine Invasion

The Treasury issued a financial sanctions notice against the two men, adding them to a list of Russian oligarchs who have already...

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South African president says will talk to Russia, US

The only exit from the war was through mediation and negotiation and "engagement, because it is not necessary for people to go...

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Putin Calls On Ukraine Army To Remove Leadership In Kyiv

Putin accused “Ukrainian nationalists” of deploying heavy weapons in residential areas of major cities to provoke the Russian military

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Ukrainian refugees camp out at Polish train station

Mostly women, they filled almost every seat in the halls or huddled on yellow camping stretchers alongside their suitcases, many anxiously scrolling...

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Bloodshed, tears in eastern Ukraine as Russia attacks

A missile crater, some four to five metres wide, was scoured into the earth between two devastated five-storey apartment buildings. Firefighters battled...

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All signs indicate Russia plans ‘full-fledged’ attack on Ukraine- NATO chief

Every indication indicates that Russia is planning a full-fledged attack against Ukraine, said NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, echoing US warnings of an...