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William Lai Ching-te takes oath to become Taiwan’s new president
Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 816
As the war enters its 816th day, these are the main developments.
Who is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?
Raisi - a hardline and religiously conservative politician - has deep connections in the judiciary and religious elite.
‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange
Assange's supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.
‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president
Lai's election victory gave the DPP an unprecedented third term, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited.
What we know about Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crash
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister has crashed in a remote area north Iran.
French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest
Dozens of barricades dismantled along key road linking airport to capital Noumea, French officials say.
Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel
Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kill at least 11 people
Dozens of people also wounded, Ukrainian officials say, as Moscow continues offensive in Ukraine's northeast.
Man City clinch historic fourth Premier League title despite Arsenal win
City beat West Ham United 3-1 at home to secure their eighth title ahead of Arsenal, who beat Everton 2-1.