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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 563
As the war enters its 563rd day, these are the main developments.
Councillor’s murder in Ecuador fuels crime concerns ahead of election
The death of Bolivar Vera is the latest in a string of political violence as Ecuador struggles with high homicide rates.
Powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Morocco
The earthquake struck late Friday evening, with the epicentre 72 kilometres west of Marrekesh, a major economic centre.
Creating ‘ID cards’ for Vietnam’s diminished wild elephant herds
Conservationists use visual data from camera traps to create individual 'ID cards' for Vietnam's elusive elephants.
Panama to increase deportations, efforts to halt Darien Gap crossings
Record numbers have crossed the Darien Gap, a strip of jungle between Panama and Colombia once seen as impassable.
US confirms seizing Iranian oil cargo earlier this year
The Biden administration says it is seeking civil forfeiture of nearly one million barrels of seized Iranian oil.
Are Armenia and Azerbaijan heading to another conflict?
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of moving troops to the border.
Shooting down drones isn’t enough to stop Jordan’s crystal meth problem
The use of the amphetamine captagon has been the focus of much government attention, but crystal meth use is increasing.
The death toll from flooding in central Greece rises to 10
Four remain missing as torrential rains from Monday evening to Thursday forced thousands to be evacuated.
Gaza exports to resume after Israel agrees to reopen vital crossing
Karem Abu Salem crossing closed on Monday after authorities said explosives were found hidden in a clothing shipment.